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Eastern
Europe with Danube/Rhine Cruise
Thu 11 Vienna
Thursday, June 11 VIENNA With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg area or wander along Kärntnerstrasse, the city’s famous shopping strip. Otherwise, you may wish to enhance your journey by joining one of Travelmarvel's optional tours. Enhance Your Journey - Schloss Hof and Lipizzaner Experience Enjoy a guided tour of the Schloss Hof estate, once the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and later Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Explore the resplendent palace apartments adorned with exquisite textiles and glass chandeliers, before strolling through the Baroque gardens. Afterwards, enjoy a private tour of the stables, where you’ll encounter the magnificent Lipizzaner horses up close. Learn what makes these noble horses so special through insights into their breeding, care and training, before witnessing an exclusive performance that showcases their remarkable grace and discipline. ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY - Visit Bratislava in Slovakia Tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava, where a mixture of 18th-century rococo design and communist era architecture make this a city of alluring contrasts. See some of the architectural landmarks that were built during the city’s time under communist rule including the UFO bridge and Slovak Radio building. Please note that lunch is not included on this tour. This evening, consider enhancing your journey to attend an orchestral performance, a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture and enjoy a memorable night of music. ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY - Mozart and Strauss Concert After dinner on board, enjoy a magical orchestral performance featuring works of Mozart and Strauss at one of Vienna's palaces or concert venues.
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Morning walk then gut buster hill climb for a good city photo
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