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M E D I T E R R A N E A N 'S I C O N I C S H O R E S B A R C E L O N A – I S T A N B U L o r v i ce v e r s a D A Y 1-2 B A R C E L O N A , S P A I N Stroll through the Gothic Quarter and discover the works of architect Antoni Gaudí. D A Y 3 M O N T P E L L I E R ( S È T E ) , F R A N C E Explore Montpellier today, a centre of learning for centuries. D A Y 4 M A R S E I L L E , F R A N C E Marvel at the church of Notre Dame de la Garde and Palais Longchamp. D A Y 5 M O N T E C A R L O , M O N A C O See the Prince's Palace, St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. D A Y 6-7 F L O R E N C E / P I S A , I T A L Y Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tuscany with an included, well-rounded tour of Pisa. D A Y 8 R O M E , I T A L Y Marvel at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. D A Y 9 N A P L E S , I T A L Y Take in magnificent examples of Greek and Roman architecture or explore Herculaneum. D A Y 10 S I C I L Y , I T A L Y Enjoy a tour of the Sicilian city of Messina. D A Y 11 C R O T O N E , I T A L Y Marvel at Crotone's impressive cathedral and castle, then browse the Pythagoras Museum and Gardens. D A Y 12 B A R I , I T A L Y Visit the Norman-Swabian castle, the Romanesque Basilica of St. Nicholas and the Petruzzelli Theatre. D A Y 13 Š I B E N I K , C R O A T I A Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site and its remarkably preserved Old Town. D A Y 14-16 V E N I C E ( C H I O G G I A ) , I T A L Y Enjoy a panoramic boat ride toward St. Mark's Square and tour the interior of St. Mark's Basilica. D A Y 17 S P L I T , C R O A T I A Visit the historic Diocletian Palace and the Ethnographic Museum. D A Y 18 D U B R O V N I K , C R O A T I A See all the highlights of this beautiful 12th- century walled city. D A Y 19 K O T O R , M O N T E N E G R O Explore the medieval streets of this historic Montenegrin town with a walking tour. D A Y 20 C O R F U , G R E E C E Enjoy a guided tour of this romantic island and its Old Town, a UNESCO site. D A Y 21 K A T A K O L O N , G R E E C E Venture into the fertile valleys of the western Peloponnese to the legendary city of Olympia. D A Y 22-23 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Explore the "birthplace of democracy" and its iconic sites. D A Y 24 H E R A K L I O N , G R E E C E Call on fabled Crete today, home to the Minoans, Europe's oldest recorded civilisation. D A Y 25 R H O D E S , G R E E C E Tour the Palace of the Grand Masters, a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 26 E P H E S U S ( K U Ş A D A S I ) , T U R K E Y See the Great Theatre, the Library of Celsus and the remains of the Byzantine Basilica of St. John. D A Y 27 T R O Y ( Ç A N A K K A L E ) , T U R K E Y The remarkably preserved structures of this UNESCO World Heritage site provide a glimpse of the region's former glory. D A Y 28-29 I S T A N B U L , T U R K E Y Visit a wealth of religious sites, such as the spectacular Blue Mosque and the legendary Hagia Sophia. E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all of this: • 29-day cruise in a private veranda stateroom, visiting 8 countries and 23 ports • Guided excursion in each port of call • Culture Curriculum: Become immersed in your destinations through lectures on or performances of music, art, cooking, dance and history • All onboard meals • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • Coffee and tea any time on board • 24-hour room service • Access to Nordic Spa facilities • Free Wi-Fi • Self-service laundry • All port charges and government taxes • All onboard tipping and gratuities 101 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent