2018-2020 Ocean Cruises (US, Expires August 31, 2018)

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Did you KNOW? VIKING INCLUDES an excursion IN EVERY PORT DESTINATION INSIGHTS VIDEOS Bringing life to The Viking Way of exploration Local Life Working World Privileged Access KARINE HAGEN IN ST. PETERSBURG ONSHORE EXPERIENCES Karine Cooks: Risi e Bisi In her centuries-old home, Palazzo Tiepolo on the Grand Canal, local chef Contessa Passi teaches Karine how to make risi e bisi, a risotto of rice and peas, and fegato, a delicious dish of liver and onions. Dubrovnik Oysters In the pristine waters off the coast of Croatia just outside Dubrovnik, Pero Sare and his family have been farming oysters and mussels for generations. See Pero teach Karine how to shuck an oyster. The Hermitage Born out of Catherine the Great’s private art collection, the Hermitage is a living monument to Russian history and culture. Join Karine for a glimpse of St. Petersburg’s Hermitage and our personalized, after-hours tours. With an included excursion in every port, plus The Viking Way of exploration OUR INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS provide an overview of must-see cultural and historic highlights, with some delightful surprises. These expertly guided tours bring you closer to the art, architecture, history and people that define your destination. Should you want to explore more, our wide selection of CAREFULLY CURATED OPTIONAL TOURS help you delve more deeply into local culture and view your destination from a new perspective. THE VIKING WAY OF EXPLORATION offers behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set us apart from other travel companies. While we include the expected and iconic — such as visits to renowned museums and notable landmarks — we also go beyond, offering LOCAL LIFE, WORKING WORLD and optional PRIVILEGED ACCESS ® experiences opening doors to places otherwise difficult to visit. Feast On This Treasure Meet some of Norway’s four-footed locals, and learn about Norway’s quintessential brown goat cheese as Karine shares information about gjetost, her favorite cheese. Limoncello This tangy liqueur has long been one of Italy’s favorite after-dinner drinks. Join Karine to discover how simple it is to make this refreshing and iconic Sorrento digestif at home. Palau de la Música Look beyond Barcelona’s grand icons and discover the unusual music venue of Palau de la Música, a UNESCO Site. Join Karine inside this architectural masterpiece and one of the world’s leading concert halls. Karine Hagen has traveled the globe to develop these Viking Way experiences, and has captured some of them in a series of inspiring Destination Insights videos. Before you go anywhere, we invite you to go online and join Karine at voc.com/videos. VIEW OUR VIDEO LIBRARY HERE: voc.com/videos Karine Hagen is Sr. Vice President of Viking. At home in Norway, Russia, America and England, Karine loves sharing her worlds and insights with Viking guests. She is responsible for infusing our itineraries with The Viking Way, giving us all the opportunity to have these extraordinary experiences. 40 41