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AN CI E N T A DR I AT IC T R E A S U R E S V E N I C E – I S T A N B U L o r v i ce v e r s a 1 5 D A Y S | 1 2 G U I D E D T O U R S | 5 C O U N T R I E S WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANTIQUITY. Discover Adriatic and Aegean treasures on this spectacular journey that combines our Venice, the Adriatic & Greece and Ancient Mediterranean Treasures itineraries. Begin with an overnight stay amid Venice's iconic canals, then call on the magnificent walled city of Dubrovnik. Walk through Kotor's medieval streets, marvel at Olympia's ancient ruins, and enjoy another overnight stay in historic Athens. Explore Troy's archaeological marvels, a UNESCO site, before spending two days in vibrant Istanbul. 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. We remain docked here today, providing you with ample time to explore the city. D A Y 2 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 3 S P L I T , C R O A T I A See pre-Romanesque churches and Gothic chapels. Walk through the well-preserved cellars of the Diocletian Palace before continuing to the Ethnographic Museum. D A Y 4 D U B R O V N I K , C R O A T I A Enjoy an inclusive tour, entering the city through the historic Pile Gate, passing by the Sponza Palace and the 15th-century Onofrio's Fountain. Stop inside the Dominican Monastery to see Renaissance paintings. D A Y 5 K O T O R , M O N T E N E G R O On a walking tour, see the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, built in 1166, and visit 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 O L Y M P I A ( K A T A K O L O N ) , G R E E C E Walk among the ancient ruins of Olympia with an expert guide and historian, admiring the remains of temples, the Palaestra and the Gymnasium. D A Y 8 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Visit the acclaimed National Archaeological Museum and partake of the city's rich café culture. D A Y 9 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Explore ancient Athens via a panoramic drive. See the Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma (Constitution) Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. D A Y 10 H E R A K L I O N , G R E E C E Uncover local remnants of the Venetian Empire and admire the Koules Fortress. Explore the café-lined Lions Square and the arched gallery of the celebrated Loggia. D A Y 11 R H O D E S , G R E E C E Enjoy a tour of the Palace of the Grand Masters, a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 12 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 and the Library of Celsus. Visit the remains of the Byzantine Basilica of St. John. D A Y 13 T R O Y ( Ç A N A K K A L E ) , T U R K E Y Explore Çanakkale and the nearby ruins of Troy. The remarkably preserved structures of this UNESCO World Heritage site provide a glimpse of the region's former glory. D A Y 14 I S T A N B U L , T U R K E Y Sample local cuisine and admire a wealth of religious sites, such as the spectacular Blue Mosque and the legendary Hagia Sophia. D A Y 15 I S T A N B U L , T U R K E Y Disembark your ship and begin your journey home, or take a few extra days to further explore this historic city. T R OJA N H O R S E , T R OY, T U R K E Y 108 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans