Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head to your luxury suite on the Scenic Space-Ship, which includes a private balcony. Spend the afternoon getting to know your floating hotel before departure later in the day. This gives you time to settle in and explore the ship's amenities at your own pace.
Landmarks Danube River - Day 2
Budapest
Today you have several options to choose from in Budapest. There's a guided coach tour covering both Buda and Pest districts, or if you prefer walking, you can explore communist history and the Jewish Quarter on foot. Another choice is a traditional Hungarian goulash cooking class if you want to learn some local cooking. Between activities, you might visit the thermal baths, check out Central Market Hall, or find one of the ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter. The ship departs in the evening once you're back on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in Depth - coach tour of Buda and Pest districts, Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's Past & Present - walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian Revolution, and Jewish heritage
Optional Activities
- Ancestry of the Kitchen - Goulash cooking class with traditional Hungarian family recipes
- Visit thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Visit Jewish Quarter ruin bars
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Central Market Hall Jewish Quarter - Day 3
Budapest to Bratislava
The morning brings sailing along the Danube toward Bratislava. Once the ship docks in Slovakia's capital, you'll find a medieval Old Town with Gothic architecture and a hilltop castle from the 9th century. You can choose from a guided walking tour, visit a historic coffee house, or take a traditional Slovak bryndzové halušky cooking class. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore on your own or relax on the ship. Later in the evening, the Space-Ship departs for the next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - highlights including Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, and Iron Curtain era history
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakeri - historic coffee house with Renaissance-style décor
Optional Activities
- Ancestry of the Kitchen - Bryndzové Halušky cooking class (traditional Slovak potato dumplings)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Kormuth Bakeri - Day 4
Bratislava to Vienna
You'll arrive early in Vienna, Austria's imperial capital. Four activities are available: a tour of Schönbrunn Palace with its royal history and gardens, a wine tasting in Vienna's wine region, a cycling tour to Klosterneuburg Monastery, or a visit to the Belvedere Museum for Austrian and international art. The afternoon is free for your own exploration or to relax on board. In the early evening, you'll attend an exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances by an orchestra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - tour of the former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Viennese Wine Stories - wine region tour with tasting (cultivating vines since 12th century)
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery - cycling tour to the 900-year-old monastery surrounded by vineyards
- Belvedere Museum - tour of Baroque landmark with Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, plus international artists
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - Scenic Enrich exclusive private concert with fine Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performances, ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular baroque hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 5
Dürnstein
The ship arrives in Krems in the Wachau Valley. You can choose from three activities: a tour of Göttweig Abbey with its baroque frescoes and impressive staircase, wine tasting at a local winery to learn traditional Austrian wine-making, or e-biking along the Danube to Dürnstein with vineyard views. Later, the ship moves to Dürnstein where a local producer boards to share regional specialties like apricot dumplings and local schnapps. This afternoon and evening blend activity with tasting regional flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - tour of 6th Century abbey rebuilt in 18th century featuring magnificent frescoes, staircase, and baroque architecture
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit to local winemaker learning traditional wine-making and sampling on-site wines
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein - guided bicycle tour along Danube with stops for scenic views of vineyards and villages
- Regional delicacies tasting - apricot dumplings and local schnapps sampling with local producer on board
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Krems Dürnstein - Day 6
Linz
You're docking in Linz, a city balancing traditional Baroque architecture with contemporary street art throughout the harbor. Four options are available: a walking tour discovering the city's blend of old and new, a full-day coach trip to the medieval Czech town of Ceský Krumlov with lunch included, a visit to Mauthausen concentration camp, or a Linzer Torte baking class learning the 400-year history of this iconic tart. The afternoon and evening are free for hiking to Postlingberg Church or using the Salt Therapy Lounge on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Cesky Krumlov (included with full day excursion)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Linz by foot - walking tour with local guide covering city's vibrant history and contemporary living
- Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov - coach tour to UNESCO World Heritage medieval town on Vltava River with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, guided exploration, lunch at local restaurant, and leisure time
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp - tour of former camp housing 190,000+ people between 1938-1945 during Nazi regime
- Linzer Torte Baking Class - cooking class learning 400-year history and preparation of iconic tart with handmade short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
Optional Activities
- Hike to Postlingberg Church
Landmarks Cesky Krumlov Vltava River Mauthausen Concentration Camp Postlingberg Church - Day 7
Passau
You'll wake to butler-delivered coffee in your suite, then have breakfast in Crystal Dining while sailing toward Passau. An informative lecture covers Danube culture and history. Passau sits where three rivers meet, each with distinct colors visible at the confluence. The 13th-century Old Town has tight laneways and the Artist's Mile with studios and galleries. Choose from four activities: a walking tour of the waterfront and St. Stephens Cathedral with its world's largest Catholic church organ, kayaking down the Inn River past villages and castles, an e-bike ride crossing the Germany-Austria border, or a photography safari of the city's colorful locations. The evening is yours to explore and visit shops and restaurants. The ship departs late.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Butler service and Crystal Dining), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - brightly coloured buildings along waterways, St. Stephens Cathedral (built 450, rebuilt with Italian-style exterior and Baroque interior housing world's largest Catholic church organ with 17,974 pipes and 233 registers)
- Paddling on the River Inn - kayaking excursion past charming villages, ancient castles, and historic bridges crossing Germany-Austria border
- Cross border cycling - guided e-bike ride along Inn River crossing Germany to Austria border with views of region
- Passau Photography safari - tour capturing picturesque streets, Old Town Hall, and three rivers meeting point
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Inn River Danube River Ilz River Passau Old Town Artist's Mile Old Town Hall Neue Mitte - Day 8
Regensburg
The morning is leisurely as you sail toward Regensburg. You can visit the gym or schedule a wellness massage. Regensburg has 2,000 years of history with over 900 Romanesque and Gothic buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage listed, plus Germany's highest concentration of bars. Three activities are available: an afternoon walking tour of the Old Town's medieval buildings, a traditional sausage-making workshop learning about 12th-century Regensburger Wurst, or exploration of Regensburg's Jewish heritage, including the first documented Jewish community in Germany. A coach returns you to the ship after activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - Old Town exploration of perfectly preserved medieval buildings overlooking Danube for centuries
- Traditional Sausage-Making Workshop - cooking class learning to make regional sausage with 12th-century history feeding cathedral construction workers
- Regensburg's Jewish heritage - tour of city's first documented Jewish community in Germany covering rich culture evolution and Nazi regime devastation
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Bavarian Forest - Day 9
Nuremberg
You arrive in Nuremberg after lunch. The 12th-century Imperial Castle dominates the skyline, surrounded by ancient city walls. The city has two sides to it: the charming Christmas Market facade and a turbulent WWII history involving Nazi party rallies, the establishment of the Nuremberg Laws, and near-total destruction by 1945. After the war, Nazi leaders faced trial here in 1945-1946. Choose from three activities: a walking tour of the Imperial Castle grounds, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and market square; a visit to Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600 where war crimes trials occurred, or an underground beer cellar exploration with traditional brew tasting. The evening is free for further exploration before your farewell meal on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal on board)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - Imperial Castle grounds, St. Lawrence Church, and lively market square
- The Trials and Tribulations of WWII - visit to Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600 where Nazi Party members were tried for war crimes (WWII Art Bunker visit on dates when Courtroom 600 unavailable)
- Rock cut beer cellar - underground tour of 20,000+ square metres of historical cellars used for centuries to store and brew beer with traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Nuremberg Old Town Rally Grounds Courtroom 600 WWII Art Bunker - Day 10
Nuremberg to Munich
After a hearty breakfast, you'll transfer to Munich Airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking memories of your Danube cruise with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
