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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 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. BEST OF BELGR ADE Explore the rich histor y and culture of Serbia's capital and head underground for a lunch paired with wine. Drive to Kalemegdan For tress, see the imposing Town Hall and visit the Church of St. Sava. Descend underground into a vast labyrinth owned by the wine -making Panajotović family and savour a delicious lunch paired with their wines. GÖDÖLLŐ ROYAL PAL ACE & GARDENS Visit one of Hungar y's most beloved monuments, Gödöllö Royal Palace, built by a count in the 1760s. Restorations began in 1985 and continue today. Admire the lush furnishings, detailed woodwork and French-inspired gardens. 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. 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. 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. 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 62 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers