Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your journey starts in Budapest this afternoon when you board the ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settle into your suite. There's a welcome reception waiting for you, and from your balcony you'll have uninterrupted views of the Danube as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest offers several ways to spend your day depending on what interests you. You can take a coach tour through Buda and Pest to see Várkert Bazár and catch a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind. Or walk through areas marked by the city's communist past and Jewish heritage. The Hospital in the Rock WWII bunker provides an underground exploration option. If you prefer cultural venues, the Hungarian State Opera House has tours available too.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: Budapest in depth coach tour with piano recital at Institute for the Blind, Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour exploring 1956 Hungarian revolution and Jewish heritage, Hospital in the Rock underground tour of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker, or National Opera House tour)
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Hungarian State Opera House 
- Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
You'll cruise toward Vienna this morning and enjoy the Danube scenery from your suite. After arriving in Austria's capital this afternoon, head to the Arsenal Military Museum this evening for a private classical concert. The program features Strauss and Mozart, paired with Austrian Sekt and the museum's architectural setting that adds to the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Arsenal Military Museum concert with private Viennese evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart, including glass of Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Arsenal Military Museum - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna's grandeur is yours to explore for a full day with several options. You can tour the ornate Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, or take a guided walk through central Vienna with free time to wander on your own. If you're interested in a longer excursion, Bratislava is an option for the day, where you'll see the castle, main square, and Old Town across the border.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: Schönbrunn Palace guided tour with gardens, Central Vienna guided tour with local guide and free time, or full-day excursion to Bratislava with local guide viewing castle, Hlavné Námestie square and Old Town)
Landmarks The Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 5
Dürnstein
You'll arrive in Krems in the Wachau Valley and can choose your adventure. Explore Göttweig Abbey with its Baroque staircase and frescoes, visit a local winemaker to learn about Austria's wine traditions and taste their selection, or take an e-bike tour along the Danube to Dürnstein. Later you'll dock in Dürnstein itself, a riverside town surrounded by terraced vineyards where you'll have free time to check out this World Heritage area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: Göttweig Abbey guided tour with frescoes and Baroque staircase, Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker, or e-biking from Krems to Dürnstein with scenic Danube views)
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
Passau
After a brief stop in Brandstatt, you'll arrive in Passau, the historic spot where three rivers meet. For the day you can head to Mozart's Salzburg to see Hohensalzburg fortress with a local lunch included, take a full-day trip to Cesky Krumlov to see Gothic and Renaissance architecture and have lunch, or stay in Passau to see the colorful waterfront buildings and St Stephens Cathedral with its Baroque architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included in full-day excursions), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: full-day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, and lunch; full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov with guided tour of World Heritage site and lunch; or Highlights of Passau walking tour with St Stephens Cathedral)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Cesky Krumlov - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, greets you with over 900 World Heritage listed buildings. You can walk through the old stone bridge area, see the Church of St James and Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, tour Thurn and Taxis palace, the largest privately inhabited castle in the region. Or join a Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery to learn about the area's brewing heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: walking tour of Regensburg with local guide viewing old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria; guided tour of Thurn and Taxis palace with free time; or Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery)
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn and Taxis Palace - Day 8
Nuremberg
In Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, the 12th-century Imperial Castle dominates the skyline. Take a guided tour of the Old Town exploring the castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square. Alternatively, there's a World War II tour focusing on key sites from that period, or an active walking tour that follows cobblestone streets around the castle and medieval city walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town with Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square; World War II tour with local guide highlighting Nazi regime sites; or active walking tour of castle, cobblestone streets and city walls)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg, built on seven hills, has one of Europe's largest intact old town centers. You can join a guided tour of the World Heritage Old Town to see medieval and Baroque buildings, or take a coach to Coburg to visit one of Germany's largest forts with its museum of carriages, weapons, and paintings. This afternoon you'll have time to relax in your suite or attend an informative lecture about the Main River's culture and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: guided tour of Bamberg Old Town exploring medieval and Baroque buildings; or coach excursion to Coburg Castle and museum)
Landmarks Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg is a glamorous Baroque and Rococo city in Franconian wine country. You can take a guided tour of the World Heritage Würzburg Residence with its gardens, valuable art, tapestries and period furniture, then explore the city with free time. Or drive along the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg, touring its well-preserved medieval old town before you have time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: guided tour of Würzburg Residence with gardens and free time in city; or coach excursion along Romantic Road to Rothenburg for guided tour of medieval old town and free time)
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Hohensalzburg Fortress Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Old Town - Day 11
Miltenberg
You'll arrive in Wertheim with its medieval center and distinctive 13th-century pointed watchtower. This afternoon has several options: tour Wertheim and visit a local winery to meet the winemaker, tour Gamburg Castle for a private reception with sparkling wine hosted by the Baron and Baroness, visit a family-owned farmstead to meet the owners and enjoy local tastings, or go to a schnapps distillery to learn about production with tastings and an orientation tour of Miltenberg. Then reboard the ship in Miltenberg to head for Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: Wertheim tour and local winery visit with winemaker; Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception and sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt; family-owned farmstead visit with owners and local tastings plus Miltenberg tour; or schnapps distillery visit with tastings and Miltenberg orientation tour)
Landmarks Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle - Day 12
Bonn
Rüdesheim is a charming wine town surrounded by steep vineyards with half-timbered houses and traditional shops. Start your day visiting Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum to explore mechanical musical instruments, then take the cable car to Niederwald Monument. Or learn about ice wine production at a local vineyard with tastings. This afternoon you'll cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge with its 40 hilltop castles and the Lorelei statue. Later, travel to Bonn for an exclusive gala dinner and classical concert at the magnificent La Redoute recital hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute recital hall with classical concert)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide exploring mechanical musical instruments and cable car to Niederwald Monument; or winter winery visit to learn about ice wine production with tastings)
- Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei La Redoute - Day 13
Cologne to Amsterdam
You'll dock in Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city, and join a walking tour of the Old Town exploring historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage Cologne Cathedral. Afterward cruise to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town exploring historic buildings, squares and Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam, often called the Venice of the North, features 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled streets and UNESCO-listed waterways. Choose a walking tour discovering canals, bridges and Dutch culture with a local herring tasting. Or take an excursion to Schermerhorn to see authentic 16th-century windmills and the charming town of Alkmaar. Another option is a guided visit to the Rijksmuseum with its 8,000-piece collection including works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (choice of: walking tour of Amsterdam exploring canals, bridges, Dutch culture with local herring tasting; excursion to Schermerhorn with 16th-century windmills and Alkmaar; or Rijksmuseum guided visit with local guide and free exploration time)
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar Rijksmuseum 
- Day 15
Amsterdam
Your journey concludes this morning in Amsterdam. After a final breakfast on board, you'll depart with memories from your European river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
