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68 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com B U DA P ES T, H U N G A RY B U LG A R I A N BA N I T S A SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y K ALOCSA & PUSZTA HUNGARY Explore Kalocsa, Hungar y's cultural hear t. Stroll Holy Trinit y Square to admire its cathedral and Archbishop's Palace then enjoy an organ concer t at St. Joseph Church. Continue to Bakodpusz ta Equestrian Centre for a thrilling horsemanship show—a centuries- old tradition celebrating the Pusz ta region's enduring bond with horses. INCLUDED BABA VIDA FORTRESS & BULGARIAN WINE VIDIN, BULGARIA Visit Vidin's Baba Vida for tress, exploring its medieval walls and museum exhibits. Tour Dos Alamos winer y with an exper t guide, learning how modern techniques blend with 200 years of tradition. Explore the cellars before sampling fine Bulgarian wines paired with savour y snack s. OPTIONAL BUCHAREST & THE VILL AGE MUSEUM ROMANIA See wide boulevards, the Romanian Athenaeum, Arch of Triumph and the vast Palace of Parliament. Visit the Village Museum to explore authentic rural dwellings, then wander Old Town's narrow streets. Conclude with lunch at a local restaurant and a lively folkloric per formance. INCLUDED CROATIAN COUNTRYSIDE & WINE TASTING OSIJEK, CROATIA Discover Croatia's rich heritage at a medieval castle museum, where centuries- old ar tifac ts bring histor y to life. Then descend into Ilok 's historic wine cellars to sample five distinc tive wines—red, white, and rosé— craf ted from prized local grapes. Experience why this Danube region has long been celebrated by oenophiles worldwide. OPTIONAL SNAPSHOTS OF BUDAPEST HUNGARY Drive along elegant Andrássy Avenue past the Opera House and Heroes' Square, then cross to Buda to explore the Castle Distric t, Fisherman's Bastion, and Mat thias Church. Enjoy sweeping views from Buda Hill before browsing local specialties at the vibrant Market Hall. INCLUDED VIDIN HOME-HOSTED COOKING DEMONSTR ATION BULGARIA Drive to a home near Vidin, where your gracious hosts will greet you with fresh bread. Head to the kitchen and learn how Bulgaria's banitsa pastr y dish—a filo pastr y with spinach, cheese or grated pumpkin—is prepared, then sample the local yogur t and learn to curdle your own. OPTIONAL