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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au M E R C E D E S B E N Z FA C T O RY K I N D E R D I J K , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S 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 STRASBOURG FROM THE TOP Begin your tour with a tram ride into the heart of the city where you'll find the towering Gothic cathedral. Admire its grand exterior, then ascend its spiral staircase for unrivaled views of Strasbourg. Next, visit the Petite France area — a UNESCO World Heritage site. COLMAR IN WORLD WAR II: MUSEUM & MEMORIAL Visit the Colmar Pocket, where American and French forces pushed back Nazi troops in 1944 –1945. Stop at the Memorial Museum, the US War Memorial and the French National War Cemetery, then drive to Ostheim. WINE TASTING & DINNER AT SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG ESTATE Enjoy a delicious dinner of German specialties at one of the Rheingau region's most celebrated vineyards — Schloss Johannisberg. Join your host for a tour through the vines and sample three of their favourite wines. KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS & DUTCH CHEESE MAKING See the picturesque Dutch countryside and visit a traditional cheese farm. There will be plenty of delicious cheese for sampling! You will also visit Kinderdijk's 19 historic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site. BRÜHL UNESCO PAL ACES Drive with your guide to Schlosspark where you will find Augustusburg Castle, an estate built for the prince-archbishops of Cologne. During a tour, admire the grand staircase, the many extravagantly decorated rooms and chambers and the park's beautiful spacious gardens. MERCEDES-BENZ FACTORY Witness the precision that goes into every Mercedes. Marvel at the all-glass, futuristic visitor centre and watch as these fine cars come together along a vast and intricate assembly line. More than 3 million Mercedes have been built here since the plant's opening in 1992. 62