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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au C O L O G N E ' S B E E R C U LT U R E WA C H A U VA L L E Y, A U S T R I A O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y HIGHLIGHTS OF BUCHAREST Enjoy a scenic drive to Spring Palace, once the residence of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, then take the subway to Roman Square. Visit the beautiful concert hall and Old Town. At Revolution Square, see the former home of the Communist Party's Central Committee. KOVAČICA ART COLONY In the 1950s, two Kovačica residents began to paint daily life around them without any formal training. The Naïve Art style they created stuck and became a movement. Journey into the Carpathian Basin, visit a violin-making studio and learn more about the Naïve Art movement. FABER-CASTELL FACTORY & MUSEUM Drive with your guide to "Alte Mine" — the museum that chronicles Faber-Castell's long history from the moment its first pencil was carved from local wood. Then visit the modern factory to witness production firsthand. COLOGNE'S BEER CULTURE & DINNER Stroll the Old Town's cobblestone streets and stop at three Kölsch brew houses. Brauhaus servers, called köbes, will deliver Kölsch straight from the barrel to your table. Later, you will enjoy dinner at Brauhaus zur Malzmühle. WACHAU VALLEY WINERY The Wachau wine region's reputation for producing the finest white wines in Central Europe is unparalleled. Meet your guide for a scenic drive into the beautiful valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then tour the impressive wine cellars and sample fine vintages. NUREMBERG & WORLD WAR II Accompany your expert guide to Zeppelin Field, the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds where 100,000 voices saluted Adolf Hitler. See the fuehrer's Congress Hall, the Documentation Centre and Courtroom 600 in the Palace of Justice, the venue of the Nazi war trials. 78