Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your luxury river cruise this afternoon. Get settled into your suite, then join the welcome reception this evening as you meet fellow travelers and prepare for the journey ahead.
Landmarks Budapest 
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest is yours to explore however you'd like. You can join a guided tour covering both Buda and Pest, check out the Hospital in the Rock WWII bunker, hike through Buda's gardens, or take a culinary market tour. Some travelers head to the thermal baths instead. The afternoon stays free for whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth coach tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock underground exploration
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour
Optional Activities
- Thermal bath visits
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Spend the morning relaxing on board while the ship travels toward Vienna, with nice views of the Danube along the way. By afternoon you'll arrive in Vienna. That evening, you'll attend a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 4
Vienna
You have a full day in Vienna to spend however you choose. Visit Schönbrunn Palace, cycle to Danube Island, take a day trip to Bratislava, or wander through the city finding local coffee houses and hidden spots on a guided tour. Pick whatever matches your interests and energy level.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace guided tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Danube Island guided e-bike tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava
- Scenic Freechoice: Hidden Gems of Vienna tour
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Nádestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Schwedenplatz Prater Park Augarten Park Greek Quarter St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 5
Krems to Dürnstein
The ship arrives in Krems in the Wachau Valley. You can tour Göttweig Abbey, visit a local winemaker for tastings, or e-bike along the Danube to Dürnstein. Later you'll dock in Dürnstein, a World Heritage town surrounded by vineyard terraces, and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey guided tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker
- Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein
Landmarks Krems Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein - Day 6
Passau
After a quick stop in Brandstatt, you'll reach Passau where three rivers meet. The Old Town has beautiful Italianate architecture from its prince-bishop past. Pick a full-day excursion to Salzburg and Hohensalzburg fortress, the medieval town of Český Krumlov, or stay in Passau for a walking tour including St Stephen's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Salzburg or Český Krumlov), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour
Landmarks Brandstatt Passau Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 7
Regensburg
You arrive in Regensburg, which has over 900 medieval buildings in its World Heritage center. Choose from a walking tour of the old stone bridge, a ferry trip to Weltenburg Abbey for beer tasting, a hike to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or cycling through the Donau Valley to Walhalla Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg
- Scenic Freechoice: Weltenburg Abbey ferry tour and beer tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Danube Gorge Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Donau Valley - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg's ancient city walls and 12th-century Imperial Castle dominate the skyline when you arrive. You can do a guided tour of the Old Town and castle, explore WWII history on a specialized tour, or take an active walk through the medieval streets and castle area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg sits on seven hills with cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and unique sights like the Town Hall built on an island. Join a guided tour of the Old Town, or take a day trip to see Coburg's impressive castle. Spend the afternoon relaxing in your suite or on the Sun deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Coburg
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Residence Bamberg New Residence Bamberg Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 10
Würzburg
After a relaxed morning on board, you dock in Würzburg, a Baroque and Rococo town surrounded by rolling vineyards. Tour the World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence and its gardens, or travel the famous Romantic Road to the well-preserved medieval town of Rothenburg for free exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Main River Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 11
Wertheim to Miltenberg
Wertheim is a small medieval town with 13th-century architecture including the Spitze Turm watchtower. Choose from touring Wertheim with a local winery, visiting Gamburg Castle to meet the Baron and Baroness, touring a family farm with tastings, or learning about schnapps production. You'll have time to explore Miltenberg before the ship sails through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wertheim tour and winery visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Gamburg Castle tour with Baron and Baroness reception
- Scenic Freechoice: Miltenberg tour and local farm visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Schnapps tasting and distillery visit
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn
You dock in Rüdesheim, a wine town surrounded by steep vineyards. Either visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or hike through the vineyards with a cable car back down. Afterward, cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge with its Lorelei statue and roughly 40 hilltop castles. That evening, head to Bonn for an exclusive gala dinner and concert at La Redoute recital hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike and cable car tour of Rüdesheim vineyards
- Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall
Optional Activities
- Cable car option from Siegfried's Musikkabinett to Niederwald Monument
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 13
Cologne to Amsterdam
Cologne is a 2,000-year-old city that was carefully restored after World War II. Walk through the Old Town to see historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the World Heritage Cologne Cathedral. After lunch, the ship continues on to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam has 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled streets, and cyclists on every corner. Take a one-hour canal cruise past Golden Age mansions, join a walking tour with herring tasting, rent an e-bike for the Dutch countryside, or day trip to the windmill village of Schermerhorn and the town of Alkmaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise on Amsterdam's waterways
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch countryside e-bike tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam
Your river cruise ends this morning in Amsterdam. Enjoy a final breakfast on board before heading off with your memories of traveling through Budapest, Vienna, the Danube Valley, and the Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
