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Christmas & New Year 2026 - 15 Days (including Wertheim)

15 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception)
    Landmarks
    Margaret Bridge
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory Christmas Eve dinner on board (optional - alternative to attending Christmas Mass))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth - guided tour visiting Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, and Elizabeth Square
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district with Danube River and city architecture views

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets in Budapest
    • Visit local church and attend Christmas Mass
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Salt Therapy Lounge access
    • Aperitif on Sun Deck
    • Socialize in Panorama Lounge
    Landmarks
    Danube River
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna exploration guided tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
    • Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace exploration - former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms and gardens
    • Scenic Freechoice: Kunsthistorisches Museum - Vienna's premiere art museum with artistic treasures
    • Scenic Enrich: Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart with glass of Austrian Sekt, ballet dancers, and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular baroque hall
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Palais Liechtenstein
    Ringstrasse
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch cruise through Wachau Valley), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey - 18th-century abbey with Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
    • Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk - guided e-bike ride through vineyards and villages with river views
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 6

    Brandstatt - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Salzburg or Český Krumlov excursion)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey to Salzburg with guided exploration and lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach journey to Czech town with guided exploration and lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour - tour of narrow laneways and St. Stephens Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Český Krumlov
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Salzach River
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Regensburg walking tour with expert local guide covering old stone bridge, Church of St James, and festive customs and traditions
    • Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing, and sample distinctive Bavarian beers
    Landmarks
    Church of St James
    Stone Bridge
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of the Old Town - guided tour of Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
    • Scenic Freechoice: The trials and tribulations of WWII Tour - expert guide covering Third Reich history in Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Nuremberg Market Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year celebration dinner on board with festive party)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg World Heritage-listed Old Town - including Town Hall, cathedral, Old and New Residences, 'Little Venice', and 12th-century castle
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  10. Day 10

    Main River - Sailing Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Use modern gym facility
    • Socialize in River Cafe
    • Relax on Sun Deck
    Landmarks
    Main River
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Wertheim
    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Miltenberg
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - 350 self-playing instruments from 18th and 19th centuries
    • Free exploration of Rüdesheim centre with half-timbered houses and boutique shops
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne's historical Old Town with breweries and beer culture
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Cologne independently
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise - one-hour cruise on Amsterdam's historical waterways with 100+ kilometres of canals
    • Scenic Freechoice: City walking tour - guided exploration of canals, bridges, city centre with history and Dutch culture
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit authentic 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn village and explore charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam - Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Pearl
    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Built
    2011 (refurbished 2013)
    Guests
    167
    Guests
    167
    Crew
    53
    Crew
    53
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    84
    Staterooms
    84
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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