Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and get settled into your luxury suite on the Scenic Space-Ship. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. From your all-weather balcony, you can watch the Danube and the activity along the water while you relax.
Landmarks/POIs Margaret Bridge Danube River - Day 2
Budapest
Budapest offers several options for how you spend your day. You can take a coach tour covering both Buda and Pest, or try a walking tour focused on the city's communist history and the 1956 revolution. If you're interested in food, there's a traditional goulash cooking class. Other choices include the thermal baths, Central Market Hall, or the Jewish Quarter with its ruin bars. The ship leaves later tonight.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Budapest in Depth - coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Freechoice: Budapest's Past & Present - walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish heritage
- Freechoice: Ancestry of the Kitchen - Goulash cooking class learning traditional Hungarian recipes
Optional Activities
- Thermal bath experience
- Central Market Hall visit and shopping
- Jewish Quarter ruin bars exploration
Landmarks/POIs Várkert Bazár Institute for the Blind Central Market Hall Jewish Quarter - Day 3
Bratislava
Sailing towards Bratislava, you'll have choices for how to spend your time in Slovakia's capital. A walking tour takes you through the medieval Old Town and castle, or you can enjoy coffee and cake at a historic bakery while chatting with locals. There's also a traditional Slovak dumplings cooking class if that appeals to you. Otherwise, explore on your own or relax on board before the ship departs tonight.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide covering Hlavné Námestie, Old Town Hall, Iron Curtain history
- Freechoice: Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakeri with Renaissance-style decor
- Freechoice: Ancestry of the Kitchen - Bryndzové Halušky cooking class making traditional Slovak potato dumplings
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Bratislava
- Relaxation in Panorama Lounge and Bar with regional beer and wine
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Kormuth Bakeri - Day 4
Vienna
You'll arrive early in Vienna, the City of Music. Pick from four activities: touring Schönbrunn Palace and other landmarks, exploring Vienna's wine region, cycling to Klosterneuburg Monastery, or visiting the Belvedere Museum. By evening, you're invited to an exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by a well-known orchestra, with Austrian Sekt included.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace & Panoramic Vienna - palace tour with Habsburg family history, gardens, coach tour to city centre including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Freechoice: Viennese Wine Stories - journey to Vienna's wine region with production history since 12th century and wine tasting
- Freechoice: Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery - cycling tour to 900+ year old monastery surrounded by vineyards
- Freechoice: Belvedere Museum - visit Baroque landmark with Austrian art from Middle Ages to present and international works
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - private concert with Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular baroque hall
Optional Activities
- Shuttle to city centre
- Independent exploration of Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Belvedere Museum Klosterneuburg Monastery Palais Liechtenstein - Day 5
Krems
Arriving in Krems in the Wachau Valley, you have three activities to choose from. Visit Göttweig Abbey with its Baroque staircases and frescoes, meet with a local winemaker to learn about wine and taste some, or e-bike along the Danube to Dürnstein and its vineyard landscapes. The rest of the day is open for your own exploration.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey - visit 6th century abbey rebuilt in 18th century with magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker learning age-old traditions and sampling wines
- Freechoice: E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein - bicycle tour along Danube to Dürnstein village with stops for scenic views
Landmarks/POIs Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 6
Linz
You'll wake up in Linz, a city known for its music and arts scene with a nice mix of traditional and contemporary buildings. Choose between a walking tour with a local guide, a full day coach trip to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic (UNESCO World Heritage site with lunch included), visiting Mauthausen concentration camp, or a Linzertorte baking class. Later in the day and evening, you have free time. If you're interested, there's an optional hike to Postlingberg Church or you can visit the Salt Therapy Lounge.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Explore Linz by foot - walking tour discovering balance between vibrant history and contemporary living
- Freechoice: Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov - coach journey to UNESCO World Heritage medieval town with local guide, lunch at local restaurant, and leisure time
- Freechoice: Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp - tour of former camp housing 190,000 people 1938-1945 during Nazi regime
- Freechoice: Linzertorte Baking Class - cooking class making iconic tart with 400-year history using short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
Optional Activities
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched above city
- Relaxation in Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks/POIs Postlingberg Church Cesky Krumlov Vltava River Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 7
Passau
Start your morning with coffee and breakfast in your suite as you sail towards Passau, a medieval trading city where three rivers meet. You'll have four options for activities: a walking tour of the colorful waterfront and St. Stephen's Cathedral (which has the world's largest Catholic church organ), kayaking down the Inn River, an e-bike ride that crosses the Germany-Austria border, or a photography safari. Explore the city at night before the ship leaves late in the evening.
Included Activities
- Informative lecture on river culture and history
- Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour - local guide exploring brightly coloured buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral rebuilt in Italian-Baroque style with 17,974-pipe organ and 233 registers
- Freechoice: Paddling on the River Inn - kayak excursion past charming villages, ancient castles and historic bridges crossing Germany-Austria border
- Freechoice: Cross border cycling - guided e-bike ride along Inn River crossing Germany to Austria border through charming towns
- Freechoice: Passau Photography safari - photography tour capturing beautiful locations including picturesque streets, Old Town Hall, and three rivers confluence point
Optional Activities
- Independent evening exploration of Passau
- Visit Neue Mitte high-end shops and dining options
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral Old Town Hall Inn River Danube River Ilz River Neue Mitte - Day 8
Regensburg
Sail leisurely towards Regensburg. In the morning, you can use the ship's gym or wellness center, including massage services. By afternoon, choose from three activities: a walking tour of the medieval Old Town with over 900 UNESCO-listed buildings, a traditional Regensburger Wurst-making workshop that teaches 12th-century techniques, or an exploration of the city's Jewish heritage and culture. You'll return to the ship by coach afterward.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg Old Town - local guide exploring perfectly preserved medieval buildings overlooking Danube
- Freechoice: Traditional Sausage-Making Workshop - cooking class making regional sausage, history dating to 12th century when used to feed cathedral workers
- Freechoice: Regensburg's Jewish heritage - discover first documented Jewish community in Germany, rich culture evolution, and Nazi regime devastation
Optional Activities
- State-of-the-art gym usage
- Wellness centre massage
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg Old Town Bavarian Forest - Day 9
Nuremberg
After lunch, you'll arrive in Nuremberg. Three activities are available: a walking tour of the medieval Old Town with the Imperial Castle and St. Lawrence Church, a visit to the Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600 where Nazi leaders faced trial, or a trip underground to rock-cut cellars for beer tasting that covers Nuremberg's brewing history. The evening is free before the farewell meal on the ship.
Included Activities
- Freechoice: Walking tour of the Old Town - local guide exploration of Imperial Castle grounds, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and lively market square
- Freechoice: The Trials and Tribulations of WWII - visit Rally Grounds and Courtroom 600 where Nazi Party members tried for war crimes (alternative: WWII Art Bunker if Courtroom 600 unavailable)
- Freechoice: Rock-cut cellars and beer tasting - underground tour of city cellars, labyrinth of corridors learning centuries-old beer production with tasting
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Nuremberg
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Market Square Rally Grounds Courtroom 600 WWII Art Bunker 
- Day 10
Nuremberg
You'll say goodbye to the crew and disembark the Scenic Space-Ship. An overnight stay at your hotel in Nuremberg gives you a chance to settle in after your river cruise.
- Day 11
Nuremberg to Schwangau
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head towards Schwangau and stop in Augsburg, one of Germany's oldest and most beautiful cities. Take an orientation tour to see the old-world architecture, beautiful fountains, and musical heritage. You'll have free time there to walk around before continuing to Schwangau, nestled in the mountains. Check into your hotel for two nights in this charming location known for its castles and clean air.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Orientation tour of Augsburg
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Augsburg
Landmarks/POIs Augsburg - Day 12
Schwangau
Today you're going to Neuschwanstein Castle, the iconic fairytale castle built in the 19th century for King Ludwig II. The castle's design was inspired by a Richard Wagner opera, and it's one of the most photographed buildings in the world. During a guided tour, you'll see both the interior and exterior of this magnificent structure.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle - explore 19th century castle built for King Ludwig II, inspired by Richard Wagner opera, inside and outside
Landmarks/POIs Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 13
Munich
You'll head to Munich and check into your historic luxury hotel positioned near the shopping district and pedestrian arcade, within walking distance of major sites like the Cathedral Church of Our Lady, Residenz Palace, and Viktualienmarkt Square. In the afternoon, a panoramic tour passes the former Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, and Parliament. You'll stop to sample local beer, then stroll around Marienplatz Square and watch the famous Glockenspiel.
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel in historic heart of Munich
- Panoramic tour of Munich including former Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, Parliament, Marienplatz Square with famous Glockenspiel, and local beer tasting
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) Residenz Palace Viktualienmarkt Square Olympic site Nymphenburg Palace National Theatre Maximilianstrasse Parliament Marienplatz Square Glockenspiel - Day 14
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. You'll carry with you memories of your Danube river cruise and your journey through Central Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to airport
