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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 76 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au JEWELS OF VIENNA'S RING Mar vel at the elegant architec ture along Vienna's Ringstrasse, exploring by foot and by horse - drawn carriage. Stroll past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the shop -lined Kärntner Strasse. Board a fiaker for a horse - drawn carriage ride along the Ringstrasse, passing the Parliament, Town Hall and more. 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. With your guide, follow the pic turesque trail on an elec tric bike, taking in the breathtaking landscape of vine - clad hillsides and green meadows. GÖT T WEIG ABBEY Experience a Benedic tine abbey where monk s work and worship during an exclusive visit to Göt t weig Abbey. A scenic drive will take you to the abbey, located on a hilltop overlooking the splendid Wachau Valley and the Danube River. Be welcomed you with a glass of sparkling apricot wine produced in the region. Climb the Imperial Staircase, crowned by one of the largest and most spec tacular ceiling frescoes in the world. FAIRY TALE NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE BY PL ANE See the famous fair y tale castle that inspired Walt Disney and enjoy a flight over the surrounding countr yside. Neuschwanstein was built by Ludwig II of Bavaria—a suppor ter of Richard Wagner—who insisted that the castle referenced one of Wagner's charac ters: the Swan Knight. Take a stroll through the beautiful inner garden, surrounded by a walled cour t yard, and the majestic interior decor of the castle's rooms. VIENNESE WALTZ & MOZART Meet your dance teacher in Alber tina and learn how to dance the classic waltz. Feeling energised, take a relaxing ride on a fiaker, or horse - drawn carriage, through the cit y then take a walk to Mozar thaus for an informative tour of his family residence. BAVARIAN BEERFEST Par ticipate in a festive Ok tober fest-st yle celebration in a stunning rural set ting. Bavaria is renowned for its rich tradition of brewing beer. Savour authentic brezen, or pretzels, during your stay, along with assor ted breads, spreads and locally cured ham. WAC H AU VA L L E Y, AU S T R I A S A L Z B U R G , AU S T R I A