Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head straight to board your luxury Scenic Space-Ship cruise vessel. Get settled into your suite with a balcony overlooking the river, then kick back at the welcome reception. The ship stays docked overnight, so if you're up for it, you can check out the city's nightlife or just rest after traveling.
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
This morning offers several options depending on what interests you. You can take a comprehensive city tour covering both Buda and Pest, visit Beethoven's former castle retreat, or join a traditional Hungarian cooking class. After lunch, you'll have time to hit the thermal baths or browse the Central Market Hall before the ship departs this afternoon.
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth guided coach tour - Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, gardens, and Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - Traditional Hungarian goulash preparation
- Visit one of Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 3
Bratislava
The cruise heads toward Slovakia as you make your way to Bratislava. Choose a guided walk through the Old Town and main square, try out traditional coffee house culture, or learn to make Slovak potato dumplings. Later, explore the city on your own or relax onboard before the ship departs tonight.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - Hlavne Namestie (main square), Old Town Hall, Iron Curtain history, local delicacies
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakery - 16th century café history, Austro-Hungarian architecture and cakes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - Traditional Slovak Bryndzove Halusky (potato dumplings with cheese)
- Explore Bratislava Old Town independently
- Relax in Panorama Lounge and Bar on ship
Landmarks Hlavne Namestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Kormuth Bakery 
- Day 4
Vienna
You'll dock in Vienna, Austria's cultural hub. Several options are available: tour Schönbrunn Palace (the former Habsburg summer home), bike to Klosterneuburg Monastery, see the Belvedere Museum with its Austrian and international art, or take a guided central Vienna tour. The afternoon is free to wander independently or stay on the ship. Tonight brings an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and works by Strauss and Mozart.
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart performances, ballet dancers, vocalists, and fine Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - Former Habsburg summer residence, ornate rooms and gardens
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery - Hidden architectural gem with 900+ years of history, surrounded by vineyards
- Belvedere Museum - Baroque landmark with Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, including works by Monet, van Gogh, and Beckmann
- Central Vienna guided tour - History, elegance, and diverse architecture with expert local guide
- Explore Vienna independently
- Relax on the ship
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 5
Dürnstein
Wake up as the ship cruises toward Krems in the Wachau Valley. Pick from visiting Göttweig Abbey with its Baroque frescoes, wine tasting at a local vineyard, or e-biking from Krems through vineyards to Dürnstein. You'll arrive in Dürnstein this afternoon with time to explore this World Heritage town on the Danube. An evening schnapps talk and tasting happen onboard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Onboard schnapps talk and tasting of local varieties)
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - Founded 6th century, Baroque reconstruction, impressive frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - Local winemaker visit with wine flavor profile education and sampling
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein - Guided bicycle tour along the Danube through villages and vineyard landscapes
- Explore Dürnstein independently
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Krems Dürnstein 
- Day 6
Linz
Linz awaits, a city mixing Baroque architecture with contemporary art. Choose a walking tour of the historic Old Town and Main Square, a full day trip to the World Heritage town of Český Krumlov with lunch included, visit the Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp, or take a cooking class for Linzer Torte. The afternoon and evening leave you free to hike to Postlingberg Church, explore galleries, or experience the city's nightlife.
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot - Walking tour with local guide covering city's vibrant history and contemporary living
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - World Heritage site tour with local guide, Gothic/Renaissance/Baroque architecture, lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp - Historical tour of former camp housing 190,000 people 1938-1945
- Linzer Torte Tasting - Cooking class in 400-year-old café, famous tart with handmade short crust pastry, red currant jam, and almonds
- Hike to Postlingberg Church
- Explore city galleries and museums
- Experience local nightlife
Landmarks Linz Old Town Main Square, Linz Ceský Krumlov Mauthausen Concentration Camp Postlingberg Church - Day 7
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, where three rivers meet. The colorful Baroque Old Town has narrow lanes, tunnels, and an artist district full of studios. Take a guided walking tour hitting St Stephen's Cathedral and other highlights, paddle on the River Inn between Germany and Austria, e-bike along the river, or do a photography tour to capture the best views.
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - St Stephens Cathedral (13th century, rebuilt Baroque style), brightly colored waterside buildings
- Paddling on the River Inn - Kayaking past charming villages, ancient castles, historic bridges, crossing Germany-Austria border
- Cross border cycling - Guided e-bike ride along River Inn from Germany to Austria through charming towns
- Passau photography safari - Expert guide to best vantage points including picturesque streets, Old Town Hall, three rivers meeting point
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town Artist's Mile, Passau River Inn Old Town Hall, Passau 
- Day 8
Regensburg
After lunch, you'll reach Regensburg, a beautifully kept Medieval city with 2,000 years of history and over 900 World Heritage-listed Romanesque and Gothic buildings. Choose from a guided walking tour of the stone bridge and historic churches, a hands-on Bavarian sausage-making class, or learn about regional brewing with beer tasting at a traditional brewery.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - Medieval city tour with local guide, old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage making class - Hands-on lesson with local butcher, white breakfast sausages recipe, casing filling, fresh herbs
- Bavarian beer tasting - Brewery visit learning beer-making intricacies and regional brewing heritage with tasting
Landmarks Stone Bridge, Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria Regensburg Old Town 
- Day 9
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is your next stop, dominated by the impressive 12th-century Imperial Castle. The city has a complicated history, heavily used by the Nazis for party rallies during WWII and largely rebuilt after wartime destruction. Pick from a guided Old Town walking tour past ancient walls, a WWII historical tour focusing on Nazi era events, or explore underground rock-cut beer cellars with traditional brew tasting.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - City center drive past ancient walls, local guide tour of Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - Local guide highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Rock cut beer cellar - Underground tour of 20,000+ square meters of historical cellars used for beer storage and brewing, traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle, Nuremberg St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg Market Square Rock cut beer cellars, Nuremberg - Day 10
Prague
You'll leave the river cruise and transfer to your luxury city-center hotel in Prague for a three-night stay. The hotel sits perfectly between New and Old Prague, giving you an excellent base for checking out this historic city.
- Day 11
Prague
Explore Prague's Gothic architecture with a local expert guide, walking through the Old Town, seeing the famous Astronomical Clock, and crossing the Charles Bridge commissioned back in 1357. Spend the afternoon strolling around Prague at your own pace. Situated on the River Vltava's banks in central Bohemia, the city shows off some really striking architectural pieces throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Prague
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Prague Old Town River Vltava - Day 12
Prague
You've got choices for exploring Prague today. Join a guided walking tour of the city's famous sites with insights into life under Communism and local beer tasting, visit the Terezin Memorial to learn about Nazi occupation, or explore the Prague Castle complex including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and the charming Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - Expert local guide tour of Prague sites covering everyday life under Communism, local brewery visit with beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - Former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location with Nazi occupation history
- Prague Castle Tour - One of the world's largest castles, St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former Bohemian Royal residence), Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 13
Prague
After breakfast, you'll depart with wonderful memories of your journey along the Danube and through Central Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
