Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and check into your suite on the Scenic Space-Ship. The afternoon is yours to relax on board, and you'll have lovely views of the Danube from your private balcony. It's a good opportunity to get settled and take in the surroundings as the ship prepares for departure.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Danube River Buda Pest - Day 2
Budapest
Budapest gives you options for how to spend your day. You can join a guided city tour, take a goulash cooking class, or explore on your own. The thermal baths, Central Market Hall, and ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter are all worth checking out. The ship leaves later in the evening, so you'll have time to get back on board before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Budapest in Depth guided coach tour visiting Várkert Bazár, Széchenyi square, Elizabeth square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice - Budapest's Past & Present walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish heritage
- Scenic Freechoice - Ancestry of the Kitchen goulash cooking class learning traditional Hungarian recipes
Optional Activities
- Visit one of Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Visit ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Central Market Hall Jewish Quarter - Day 3
Budapest to Bratislava
As the ship sails toward Bratislava, you can relax on deck or explore the onboard amenities. Once you arrive, choose between a walking tour, coffee and cake at a historic bakery, or a cooking class for Slovak dumplings. The Old Town is worth a walk through before heading back to the ship. You'll depart later that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide covering Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with historical context
- Scenic Freechoice - Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakeri historic coffee house
- Scenic Freechoice - Ancestry of the Kitchen Bryndzové Halušky cooking class making traditional Slovak potato dumplings
Optional Activities
- Wander Bratislava Old Town on own
- Relax in Panorama Lounge and Bar sampling regional beer and wine
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Old Town Kormuth Bakeri - Day 4
Bratislava to Vienna
Vienna's your destination today, and the choices are yours. Schonbrunn Palace, wine tasting in Vienna's wine region, a bike ride to Klosterneuburg Monastery, or the Belvedere Museum are all available. Later in the evening, there's a private classical concert at Vienna Arsenal that you won't want to miss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring ornately designed rooms, royal family history, and impressive gardens
- Scenic Freechoice - Viennese Wine Stories journey to acclaimed wine region with wine production history and sampling
- Scenic Freechoice - Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery guided cycling tour visiting 900+ year old monastery surrounded by vineyards
- Scenic Freechoice - Belvedere Museum visit to Baroque landmark with greatest collection of Austrian art from Middle Ages to present
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Vienna Arsenal with private performance, Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Use provided shuttles to city centre
- Relax on board Scenic Space-Ship
- Self-guided exploration of Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Wine Region Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Vienna Arsenal - Day 5
Vienna to Krems - Dürnstein
You'll sail to the Wachau Valley and dock in Krems. Your options include Gottweig Abbey to see the Baroque architecture, wine tasting with a local winemaker, or e-biking along the Danube toward Durnstein. After lunch, head back to the ship where regional delicacies and schnapps are served. The afternoon and evening are relaxed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Göttweig Abbey visit seeing magnificent Baroque frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Scenic Freechoice - Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker learning wine-making traditions and sampling local wines
- Scenic Freechoice - E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein guided bicycle tour along Danube passing charming villages and vineyards
- Regional producer tasting of apricot dumplings and local schnapps on board
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Krems Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein Danube River - Day 6
Linz
Linz is docked and waiting. Take a guided walking tour if you like, or go for a full-day trip to Cesky Krumlov across the Czech border. There's also the option to visit Mauthausen concentration camp or learn baking with a Linzer Torte class. The afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (included with Cesky Krumlov full day excursion), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Explore Linz by foot guided walking tour discovering balance between city's vibrant history and contemporary living
- Scenic Freechoice - Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov UNESCO World Heritage town via coach including guided historic centre tour and delicious lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice - Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour learning about conditions and treatment of 190,000+ prisoners housed 1938-1945
- Scenic Freechoice - Linzer Torte Baking Class learning 400-year history of iconic tart using handmade short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
Optional Activities
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched high above the city
- Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge on board
Landmarks/POIs Linz Old Town Linz Main Square Linz Harbour Postlingberg Church Cesky Krumlov Vltava River Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 7
Linz to Passau
Start with breakfast in your suite, then catch an informative lecture on board. Once in Passau, you'll choose your adventure: Old Town walking tour visiting St. Stephens Cathedral, kayaking the Inn River, e-biking across the German-Austrian border, or a photography safari. The ship departs late in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your suite delivered by butler), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide covering brightly coloured buildings and St. Stephens Cathedral with its world's largest Catholic church organ (17,974 pipes, 233 registers)
- Scenic Freechoice - Paddling on the River Inn kayaking tour past charming villages, ancient castles, historic bridges crossing Germany-Austria border
- Scenic Freechoice - Cross border cycling e-bike ride along Inn River crossing from Germany to Austria through charming towns
- Scenic Freechoice - Passau Photography safari capturing picture-perfect locations including picturesque streets, Old Town Hall, and three river confluence point
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau at own pace
- Visit Neue Mitte for high-end shops and dining options
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town Inn River Danube River Ilz River Passau Town Hall Three Rivers Confluence Point Neue Mitte - Day 8
Passau to Regensburg
This morning starts slow. Use the gym or wellness center on the ship, then head into Regensburg when you arrive. It's a UNESCO World Heritage medieval town, and you can take a walking tour of the Old Town, try a Regensburger Wurst sausage-making workshop, or learn about the town's Jewish heritage. A coach brings you back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide covering perfectly preserved medieval buildings and Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice - Traditional Sausage-Making Workshop learning how to make Regensburger Wurst dating back to 12th century
- Scenic Freechoice - Regensburg's Jewish heritage tour discovering first documented Jewish community in Germany and impacts of Nazi regime
Optional Activities
- Use state-of-the-art gym on board
- Book massage in wellness centre
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg Old Town Danube River Bavarian Forest - Day 9
Regensburg to Nuremberg
You'll reach Nuremberg after lunch. Pick from a walking tour that includes the Old Town and Imperial Castle, a WWII history tour covering Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600, or explore Nuremberg's unusual rock-cut beer cellars with tasting. The evening brings a farewell meal on board to wrap up your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal on board)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of the Old Town with local guide covering Imperial Castle grounds, St. Lawrence Church, and market square
- Scenic Freechoice - The Trials and Tribulations of WWII tour visiting Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600 where Nazi Party leaders tried for war crimes (or WWII Art Bunker if Courtroom 600 unavailable)
- Scenic Freechoice - Rock cut beer cellar tour exploring 20,000+ square metres of underground cellars used for centuries to store and brew beer, finishing with traditional beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Continue exploration of Nuremberg
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Lawrence Church Market Square Rally Grounds Courtroom 600 WWII Art Bunker Rock Cut Beer Cellars - Day 10
Nuremberg
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Nuremberg Airport for your flight. Depending on your booking, you're either heading home or onward to your next destination. It's the end of your Danube river journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
