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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. CHIANTI WINE Arrive in San Miniato and enjoy free time to explore its enchanting village. Af ter wards, visit 16th- centur y Dianella Estate, a former Medici hunting lodge. Restored to its former grandeur, the estate of fers you an oppor tunit y to gain insight into the world of Chianti wines. Enjoy a tour of the historic wine cellar, followed by a delicious dinner, before returning to your ship. 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. PANOR AMIC CORFU & OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR With a local guide, you will drive to Kanoni, past the archaeological site of Paleopolis and by the gates of the late Georgian Mon Repos Villa, once a residence of the Greek Royal Family. Enjoy a guided stroll down the famous Esplanade of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 100 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans

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