Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Landmarks Vltava River Old Town New Town 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Tour of Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Vltava River - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - guided walking tour of Prague's famous sites and learn about everyday life under Communism, visit local brewery for beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - visit the former military fortress and location of the Theresienstadt Ghetto
- Prague Castle Tour - explore Prague Castle complex, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Old Royal Palace Terezin Memorial - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Budapest
- Embarkation on Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Danube River - Day 5
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory Christmas Eve dinner (optional to stay on board for this meal))
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit Buda and Pest districts separated by Danube, see Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district with views over Danube River and city architecture, seeing Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens
- Explore Christmas markets in Budapest
- Visit local church and attend Christmas Eve Mass
- Stay on board Scenic Space-Ship for celebratory Christmas Eve dinner
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Danube River - Day 6
Cruising Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Danube River toward Vienna
- Access to Salt Therapy Lounge
- Access to Sun Deck
- Access to Panorama Lounge
Landmarks Danube River - Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private concert and dinner experience at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart music
Optional Activities
- Central Vienna exploration - guided city tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Kunsthistorisches Museum - Vienna's premiere art museum with artistic treasures
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 8
Dürnstein - Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch while cruising through Wachau Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to wander Dürnstein
- Cruise through Wachau Valley during lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - wander halls, visit decorated Marble Hall and library with 80,000 books, see Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk - guided e-bike ride along Danube through vineyards and villages with river views
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 9
Brandstatt - Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for full day excursion choices)), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey to Salzburg, explore the city surrounded by alpine peaks on Salzach River banks, lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach journey to Czech town, guided walk through fairytale location and historic centre, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - walking tour of Passau at meeting point of Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, explore narrow laneways, visit St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Salzach River Český Krumlov St. Stephens Cathedral Danube River - Day 10
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - expert local guide shows old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, shares customs and traditions of region during festive period
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing intricacies, sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - guided tour to see Imperial Castle overlooking city, St. Egidien's church, market square
- The trials and tribulations of WWII Tour - expert local guide shares history of horrific events in Nuremberg during Third Reich
- Gingerbread cooking - cooking class with experienced local chef learning to bake traditional German gingerbread biscuits (Lebkuchen)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 12
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of World Heritage-listed Old Town including Old Town Hall, cathedral, Old and New Residences, 'Little Venice', and 12th century castle
- New Year's Eve party on board Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral - Day 13
Sailing Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Main River
- Access to modern gym
- Access to River Cafe
- Access to Sun Deck
Landmarks Main River - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
- Free time to wander Wertheim
- Coach transfer to Miltenberg
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
Landmarks Main River Tauber River - Day 15
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with approximately 350 self-playing musical instruments from 18th-19th centuries
- Free time to explore charming center of Rüdesheim
- Afternoon cruise through Rhine Gorge
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 16
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town exploring historical laneways and breweries
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- Free time to explore city
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometers of canals viewing pretty sights from historical waterways
- City walking tour - explore maze of canals and bridges in city center with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th century windmills, visit charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
- Day 18
Amsterdam
