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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 O R A Š AC , C R OAT I A VAT I C A N C I T Y, I TA LY COASTAL VIEWS & OLD CORFU At Paleokastritsa, considered the Capri of Greece, rock y promontories are cloaked in pine and c ypress and sandy bays are lapped by turquoise waters. You will trace this scenic coast by local boat and see some of its magical grot toes. Discover the Old Town of Cor fu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its old quar ter is a delight ful patchwork of narrow lanes and beautiful Venetian and British neoclassical mansions. SISTINE CHAPEL & VATIC AN CIT Y With a local guide, see the transcendent wonders of Vatican Cit y up close — from the Egyptian and Etruscan ar t work s to iconic pieces by Raphael and Caravaggio. Mar vel at the famed Sistine Chapel, complete with Michelangelo's famous ceiling painting in which the hand of God gives life to Adam. Stop to admire St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world and one of the holiest sites in the Roman Catholic Church. DALMATIAN COAST WINE & FOOD TASTING Enjoy the bount y of Croatia's stunning Dalmatian Coast. In Orašac, see the operation of a horse - driven olive oil mill and taste the dif ferent oils alongside locally made cheeses, smoked ham and wine. In Ponik ve, sample red and white varietals in local wine cellars. And in Ston, enjoy a lunch of fresh oysters, mussels and more. ALBEROBELLO, THE TRULLI VILL AGE Prepare to be captivated by Alberobello's magical forest of tiny conical, beehive -shaped huts called trulli. Inhabited by local people since the 16th centur y, when Alberobello's feudal lords prohibited the construc tion of permanent dwellings in order to evade the new building tax imposed by the King of Naples, trulli are built entirely without mor tar and can be quickly dismantled. SECRETS OF DOGE'S PAL ACE Enjoy Privileged Access to the secret passageways of Venice's Doge's Palace — the halls, rooms and chambers hidden from the public eye. With your local guide, see the stone cells that held prisoners of the Venetian Republic, including its most famous captive, Casanova. Then, explore the palace's public spaces, from the luxurious staterooms to the Great Council Room. WALKING TOUR OF NICE & MUSÉEMATISSE Take in the lovely ambience of Nice, capital of the French Riviera, which so inspired impressionist Henri Matisse. During your scenic tour of the Old Town, pass through Cours Saleya — the flower market immor talised in Henri Matisse's Festival of Flowers. Later, visit the Musée Matisse to browse the impressionist's beautiful paintings. 108 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans

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