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P O R T U G U ES E CU I S I N E , L I S BO N P O R TO, P O R T U G A L SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y FL AVOURS OF LISBON LISBON, PORTUGAL Get to know Lisbon's rich culture through its food during a walking tour. Stroll through the vibrant distric t of Graça and savour a selec tion of petiscos— small ser vings of tast y bites—and locally produced liqueur. Later, visit an authentic wine bar for more delicious samples. OPTIONAL MATEUS PAL ACE & GARDENS LISBON, PORTUGAL Visit the ex traordinar y Mateus Palace, the building depic ted on the Mateus Rosé wine labels. A s you explore with your guide, mar vel at its pinnacled facade, grand stair way, richly appointed interiors and priceless objec ts on display. Explore the palace's enchanting formal gardens, then visit one of the area's por t wine -making institutions. Enjoy a sample of the produc t yourself. INCLUDED COIMBR A UNIVERSIT Y PORTO, PORTUGAL Explore Coimbra, the bir thplace of six of Por tugal's kings. See the Santa Clara-a-Velha, once an ac tive convent. Then, cross the river and ascend the hill to the universit y where 700 years of learning whisper down hushed corridors. Af ter, enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied by fado music. INCLUDED A DAY IN SAL AMANC A SPAIN Visit Spain's oldest college town, an invigorating tapestr y of scholarly, religious and cultural pursuits. Af ter time exploring the vast Plaza Mayor, enjoy a visit to the local market to sample some regional cuisine. Explore the 13th- centur y Salamanca Universit y. INCLUDED NATIONAL TILE MUSEUM LISBON, PORTUGAL One of Por tugal's most distinc tive ar t forms is the blue and white ceramic tiles known as azulejos. Tour Lisbon's National Tile Museum, learn about the centuries- old Por tuguese tile -making tradition, then make your own decorative tile to take home with you. OPTIONAL PORT WINE CELL ARS PORTO, PORTUGAL Explore a renowned wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, located on the south bank s of the Douro River, and sample its famed for tified wine, por t. Take a guided tour of the cellar in which the cask s of por t are aged and gain insight into the produc tion process. Then, enjoy a tasting of the three dif ferent varieties of por t—ruby, tawny and white. OPTIONAL 146 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com