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SPR ING 2021 | VIKING.COM 11 This page, left to right: Early morning in the Piazza San Marco, Venice; Val and Ann enjoy a drink on board Viking Sun Overleaf, left to right: Grand Canal palace façades viewed from the fish market; a stunning waterfall spotted in Krka National Park we would recommend the Hidden Venice on Foot tour, unless you are confident enough to go it alone. ere is so much to see – little streets, almost alleys really, opening into wonderful old squares, nearly all with an ancient church; canals criss-crossed by little hump-back bridges. And all the while, the ebb and flow of Venetians living their lives around you. e colourful market near the Rialto bridge reminds you that this is a living, breathing city where people live and work; it is not Disneyland. e Lion of Venice, the ancient winged lion statue that is synonymous with the city, would be our constant companion on most of our journey. Sailing away from the Venice lagoon is simply wonderful. From the top deck, we could see the islands on both sides as Viking Sun glided slowly through the lagoon, before breaking out into the Adriatic Sea. e next morning, we woke up in Split, Croatia with a fantastic view of Diocletian's Palace directly opposite our balcony. After breakfast, we headed out to the coach which took us to the Krka National Park. is really is a jewel of Croatia, with spectacular scenery and stunning waterfalls. Our tour guide Harry's knowledge was extensive, and his witty delivery made the outing great fun. at evening, we ate in Manfredi's Italian restaurant and can honestly say that the steak was the best we've tasted - and that's some feat! It was so good we went there twice in a week! From one "Game of rones" backdrop to another: it's onwards to the pearl that is Dubrovnik, certainly a 'must see' of the Adriatic. Surrounded by thick, medieval walls that tower over the city and the sea, it is a sight to behold. e included tour took us high above Dubrovnik, which gave a fantastic view of the city and the Isles beyond. Our tour guide gave us a real insight into life in medieval Dubrovnik (formally Ragusa) including the origin of the word 'quarantine'. We had no idea it began here in 1377, when a mandatory offshore period of 40 days was introduced to stave off the plague. Walking on the walls is a must for more intimate views of the city. e difference between the new red pantile roofs and the older ones reveals the extent of the damage and trauma suffered by this city during the war of the early 1990s. Kotor beckoned the next day as we sailed on down the Dalmatian coast into the beautiful ord-like inlet. is small Montenegrin city is a relatively new destination. e ancient narrow streets give a sense of its past and the need for protection against pirates. It was October and the days were getting warmer as we travelled south. Krka National Park really is a jewel of Croatia, with spectacular scenery and stunning waterfalls PHOTOS: © ISTOCK R E V I E W This page, left to right: Early morning in the Piazza San Marco, Venice; Val and Ann enjoy a drink on board Viking Sun Overleaf, left to right: Grand Canal palace façades viewed from the fish market; a stunning waterfall spotted in Krka National Park we would recommend the Hidden Venice on Foot tour, unless you are confident enough to go it alone. ere is so much to see – little streets, almost alleys really, opening into wonderful old squares, nearly all with an ancient church; canals criss-crossed by little hump-back bridges. And all the while, the ebb and flow of Venetians living their lives around you. e colourful market near the Rialto bridge reminds you that this is a living, breathing city where people live and work; it is not Disneyland. e Lion of Venice, the ancient winged lion statue that is synonymous with the city, would be our constant companion on most of our journey. Sailing away from the Venice lagoon is simply wonderful. From the top deck, we could see the islands on both sides as Viking Sun glided slowly through the lagoon, before breaking out into the Adriatic Sea. e next morning, we woke up in Split, Croatia with a fantastic view of Diocletian's Palace directly opposite our balcony. After breakfast, we headed out to the coach which took us to the Krka National Park. is really is a jewel of Croatia, with spectacular scenery and stunning waterfalls. Our tour guide Harry's knowledge was extensive, and his witty delivery made the outing great fun. at evening, we ate in Manfredi's Italian restaurant and can honestly say that the steak was the best we've tasted - and that's some feat! It was so good we went there twice in a week! From one "Game of rones" backdrop to another: it's onwards to the pearl that is Dubrovnik, certainly a 'must see' of the Adriatic. Surrounded by thick, medieval walls that tower over the city and the sea, it is a sight to behold. e included tour took us high above Dubrovnik, which gave a fantastic view of the city and the Isles beyond. Our tour guide gave us a real insight into life in medieval Dubrovnik (formally Ragusa) including the origin of the word 'quarantine'. We had no idea it began here in 1377, when a mandatory offshore period of 40 days was introduced to stave off the plague. Walking on the walls is a must for more intimate views of the city. e difference between the new red pantile roofs and the older ones reveals the extent of the damage and trauma suffered by this city during the war of the early 1990s. Kotor beckoned the next day as we sailed on down the Dalmatian coast into the beautiful ord-like inlet. is small Montenegrin city is a relatively new destination. e ancient narrow streets give a sense of its past and the need for protection against pirates. It was October and the days were getting warmer as we travelled south. Krka National Park really is a jewel of Croatia, with spectacular scenery and stunning waterfalls PHOTOS: © ISTOCK viking.com 29

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