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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 80 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au BUDAPEST CASTLE HILL HIKE Explore historic Buda during a cit y hike to Castle Hill and admire magnificent vistas over the Danube. Walk the maze of cobblestone streets and pathways of Castle Hill and watch for the entrances to the underground labyrinth of caves that run beneath. Stroll the grounds of the Royal Palace and witness the Changing of the Guard. Admire stunning views over the Danube and the majestic Chain Bridge, an engineering mar vel of its time. AUSTRIAN COUNTRYSIDE Enjoy a sweeping culinar y excursion through pic turesque landscapes. At a local farm, a bread maker invites you to a demonstration and shows you how to bake your own loaves using local techniques. Continue to St. Oswald and its Mit tendor fer Schnapsmuseum and distiller y. Enjoy a tour of the facilit y to see how schnapps is made from locally grown ingredients. BRATISL AVA BEER TASTING & DINNER Set of f on foot to the Sladovna, House of Beer, a medieval pub in the hear t of the Old Town. Enjoy a taste of one of its craf t beers before continuing to the "Klastorny Pivovar," or Abbey Brewer y. Here, your local guide will explain the range of brews on of fer, and you will enjoy t wo of its finest. Sit down for an evening meal of traditional local fare, accompanied by a glass of beer. 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. Arrive in Dürnstein and admire the charms of one of the Danube's most pic turesque villages. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. 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. Č ES K Ý K R U M LOV, C Z EC H R E P U B L I C S T. S T E P H E N S C AT H E D R A L , PA SS AU