Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll start your journey in Budapest this afternoon. After boarding your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settling into your suite, you'll have time to relax. Later, there's a welcome reception where you can raise a glass to the days ahead.
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest offers several options for exploration. You can join a guided tour of the city's highlights, take a walking tour through communist history, visit the Hospital in the Rock underground, hike through Buda, or try a culinary market tour. The afternoon is yours to visit the thermal baths or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth coach tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock underground exploration
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Buda District Grand Central Market - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
This morning you'll relax on board while cruising towards Vienna, enjoying coffee on your suite's Scenic Sun Lounge. You'll arrive in Vienna this afternoon. This evening, you'll attend an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring works by Strauss and Mozart with fine Austrian Sekt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 4
Vienna
You have the full day to explore Vienna or choose from included activities. Visit the former Habsburg summer residence at Schönbrunn Palace, cycle to Danube Island on an e-bike, take an excursion to Bratislava Slovakia, or discover hidden gems including the Greek Quarter, coffee houses and St Stephen's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Danube Island e-bike tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava
- Scenic Freechoice: Hidden Gems of Vienna tour
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Schwedenplatz Prater Augarten Park Greek Quarter St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 5
Krems
You'll arrive in Krems in the Wachau Valley. Choose from a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with its Baroque staircase, a wine tasting at a local winery, or an e-bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein. Later, you'll dock in Dürnstein, a World Heritage-listed town surrounded by terraced vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey guided tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein return
Landmarks Krems Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein - Day 6
Passau
Passau awaits at the meeting point of three rivers. This charming town features Italianate architecture built by powerful prince-bishops. You can choose a full-day excursion to Salzburg to visit Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress, a day trip to medieval Český Krumlov in Czech Republic, or a walking tour of Passau including St Stephen's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch at local restaurant (on Salzburg and Český Krumlov excursions)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour
Landmarks Passau Brandstatt Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Český Krumlov St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 7
Regensburg
You'll arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns with over 900 Romanesque and Gothic World Heritage buildings. Pick from a walking tour of the old stone bridge and historic sites, a ferry ride through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey to sample award-winning beer, an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or a cycling tour to Walhalla Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg
- Scenic Freechoice: Weltenburg Abbey ferry tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg comes into view, protected by ancient city walls and dominated by the 12th-century Imperial Castle. You can choose a guided tour of the Old Town including the Imperial Castle and market square, a World War II historical tour, or an active walking tour exploring the castle and medieval city walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg is a World Heritage-listed town built on seven hills with charming cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings. Choose from a guided tour of the Old Town to see the island Town Hall and cathedral, or an excursion to Coburg to visit its impressive castle and museum. You'll have the afternoon to relax on the Sun deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Coburg
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Old Residence New Residence Little Venice Coburg Castle Coburg - Day 10
Würzburg
You'll dock in Würzburg, a glamorous port with lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture in the heart of Franconia's wine country. Pick from a walking tour and visit to the World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence with its manicured gardens, or a coach journey along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg with a guided tour and free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence
- Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Würzburg Fortress Main River Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 11
Wertheim to Miltenberg
You'll arrive in Wertheim, a small medieval town on the Main and Tauber Rivers. Options include a tour of Wertheim and local winery, a visit to Gamburg Castle with a private reception from the Baron and Baroness, a farm visit in Miltenberg experiencing local life and farm tastings, or a schnapps distillery tour. Later, you'll reboard your ship in Miltenberg and cruise through the night towards Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (All-inclusive on board entertainment dinner)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wertheim tour and winery
- Scenic Freechoice: Gamburg Castle tour with Baron and Baroness reception
- Scenic Freechoice: Miltenberg tour and local farm visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Schnapps tasting at local distillery
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Main River Tauber River Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim
You'll disembark in Rüdesheim, surrounded by steep vineyards producing wine for over two millennia. Choose from visiting Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car ride, or a guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views followed by cable car descent. You'll spend the afternoon cruising the picturesque Rhine Gorge with 40 hilltop castles. This evening, you'll travel to Bonn for an exclusive Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike & Cable Car
- Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 13
Cologne to Amsterdam
You'll dock in 2,000-year-old Cologne, painstakingly restored after World War II bombing. Take a walking tour of the Old Town admiring historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. After lunch, your cruise continues to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Old Town Cologne Cathedral - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal system offers multiple exploration options. You can take a one-hour canal cruise admiring Golden Age mansions, a walking tour discovering history and Dutch culture including local herring tasting, a Dutch countryside e-bike tour to learn about daily Dutch life, or an excursion to Schermerhorn to see authentic 16th-century windmills and charming Alkmaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch countryside e-bike tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Golden Age Mansions Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam
You have a free day in Amsterdam to explore the city's wonderful sights at your own pace or simply relax on board your Scenic Space-Ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Amsterdam
- Day 16
Dordrecht
You'll arrive early in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities dating to the 11th century, featuring over 1,000 historic monuments reborn as restaurants, museums and theatres. Choose from a walking tour of picturesque streets and canals, an excursion to nearby Delft famous for its blue and white pottery and a remaining 17th-century pottery factory, a visit to Kinderdijk's World Heritage-listed windmills, or an exclusive Scenic Club cheese farm visit to Gouda using traditional cheese-making methods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Dordrecht
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Delft
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Kinderdijk
- Scenic Freechoice: Exclusive Scenic Club Cheese farm visit
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk Kinderdijk Windmills Gouda 
- Day 17
Bruinisse
You'll dock in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village on an ocean estuary and gateway to the 13th-century town of Veere. Choose from a guided tour of Veere's charms including the port, Scottish merchant houses and 15th-century town hall, a visit to the Delta Works engineering marvel of dams and locks, or an oyster farm visit to learn how oysters are grown and taste fresh from the North Sea. This evening, you'll enjoy a Champagne toast followed by a special seafood gala dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special seafood gala dinner with Champagne toast)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Veere
- Scenic Freechoice: Delta Works visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Oyster farm visit
- Champagne toast and special seafood gala dinner
Landmarks Bruinisse Veere Veere Port Delta Works North Sea - Day 18
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium and dock in Antwerp, one of the world's most important seaports and Belgium's second city. Despite World War II bombing, it retains its medieval heart with cobbled lanes, riverside fortress and impressive cathedral. Choose from a guided walking tour exploring diamond capital highlights including Cathedral of Our Lady and Steen Castle, a full-day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres learning about WWI battles with lunch included, or a craft beer and chocolate pairing tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch at local restaurant (on Ypres & Passchendaele excursion)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Antwerp
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Ypres & Passchendaele
- Scenic Freechoice: Craft beer & chocolate pairing
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Antwerp Main Square Passchendaele Ypres - Day 19
Arnhem
You'll arrive in Arnhem after lunch, located at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve surrounded by dense forest and lush parklands. This city played an important role in World War II. Choose from the Airborne Museum tracing the Battle of Arnhem, the Netherlands Open Air Museum exploring Dutch traditions across 44 hectares with historic replicas, or Palais Het Loo, a royal summer home from 1685 showcasing the royal family's art collection and grand gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Arnhem Airborne Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: The Netherlands Open Air Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Palais Het Loo
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Battle of Arnhem site The Netherlands Open Air Museum Veluwe Nature Reserve Palais Het Loo - Day 20
Düsseldorf
You'll arrive in Düsseldorf, Germany's art and fashion centre dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon. The city blends historic quay walls with striking modern architecture. This morning, choose from a guided walking tour of the gentrified harbour and old town, an active cycling tour along the Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth, learning about Düsseldorf's beer production tradition with microbrewery visits, or a City of Art tour. This afternoon, join a Scenic culinary team member for an on board cooking class exploring local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: City walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Düsseldorf's Altbier brewery tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Düsseldorf – City of Art tour
- On board cooking class with Scenic culinary team
Landmarks Düsseldorf Old Town Düsseldorf Harbour Media Harbour Castle Tower Rhine River Kaiserswerth K21 Museum - Day 21
Moselle Valley
You'll enjoy a full day on board cruising through the Moselle Valley with steep banks lined with villages, terraced vineyards, half-timbered houses and hilltop castles. Open the windows to your exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge to admire uninterrupted vistas. Relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge or book a spa treatment. You'll enjoy a tasting of best Moselle wines on the Sun Deck with crisp Rieslings and fruity whites accompanied by regional bites. You'll arrive in Cochem this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Moselle Valley wine tasting on the Sun Deck
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge
- Spa treatments
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 22
Cochem
You'll discover the medieval gem of Cochem on the Moselle riverbanks with pastel-coloured buildings, half-timbered houses and a hilltop castle surrounded by sloped vineyards. Choose from a walking tour of Reichsburg Castle exploring its Knight's Hall and Trophy Room followed by free time, or an e-bike cycling tour along the flat riverside path viewing the castle and nearby towns. This evening, you'll cruise towards Bernkastel while enjoying a special regional dinner featuring hearty German cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special regional dinner featuring hearty German cuisine and traditional dishes)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Cochem
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour of Cochem
- Special regional dinner with traditional German cuisine
Landmarks Cochem Reichsburg Castle Moselle River Valwig Belstein - Day 23
Bernkastel
You'll explore another wonderfully preserved riverside town featuring a 13th-century market square, Landshut Castle ruins on a hilltop, and sitting at the heart of the Moselle Valley wine region. Choose from a guided tour exploring local architecture and half-timbered houses with free time, an excursion to Roman city Trier to see the Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral, or a wine tasting at a Moselle winery. This evening, you'll attend an exclusive classical concert in the World Heritage-listed Liebfrauenkirche in Trier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner during classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bernkastel
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Trier
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting along the Moselle
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche in Trier
Landmarks Bernkastel Bernkastel Market Square Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 24
Koblenz
You'll arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest cities founded by Romans over 2,000 years ago where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. This city blends French and German cultures, filled with parks and flowers. Choose from a guided walking tour of winding streets, impressive townhouses and historic churches including Florinsmarkt, a visit to Marksburg Castle high above the Rhine dating to 1117, or a coach journey to medieval Limburg with its preserved half-timbered houses. Your ship overnights here, allowing evening exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Koblenz
- Scenic Freechoice: Marksburg Castle visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Medieval Limburg excursion
Landmarks Koblenz Rhine River Moselle River Koblenz Old Town Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke 
- Day 25
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
You'll relax on board this morning cruising through the picturesque Rhine Gorge with landscapes pulled from fairytales, dotted with approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses. Watch for the Lorelei Statue. This afternoon, you'll disembark in Rüdesheim. Choose from visiting Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car ride, or a guided hike through rolling vineyards with Rhine River views followed by cable car descent. Later, visit Schloss Johannisberg for an aperitif on the terrace overlooking the Rhine and vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike & Cable Car
- Visit to Schloss Johannisberg for aperitif (exclusive Scenic Club member experience)
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Schloss Johannisberg - Day 26
Mannheim
You'll arrive in Mannheim, a large metropolitan centre running along its 18th-century grid pattern with grand Baroque squares, fountains and palace. You can choose from a brief orientation tour of Heidelberg's Old Town with free time, a guided Heidelberg tour including Heidelberg Castle with views and the world's largest wine barrel, or an excursion through vine-covered landscapes to Bad Dürkheim for a tour and wine tasting at the Fritz Ritter vineyard. This afternoon, you'll depart for Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Orientation Tour of Heidelberg
- Scenic Freechoice: Historical tour of Heidelberg
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bad Dürkheim
Landmarks Mannheim Mannheim Palace Heidelberg Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Tun Bad Dürkheim Fritz Ritter Vineyard - Day 27
Strasbourg
You'll explore Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace wine region, featuring sherbert-coloured half-timbered houses on banks of a complex canal network. This blend of France and Germany offers a youthful energy. Choose from a guided walking tour of key sites including Cathedral and Petit France, a coach tour through the Alsace wine region to Obernai with free time and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim's local cellar, or an e-bike tour discovering Strasbourg's sights and over 500 kilometres of bicycle trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Strasbourg
- Scenic Freechoice: Alsace wine region tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour from Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Strasbourg Canal Network Alsace Wine Region Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 28
Breisach
You'll arrive in Breisach, a food and wine destination between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, sharing its border with Alsace. It was almost destroyed in World War II but meticulously rebuilt with traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses. Choose from wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl region famous for 16-million-year-old volcanic soils, an excursion to fairy-tale Colmar with canals and half-timbered houses, or picturesque Freiburg on the Black Forest edge with its cathedral surviving WWII bombing. You'll return to the ship for a local cheese tasting guided by the Scenic culinary team, then cruise towards Basel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Colmar
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Freiburg
- Local cheese tasting with Scenic culinary team
Landmarks Breisach Rhine River Black Forest Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Freiburg Munster 
- Day 29
Basel
Your cruise concludes this morning in Basel. You'll enjoy one final breakfast on board, then disembark with lifelong memories of a remarkable journey across the continent.
- Meals
- Breakfast
