Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to Giurgiu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, and Charles de Gaulle Square
- Transfer to Giurgiu and welcome aboard Scenic Space-Ship
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace: Visit this 1960s residence with 80 rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by Romanian artists, mosaics, marble, chandeliers and Murano glass mirrors
- Village Open Air Museum: Explore ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage with authentic houses, barns, churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Primaverii Palace Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 3
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort: Guided walking tour of the best-preserved Turkish fortress in the six-point fortification system, with historical insights
- Visit Alfatar Village: Excursion to this village outside Silistra featuring an ethnographic museum with typical country house, traditional attire, school visit to meet local children and hear their choir performance
- Sveshtari Thracian Secrets: Guided tour exploring the ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari and Bulgaria's rich heritage and flavours
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 4
Rouse (Rousse)
Rouse (Rousse)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi: Full-day excursion to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns with panoramic views, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, and nearby leafy village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse: Sightseeing tour of this Belle Epoque town with a local guide, featuring leafy manicured squares and an exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi - Day 5
Cruising Day - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
Cruising Day - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) with views of four narrow gorges, cliffs, and Decebalus rock carving
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox temple in the Balkans, with choir performance in the frescoed crypt featuring white marble ceilings and remarkable acoustics (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade: Guided tour of iconic sites including cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress, with free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial: Coach tour with local guide seeing major city sites including Ottoman heritage of Old Town and Tito's memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube: Guided two-wheel tour tracing the banks of the Danube
Landmarks Bohemian Quarter Kalemegdan Fortress St. Sava Temple Old Town Tito's Memorial Skardalija Street 
- Day 7
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal with local Croatian family featuring fresh vegetables from the host's garden), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch with local Croatian family featuring authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek: Coach transfer from Vukovar to Osijek for guided walking tour exploring the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region: Excursion to the picturesque wine-making region straddling Croatia and Hungary with wine tasting, local culture and scenic vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Osijek Baroque Old Town Osijek Fortress Baranja Wine Region 
- Day 8
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs: Visit the city's first telephone exchange (opened 1885), Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi (discovered in 1970s), and other historic sites
- Villány wine village: Learn about everyday Hungarian life and visit a historic wine cellar to sample local red wines known for their bold character
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum: View collection of hand-painted ceramics from the company founded in 1853, housed in its former factory
Landmarks Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány Wine Region Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice morning activity (one of five options)
- Afternoon free time including optional thermal baths visit
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour starting in Buda visiting Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest to see Széchenyi and Elizabeth squares, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour exploring communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish events that shaped modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of secret WWII hospital complex later converted to nuclear bunker beneath Castle district
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens, Danube River and city architecture views
- Hungarian culinary market tour: Foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and other locations for local delicacy tastings and stories about city traditions
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Várkert Bazár Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Danube River Grand Central Market - Day 11
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: Exclusive private concert featuring Strauss and Mozart with renowned orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists, including fine Austrian Sekt (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon free time in Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Explore former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms, royal family history, and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to recreational playground featuring bathing, boating, cycling, beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava: Travel to Slovakia's capital since 1993 with guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, Old Town and brutalist socialist architecture
- Hidden Gems of Vienna tour: Guided tour exploring history and architecture, strolling toward Schwedenplatz, visiting iconic Prater and Augarten park (home to Vienna Boy's Choir), exploring peaceful Greek Quarter with hidden courtyards and coffee houses, learning about St. Stephen's Cathedral construction, with free time
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Schwedenplatz Prater Augarten Park Greek Quarter St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 13
Krems to Dürnstein
Krems to Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of 6th-century abbey (rebuilt after 18th-century fire) featuring magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit local winemaker to learn about age-old wine-making traditions and sample wines from the prominent Wachau wine region
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein return: Guided bicycle tour along Danube passing charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Danube River - Day 14
Brandstatt to Passau
Brandstatt to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Cross border to Austria's storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant with free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to Czech World Heritage town with guided tour of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide viewing brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visiting St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built 450 AD, destroyed by fire 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 15
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided walking tour seeing the old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria in this best-preserved medieval German city
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery (founded c. 600 AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer brewed on-site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour: Guided walking tour from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle, learning about German noble family tracing history to 12th century, with free time
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Bike ride through Donau Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I honouring notable Germans from past centuries
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Donau Valley - Day 16
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Drive through city centre passing ancient walls, guided walking tour of Old Town seeing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlighting main WWII Nazi regime events in Nuremberg and visiting important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and viewing impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle Old Town St. Egidien's Church Market Square City Walls 
- Day 17
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon free time
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Walking tour of Europe's largest intact World Heritage old town centre learning about fascinating history amid Medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach journey to Coburg to visit impressive castle overlooking city, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved forts with museum housing carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Town Hall Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 18
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens seeing valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach drive to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road (important Middle Ages trading route), guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town with free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg Old Main Bridge - Day 19
Wertheim to Miltenberg
Wertheim to Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer and reboard Scenic Space-Ship in Miltenberg
- Depart for Rüdesheim with on-board entertainment
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Tour of Wertheim am Main with half-timbered houses and free time, visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and meet Baron and Baroness, learning about modern aristocratic life over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit: Visit charming family-owned farmstead to meet owners, discover daily farm life rhythms, meet animals, enjoy local delicacy tastings, then orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time
- Schnapps tasting: Visit local schnapps distiller to learn production methods, enjoy tasting multiple flavours, then orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 20
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish gala dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge viewing hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Local guide introducing weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car: Guided hike through rolling Rüdesheim vineyards with views of countryside and Rhine River, returning by cable car
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 21
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town with historic buildings, squares and Cologne Cathedral
- Cruise to Amsterdam
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town - Day 22
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise viewing over 100 kilometres of historic waterways, seeing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Foot exploration of canal maze and bridges in city centre, learning history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Ferry to town outskirts for guided e-bike tour learning about everyday Dutch life and cycling culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit village with authentic 16th-century windmills, then travel to charming Alkmaar known for historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar 
- Day 23
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
