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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 FR E N C H R I V I E R A P I Z Z A M A K I N G , N A P L ES , I TA LY GAUDÍ ARCHITEC TURE & L A SAGR ADA FAMÍLIA Mar vel at the surreal work s of architec tural genius Antoni Gaudí, including La Sagrada Família Cathedral and Park Güell, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pass the Casa Batlló, or House of Bones, and the hulking Casa Milà, t wo impressive Gaudí buildings featuring his charac teristic cur ved facades and "scooped out" windows. FRENCH RIVIER A BY HELICOPTER Soar over Monaco and the French Riviera on this exhilarating and fascinating "flightseeing" excursion. Fly over the lush gardens of the medieval hill town of Èze and the wide blue bay of Villefranche -sur-Mer. See Cape Ferrat jut ting out into the sea, dot ted with spec tacular villas. Beyond the hills, see the French countr yside stretching toward Provence and the French Alps. POMPEII & PIZZA Enjoy a panoramic drive through Naples, then watch a master pizzaiolo (pizza maker) prepare the dough, sauce and toppings for your authentic, mouth-watering lunch. Af ter some limoncello, accompany your experienced guide to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pompeii — a cit y frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. TUSC ANY WINE TASTING Enjoy a scenic drive to Torre a Cenaia, a 15th- centur y estate consisting of 1,200 acres of rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and ancient woodlands once run by an aristocratic Florentine family. Af ter a fascinating guided tour of this historic manor, visit the cellars for a wine tasting experience like no other. DUBROVNIK BY C ABLE C AR Get a bird's- eye view of Dubrovnik and the stunning Adriatic Sea via cable car, accompanied by a local guide who will point out all the key landmark s of this fascinating destination. Later, walk through Old Town's Ploče Gate, stroll the marbled pedestrian street, the Stradun, and pass Sponza Palace, the Church of St. Blaise and the 15th- centur y Onofrio's Fountain. THE GREEK ORTHODOX RELIGION ON CORFU ISL AND Immerse yourself in the architec ture and traditions of Greek Or thodox y. Accompanied by an experienced guide, explore the Monaster y of Pantokrator, a 17th- centur y institution run by nuns. Later, continue toward Kérk yra and visit the Byzantine Church of St. Jason and St. Sosipatros, Cor fu's oldest intac t Byzantine church. Inside, tombs contain relics of the t wo revered saints. 106 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans