Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's narrow laneways and canals
- Visit Christmas markets and festive displays
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour tour of Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of waterways (Scenic Freechoice)
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with local guide covering history, lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - visit World Heritage-listed 16th century windmills and nearby villages (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings, squares and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne independently and soak up the festive spirit
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) Cathedral Christmas Market - Day 4
Rudesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
- Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum via mini train with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments
Optional Activities
- Explore Rudesheim's historic centre and surrounding streets independently
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Cruising Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Gourmet Christmas feast with special celebrations on board
- Day 6
Wurzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Wurzburg including historic market square (Scenic Freechoice)
- Full-day excursion to Rothenburg via coach along the Romantic Road with guided tour of well-preserved medieval Old Town, Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, and City Councillors' Tavern (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Wurzburg Residence Wurzburg Fortress Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Old Town - Day 7
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's World Heritage-listed Old Town including Old Town Hall, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, and 12th century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square (Scenic Freechoice)
- World War II tour - Art Bunker visit to see medieval cellars where artworks were preserved during bombing (Scenic Freechoice)
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour of cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and impressive city walls (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg City Walls 
- Day 9
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Regensburg walking tour with expert local guide covering old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria and regional customs and traditions (Scenic Freechoice)
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries with sampling of Helles lager, Dunkel and Weissbier (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Passau - Schlogen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg via coach with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant (Scenic Freechoice)
- Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov via coach with guided tour of World Heritage-listed town and lunch at local restaurant (Scenic Freechoice)
- Highlights of Passau guided tour with St. Stephen's Cathedral featuring world's largest cathedral organ, Veste Oberhaus fortress and old town streets with museums and galleries (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's Baroque Old Town with artist studios, workshops and galleries
Landmarks Passau Old Town St. Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Salzburg Cesky Krumlov - Day 11
Melk - Durnstein - Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Melk Abbey guided tour including abbey church with ceiling frescoes and library with medieval manuscripts (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wachau valley wine tasting with local vigneron learning about wine traditions and sampling Grüner Veltliner and Riesling with panoramic Danube and vineyard views (Scenic Freechoice)
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided bicycle tour along Danube to Durnstein village through charming villages and vineyard landscapes (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Celebrate New Year's Eve onshore in Vienna with festivities and fireworks
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Durnstein 
- Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring former Habsburg summer residence and impressive gardens (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycle to Danube Island guided e-bike tour exploring where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling and beaches (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Bratislava via coach including tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall (Scenic Freechoice)
- Guided tour of Vienna including coach ride along Ringstrasse with ornate historic buildings and immersive walking tour of historic downtown (Scenic Freechoice)
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive private classical music concert at majestic palace, favourite residence of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 13
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive private classical music concert at majestic palace, favourite residence of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace 
- Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: Visit both Buda and Pest districts, see Varkert Bazár before crossing Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock: Experience the labyrinths of this secret WWII hospital later converted to a nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda: Hike to the World Heritage-listed Buda Hill, see Varkert Bazár and landscaped gardens with views over the Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market walk: Foodie tour through Budapest's culinary delights at Grand Central Market and other locations with local tastings and stories about city traditions
Landmarks Varkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Buda Hill Danube River Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest
