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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 84 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS See the picturesque Dutch countr yside and the original technological mar vels of historic Kinderdijk. Built in the mid-18th centur y, these 19 windmills, the largest concentration in The Netherlands, stand like sentinels on a hushed landscape. You will learn why they were built and see firsthand how they work, even stepping into a working windmill to obser ve its mechanics and living quar ters. BRÜHL UNESCO PALACES With your guide, drive to Schlosspark at the edge of the Naturpark Kottenforst-Ville nature reser ve. Here, tour the Augustusburg Castle, admiring its beautifully landscaped grounds, rococo architecture, grand staircase and extravagantly decorated rooms and chambers. FLAVOURS OF LYON Treat your taste buds to the culinar y delights of Lyon, hailed as the "world capital of gastronomy." Enjoy a tasting of Pralinessima Originale, a pure butter brioche packed with pounded pralines. Next, visit a well-renowned chocolatier, then learn all about cheese at your next stop and taste a variety of local favourites. STRASBOURG FROM THE TOP View Strasbourg from the top of its towering Gothic cathedral, once the tallest building in the world, and explore its historic, culture-rich centre. Explore the narrow cobblestone streets of the Petite France area, see typical Alsatian architecture and enjoy free time to browse the ar tisan shops. CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE WINE TASTING Explore the town named for its "Pope's New Castle", its centuries-old vineyard and its superb wines. Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the town that grew up around it is one of the world's most celebrated wine-producing regions. Sample the lovingly cultivated wines at a local vineyard. MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF COLMAR Stroll the charming medieval lanes and squares of Colmar and explore its 'Little Venice' quar ter. On a guided tour, discover the village's 13th-centur y Gothic churches, original Old Town, Alsatian homes and beautiful Renaissance architecture. Later, visit Musée d'Unterlinden. C H ÂT E AU N EU F - D U - PA P E W I N E TA S T I N G FR E N C H C H E ES E