Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your adventure starts this afternoon in Budapest. You'll board your all-inclusive luxury river ship and get settled into your suite. This evening there's a welcome reception where you can relax and toast to the days ahead.
Landmarks Budapest 
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest's split by the Danube into Buda and Pest, connected by bridges since 1873. You have several freechoice options: take a coach tour of the city, learn about the communist era, visit the Hospital in the Rock underground, hike through Buda, or join a culinary market tour. The afternoon is yours to spend at the thermal baths or wandering around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda, Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge crossing to Pest, Széchényi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist era, 1956 Hungarian revolution, Jewish heritage
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock - underground exploration of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district, Varket Bazar, gardens, Danube views
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour - visit Grand Central Market, taste local delicacies
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs at leisure
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchényi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
This morning you'll cruise toward Vienna along the Danube, watching the scenery from your suite. By afternoon you've arrived in Austria's imperial capital. Tonight features a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart performed by orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance of Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Vienna Palais Liechtenstein Danube River - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna's right outside your door when you wake up. Explore on your own or pick from freechoice options like Schönbrunn Palace, an e-bike tour to Danube Island, a trip to Bratislava, or a tour of Vienna's hidden historic sites and hidden corners.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace - explore ornately designed rooms, learn about the Habsburg family, see impressive gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational playground with beaches and open spaces
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava - visit Slovakia's capital, Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall
- Scenic Freechoice: Hidden Gems of Vienna tour - guided tour covering Schwedenplatz, Prater, Augarten park (home to Vienna Boy's Choir), Greek Quarter, St Stephen's Cathedral, free time
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Schwedenplatz Prater Augarten park Greek Quarter St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 5
Dürnstein
You arrive in Krems this morning in the Wachau Valley. Choose from a visit to Göttweig Abbey, wine tasting at a local vineyard, or an e-bike ride from Krems to Dürnstein. Later you dock in Dürnstein, a World Heritage town perched on the Danube with terraced vineyards where you can spend free time exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of magnificent abbey with frescoes and the largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker, learn about age-old winemaking traditions, sample wines
- Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein return - guided bicycle tour along Danube through charming villages and vineyard landscapes with scenic views
Landmarks Krems Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein Danube River - Day 6
Passau
After a quick stop in Brandstatt, you reach Passau at the meeting point of three rivers. Pick from freechoice activities: a full day in Salzburg to see Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress, a full day in the World Heritage site of Český Krumlov, or walk through Passau to visit St Stephens Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - guided exploration of World Heritage site, Gothic/Renaissance/Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau - walking tour of colorful buildings along waterways, visit to St Stephens Cathedral (rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks Passau Brandstatt Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Český Krumlov St Stephens Cathedral - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg comes into view with over 900 World Heritage Romanesque and Gothic buildings, making it Germany's best-preserved medieval town. Your freechoice options include a walking tour of the medieval center, a ferry through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey for award-winning beer, an active walk to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or a cycling tour to Walhalla Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg - guided tour covering old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria
- Scenic Freechoice: Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer
- Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour - guided tour of Thurn und Taxis Castle, free time to explore
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - guided cycling tour through Donau Valley scenery to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Donau Valley - Day 8
Nuremberg
You cruise into Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city dominated by a 12th-century Imperial Castle. Select from a guided tour of the Old Town including the castle and market square, a World War II tour exploring the city's Nazi history, or an active walk around the castle and medieval city walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - tour through ancient city walls, walking tour covering Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour - guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important sites
- Scenic Freechoice: Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial castle, view medieval city walls
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg awaits, a World Heritage town built on seven hills with medieval buildings, cobblestone streets, a charming Town Hall on its own island, and a Gothic cathedral. You can choose a guided tour of the Old Town exploring medieval and Baroque architecture, or head to Coburg to see its castle and museum. The afternoon is yours to relax on deck or explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - walking tour through World Heritage-listed Old Town covering medieval and Baroque buildings, fascinating history
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Coburg - coach to Coburg, guided tour of impressive castle, visit museum with collection of carriages, weapons, armoury, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Coburg Castle Coburg - Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg docks into view, a glamorous city with lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture in Franconian wine country. Pick from a walking tour with a guided visit to the World Heritage Würzburg Residence with its paintings, tapestries and gardens, or take a coach along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg for a medieval town tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace and manicured gardens, see valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, short stroll into city with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road trading route, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time
Landmarks Würzburg Würzburg Residence Main River Old Main Bridge Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 11
Miltenberg
Wertheim, a small medieval town on two rivers with a distinctive 13th-century pointed watchtower, is your stop. Your freechoice activities include a Wertheim tour and winery visit to meet the winemaker, visit Gamburg Castle to meet the Baron and Baroness, explore a family farm with animals and local tastings, or visit a schnapps distillery for tastings. You reboard in Miltenberg and cruise toward Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wertheim tour and winery - tour of Wertheim am Main, visit local winery to meet winemaker, learn about production, free time, transfer to Miltenberg
- Scenic Freechoice: Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle, private reception with Baron and Baroness, sparkling wine included
- Scenic Freechoice: Miltenberg tour and local farm visit - visit family-owned farmstead, meet owners, experience farm life, see animals, local delicacies tasting, orientation tour of Miltenberg, free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Schnapps tasting - visit local schnapps distiller, learn production methods, tasting of multiple flavours, orientation tour of Miltenberg, free time
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Main River Tauber River Wertheim am Main Gamburg Castle Gamburg Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim
You disembark in Rüdesheim, a charming town surrounded by steep vineyards with half-timbered houses and wine taverns. Choose from Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical instruments and an optional cable car to Niederwald Monument, or join a guided hike through vineyards with cable car return. Later you cruise through the Rhine Gorge past 40 hilltop castles. This evening there's an exclusive Gala Dinner and classical concert in Bonn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - guided tour of mechanical musical instruments, explore or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views of Rhine River, return by cable car
- Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall - lavish dinner with classical music in magnificent recital hall built in 1792
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue La Redoute Recital Hall Bonn - Day 13
Cologne
Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city, comes into dock. Take a walking tour of the Old Town to see historic buildings, squares, and the World Heritage Cologne Cathedral. After grabbing lunch, you'll cruise on to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - explore historic buildings, beautiful squares, World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam awaits with over 100 kilometres of historic 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled streets, and numerous bridges. Select from a canal cruise past Golden Age mansions, a walking tour exploring canals and Dutch culture with herring tasting, an e-bike tour through the Dutch countryside, or an excursion to Schermerhorn's windmills and the charming town of Alkmaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along historic waterways, admire Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, narrow bridges
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore maze of canals and bridges, learn about history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, taste herring local delicacy
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to outskirts for biking tour, guide shares information about everyday Dutch life and cycling culture
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th-century windmills, travel to charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam to Paris
You board a high-speed train to Paris and check into a centrally located hotel for three nights. The journey takes a few hours, and you'll arrive with time to settle in and get oriented to the city.
Landmarks Paris - Day 16
Paris
This morning join a guided coach tour exploring Paris's scenic districts and major sights including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides. The afternoon is free for you to wander and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris - explore scenic districts, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine banks, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 17
Paris
Pick from freechoice activities: explore Montmartre's winding cobblestone streets where famous artists worked, see the Montmartre vineyard and greenspace, or visit Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center with immersive 360-degree exhibitions featuring Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet. Spend the afternoon at your own pace checking out Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour of winding cobblestone streets, historic artists' district, greenspace in city center, Montmartre vineyard producing 27 wine varieties
- Scenic Freechoice: Atelier des Lumières - digital art center with immersive 360-degree exhibitions featuring Van Gogh, Klimt, Monet, classic and contemporary artworks with large-scale digital projections and synchronized music
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 18
Paris
Your journey ends this morning. Transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories of your European river cruise with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
