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FLO R E N C E , I TA LY K R K A N AT I O N A L PA R K , C R OAT I A SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y ANCIENT OLYMPIA GREECE Journey through the Peloponnese to ancient Olympia, bir thplace of the Olympic Games. Explore ruins including the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera. Enjoy free time to explore more or visit the Archaeological Museum and its remarkable collec tion including the stone head of Hera. INCLUDED THE KRK A WATERFALLS & TOWN OF SKR ADIN SPLIT, CROATIA Travel through Croatia's beautiful countr yside to Krka National Park and its sleepy gateway town of Skradin. The park covers almost 27,000 acres and is known for its cascading water falls and cr ystalline waters. Enjoy spec tacular views of the foamy cascades and their cr ystal clear pools from a viewing plat form. OP TIONAL SYRTAKI, GREEK FOOD & ANCIENT OLYMPIA OLYMPIA, GREECE Visit the ancient cit y of Olympia and walk among the remains of the Temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Later, par ticipate in a cooking demonstration of traditional Greek cuisine. Over lunch, you can also learn a few steps of the nation's syr taki dance, made famous by the movie Zorba the Greek. OP TIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF MONTENEGRO KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Experience the road bet ween Kotor and Cetinje, which has been called one of the most beautiful in the world. With your local guide, ascend the slopes of Lovćen Mountain. Stop at Njeguši and sample some local specialties, including ham, cheese and wine. Visit the former capital Cetinje and pass through the summer resor t of Budva before returning to Kotor and your awaiting ship. OP TIONAL AN EVENING AT THE HAMMAM WITH MUSIC OF THE SULTANS ISTANBUL, TURKEY Experience firsthand taking a spa at a hammam, or Turkish bath, a long and cherished tradition in Turkish culture. During your visit to one of Istanbul's leading baths, an at tendant will vigorously ex foliate your skin and smother you in bubbles. Enjoy a soak in one of the baths while being entranced by the sounds of the sultans. OP TIONAL COOKING IN A TUSC AN C ASTLE FLORENCE, ITALY Experience pure Tuscany with a guided private tour of medieval Castello del Trebbio and a cooking lesson in the castle's modern kitchen. Learn to make pasta dough and sauce from local ingredients. Later, retire to the dining room for delicious hors d'oeuvres and the pasta and sauces you helped prepare, accompanied by local wines and some delicious sweet Tuscan delicacies. OP TIONAL 124 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com