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D U B R O V N I K , C R O AT I A AT H E N S , G R E E C E SANTORINI – VOLCANIC SPLENDOR With its gleaming white villages perched on black rock, Santorini is one of the Aegean's most visually arresting islands. The dark earth tells of its volcanic origins when a massive caldera collapsed into the sea, leaving this astonishing slope of land behind. Delve into the island's origins when you cruise to Nea Kameni island and walk to its crater, examining lava fragments along your path. Then immerse yourself in a thermal spring in the breathtaking setting of Palea Kameni island. KOTOR – ON EUROPE'S SOUTHERNMOST FJORD Nestled snugly between limestone cliffs and a glimmering bay, Kotor, Montenegro is home to one of the Adriatic's best preserved medieval Old Towns. Its stunning setting and the waterway that leads us here are equally breathtaking. A 17-mile fjord winds its way to Kotor from the Adriatic Sea. The charms of this red-roofed city are endless, from the mismatched towers of its Romanesque cathedral to its narrow streets and ancient Venetian walls. With our port close to the town center, you can explore with ease. DUBROVNIK'S DOMINICAN TREASURES In the heart of Dubrovnik's Old City, the historic Dominican Monastery holds many secrets. It may look like a fortress from the outside, but inside it is a haven of tranquility that has been part of Dubrovnik's spiritual life for centuries. The magnificent Gothic- Romanesque church draws the devout, and its library houses a precious collection of illustrated manuscripts and Renaissance art. ATHENS – CRADLE OF CIVILISATION Athens has been called the "birthplace of democracy," and its Acropolis the "center of debate and civic life." It is no surprise, then, that you will feel its presence throughout your tour of Athens's modern political emblems: the Hellenic Parliament, Constitution Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A F E W H I G H L I G H T S O F Y O U R J O U R N E Y 98 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans