Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Included Activities
- Board all-inclusive ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's festive atmosphere and nightlife onshore
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: Visit Varkert Bazaar, cross Margaret Bridge to Szechenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit local Christmas market
- Hospital in the Rock: Experience the secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker labyrinths
- Hungarian Culinary Market Tour: Visit Grand Central Market and taste local delicacies with stories about city traditions
- Guided hike of Buda: Walk up to World Heritage Buda Hill, see Varkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Buda Hill - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Included Activities
- Cruise the Danube River to Vienna
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: exclusive private concert with glass of Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists in ornate Baroque hall
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Sun Deck aperitif
- Panorama Lounge socializing
Landmarks Danube River Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 4
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Central Vienna exploration: Expert local guide shares stories from the city with free time to explore
- Schönbrunn Palace: Explore ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens of former Habsburg summer residence
- Kunsthistorisches Museum: Discover artistic treasures in Vienna's premiere art museum with grand facade, central dome, and ornate reliefs
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum - Day 5
Melk
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: Visit Marble Hall, library with over 80,000 books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and intricate statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Bicycle tour along the Danube passing charming villages and rolling vineyard landscapes with stops for views
- Celebrate midnight mass onshore
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
Cruising Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Cruise the Danube River
- Gourmet Christmas feast
- Special Christmas celebrations
Landmarks Danube River - Day 7
Regensburg
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour: Expert local guide shows old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria and shares customs and traditions of the region
- Bavarian beer tasting: Visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing intricacies, sample varieties including Helles lager, Dunkel, and Weissbier
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 8
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town: See Imperial Castle overlooking city, St. Egidien's church and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlights main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg and visits important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: Active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church 
- Day 9
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of World Heritage-listed Old Town
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Little Venice - Day 10
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour: Guided city tour showing hometown highlights with time to wander historic market square
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach trip along important medieval trading route to Rothenburg, guided tour seeing Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and famous City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Old Town City Hall Rothenburg City Councillors' Tavern - Day 11
Wertheim - Miltenberg
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Bonn
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Mini train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum with 350 self-playing instruments from 18th-19th centuries
- Explore charming Rüdesheim centre with half-timbered houses and wine taverns
- Cruise the Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- New Year's Eve celebration on board with crew and fellow guests
- New Year's Eve celebration in Bonn with locals
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue - Day 13
Cologne
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historical Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne at leisure
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One hour cruise seeing picturesque sights, Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges from canal boat perspective
- City walking tour: Explore maze of canals and bridges in city centre discovering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar: Visit World Heritage-listed windmills dating to 16th century at Schermerhorn and explore nearby village of Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam to Paris
- Day 16
Paris
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris: See Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris at leisure in afternoon
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides River Seine - Day 17
Paris
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Explore winding cobblestone streets of historic artist district, see greenspace in middle of city, and Montmartre vineyard producing 27 varieties of wine
- Atelier des Lumières: Visit captivating digital art centre in former iron foundry with immersive exhibitions blending art and technology through large-scale digital projections and synchronised music
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 18
Paris
