Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Regensburg
You'll arrive in Munich and travel to Regensburg, where your Danube River cruise officially starts. The ship is a Scenic Space-Ship, and you'll settle in this 2,000-year-old medieval city. This evening there's a welcome reception aboard to kick things off.
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town 
- Day 2
Regensburg
A local guide leads you on a walking tour through Regensburg, sharing details about regional customs and traditions. You'll see the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria. After that, the Christmas Markets are open if you want to wander around and grab something to eat or drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg including old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Free time at Christmas Markets
Landmarks Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) Church of St James (Jakobskirche) Porta Praetoria - Day 3
Scenic Freechoice Day
You get off the ship in Passau this morning and pick one of three full-day excursions. There's a guided tour to Salzburg covering Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, or head to the medieval UNESCO town of Cesky Krumlov by the river, or stay local for a walking tour of Passau including St Stephen's Cathedral and its famous organ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (included in Salzburg and Cesky Krumlov excursions)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of three Scenic Freechoice excursions: Full day to Salzburg with guided tour and Christmas Markets, Full day to Cesky Krumlov with guided tour and Christmas Markets, or Highlights of Passau walking tour including St Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Cesky Krumlov Old Town St Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) 
- Day 4
Durnstein
The ship docks early in Melk, and you'll choose between touring the 18th-century Benedictine Abbey or taking an e-bike through the vineyards to Durnstein. Later this afternoon, there's free time in Durnstein with its riverside vineyards all around. A local producer visits to share schnapps and regional foods with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey OR E-biking from Melk to Durnstein
- Free time in Durnstein
- Tasting of local schnapps and regional delicacies with local producer
Landmarks Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) Durnstein Castle - Day 5
Vienna
You arrive in Vienna during the Christmas season, and the Ringstrasse is lit up beautifully. Freechoice activities let you tour Schönbrunn Palace and its markets, e-bike to Danube Island, visit the Belvedere Museum, or explore central Vienna with a guide. Tonight there's an exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Markets, Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, Belvedere Museum visit, or Central Vienna tour with extended free time
- Scenic Enrich Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Belvedere Museum Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein - Day 6
Bratislava
In Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, you can choose between two activities. Walk through the Old Town and see the Hlavne Namestie main square and Old Town Hall, or try a wine tasting in a local cellar to sample Slovakian wines and learn about the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bratislava Old Town with Hlavne Namestie and Old Town Hall, OR Wines of Slovakia tasting in a local cellar
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavne Namestie (Main Square) Old Town Hall - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest is split by the Danube into Buda and Pest, and you arrive during the festive season. Pick a coach tour visiting both districts with Christmas Markets at St Stephen's Basilica, or take a guided hike up to Buda Hill for World Heritage views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth coach tour visiting Varkert Bazar, Szechenyi square, Elizabeth square and Christmas Markets at St Stephen's Basilica, OR Guided hike to Buda Hill with views of Danube and city architecture
Landmarks Buda Hill Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge St Stephen's Basilica - Day 8
Budapest to Prague
You travel by coach from Budapest to Prague and check into a hotel in the city center for three nights. This gives you a chance to settle in and get your bearings before exploring the Old Town tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Prague
A local expert guides you through Prague's Gothic Old Town on foot, walking through cobblestone streets and past medieval buildings. You'll stop at Old Town Hall to hear the 14th-century Astronomical Clock with its 12 Apostles procession. The rest of the day is yours to wander this riverside city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town including Old Town Hall and 14th-century Astronomical Clock
Landmarks Old Town Hall Astronomical Clock Vltava River - Day 10
Prague
This afternoon you pick from three Freechoice activities. There's a Communist Walk with local brewery beer tasting, a tour of Prague Castle including St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane, or visit the Terezin Memorial to learn about WWII history. The rest of your day is free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice this afternoon: Communist Walk of Prague with local brewery beer tasting, Prague Castle tour including St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane, OR Terezin Memorial excursion with visit to small fortress and Ghetto Museum
Landmarks Prague Castle St Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 11
Prague Departure
You leave Prague today with memories of this charismatic city. Your tour concludes, and you head home or onward to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
