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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 60 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au BRÜHL UNESCO PAL ACES Peer into the life of royalt y at an estate built for the prince -archbishops of Cologne. With your guide, drive to Schlosspark at the edge of the Naturpark Kot tenforst-Ville nature reser ve. Here, tour the Augustusburg Castle, admiring its beautifully landscaped grounds, grand staircase and ex travagantly decorated rooms. ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER Follow the "Romantic Road" to one of Germany's last remaining walled medieval towns. Drive along Bavaria's most scenic roads to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the "Red For tress above the Tauber." See the pic turesque Plönlein Square and walk along the Herrengasse. Stroll the castle garden and see its system of weirs across the river. GR AND MARKET: FL AVOURS OF HUNGARY Browse the countless stalls of Budapest's Grand Market Hall and taste Hungarian delicacies. The historic hall was built during the late 19th centur y. Today, the bustling scene is a feast for the senses, an endless array of textures, fragrances, tastes and sounds. Stroll with your guide and get acquainted with the massive market's layout, browsing the stalls of vendors displaying aperitifs, breads, meats, wine, honey, strudels and more. SALZBURG HIGHLIGHTS Spend the day in Salzburg, one of Austria's most pic turesque alpine cities, set ting of the beloved film The Sound of Music and the bir thplace of Mozar t. Enjoy a guided tour of the Italianate Old Town. Savour lunch in Austria's oldest restaurant as classically trained singers and musicians regale you with songs in the spirit of the musical. MUNICH HIGHLIGHTS Drive past the Olympiapark and the green spaces of the Königsplatz. Continue along three of the cit y's royal avenues and visit the Marienplatz—Munich's main square. Browse the stalls of Vik tualienmark t and enjoy lunch at the renowned Ratskeller. BAVARIAN CRUISE & BAROQUE TOWN OF SCHÄRDING Embark on a walking tour through Schärding, then board a small boat to cruise the emerald green waters of the Inn River. Enjoy beer and a pretzel as you take in views of St. George's Church and the pic turesque countr yside. G R A N D M A R K E T H A L L , B U DA P ES T S A L Z B U R G , AU S T R I A