Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System - Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of canals and bridges with history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture education; includes herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide information about Dutch everyday life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit authentic 16th century windmills in Schermerhorn village and charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne - Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - historic buildings, beautiful squares, and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich - Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute - Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise - 65 kilometre scenic cruise through picturesque gorge with hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, then explore or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards with views of countryside and Rhine River, starting with cable car up to Niederwald Monument before returning to town on foot
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then travel to Wertheim to visit local winery and meet the winemaker to learn about production process
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and glass of sparkling wine with the Baron and Baroness to learn about their modern aristocratic life
- Miltenberg hike - guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - discover local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and schnapps producers in the town's cobblestone lanes
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then visit local schnapps distillery to learn production and taste multiple flavours before transferring to Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey along the famed Romantic Road (important trading route during Middle Ages) with guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg ob der Tauber Romantic Road - Day 7
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - guided city tour covering fascinating history while wandering through stunning medieval and Baroque buildings in Europe's largest intact old town centre
- Excursion to Coburg - coach journey to Coburg, seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert, to visit impressive castle overlooking the city with museum featuring large collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Residences Coburg Fortress - Day 8
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive past ancient city walls, then walking tour with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlighting main events in Nuremberg during Nazi regime and important sites from this dark period in German history
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour of cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle with views of impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - walking tour with local guide on the confluence of three rivers to see the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (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 walking tour from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour followed by free time; castle of German noble family traceable back to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to honour notable Germans from past centuries
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Salzburg (for Salzburg excursion only)), Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant in Český Krumlov (for Český Krumlov excursion only))
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross border into Salzburg, Austria (storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music); guided tour of art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress; lunch at local restaurant and free time included
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town with charm, guided exploration of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture; lunch in local restaurant included
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways; visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built in year 450, destroyed by fire in 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein - Krems
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - local guide showing sixth-century abbey (burned down and rebuilt in 18th century), magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn about age-old winemaking traditions of Wachau Valley (one of prominent wine-growing regions in Austria) and sample wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - bicycle tour along Danube with guide to Krems village, passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking Danube views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Enrich exclusive dinner with classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein including glass of fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Coach tour and walking tour of Vienna highlights - coach ride to city centre and walking tour to see Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private classical concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, music by Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists, surrounded by world-famous art
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour exploring different side of Vienna to Danube Island (recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches and open spaces)
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Slovakia's capital Bratislava, modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history; local guide shows Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town with contrast of glorious old town and 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, then guided tasting inside historic winery
Landmarks Danube Island Ringstrasse Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth coach tour (Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind)
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour (communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, Jewish heritage sites)
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock underground exploration (WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker)
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda (Varkert Bazaar, landscaped gardens, Danube River views)
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour (Grand Central Market, local food tastings)
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 15
Budapest - Prague
Landmarks Prague Old Town Prague New Town Vltava River - Day 16
Prague
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Prague - explore Old Town, famous Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge (commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV) in all of Prague's Gothic glory
Landmarks Charles Bridge Prague Astronomical Clock Prague Old Town - Day 17
Prague
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague - walking tour with expert local guide of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems, learning about everyday life under Communism with personal experiences of guide from growing up during socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour - explore Prague Castle (one of largest castle complexes in world); visit St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest cathedral in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty), and picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 18
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Prague
