Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along the River Seine
- Visit Palais Garnier Opera
- View the Louvre
- Visit Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides Seine River 
- Day 3
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Explore winding cobblestone streets, historic artist district, vineyard of Montmartre
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital art centre with large-scale digital projections and synchronised music
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières Vineyard of Montmartre - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise through 100+ kilometres of canals, viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Explore the maze of canals and bridges in the city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture; includes tasting herring
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Small ferry to the outskirts for guided biking tour learning about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn and historic town of Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute recital hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
- La Redoute Recital Hall: Exclusive evening experience with lavish dinner and classical music in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Cologne during free time
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 7
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of hilltop castles and fortresses
- View Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with spectacular views, cable car up to Niederwald Monument, return to town on foot
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa massage in ship's spa (additional cost)
- Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of Miltenberg, then visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn about production
- Gamburg Castle tour: Visit Gamburg for guided castle tour, meet Baron and Baroness for private reception with sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike: Guided hike through Franconian landscape and hills around Miltenberg with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Local food tour visiting artisanal butchers, bakers, and Schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting: Orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, visit local schnapps distillery for tasting, then transfer to Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 9
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens, viewing valuable paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, followed by short stroll in the city with free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach drive along the famed Romantic Road (historic trading route), guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 10
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Walking tour of Europe's largest intact old town centre, learning about fascinating history through medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach journey to Coburg (former seat of Prince Albert), visit impressive castle with large collection of carriages, weapons, armoury, and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Little Venice Old Residence New Residence Coburg Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Drive into city centre passing ancient city walls, walking tour with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlights main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg, visits important sites from this dark period
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle, admiring impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg City Walls - Day 12
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided walk along the confluence of three rivers, seeing the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria (founded approximately 600AD), explore abbey and cloister church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Active walk from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time, learning about 12th-century noble family history
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Cycle through Danube Valley scenery along the river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Danube Gorge - Day 13
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Cross into Austria, visit storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, guided tour of art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town, explore with local guide admiring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, enjoy lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings along waterways, visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, destroyed by fire 1662, rebuilt Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 14
Dünstein to Krems
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Local guide showing magnificent abbey founded in 6th century, 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 winemaking traditions while sampling wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Bicycle tour along Danube with guide to quaint village of Krems, passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy views
Landmarks Dünstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert experience with Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Coach ride from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Palais Liechtenstein: Private classical concert with Austrian Sekt, performances of Strauss and Mozart by renowned orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Vienna
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 16
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to recreational playground where locals bathe, boat, cycle, and relax on beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava: Travel to Slovakia's capital (independent since 1993), guided tour showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall contrasting with brutalist socialist architecture
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: Visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 17
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda including Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour: Foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and local locations with tastings of local delicacies and stories about city traditions
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Danube River Grand Central Market 
- Day 18
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
