Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées River Seine 
- Day 2
Paris
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
- Scenic drive along the River Seine
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier The Louvre Les Invalides River Seine - Day 3
Paris
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Guided tour of the cobblestone streets, historic artist district, green space, and Montmartre vineyard producing 27 varieties of wine
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital art exhibitions with large-scale projections of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet in a 360-degree experience
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along Amsterdam's historic canals to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided exploration of canals and bridges in the city centre covering history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Guided bike tour to the outskirts of town including information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit authentic 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn and explore the charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings, beautiful squares, and Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich: Gala dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 7
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Guided tour of mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car: Guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, followed by cable car return to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit Wertheim and a local winery to meet the winemaker and learn about wine production
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and discussion of aristocratic life over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit: Guided tour of Miltenberg followed by visit to a family-owned farmstead to meet owners, see animals, and taste local delicacies
- Schnapps tasting: Orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then visit a local schnapps distillery to learn production methods and taste multiple flavours
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 9
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of the Baroque palace with manicured gardens, valuable paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, followed by free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach tour along the famed Romantic Road with guided tour of the well-preserved medieval old town and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg 
- Day 10
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Walking tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town with its Medieval and Baroque buildings and fascinating history
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach journey to Coburg to visit the impressive castle overlooking the city and its museum with carriages, weapons, armoury, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Coburg Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Walking tour to see the Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and the market square
- World War II tour: Guided tour highlighting key Nazi regime sites and events in Nuremberg during WWII
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets around the Imperial Castle and along the medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church - Day 12
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided walking tour featuring the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry ride through Danube Gorge to the oldest monastery in Bavaria founded around 600AD, explore the Abbey and Cloister Church, and sample award-winning abbey beer brewed since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour: Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time, featuring the German noble family history dating back to the 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Guided cycling tour through Donau Valley scenery along the river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial, commissioned by King Ludwig I to honour notable Germans
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 13
Passau to Schlögen
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Cross border into Austria to explore the storybook city, guided tour covering art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to Czech World Heritage town with local guide tour of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture and lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Guided walking tour admiring colourful buildings lining waterways, visit to St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 and rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire
Landmarks Passau St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov 
- Day 14
Dürnstein to Krems
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of the sixth-century abbey rebuilt in Baroque style featuring magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit to local winemaker to learn age-old winemaking traditions while sampling delicious wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems: Guided bicycle tour along the Danube to Krems passing charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems 
- Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Guided coach ride and walking tour of Vienna city centre including Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 16
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Self-guided exploration of former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms, tales about the royal family, and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, a recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling, and beach spaces where locals relax
- Excursion to Bratislava: Travel to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital since 1993, for guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall with views of modern multicultural architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall - Day 17
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth - coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge crossing, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock - guided underground exploration of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district with views of Danube River and city architecture
Optional Activities
- Hungarian culinary market tour - visit Grand Central Market and other locations for food tastings and stories about the city's culinary traditions
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Buda Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River 
- Day 18
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
