In 1756, Portugal's Douro Valley was established as the world's first protected wine-producing region, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though less than 20 percent of the land is farmable, there are 155 different grape varieties grown in Portugal.

In her centuries-old home, Palazzo Tiepolo on the Grand Canal, local chef Contessa Passi invites Viking guests to share her home and kitchen for a traditional lunch made from the freshest ingredients bought that day at the famous Rialto Market.

Karine Hagen joins Chocolate Master Massimiliano Guidubaldi at the Perugina School of Chocolate to learn how to make Baci, Italy’s original chocolate 'kiss.” Born on Valentine’s Day in 1922, the iconic little sweet is a heavenly blend of hazelnuts, cream and chocolate.