Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head straight to your luxury Scenic Space-Ship. After settling into your suite, there's time to relax on the deck before the welcome reception this evening.
- Day 2
Budapest
Several options are available this morning to explore Budapest. You can take a guided coach tour covering both Buda and Pest, walk through communist history sites, visit the Hospital in the Rock underground, soak in thermal baths, or hike around the city. This afternoon your ship sails toward Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in Depth coach tour visiting Buda, Pest, Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchényi square, Elizabeth square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's Past & Present walking and coach tour exploring communist history and Hungarian revolution
- Hospital in the Rock underground complex tour with WWII history and furnished display
- Széchenyi Thermal Baths with 18 geothermal pools and mineral-rich thermal waters
- Guided hike of Buda district with Danube River views
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Danube River - Day 3
Danube to Vienna
The day is yours to relax on board as you cruise toward Vienna. You'll have access to on-board amenities and butler service. This evening, there's an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with exclusive private performance of Strauss and Mozart by renowned orchestra, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists, with fine Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 4
Vienna
Vienna offers several choices for the day. Tour the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, cycle to Danube Island on an e-bike, explore central Vienna with a local guide, or take a full excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia to see the castle and medieval Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace guided tour with ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Central Vienna exploration with expert local guide and extended free time
- Cycle to Danube Island guided e-bike tour
- Excursion to Bratislava with coach transport, local guide tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 5
Dürnstein
You'll arrive in Krems in the Wachau Valley with options to visit Göttweig Abbey and see its Baroque staircase and frescoes, try a local wine tasting, or e-bike along the Danube to Dürnstein. Later the ship cruises to Dürnstein, a charming wine village with vineyards and medieval ruins surrounding it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey guided tour featuring Baroque frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winery with winemaker
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein along the Danube with vineyard views
- Dürnstein village free time exploration
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley 
- Day 6
Passau
Three full-day excursions are available. Visit Salzburg to see Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress with lunch included, travel to medieval Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or stay on board to cruise to Passau and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral with its world's largest Catholic church organ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for Salzburg or Ceský Krumlov excursions)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and coach return to Passau
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with guided tour of medieval Old Town, lunch at local restaurant
- St. Stephen's Cathedral visit with world's largest Catholic church organ (17,974 pipes)
Landmarks Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 7
Regensburg
In Regensburg, Germany's best-preserved medieval city with over 900 World Heritage buildings, choose a walking tour with a local guide to see the stone bridge and historic churches, take a ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey for its world's oldest monastic brewery beer, or join an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide seeing old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with guided exploration and award-winning beer tasting
- Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time
Optional Activities
- Bavarian Beer Tasting (replaces Weltenburg Abbey on November 1, 2 & 11)
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg, dominated by the 12th century Imperial Castle. Take a walking tour of the Old Town, explore WWII history at the Rally Grounds and Memorium Nurnberger Prozesse, or join an active walking tour that covers the castle and medieval city walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town with local guide visiting Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- Trials and tribulations of WWII Tour with local guide exploring Rally Grounds and Memorium Nurnberger Prozesse
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets and medieval fortifications
Optional Activities
- WWII Art Bunker visit (alternative to Courtroom 600 on dates when unavailable)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Rally Grounds Memorium Nurnberger Prozesse 
- Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg is a World Heritage town built on seven hills with medieval streets and a unique Old Town Hall on an island. Choose a guided tour of the Old Town or take a coach to Coburg Castle, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved forts with an impressive museum. Later you can relax on board with optional spa treatments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bamberg Old Town Tour with local guide exploring medieval and Baroque buildings in Europe's largest intact old town centre
- Excursion to Coburg with coach transport, guided tour of castle housing collections of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Optional Activities
- Wellness centre massage or spa treatments
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Hall Coburg Castle Bamberg Cathedral 
- Day 10
Würzburg
Arriving in Würzburg, a Baroque city in Franconian wine country, you'll either tour the World Heritage Würzburg Residence baroque palace with its beautiful rooms and gardens, or take a coach excursion along the Romantic Road to the medieval town of Rothenburg with its Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence with coach transfer to baroque palace, guided tour of ornate rooms with paintings and tapestries, and free time in city to explore shopping, coffee houses and restaurants
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg excursion with coach, local guide history of towns and villages, guided walking tour of Rothenburg seeing Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and City Councillors' Tavern with legendary clocks, and free time
Optional Activities
- Climb to Marienberg Fortress
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Marienberg Fortress Rothenburg Rothenburg City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 11
Miltenberg
In Wertheim on the Main and Tauber Rivers, four options are available. Take an orientation tour with winery visit, a guided tour of Gamburg Castle meeting the Baron and Baroness, explore Miltenberg with a family farmstead visit, or try Schnapps tasting at a local distiller. Later the ship sails toward Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery with orientation of half-timbered houses and winemaker meeting
- Gamburg Castle tour with guided exploration and private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit with family owners, animals interaction, and local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting at local distiller with orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg
Landmarks Wertheim Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 12
Rhine Gorge - Bonn
You'll disembark in Rüdesheim, surrounded by steep vineyards with 2,000 years of wine history. Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with a cable car to Neiderwald Monument, or hike through vineyards with Rhine River views and a cable car return. The afternoon cruise travels through the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge passing 40 hilltop castles. Evening brings a classical concert and lavish dinner at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner with classical concert at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett & Cable Car with mini train to museum featuring 350 self-playing instruments from 18th-19th centuries and cable car to Neiderwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car through vineyards with local guide, Riesling wine region views, Rhine River views, and cable car return
- Rhine Gorge cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley (65-kilometre stretch with 40 hilltop castles)
- Classical Concert in Beethoven Room at La Redoute recital hall with lavish dinner, live Beethoven and Mozart music
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Neiderwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock La Redoute recital hall 
- Day 13
Cologne
Cologne awaits with its liberal lifestyle, beer culture, and iconic Gothic cathedral. A walking tour takes you through the historical Old Town exploring breweries serving Kölsch beer, and you'll have free time to visit Cologne Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with local guide exploring historical laneways and breweries serving Kölsch beer
Optional Activities
- Self-guided visit to Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 14
Rotterdam
Arriving in Rotterdam, a modern Dutch city known for bold architecture and maritime heritage, you can choose a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam's historical waterways, a walking tour of Rotterdam's contemporary skyline and reconstruction story, an excursion to UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk to see 19 historic windmills, or a trip to charming Delft with its canals and world-famous blue pottery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals past Gentleman's Canal, Skinny Bridge, Prince's Canal, Old Lord Mayor's House, Seven Bridges, Anne Frank's House, and Brewer's Canal
- Walking tour of Rotterdam exploring contemporary architecture and WWII reconstruction including the Witte Huis office building
- Excursion to Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 historic windmills and hydraulic systems
- Excursion to Delft with guided city tour of charming canal-lined streets, pottery factory and museum visit
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Skinny Bridge Anne Frank's House Kinderdijk Delft Witte Huis 
- Day 15
Rotterdam
You'll disembark in Rotterdam after a farewell breakfast, concluding your Danube River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Farewell breakfast)
