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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 29 HISTORY You can read about history in books, but travelling to the places where history was made gives a whole new perspective. If history is the central focus for your travel, these itineraries allow you to visit historically significant sites, immersing you in architecture, art and experiences that changed the course of civilisation. CROATIA'S WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Osijek, Croatia Delve into recent history and discover the events that contributed to the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. From 1991 to 1995, the Croatian War of Independence was fought. Starting in August 1991, the 87- day Battle of Vukovar commenced. With your knowledgeable guide, you will visit the Homeland War Memorial Centre and view military equipment that was used by the Croatian army, including armoured vehicles, tanks and aircraft. After time to explore the open-air and housed exhibits, continue to the Ovčara Memorial House. Here, you may pay tribute to the Croatian veterans and civilians that lost their lives. Cap your tour with a stop at the Vukovar Water Tower. CULINARY Nothing reveals the nature and soul of a destination quite like food and wine do—they are after all an integral element of any culture. Exploring the culinary delights of a region can give you a unique insight into the life and traditions of the people who call it home. These itineraries will take you on a voyage of discovery to some of the world's most renowned food and wine destinations. STRUDEL MAKING WORKSHOP Novi Sad, Serbia Learn how to bake your own strudel with a minced poppy seed filling and sample traditional food. Journey to Brkin Salaš, a traditional Serbian farm situated in a quaint village near the city of Novi Sad. Your talented chef will warmly greet you and welcome you to step inside a traditional kitchen and take a seat to watch a demonstration of this baked treat. Depending on the season, you may also get the chance to see how traditional ajvar, a roasted red pepper sauce—or sauerkraut—are made. While the strudel bakes in the oven, sample a taste of plum brandy, the national spirit made from the plum trees that grow throughout the region, paired with various delicious treats, such as dried plum filled with cheese and wrapped in bacon, or savoury cheese pie.