Viking Cruises

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 JEWELS OF VIENNA'S RING Mar vel at the elegant architec ture along Vienna's Ringstrasse, exploring by foot and by horse - drawn carriage. Stroll past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the shop -lined Kärntner Strasse. Board a fiaker for a horse - drawn carriage ride along the Ringstrasse, passing the Parliament, Town Hall and more. WACHAU VALLEY BY BICYCLE The Danube Cycle Path begins in Passau, Germany, and follows the course of the river to the Danube Delta in Romania. With your guide, follow the pic turesque trail on an elec tric bike, taking in the breathtaking landscape of vine - clad hillsides and green meadows. SALZBURG HIGHLIGHTS Spend the day in Salzburg, one of Austria's most pic turesque alpine cities, set ting of the beloved film The Sound of Music and the bir thplace of Mozar t. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Italianate Old Town known for its high-baroque architec ture and savour lunch in Austria's oldest restaurant. SCHÖNBRUNN PAL ACE Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent home of the Hapsburg Dynast y — built to rival the sprawling Château de Versailles — including the grandly furnished rooms where Maria Theresa resided. Learn about her ex traordinar y reign and explore the formal gardens. VIENNESE WALTZ & MOZART Meet your dance teacher in Alber tina and learn how to dance the classic waltz. Feeling energized, take a relaxing ride on a fiaker, or horse - drawn carriage, through the cit y then take a walk to Mozar thaus for an informative tour of his family residence. BAVARIAN BEERFEST Par ticipate in a festive Ok tober fest-st yle celebration in a stunning rural set ting. Bavaria is renowned for its rich tradition of brewing beer. Savour authentic brezen, or pretzels, during your stay, along with assor ted breads, spreads and locally cured ham. WAC H AU VA L L E Y, AU S T R I A S A L Z B U R G , AU S T R I A 70 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers

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