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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 SURVIVING THE WAR: ART IN NUREMBERG Descend into medieval cellars to learn about how these subterranean bunkers hid and protec ted centuries- old ar t work. The famed Monuments Men — ar t historians embedded in the US Army — braved the Bat tle of Nuremberg to prevent looting and thef t of priceless pieces stored here. MARGR AVIAL OPER A HOUSE Enjoy a visit to the baroque Margravial Opera House and a walking tour of Bayreuth's historic UNESCO centre. Commissioned by Margravine Wilhelmine of Bayreuth, the theatre's opulent décor was modelled on the grand opera houses of Vienna and Dresden. Take a seat in the auditorium and hear a presentation about its histor y. ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER Drive along one of Bavaria's "Romantic Road" to one of Germany's last remaining walled medieval towns, lovingly preser ved Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy views over the valley and along the Herrengasse, an inviting lane of old patrician houses. Upon return to Würzburg, visit the Bishops' Residenz. HIKE THE WÜRZBURG HILLS Climb the Würzburg Hills to Marienberg For tress, rising above the Main River, for impressive cit y views. Begin your tour from the Käppele, a church and popular pilgrimage site. Nex t, commence an invigorating hike through the vineyards up to Marienberg. FL AVOURS OF ALSACE Sample Alsatian and French flavours and pleasures as you meet food merchants, a French sommelier and a local chef. Sample regional specialties such as fine chocolates, pralines, kougelhopf cake, croissants, freshly made baguet tes and pretzels, cheeses, and special regional meats or sausages and pair local foods with Alsatian and French wines. CHEESE FONDUE EVENING Savour a taste of Switzerland during a delicious cheese fondue dining experience. A meal of bread dipped into a hot pot of cheese flavoured with garlic and a dash of wine, fondue is synonymous with Switzerland. You will board a tram for your shor t ride to one of Basel's Beiz, where patrons dine on national and local dishes. R OT H E N B U RG O B D E R TAU B E R , G E R M A N Y BAY R EU T H , G E R M A N Y 86 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers