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.

Venture into the beautiful Tuscan countryside and behind castle walls for an introduction into the art of making fresh pasta.  Under the watchful eye of a delightful Italian mama, Karine learns the simple keys to preparing this Italian favorite.

Walking into a Russian farmers market is a great sensory experience. Spectacular display of colour, variety, abundance and unbelievably friendly sales people of all different ethnicities.