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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 BUDAPEST THERMAL BATH Accompany your guide to one of Budapest's grand historic baths, immersing yourself in the therapeutic waters that have flowed here for centuries. Mingle with locals and obser ve some bathers as they pass the time with a game of chess in the pool. SCHÖNBRUNN PAL ACE Tour the magnificent home of the Hapsburg Dynast y, built to rival the sprawling Château de Versailles. Enjoy a guided tour of the imperial apar tments and grandly furnished rooms. There will be free time to explore the formal gardens. HIKE THE PASSAU HILLS Take in Passau's sublime set ting at the confluence of three rivers from the best vantage points in the cit y. Af ter wards, enjoy refreshments as you admire panoramic vistas of the confluence of the three water ways; the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn rivers. 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. Follow the pic turesque trail on an elec tric bike, taking in the breathtaking landscape of vine - clad hillsides and green meadows. ČESKÝ KRUMLOV ON FOOT Af ter a scenic drive through the Czech countr yside, step into the Bohemia of old during a guided stroll through the fair y tale town of Česk ý Krumlov. Savour a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before free time to explore at your leisure BAVARIAN FARM & COUNTRYSIDE Visit the rural reaches of Bavaria where some of the region's most beloved produc ts are produced — from prized hams to award-winning cheeses. Enjoy a tour of a local farm, learn about the farmer's lifestyle and sample some of the freshly made produc ts. PA SS AU, G E R M A N Y Č ES K Ý K R U M LOV, C Z EC H R E P U B L I C 74 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers