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Rhine, Main, Moselle & Danube Rivers Austria Engelhartszell Visit to Schutz Art Museum Engelhartszell – From €34pp Situated on the banks of the Danube between Passau and Linz, the Schutz Art Museum provides a new home for examples of the work of some of the most important representatives of Classic Modernism. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance fee Linz Walking tour of Linz with Linzer torte tasting – From €58pp Explore the wonderful city of Linz and take a bite of the famous Linzer torte. Includes: Local guide • Tasting Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure. Melk Visit to Schallaburg Castle – From€59pp See 1,000 years of architecture and how three architectural styles exist beside each other, try longbow-archery and taste typical pear and apple ciders. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Castle entrance and tasting Vienna Viennese evening concert – From €79pp Emerald Cruises invites you to a private concert exclusively for you to enjoy favourites such as the ‘Blue Danube’ and the ‘Radetzky March’. Includes: Coach transfer • Concert ticket • Glass of sparkling wine Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure. Visit to Schönbrunn Palace – From €76pp The former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe. Follow our local expert and hear the fascinating tales surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural icon. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure. Weissenkirchen Vineyards hike & tasting in Weissenkirchen – From €52pp Hike through the vineyards of this picturesque village and learn about its long wine-growing heritage. Enjoy tasting local wine, jam, chutney, chocolate and Mohnzelten, a local delicacy. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Local tastings Bulgaria Rousse Tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi – From €65pp NEW Take the opportunity to visit Veliko Tarnovo. The former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, this medieval city is certain to delight history lovers. Nearby Arbanasi offers centuries of exploration during your guided tour. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide Vidin Traditional Bulgarian pastry making – From €48pp Watch your host prepare a traditional Banitsa pastry, then make your own. Enjoy a tasting, served with a bowl of the famous Lactobacillus bulgaricus yoghurt. Includes: Coach transfer • Pastry making lesson • Guide • Tasting Croatia Vukovar Vučedol Culture Museum – From €55pp Join us for an insightful tour to Vučedol, where you can explore archaeological findings which showcase the customs and daily life of the first Indo-Europeans as well as their cultures and religions. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Museum entrance fee Czech Republic Prague Tastes of Czechia – From €56pp Meet your sommelier at a local restaurant and enjoy a welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine, followed by a selection of red, white and rose wines all accompanied by traditional charcuterie and cheeses, carefully selected to complement each glass. At the end of the session enjoy, a traditional Czech koláček (little cake) before your tram ride or walk back to the hotel. Includes: Local guide • Tasting Please note: This tour is only for passengers on the Prague (city) extension. Českỳ Krumlov Excursion to Českỳ Krumlov – From €79pp Located in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, Českỳ Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, famous for its Old Town. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide Please note: This tour happens at the same time as the included Passau walking tour and optional excursion to Salzburg. Germany Breisach Freiburg tour with local tasting – From €79pp Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the city. Sample some local delicacies such as Black Forest bread and Black Forest ham. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Local produce tasting Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure. Koblenz Moselle Valley and Cochem Castle visit – From €72pp Take a walking tour of the town of Cochem including a guided visit of the magnificent Cochem Castle, boasting impressive views of the Moselle Valley. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance to Reichsburg Castle Nuremberg Gingerbread making – From €59pp In Germany, gingerbread biscuits have become a long-standing feature of Christmas markets, often taking on various shapes. It is believed that this delicious sweet treat descends from medieval European culinary traditions but, in Nuremberg, you’ll have the opportunity to learn traditional German techniques during a cooking demonstration with a local chef. Witness the preparation that goes into it, before tasting them for yourself. Known as Lebkuchen, thought to originate from the German ‘leben’, meaning ‘life’, you’ll not only learn some additional baking skills, but you’ll be taught about the history of Nuremberg. A truly wonderful experience into traditional Germany, this excellent excursion is sure to put a festive spring in your step. Includes: Coach transfers • Local chef • Tasting Please note: Only available EWCR Christmas Cruise. World War II tour – From €56pp Nuremberg offers a number of fascinating insights into the events of WWII. The tour will visit Nazi Rally grounds, before a panoramic drive through the city. Afterwards, you will visit the famous Courtroom 600, where the Major War Criminals Trial and “Subsequent Trials” were held from 1945 to 1949. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Entrance to Courtroom 600 Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure. Passau Bavaria Live – From €55pp Learn about the ‘800-year-old’ history of Passau beer and experience a traditional Bavarian tavern with entertainment. Includes: Local guide • Entertainment & beer Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure. Excursion to the Bavarian forest – From €85pp Walk among the treetops up to 25 metres above the forest floor. Experience nature from a 1,300-metre elevated pathway and a 44-metre tree tower. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance to the Baumwipfelpfad • Glass blowing demonstration Please note: This tour must be pre-booked prior to departure and happens at the same time as Bavaria Live. Excursion to Salzburg – From €79pp A full day tour to the birthplace of Mozart and the picturesque setting for the theatrical masterpiece The Sound of Music. Your guide will showcase the highlights of this unique city with all its Baroque architecture and Alpine charm. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide Please note: This DiscoverMORE tour happens at the same time as the included Passau walking tour and Český Krumlov DiscoverMORE. Regensburg Sausage Making Workshop – From €59pp The white sausage has a real tradition in Regensburg. Together with an expert from a family butchery, learn how to produce fresh sausages. Includes: Local chef • Tasting BACK TO CONTENTS CLICK HERE for more information on our DiscoverMORE excursions 87

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