Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Space-Ship and settle into suite
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal system
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals to view Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and bridges
- City walking tour - guided exploration of canals, bridges and city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit authentic 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn, then explore charming Alkmaar with its historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar 
- Day 3
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's Old Town
- View Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
- Browse Christmas Markets
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Christmas Market 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- View Lorelei statue
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Miltenberg
- Guided tour of Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Massage in spa
- Relax in exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence - visit Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens for guided tour of valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then enjoy free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey along famed Romantic Road to well-preserved medieval old town, guided tour of Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and famous City Councillors' Tavern, then explore 500-year-old Christmas Market
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's highlights
Optional Activities
- Join informative lecture on culture and history of Main River
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Little Venice - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nuremberg Christmas Market (Christkindlesmarkt)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime sites and history
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Christkindlesmarkt - Day 9
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided walking tour of best-preserved Medieval city in Germany to see Old Stone Bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria on confluence of three rivers
- Thurn und Taxis Tour - guided tour of Thurn und Taxis Castle followed by free time to explore magical Christmas markets at the castle
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle - Day 10
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, art and music scene, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to World Heritage Czech town with local guide exploring well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide of brightly coloured waterfront buildings decorated for Christmas, visit to St Stephen's Cathedral (originally built year 450, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire), explore quaint alleyways with woodcarvings and festive ornaments, optional magical festive concert at St Stephen's Cathedral (Wednesday-Saturday at noon on world's largest cathedral organ)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov - Day 11
Durnstein to Krems
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Durnstein
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - visit abbey founded in sixth century, destroyed and rebuilt in 18th century to become one of most magnificent in Wachau Valley, view magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn about age-old winemaking traditions and sample delicious wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems - guided E-bike tour along the Danube through charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking views
Landmarks Durnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert dinner with glass of Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna highlights - Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - glass of Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance of Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists, exclusive to Scenic guests
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets
- Free time to relax on board
Landmarks Vienna Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Opera House Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kunsthistorisches Museum - visit superb museum housing pieces from ancient Egypt through 18th century, including works of painting masters and largest collection of Pieter Bruegel the Elder paintings
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms, royal family stories and impressive gardens
- Excursion to Bratislava - day trip to Slovakia's capital since 1993, guided tour of Old Town, Bratislava Castle and Hlavné Námestie main square, see contrast between well-preserved medieval architecture and brutalist socialist buildings
- Hidden Gems of Vienna - expert local guide tour of Vienna city centre history and elegance with extended free time to explore
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda viewing Varkert Bazar, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Hospital in the Rock - explore underground labyrinths beneath city's castle district, secret hospital built during WWII later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and landscaped gardens while enjoying views over Danube River and city architecture
Landmarks Danube River Margaret Bridge Varkert Bazar Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Institute for the Blind - Day 15
Tour Conclusion
