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76 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com CO L M A R , FR A N C E M A R K S B U RG C A S T L E , KO B L E N Z SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y THE BL ACK FOREST BREISACH, GERMANY Embark on a scenic drive through a my thical land of cuckoo clock s, glassblowing and timeless fair y tales. Journey through wine -producing villages. Choose your immersion into Black Forest culture: take an invigorating forest stroll, at tend a cuckoo clock demonstration, watch a glassblower at work, or learn to make the decadent Black Forest Cake. INCLUDED MEDIEVAL MARKSBURG C ASTLE KOBLENZ, GERMANY Visit Mark sburg Castle, the only medieval- era stronghold in the Rhine Valley to have never been destroyed. This might y castle has watched over the town of Braubach since the 13th centur y; due to its strong for tifications, it was never besieged by enemies. Navigate narrow, winding staircases to view the wine cellar, a bedroom, dining area, and the impressive kitchen of the Gothic Hall building. OPTIONAL KINDERDIJK BY VINTAGE BARGE THE NETHERL ANDS Cruise aboard the historic Jantina to 17th- centur y Blokker Windmill. Tour the windmill and learn about traditional life and modern preser vation. Return via scenic canals and discover the vital role of these iconic Dutch mills. OPTIONAL STR ASBOURG HIGHLIGHTS FR ANCE Take a panoramic drive through Strasbourg's Imperial Distric t and European Quar ter. Stroll through pic turesque Petite France with its canals and timbered houses. See the Old Customs House, defensive bridges and the magnificent Strasbourg Cathedral—famed for its roset te window, red sandstone por tal and astronomical clock. INCLUDED COLOGNE WALKING TOUR GERMANY Explore historic streets and hear tales of Roman and medieval times. Pass St. Mar tin's Church and mar vel at the UNESCO -listed Gothic cathedral. Construc tion of this towering struc ture began in 1248 and continued in stages over the nex t seven centuries. Its soaring spires and stained glass sur vived World War II bombings, standing as a testament to resilience and grandeur. INCLUDED MEDIEVAL VILL AGE OF COLMAR BREISACH, GERMANY Step into stor ybook Colmar, with its 9th- centur y streets. Stroll the restored Quar tier des Tanneurs and admire Bar tholdi's Schwendi Fountain. Wander La Petite Venise for pic turesque river views. Enjoy free time to browse the Musée d'Unterlinden or shop for fine Alsatian wines like Riesling and Gewürz traminer. OPTIONAL