Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - Varkert Bazar, Margaret Bridge crossing, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour - 1956 Hungarian revolution and Jewish heritage sites
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour - secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda - Varkert Bazar, landscaped gardens, views over Danube River
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Grand Central Market and local delicacies tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs during afternoon free time
Landmarks Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (At Palais Liechtenstein with classical concert)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: Private concert featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by a renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists, including fine Austrian Sekt (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 4
Vienna
Included Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to recreational island with beaches and open spaces (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Bratislava: Coach tour to Slovakia's capital including Bratislava Castle, Hlavne Namestie main square, and Old Town Hall (Scenic Freechoice)
- Guided tour of Vienna: Tour of Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera (Scenic Freechoice)
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: Visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, tour Imperial Apartments and historic winery (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavne Namestie Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall (Rathaus) St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 5
Krems to Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of 6th-century abbey rebuilt in Baroque style, featuring magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit to local winemaker to learn traditional winemaking and sample wines (Scenic Freechoice)
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Electronic bicycle tour along the Danube to Dürnstein with stops for scenic views (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dürnstein
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 6
Dürnstein to Passau
- Meals
- Lunch (At a local restaurant in Salzburg (for Salzburg excursion option)), Lunch (At a local restaurant in Cesky Krumlov (for Cesky Krumlov excursion option))
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and art and music scene with lunch at a local restaurant (Scenic Freechoice)
- Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov: Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, includes lunch at a local restaurant (Scenic Freechoice)
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour admiring colourful waterfront buildings and St. Stephen's Cathedral (rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire) (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Cesky Krumlov - Day 7
Passau to Regensburg
- Meals
- Lunch (Award-winning beer at Weltenburg Abbey (for Weltenburg Abbey excursion option))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided tour of medieval city including old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria (Scenic Freechoice)
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery (founded circa 600 AD), tour of Abbey and Cloister Church with award-winning beer tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Guided walk from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with tour and free time (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Bike tour through Danube Valley to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I honouring notable Germans (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Stone Bridge Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 8
Regensburg to Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Coach and walking tour seeing ancient city walls, Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square (Scenic Freechoice)
- World War II tour: Guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important WWII sites in Nuremberg (Scenic Freechoice)
- Nuremberg's castle and city walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and historic medieval city walls (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Nuremberg to Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: City tour through Europe's largest intact old town centre with medieval and Baroque buildings (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach excursion to Coburg, former seat of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's husband), featuring an impressive castle with museum housing carriages, weapons, and paintings (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bamberg independently
- Relax on Sun Deck
Landmarks Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Old Residence New Residence Coburg Castle - Day 10
Bamberg to Würzburg
Included Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by free time in the city (Scenic Freechoice)
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach tour to medieval old town of Rothenburg along the famed Romantic Road trading route with guided tour and free time (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 11
Würzburg to Miltenberg
Included Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of historic Wertheim with free time, then local winery visit with winemaker (Scenic Freechoice)
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception from Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt and sparkling wine (Scenic Freechoice)
- Miltenberg hike: Guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River, vineyard terraces, and villages (Scenic Freechoice)
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Food tour of local artisanal producers including butchers, bakers, and schnapps producers with tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
- Schnapps tasting: Visit to local schnapps distiller with tasting of multiple flavours and orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn with classical music)
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Guided introduction to mechanical musical instruments with option to explore independently or take cable car to Niederwald Monument (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with scenic views, cable car ride up to Niederwald Monument, return to town on foot (Scenic Freechoice)
- La Redoute Recital Hall: Evening coach transfer to Bonn for classical music performance and lavish dinner at historic recital hall built in 1792 by the last Elector of Cologne, previously visited by Princess Diana and Queen Elisabeth II (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 13
Bonn to Cologne
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town: Guided tour of historic buildings, beautiful squares, and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 14
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along historic canals viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and charming bridges (Scenic Freechoice)
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided city walk through canal maze and bridges with local history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and herring tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Small ferry to town outskirts for guided e-bike tour with information about daily Dutch life and cycling culture (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit to village with authentic 16th-century windmills, then charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam to London
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from Amsterdam to London
Optional Activities
- Explore London during free afternoon
- Day 16
London
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Dinner (With fellow guests before West End theatre)
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of London: Expert-guided tour visiting Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey (royal weddings, coronations, and state ceremonies site), and Buckingham Palace
- West End theatre performance: Evening theatre show in historic venue with opulent interior
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore London
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace - Day 17
London
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (Afternoon tea experience with fine teas, finger sandwiches, and cakes (if selecting that Freechoice option))
Included Activities
- Kensington Palace: Guided tour of birthplace of Queen Victoria and 300-year royal residence, including King's and Queen's State Apartments with stories of palace staff (Scenic Freechoice)
- Afternoon tea experience: Signature London afternoon tea with fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches, and cakes in a refined setting (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 18
London
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
