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D A Y 1 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y Arrive in Budapest, capital of Hungary. Board your ship, then enjoy some free time to relax or explore. D A Y 2 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y Explore Pest, starting with the National Opera House and Heroes' Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Eat lunch on board your ship, then enjoy some free time to explore on your own or join one of our fantastic optional excursions. D A Y 3 B R A T I S L A V A , S L O V A K I A Arrive in Bratislava and embark on a walking tour of Slovakia's charming capital. See attractions including the medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael's Tower, the baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, and pass by several Hapsburg-era baroque palaces. D A Y 4 V I E N N A , A U S T R I A Tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse and see some of the city's baroque architecture including the world- famous Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by free time to further explore. Alternatively, join one of our optional excursions. D A Y 5 K R E M S , A U S T R I A An exclusive visit to the splendid Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. You may also embark on an invigorating bicycle ride through the Wachau Valley before returning to your ship. This afternoon, enjoy scenic sailing as we cruise toward Linz. D A Y 6 L I N Z , A U S T R I A Enjoy a walking tour of Linz. Alternatively, take an optional all-day excursion to the beautiful Bohemian town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 7 P A S S A U , G E R M A N Y Arrive this morning in Passau and enjoy a guided walk along the town's narrow streets, through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. Admire the New Bishop's Residence and the impressive baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral. D A Y 8 P A S S A U , G E R M A N Y After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, extend your journey with three additional nights in the breathtaking Czech capital of Prague. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian and Hungarian classics; attend lectures on the European Union, Viennese coffeehouses and Mozart and learn how to make your own apple strudel • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges D A N U B E WA LT Z 8 D A Y S B U D A P E S T – P A S S A U o r v i ce v e r s a FI A K E R , V I E N N A , AU S T R I A 73 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent