Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and check into your hotel for a two-night stay in Croatia's capital. The city has medieval roots going back 900 years, with the older Upper Town perched on a hill and the Lower Town spreading out below with 19th-century architecture. The café culture is lively throughout the city, and there are quirky museums scattered around if you want to explore on your own this evening after settling in.
Optional Activities
- Explore the medieval lanes of Upper Town
- Stroll along elegant avenues of Lower Town
- Visit quirky museums
- Browse delicious markets
- Experience café culture
Landmarks Zagreb Cathedral St Mark's Church 
- Day 2
Zagreb
Start early and head to Plitvice Lakes National Park where you'll walk through the natural landscape connecting 16 lakes by waterfalls. The trails are easy to manage and take you through some nice forest scenery. Back in Zagreb by afternoon, your guided tour covers the Upper Town's medieval sites including the Stone Gate and St Mark's Church, then moves to the Neo-Gothic Cathedral. After lunch you'll see the Lower Town, Ban Jelacic Square, and Dolac Market before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Guided tour of Zagreb's Upper Town
- Visit to Zagreb Cathedral
- Visit to St Mark's Church
- Visit to Stone Gate
- Explore Dolac Market
- Guided tour of Lower Town including Ban Jelacic Square
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Zagreb Cathedral St Mark's Church Stone Gate Dolac Market Ban Jelacic Square 
- Day 3
Zagreb to Ljubljana
You'll cross into Slovenia today and reach Ljubljana, a compact capital with around 900 years of history. The guided tour includes Ljubljana Castle where you'll see restored buildings and cultural installations, then walk through the medieval Old Town on foot. You'll pass the Franciscan Church with its distinctive pale pink exterior, check out the baroque St Nicholas Cathedral and the Opera House, and finish at the National Museum housed in a former Neo Renaissance palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana Castle
- Guided walking tour of medieval Old Town
- Visit to Franciscan Church
- Visit to St Nicholas Cathedral
- Visit to Opera House
- Visit to National Museum
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Franciscan Church St Nicholas Cathedral Opera House National Museum - Day 4
Ljubljana
Travel about 40 minutes north to Bled, a resort town that locals favor but fewer international visitors find. Lake Bled has that glacial blue-green color reflecting the mountains around it. You'll take a traditional Pletna boat out to the Church of the Mother of God, originally built in 1142 and rebuilt in the 17th century, where you can ring the bell and make a wish. Later you'll head back to Ljubljana to spend the evening by the Vancouverica River where cafés line the banks and locals gather for drinks and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Pletna boat ride to Church of the Mother of God on Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Evening along Ljubljanica River with local cafés
Landmarks Lake Bled Church of the Mother of God Ljubljanica River - Day 5
Transfer to Scenic Space-Ship
After breakfast you'll transfer to your Scenic Space-Ship river cruise vessel. The crew will give you a warm welcome and help you get settled into your cabin before the ship prepares to depart on your Danube journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6
Budapest
You'll explore Budapest today with time to do one of three Freechoice options: a coach tour of Buda and Pest separated by the Danube, a walking and coach tour covering the 1956 Hungarian revolution and EU integration, or a goulash cooking class learning traditional family recipes. Between activities or on your own, you might visit thermal baths, browse Central Market Hall, or check out the Jewish Quarter's ruin bars. Your ship departs late evening after you've had time to wander.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Freechoice experiences: Budapest in Depth coach tour, Budapest's Past & Present walking and coach tour, or Goulash cooking class
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Visit Jewish Quarter ruin bars
Landmarks Budapest Thermal Baths Central Market Hall Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Jewish Quarter - Day 7
Bratislava
Enjoy a relaxed morning on the ship sailing toward Bratislava. You'll watch the Danube landscape pass by as the capital of Slovakia comes into view. For your Freechoice, take a walking tour of the Old Town and medieval sites, try coffee and cake at a historic bakery with locals, or learn to make traditional potato dumplings in a cooking class. The afternoon is free to explore independently or relax in the Panorama Lounge with regional beer and wine before the evening departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Freechoice experiences: Walking tour of Bratislava, Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakery, or Bryndzové Halušky cooking class
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Old Town
- Explore hilltop castle
- Relax in Panorama Lounge aboard ship
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Kormuth Bakery - Day 8
Vienna
You'll arrive early in Vienna, the imperial capital known for classical music heritage and Baroque buildings. Choose your Freechoice: tour the former Habsburg summer residence at Schönbrunn Palace with its ornate rooms and gardens, visit acclaimed wine regions, cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery through vineyards, or check out the Belvedere Museum with its Austrian art collection. Afternoon is at leisure. Later you'll attend an exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by orchestra with ballet dancers, plus a glass of Austrian Sekt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of four Freechoice experiences: Schönbrunn Palace tour, Viennese Wine Stories, Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery, or Belvedere Museum visit
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Vienna
- Use provided shuttles to city centre
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Museum Klosterneuburg Monastery Palais Liechtenstein - Day 9
Durnstein
You'll dock in Krems in the Wachau Valley. For your Freechoice, visit Göttweig Abbey with its 6th-century origins and Baroque interiors, explore local winemakers in the Wachau region, or e-bike along the Danube to Durnstein village through vineyard landscapes. Later this afternoon, dock in Durnstein where a local producer comes aboard to share regional specialties including apricot dumplings and local schnapps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional delicacies tasting including Apricot dumplings and local schnapps)
Included Activities
- Choice of three Freechoice excursions: Göttweig Abbey visit, Wachau Valley wine tasting, or E-biking from Krems to Durnstein
- Regional tasting with local producer aboard featuring Apricot dumplings and local schnapps
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Durnstein - Day 10
Linz
Dock in Linz where the old town and Main Square feature Baroque architecture and the harbor has become an outdoor art gallery. Choose your morning Freechoice: walk through town with a local guide, take a full-day trip to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic to see a well-preserved medieval town, tour Mauthausen Concentration Camp, or take a baking class learning about the 400-year history of Linzer Torte. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. If you'd like, hike up to Postlingberg Church overlooking the city or relax in the ship's Salt Therapy Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant (Cesky Krumlov excursion option)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of four morning Freechoice activities: Walking tour of Linz, Full-day Cesky Krumlov excursion with lunch, Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour, or Linzer Torte Baking Class
Optional Activities
- Hike to Postlingberg Church
- Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge aboard ship
Landmarks Linz Old Town Main Square Postlingberg Church Cesky Krumlov Vltava River Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 11
Passau
Start with a leisurely morning sailing toward Passau. Have coffee in your suite and enjoy breakfast in Crystal Dining while listening to a lecture on the region's culture and history. Passau sits where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet, and the rivers sometimes show three distinct colors where they join. The Old Town has tight laneways, tunnels, and archways plus an Artist's mile with studios and galleries. Pick your Freechoice: walking tour of the colorful buildings and St Stephens Cathedral with its massive 17,974-pipe organ, kayak on the Inn River, guided e-bike ride along the Inn from Germany to Austria, or photography safari. Late evening you can explore independently before the ship departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Crystal Dining with leisurely morning service), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of four Freechoice afternoon activities: Highlights of Passau walking tour, Paddling on River Inn, Cross border cycling, or Passau Photography safari
Optional Activities
- Self-guided evening exploration of Passau
- Visit Neue Mitte for shopping and dining
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Inn River Danube River Neue Mitte - Day 12
Regensburg
Another relaxed morning as you sail toward Regensburg. Use the gym or book a massage if you'd like. Regensburg has 2,000 years of history with over 900 medieval buildings protected by UNESCO, narrow laneways packed with bars, and the Bavarian Forest nearby with hiking trails. For your afternoon Freechoice, take a walking tour of the Old Town, learn traditional sausage-making from the 12th century, or explore the city's Jewish heritage and what happened during WWII. Return to the ship by coach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Freechoice afternoon activities: Walking tour of Regensburg, Traditional Sausage-Making Workshop, or Regensburg's Jewish Heritage tour
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Bavarian Forest - Day 13
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg after lunch. The 12th-century Imperial Castle dominates the Old Town which is surrounded by ancient city walls. The area also has famous Christmas Markets, but the city carries significant WWII history as a Nazi party rally site and home to the 1945-1946 trials. Choose your afternoon Freechoice: medieval Old Town walking tour including the castle and St Lawrence Church, a WWII history tour of the Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600, or an underground cellars tour with local beer tasting. Evening is free for independent exploration before your farewell dinner and toast aboard ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Choice of three Freechoice afternoon activities: Walking tour of Old Town, WWII Trials and Tribulations tour, or Rock-cut cellars and beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Nuremberg in evening
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Nuremberg Market Square Nazi Rally Grounds Courtroom 600 - Day 14
Transfer to Munich Airport
After breakfast you'll transfer to Munich Airport for your flight home, finishing your Danube river cruise adventure with plenty of memories from the cities and experiences along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
