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44 V I K I N G C R U I S E S The second-largest art museum in the world and home to over three million priceless pieces of art. A fascinating guided tour of the Hermitage is complimentary for Viking guests. An optional 'Privileged Access: The Hermitage Behind Closed Doors' excursion is also available, where guests are treated to a tour of the museum's secured vaults with a Russian historian, followed by a delicious lunch. The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia 2 Housed inside a renovated 200-year-old public bathhouse, SCAI is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Japan and is an oasis of calm within the bustling city. The gallery's open spaces and bright white walls create the perfect backdrop for an ever-changing selection of cutting-edge works by contemporary artists f rom all around the globe. Entry is f ree. SCAI The Bathhouse in Tokyo, Japan 3 Housed in the Madre de Deus Convent, this museum showcases an incredible array of decorative ceramic tiles, or azulejos, along with displays about the history and production of the art form. Intricate and beautiful, these tiles illustrate everyday life and important events that have shaped Portugal's history, and this collection is the only one of its kind in the world. On our optional 'National Tile Museum' excursion, you will have the opportunity to make your very own azulejo to take home with you. National Azulejo Museum in Lisbon, Portugal 4 Museo Picasso Málaga

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