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80 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com G ÖT T W E I G A B B E Y, K R E M S B R AT I S L AVA , S LOVA K I A SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y GÖT T WEIG ABBEY KREMS, AUSTRIA Experience a Benedic tine abbey where monk s work and worship. A scenic drive will take you to the abbey, located on a hilltop overlooking the splendid Wachau Valley and the Danube River. Be welcomed 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. INCLUDED MOZART & STR AUSS CONCERT VIENNA, AUSTRIA Inside a historic venue, during this special per formance by the Vienna Residence Orchestra, you are sure to lose yourself in the lilting airs of Vienna's most beloved music. Enjoy the beautiful strains of Strauss waltzes and selec tions from Mozar t's The Magic Flute. OPTIONAL PASSAU WALKING TOUR GERMANY Stroll through delightful old-world streets charming streets with your guide. See the Bishops' Residenz, once home to power ful prince-bishops and the 14th-centur y Town Hall. Conclude at St. Stephen's Cathedral, a baroque masterpiece housing Europe's largest pipe organ, before enjoying free time to explore. INCLUDED PIC TURESQUE BR ATISL AVA AUSTRIA Get acquainted with the Slovakian capital, a vibrant and relaxed cultural centre. Drive past Grassalkovich Palace and Freedom Square to Bratislava Castle for sweeping views. Stroll Old Town's ornate mansions and medieval streets. See Michael's Gate, the Town Hall, Jesuit Church and St. Mar tin's Cathedral, the site of Hungarian coronations. OPTIONAL WELTENBURG ABBEY & THE DANUBE NARROWS REGENSBURG, GERMANY Visit a splendid abbey, founded in the 7th centur y, at a spec tacularly scenic bend in the Danube Narrows. Board an excursion boat for a shor t cruise and enjoy unsurpassed scenic beauty. Disembark for a visit to Weltenburg Abbey, one of Germany's oldest monasteries. Its famous brewer y was founded in 1050, and beer has been brewed here ever since. Enjoy a local beer and an authentic German pretzel. OPTIONAL REGENSBURG WALKING TOUR GERMANY Explore Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preser ved cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk with your guide past Roman walls, the Old Town Hall and the 12th-centur y Stone Bridge. See the historic Alte Wurstküche (Sausage Kitchen) and Gothic St. Peter's Cathedral with its stunning stained glass. INCLUDED