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A NOTE FROM FELIX
"Our time on board Viking Sea was
nothing short of incredible. ough
smaller than other cruise lines, the ship
doesn't fall short on bars, restaurants and
activities. My favourite dining experience?
A tie between Manfredi's – a fantastic
rustic Italian restaurant for fabulous red
meats and wine. e incredible bread
selection is accompanied by chunks of the
best aged Parmesan I've ever had. As with
all the restaurants, sitting by the window is
one of the highlights of dining at sea.
Secondly, e Kitchen Table experience
with Willy Moors as we embarked on a
culinary pilgrimage of Kotor, sampling and
picking the best local produce which was
then constructed into a four-course menu
with wine pairing. We also had the
opportunity to put on aprons ourselves."
A NOTE FROM LYDIA
"In 10 days we visited eight different ports,
and that's one of the things I loved the
most: the amazing variety of destinations.
Kotor has to be my favourite port: an
idyllic fortress town where we explored
many a cobbled street, met lots of cats and
thanks to the recommendation from
Rachel at e Nordic Spa, went on an
amazingly scenic hike up to the top of the
fort. A night to remember was the Asian
meal at e Chef 's Table – a menu full of
surprises and exciting flavours, not to
mention some of the best beef I've ever
tasted! e wine pairing was a great
addition and made the meal feel even more
special. One of our favourite activities was
going to e Nordic Spa. With everything
from a snow grotto to a sauna, it was the
perfect way to relax after exploring. Our
trip was luxurious – but also adventurous:
the perfect balance."
This page Katakolon Ruins,
Greece; writer Louise with
Lydia and Felix; Mamsen's
waffle breakfast; Dubrovnik;
the Explorers' Lounge on
board Viking Sea
GETTING THERE: The 10-day Empires
of the Mediterranean voyage from
Venice to Athens or reverse direction
starts from $8,995pp in Veranda
Stateroom with $3,000 flight credit
per couple.
