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.

Meet Erhard Mörwald, the 5th-generation Wachau Valley vintner who produces Viking's private-label wines, and learn about the vintages you can enjoy on board.

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.