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54 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au ROMANTIC DANUBE 8 day cruise with 6 guided tours in 3 countries DAY 1 Budapest, Hungary Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring; if your arrival schedule permits, join an organised walk to Budapest's famous covered market in the three-story Great Market Hall established in 1897. Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (D) DAY 2 Budapest, Hungary Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes' Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda's Castle District. Walk up the hill to Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church; enjoy brilliant views. Re-join your ship in Visegrád for lunch as we cruise along the scenic Danube River. Enjoy a mid-afternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D) DAY 3 Vienna, Austria Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city's baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Mozart & Strauss Concert The classical music never stops in Vienna, as you'll hear firsthand during this special concert. (B, L, D) DAY 4 Krems, Austria After breakfast, explore the time- honoured town of Krems and see the Steiner Tor, the last remaining city gate. Visit Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. The splendid ceiling fresco in the imperial stairwell is one of the largest in the S T C H A R L E S C H U R C H , V I E N N A world. Visit the church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Re-join your ship and cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste some local Austrian specialties as you spot attractive riverside towns and castle ruins along the way. (B, L, D) DAY 5 Passau, Germany Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube. Your guided walk along the town's narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You'll see the New Bishop's Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe's largest church organ. † Enjoy lunch aboard your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. We cruise through the night. Salzburg Highlights Spend the day in one of Austria's most picturesque alpine cities, setting of the beloved film The Sound of Music and the birthplace of Mozart. (B, L, D) DAY 6 Regensburg, Germany After breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe's best- preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter's Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany's oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstküche. Lunch is served aboard your ship. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River.