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2022-2023 Viking River Cruises Brochure - June 2021

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B U LG A R I A N BA N I T S A G Ö D Ö L LŐ R OYA L PA L AC E & G A R D E N S , H U N G A RY DOHÁNY STREET SYNAGOGUE & JEWISH BUDAPEST During a walking tour of the Jewish Quar ter, admire the Great Synagogue with its glit tering interior. Browse religious relics at the Jewish Museum and view the "Tree of Life" memorial to the 400,000 Hungarian Jews killed by Nazis. GÖDÖLLŐ ROYAL PAL ACE & GARDENS Visit one of Hungar y's most beloved monuments, built by a count in the 1760s. Restorations began in 1985 and continue today. Admire the lush furnishings, detailed woodwork and French- inspired gardens. BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SERBIAN OPER A Take a shor t drive to Serbia's National Theatre for a guided tour behind the scenes. Af ter, you'll be treated to an exclusive per formance of four breathtaking arias before visiting the theatre's museum while sipping sparkling wine. CROATIAN COUNTRYSIDE & WINE TASTING Drive through Nor thern Croatia to a castle with fascinating medieval origins. Browse ar tefac ts dating back centuries, then descend into a wine cellar in the town of Ilok to taste the wines that put Croatia on ever y oenophile's map. SZENTENDRE & THE MARGIT KOVÁCS MUSEUM Visit the Margit Kovács Museum and stroll the pic turesque streets of Szentendre — a colour ful village of galleries and thriving ar tists. With its pastel facades and a red-roofed townscape, Szentendre over flows with charm. VIDIN HOME-HOSTED COOKING DEMONSTR ATION Drive to a home near Vidin, where your gracious hosts will greet you with fresh bread. Head to the kitchen and learn how Bulgaria's banitsa pastr y dish is prepared, then sample the local yogur t and learn to curdle your own. 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 56 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au

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