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.

Join Karine Hagen of Viking River Cruises as she learns how to make a Bordeaux classic with Chef Georges Gotrand.

Spiced and nutty in flavour, these traditional German Christmas cookies resemble soft gingerbread. Enjoy them at home or give as a gift either way they fill your home with delightful aromas while baking.