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E M PI R E S OF T H E M EDI T ER R AN E AN V E N I C E – A T H E N S o r v i ce v e r s a 1 0 D A Y S | 8 G U I D E D T O U R S | 5 C O U N T R I E S VISIT ANCIENT RUINS & ICONIC CITIES. Ten days. Nine magnificent destinations. One epic journey. Cruise the Adriatic and the Aegean, taking in all the riches of this fabled region. On a voyage bookended by iconic Venice and Athens, discover the ancient ruins of Olympia and the Acropolis. Explore the medieval warrens of Zadar, Dubrovnik and Kotor. Delight in the beauty of Corfu. And, for the first time, we take you to Koper for an in-depth exploration of picturesque Slovenia. D A Y 1 V E N I C E ( C H I O G G I A ) , I T A L Y Step on board in Venice, renowned for its art, architecture and culture. We remain docked here today, allowing ample time to explore the city. D A Y 2 K O P E R , S L O V E N I A Visit the main square, lined with beautiful Gothic buildings such as the Praetorian Palace, the Loggia and the Cathedral of the Assumption. D A Y 3 Z A D A R , C R O A T I A Explore Dalmatia's former capital's magnificent Old Town and its most revered churches. Perhaps sample locally produced maraschino liqueur or prosciutto. D A Y 4 D U B R O V N I K , C R O A T I A Walk the marbled main street, the Stradun, and pass by Sponza Palace and the 15th-century Onofrio's Fountain. D A Y 5 K O T O R , M O N T E N E G R O Walk the cobbled streets to Main Square and the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, then continue to the Maritime Museum. D A Y 6 C O R F U ( K É R K Y R A ) , G R E E C E Spend the entire day on the romantic island of Corfu, resplendent with charming pastel town houses and pristine white beaches. D A Y 7 K A T A K O L O N ( O L Y M P I A ) , G R E E C E Discover the origins of the Olympic Games at Mt. Kronos, the location of the ancient temples of Olympia. Tour this archaeological site and visit the museum. D A Y 8 S A N T O R I N I ( T H Í R A ) , G R E E C E On your included excursion, drive to the top of Mt. Profitis for spectacular views of the island, the Aegean Sea and the summit's monastery. D A Y 9 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Survey the Panathenaic Stadium and Temple of Zeus en route to the Acropolis. Enjoy shopping in the Plaka District. D A Y 10 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Disembark your ship today. Consider extending your stay to further explore Athens and its ancient sites. S A N TO R I N I , G R E EC E 110 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans