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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y A Z U L E J OS T I L ES , L I S BO N P O R T U G U ES E CU I S I N E , L I S BO N FL AVOURS OF LISBON Get to know Lisbon's rich culture through its food during a walking tour. Stroll through the vibrant distric t of Graça and savour a selec tion of petiscos — small servings of tasty bites — and locally produced liqueur. Later, visit an authentic wine bar for more delicious samples. BATALHA & FÁTIMA In Batalha, explore Santa Maria da Vitoria Monaster y, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in the 14th centur y. Continue on to Fátima and visit the Our Lady of the Rosar y shrine where the Virgin Mar y is said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. HISTORIC GUIMAR ÃES Visit the nation's first capital, Guimarães, and enjoy a guided walk through the narrow streets of Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, the charming houses in Santa Maria Street and Praca Santiago. NATIONAL TILE MUSEUM One of Por tugal's most distinc tive ar t forms is the blue and white ceramic tiles known as azulejos. Tour Lisbon's National Tile Museum, learn about the centuries- old Por tuguese tile -making tradition, then make your own decorative tile to take home with you. CISTERCIANS & WINES Your first stop is São João de Tarouca, a 12th-centur y monaster y. With the Cistercian monk s came the cultivation of the fields and vineyards in the Varosa Valley. Next, visit the Casa de Santo António Britiande in the hear t of the Távora-Varosa wine region for a tasting. PORT WINE CELL ARS Explore a renowned wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia and sample its famed for tified wine, por t. Take a guided tour of the cellar, then enjoy a tasting of the three dif ferent varieties of por t—ruby, tawny and white. 142 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers