15 Day Jewels of Europe River Cruise

Amsterdam to Budapest

Overview

DAY 1: Amsterdam (D)
Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating and compact city of picturesque canals. A Scenic Tours representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer* to your luxury Scenic Tours ‘Space-Ship’. On board be warmly welcomed by our dedicated crew. Tonight enjoy a Welcome reception with your fellow travellers.

DAY 2: Amsterdam (FB,L,D)
There is so much to enjoy. Choose from one of the Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE  tours: (1) A sightseeing canal cruise; or (2) a bicycle tour; or (3) a visit to the windmills at Zaanse Schans. For the more adventurous choose our SCENIC FREE TIME: Self guided audio tour. Back on board, time to relax and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.

DAY 3: Cologne – Marksburg (FB,L,HD)
This morning cruise to historic Cologne. Join your guide on an Included tour to explore the Old Town. Enjoy free time to explore or perhaps sample the region’s most famous beer ‘Kölsch’. Tonight SCENIC ENRICH highlights include a private Medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle. Set high above the banks of the Rhine this 12th Century castle is the only one never to have been destroyed. Enjoy a private tour of the castle before stepping back in time for a medieval feast.

DAY 4: Koblenz – Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim (FB,L,D)
Be sure to have your camera ready today, as we cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vine-covered slopes. We arrive at Rüdesheim and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for an Included guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument.

DAY 5: Wertheim (FB,L,D)
Overnight we cruise to Wertheim, known for its glassworks and friendly people. Choose from one of the Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a guided city tour; (2) a guided bicycle tour along the Main River; or (3) a guided hike along the Tauber River. Throughout your cruise we invite the best of local culture on board to give your experiences and interactions you will take home with you forever.

DAY 6: Würzburg (FB,L,D)
Today choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) A guided walking tour including a visit to Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace; or (2) enjoy an excursion down the Romantic Road to unforgettable Rothenburg; or (3) A self guided Bicycle Tour.

DAY 7: Bamberg (FB,L,D)
Relax on board as we sail towards Bamberg, one of Europe’s largest intact medieval centres. Bursting with character and charm enjoy the sights on an Included tour. As part of your Included tour, you will visit Zehnthasus, a private brewery established in 1533, where you’ll meet the cellar master and enjoy one of his finest brews.

DAY 8: Nuremberg (FB,L,D)
History opens up today as you take a privileged Included guided tour of Nuremberg’s old town. See the Justice Palace and Imperial Castle before heading off to visit the Nuremberg Rallies site and self guided tour of the WWII Documentation Centre. Relax on your balcony as you cruise to your next destination.

DAY 9: Regensburg (FB,L,D)
Be fascinated today as we cruise through and learn about the engineering feat of the locks which opened up these waterways. Regensburg is one of Germany’s finest preserved cities and you’ll appreciate the beauty on an Included guided walking tour.

DAY 10: Passau – Linz (FB,L,D)
Your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE today gives you a choice of three countries: (1) A guided tour of Passau; or (2) Visit Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’; or (3) Visit the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov. Appreciate the incredible value as you savour your discoveries tonight, perhaps over an intimate dinner in exclusive Portobello’s restaurant.

DAY 11: Melk – Dürnstein – Vienna (FB,L,D)
This morning your ship docks in the town of Melk where we discover the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. During your Included visit inside the Abbey you will be treated to an exclusive SCENIC ENRICH organ recital, performed by one of the housing Benedictine Monks. This afternoon your ‘Space-Ship’ glides through the wine region of the Wachau Valley to the picturesque town of Dürnstein. Enjoy time at leisure to explore one of the most enchanting villages in the region or join us for a guided bike tour through the vine yards. Tonight our cruise ship arrives in Vienna.

DAY 12: Vienna (FB,L,D)
To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace. For the more adventurous choose our SCENIC FREE TIME: self guided audio tour. Afterwards enjoy time at leisure with your Cruise Director on hand to enhance your experience. Tonight SCENIC ENRICH highlights include a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein. Then an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.

DAY 13: Vienna (FB,L,D)
Today offers three Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours to choose from: (1) A guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) Visit the Opera House before enjoying coffee and cake; or (3) an excursion to Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava.

DAY 14: Budapest (FB,L,D)
Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s most ancient cities. Choose from one of the Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) Guided City tour; or (2) Relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa; or (3) Visit the Communism Heritage and Memorial Park. Tonight celebrate with Folklore music before a wonderful farewell dinner.

DAY 15: Budapest (FB)
After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the cruise. Our Scenic Tours Representative will take* you to the airport.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.