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Combines Venice, the Adriatic & Greece, Italian Sojourn and Iconic Western Mediterranean. From the ancient wonders of Greece and the Dalmatian Coast to Italy's Renaissance cities and the glamour of the French Riviera, this journey offers an extraordinary immersion into the heart of Europe's southern shores. Explore Athens' legendary landmarks, including the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. Wander Corfu's UNESCO-listed Old Town and discover Dubrovnik's marbled Stradun. Explore Venice's famous canals and stroll Kotor's medieval streets. Glimpse life in 79 AD, frozen in time amid the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii. See famous art and architecture in Florence. Absorb the maritime spirit of Marseille and cruise the tranquil Canal du Midi in Sète. Discover Barcelona's artistic treasures or visit Catalonia's most cherished place of pilgrimage, Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. MEDITERRANEAN & ADRIATIC SOJOURN DAYS 2 2 1 7 GUIDED TOUR S 7 COUNTR IES 1 8 PORTS DAY PORT 1 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Settle into your stateroom and explore the iconic streets of Athens. 2 O L Y M P I A ( K A T A K O L O N ) , G R E E C E Discover the origins of the Olympic Games at Mt. Kronos, location of the ancient temples of Olympia. 3 C O R F U ( K É R K Y R A ) , G R E E C E See Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery; stroll the streets of Old Town, a UNESCO Site. 4 K O T O R , M O N T E N E G R O Walk the cobbled streets, see the cities Venetian Walls and visit the Cathedral of St. Tryphon. 5 D U B R O V N I K , C R O A T I A Walk the marbled Stradun, pass Sponza Palace and see the 15th-century Onofrio's Fountain. 6 S P L I T , C R O A T I A Explore the Old Town built around Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 7-9 V E N I C E ( C H I O G G I A ) , I T A L Y ( O V E R N I G H T ) Spend three days exploring the magical city of Venice. See the legendary St. Mark's square, take a gondola ride and visit a Venetian carnivale workshop. 10 Š I B E N I K , C R O A T I A Stroll Old Town's narrow streets and squares and visit St. James Cathedral, a UNESCO Site. 11 B A R I ( P U G L I A ) , I T A L Y Explore sunny, palm-lined Bari, visit the Norman- Swabian castle and see the Basilica of St. Nicholas. 12 C R O T O N E , I T A L Y Marvel at the impressive cathedral, browse the Pythagoras Museum and Gardens and explore the waterfront. 13 S I C I L Y ( M E S S I N A ) , I T A L Y Marvel at the architectural and artistic treasures of Messina or choose to explore Taormina and Mt. Etna. 14 N A P L E S , I T A L Y Admire Greek and Roman architecture. Visit the ancient Herculaneum or choose to explore Pompeii. 15 R O M E ( C I V I T A V E C C H I A ) , I T A L Y See the highlights of Rome and enjoy a guided tour of the Colosseum. Alternatively, visit the Vatican. 16-17 F L O R E N C E / P I S A ( L I V O R N O ) , I T A L Y ( O V E R N I G H T ) Take a tour of Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower. Enjoy a full-day tour that combines both Pisa and Florence, or stroll the hilltop towns of Tuscany. 18 M O N T E C A R L O , M O N A C O Discover Monaco's medieval quarter and Prince's Palace, or visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo. 19 M A R S E I L L E , F R A N C E Explore the Old Port, Notre Dame de la Garde and Palais Longchamp, or discover charming Aix-en- Provence. 20 S È T E , F R A N C E Stroll the main canal or enjoy a tranquil boat cruise along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO site. 21-22 B A R C E L O N A , S P A I N ( O V E R N I G H T ) Visit Barcelona's cultural gems and explore the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter. Disembark or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. V E N I C E , I TA LY S E T S A I L M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 6 F e b r u a r y - O c t o b e r 2 0 2 7 F e b r u a r y - A u g u s t 2 0 2 8 Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona or vice versa 126 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com