Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon - Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon
- Visit Jeronimos Monastery
- Taste Pasteis de Nata
- Walk through Rossio square
- Walk through Terreiro do Paço
Landmarks Jeronimos Monastery Rossio Square Terreiro do Paço - Day 3
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner in a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit Sintra & Palacio Nacional - Travel around 45 minutes outside Lisbon, explore Sintra on an orientation tour, visit the national monument Palacio Nacional with its blend of Moorish and Portuguese Gothic architecture
- Scenic Freechoice: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - Learn about Portuguese cuisine history and popular ingredients, then cook a traditional dish
- Browse elegant shops on your doorstep
- Take Tram 28 to discover more of Lisbon
Landmarks Palacio Nacional Sintra - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
Lisbon to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Space-Ship in Porto
- Day 5
Porto to Entre-os-Rios
Porto to Entre-os-Rios- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop on board
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Porto - Discover rich culture and history, visit iconic Palácio da Bolsa, explore 110-year-old Bolhão Markets
- Scenic Freechoice: Active tour of Porto including cable car - Travel to Vila Nova de Gaia, take cable car ride to Dom Luis bridge, active walk across the bridge towards Porto Cathedral, São Bento railway station, and Rua das Flores
Landmarks Palácio da Bolsa Bolhão Markets Dom Luis Bridge Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Rua das Flores - Day 6
Entre-os-Rios to Régua
Entre-os-Rios to Régua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Douro Museum
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Paiva walkways - Explore nature on active hike along Paiva walkways, wooden boardwalk down rocky hillside in Arouca Geopark, beside rivers and across longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world
- Scenic Freechoice: Quinta da Aveleda - Explore fairytale-like property of renowned sparkling wine producer set on impressive estate with enchanting gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Guimarães - Visit World Heritage-listed city considered birthplace of Portugal, explore 15th century palace with historic collection of tapestries, furniture, weapons
Landmarks Paiva Walkways Arouca Geopark Quinta da Aveleda Guimarães Palace Douro Museum - Day 7
Régua
Régua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Visit Varosa Valley, Tarouca & Ucanha - Explore Varosa Valley, visit charming village of Tarouca, explore restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca, walk fortified bridge of Ucanha (Portugal's first toll bridge)
- Scenic Freechoice: Quinta visit with olive tasting - Visit traditional rural estate, learn about olive oil production handed down through family for 11 generations, enjoy tasting of their produce
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Lamego - Take coach to Lamego nestled among terraced vineyards, visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, walk staircase lined with mosaic tiles, taste local delicacies in bodega
- Scenic Freechoice: Mateus Palace - Transfer by coach to Mateus Palace built in early 18th century, example of Baroque civil architecture, admire original furniture, ornate ceilings and manicured gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Port wine blending class - Visit Quinta de Pacheca, marvel at glorious vineyards and old cellar, hands-on workshop on Port blending process, followed by bottling, capping, and labelling with personalised label
Landmarks Varosa Valley Tarouca Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca Ucanha Bridge Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Mateus Palace Quinta de Pacheca - Day 8
Régua to Vega de Terrón
Régua to Vega de Terrón- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Vinhateiro wine growing region
Optional Activities
- Book massage in wellness area (additional cost)
Landmarks Vinhateiro Wine Region - Day 9
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho
Vega de Terrón to Pocinho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Salamanca full day excursion - Visit Golden City known for honey-coloured sandstone, famous for university (third oldest in the world), see two cathedrals dating to 12th and 16th centuries, visit market to taste local delicacies, free time to explore and enjoy lunch at leisure
- Scenic Freechoice: Freixo de Espada à Cinta with silk museum - Half-day tour to village where handcrafted silk is still processed entirely by hand, visit silk museum before returning to ship for lunch
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 10
Pocinho to Pinhão
Pocinho to Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Côa Valley Museum - Visit largest open-air Paleolithic rock art site in the world, experience introduction to rock art through original artefacts and digital technology, enjoy pre-historic workshop
- Scenic Freechoice: Village life in the Côa Valley - Visit traditional village of Freixo Numão where life has remained unchanged for centuries, visit Casa Painova estate for demonstration on sweet almond production, enjoy tasting of almonds, olives and fruit products
Landmarks Côa Valley Museum Freixo Numão Casa Painova - Day 11
Pinhão
Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit traditional village in Portugal's Douro Valley with local guide
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Kayaking along the Pinhão River - Explore beautiful region from different perspective, glide past impressive landscapes of terraced vineyards, patchworked farmland and sprawling estates via kayak on Pinhão River (tributary of Douro)
- Scenic Freechoice: Quinta vineyard hike - Take guided hike through breathtaking vineyards of a quinta, enjoy stunning views across Douro River, learn about winemaking process, sample some of their blends
- Scenic Freechoice: Quinta tasting - Visit local estate for tasting of Port wine, guided walking tour to learn secrets of vineyard and take in magnificent landscapes
Landmarks Pinhão River - Day 12
Pinhão to Porto
Pinhão to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Landmarks São Francisco Church - Day 13
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Illumination cruise through Porto
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Aveiro with a cruise - Enjoy guided walking tour of Aveiro famed for canals and Art Nouveau architecture, cruise waterways in brightly coloured moliceiros flat-bottomed boats unique to the city
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Braga - Travel north through green rolling countryside of Minho to historic city of Braga, one of Portugal's oldest and most elegant destinations, guided tour past Sé de Braga Cathedral, graceful plazas, centuries-old residences
- Scenic Freechoice: Wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia - Travel to Vila Nova de Gaia to visit one of Porto's most famous cellars (Cockburn's Port), guided visit and tasting
Landmarks Aveiro Braga Sé de Braga Cathedral Vila Nova de Gaia Cockburn's Port Cellar - Day 14
Porto to Amsterdam
Porto to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
- Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise - See stunning sights of Amsterdam on one hour cruise along historic waterways, admire Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam - Explore maze of canals and bridges in city centre, learn about history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, taste herring local delicacy
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch countryside e-bike tour - Take small ferry to outskirts of town for biking tour, local guide offers information about everyday life of Dutch people
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - Visit village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th century windmills, travel to charming town of Alkmaar known for historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 16
Amsterdam to Cologne to Bonn
Amsterdam to Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert and dinner at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute - Day 17
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Local guide introduces weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, explore on your own or take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike & cable car - Join local guide for hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim, enjoy spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, start with cable car up to Niederwald Monument before returning to town on foot
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument - Day 18
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wertheim tour and winery - Start in Miltenberg with orientation tour and free time, then travel to Wertheim to visit local winery, meet winemaker and learn about production process
- Scenic Freechoice: Gamburg Castle tour - Visit town of Gamburg for guided tour of Gamburg Castle, meet the Baron and Baroness for private reception and learn about their modern aristocratic life over glass of sparkling wine
- Scenic Freechoice: Miltenberg hike - Be immersed in elegant Franconian landscape on guided hike through hills and forests encircling Miltenberg, expert local guide reveals panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, timeless villages, discover region's quiet charm and medieval history
- Scenic Freechoice: Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - Step into local life of Miltenberg, seek out town's finest local producers from artisanal butchers and bakers to independently run Schnapps producers, authentic taste of Franconian craftsmanship
- Scenic Freechoice: Schnapps tasting - After orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, visit local schnapps distillery to understand how flavoured liqueur is produced, enjoy tasting of multiple flavours before transferring to Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 19
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - Visit Baroque Würzburg Residence (palace surrounded by manicured gardens), guided tour to see valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, short stroll into city for free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg - Drive by coach from Würzburg to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road (important trading route during Middle Ages), guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time to explore on your own
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 20
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - Bamberg known for charming World Heritage Old Town, one of Europe's largest intact old town centres, learn about fascinating history wandering through stunning medieval and Baroque buildings on guided city tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Coburg - Journey via coach to Coburg, seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert, close ties to British royal family, visit impressive castle overlooking city considered one of largest and best-preserved forts in Germany, museum houses large collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Old Residence New Residence Little Venice Coburg Coburg Castle - Day 21
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - Drive into city centre passing ancient city walls, join local guide for walking tour of Old Town to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour - Local guide highlights main events that occurred in Nuremberg during Nazi regime, learn about this dark time in Germany's history and visit most important sites
- Scenic Freechoice: Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - Historic city of Nuremberg active walking tour, follow cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle, admire impressive city walls remaining since medieval times
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls - Day 22
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg - Join local guide on walking tour at confluence of three rivers, see old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, known as best-preserved medieval city in Germany
- Scenic Freechoice: Weltenburg Abbey - Take 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
- Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis active walking tour - Join active walking tour from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle, guided tour followed by free time, German noble family tracing history back to 12th century
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - Cycle through wonderful scenery of Danube Valley along river and through countryside to Walhalla Memorial, commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, honours 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 23
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: 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 learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see vast Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - Journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town brimming with charm, explore with local guide, admire well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, enjoy lunch in local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau - Join local guide on walking tour admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways, visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, destroyed by fire in 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 24
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey - Founded sixth century, burned during 18th century and rebuilt to one of most magnificent in Wachau Valley, local guide shows magnificent frescoes and staircase (largest Baroque staircase in Austria)
- Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting - Wachau Valley prominent region for wine growing in Austria, visit local winemaker, learn about age-old traditions of winemaking while sampling delicious wines produced on site
- Scenic Freechoice: UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - Join guide on bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems, pass by charming villages and vineyard landscapes, time to stop along way to enjoy breathtaking views of Danube
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 25
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert experience with drinks at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Coach ride from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna highlights
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 26
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Danube Island - Explore different side of Vienna on guided e-bike tour to Danube Island (recreational playground where locals come for bathing, boating, cycling, relaxing on beaches and open spaces)
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava - Travel to Slovakia's capital Bratislava (since independence in 1993), modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history, glorious Old Town and well-preserved hilltop castle contrast with brutalist socialist architecture, local guide shows Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall
- Scenic Freechoice: Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - Visit Austria's oldest wine estate (Klosterneuburg Abbey, producing wine for 900 years), explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting inside historic winery
Landmarks The Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 27
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth - Explore magical city by coach, starting in Buda see Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, end with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present - Walking and coach tour giving insight on Budapest's communist past and life today as part of European Union, including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock - Go underground to explore labyrinths of Hospital in the Rock set underneath city's Castle District, complex built as secret hospital during WWII, later converted to nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda - Strap on walking shoes for beautiful hike through Buda district, see Várkert Bazár and beautifully landscaped gardens, enjoy great views over Danube River and city architecture
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour - Foodie tour in Budapest promising unforgettable journey through city's culinary delights, visit bustling Grand Central Market and other locations for tasting local delicacies, hear fascinating stories about city's traditions
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market - Day 28
Budapest to Athens (Piraeus)
Budapest to Athens (Piraeus)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Ikon Discovery Yacht
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon - Day 29
Nafplion, Greece
Nafplion, Greece- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Climb Palamidi Fortress for breathtaking views of town and sea
- Relax on Arvanitia Beach
- Explore World Heritage-listed Epidaurus Theatre
- Visit archaeological site of Mycenae (dating to second century BC)
Landmarks Nafplion Old Town Palamidi Fortress Arvanitia Beach Epidaurus Theatre Mycenae Archaeological Site - Day 30
At Sea - Nydri, Greece
At Sea - Nydri, Greece- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Book spa treatment (additional cost)
- Take class in Pilates studio
- Relax in poolside cabana
Landmarks Nydri - Day 31
Corfu, Greece
Corfu, Greece- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Corfu Old Town Spianada Square - Day 32
Monopoli, Italy
Monopoli, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Monopoli - Day 33
Kotor, Montenegro to Dubrovnik, Croatia
Kotor, Montenegro to Dubrovnik, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Bay of Kotor
Landmarks Kotor Bay of Kotor Dubrovnik 
- Day 34
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town - Day 35
Korcula, Croatia
Korcula, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Korcula Old Town - Day 36
Šibenik, Croatia
Šibenik, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Cathedral of St. James St. Michael's Fortress Šibenik Old Town Krka National Park - Day 37
Piran, Slovenia
Piran, Slovenia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Piran Old Town - Day 38
Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Venice Canals
