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Today, choose from three completely different yet equally fascinating Scenic Freechoice excursions.
Full-day excursion to Salzburg: This morning, disembark your ship in Brandstatt, where you journey via coach to Salzburg, Austria. Surrounded by alpine peaks and on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This storybook city has a thriving art scene, music and concert halls filled with classical music, a Baroque old town where you can find Mozart's birthplace, and Hohensalzburg, Central Europe's largest intact fortress, which sits high above the rooftops with panoramic views of the city. During a guided tour, explore this incredible city before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant and having some free time to explore. Return to your ship in the German town of Passau.
Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov: From Brandstatt journey via coach to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This delightful UNESCO World Heritage town is brimming with charm. Sitting on the banks of the Vltava River, Cesky Krumlov is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe with its vast array of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Wander this fairy-tale location with your local guide and explore the historical center before delighting in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After some free time to explore, return to your ship in the German town of Passau.
Highlights of Passau: Stay on board this morning as you cruise to Passau. Situated at the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers meeting point, Passau has been an important trading route for centuries, particularly for its trade of the 'White Gold,' Salt. Visit the Old Town on a narrow peninsula at the confluence of the three rivers and admire the brightly colored buildings that line the waterways. Visit St. Stephens Cathedral: originally built in 450, the church proudly stood in Passau's Old Town until a devastating fire ripped through it in 1662. It was rebuilt in its current form with an Italian-style exterior complete with a Baroque stucco interior. Nowadays, it houses the world's largest Catholic church organ, boasting 17,974 pipes and 233 registers.