Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg and transfer to your ship this afternoon. After settling into your suite, there's a welcome reception to meet other guests. The ship stays docked overnight, so you can wander around the city's restaurant scene and get a feel for the place before your Danube journey really starts.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception and toast aboard Scenic Space-Ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuremberg's restaurant scene
Landmarks Imperial Castle 
- Day 2
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Start your day exploring Nuremberg with several options: walk through the Old Town to see the Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church, learn about the city's WWII history with a local guide, or head underground to check out the beer cellars and try a traditional brew. This afternoon the ship cruises toward Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town
- World War II tour
- Rock cut beer cellar tour with traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town Market Square 
- Day 3
Regensburg
You'll arrive in Regensburg after lunch. The Medieval town has over 900 World Heritage buildings to see. Pick from a guided walking tour, a hands-on sausage-making class with a local butcher, or a Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery to learn about regional brewing.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg
- Traditional sausage making class
- Bavarian beer tasting
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 4
Passau
Passau sits where three rivers meet, each with its own color. You can walk through the Baroque Old Town with its narrow lanes and archways, paddle down the River Inn past villages and castles, take an e-bike ride along the Inn between Germany and Austria, or do a photography tour to capture the riverside buildings and St Stephen's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of four options)
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour
- Paddling on the River Inn
- Cross border cycling via e-bike
- Passau photography safari
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Three Rivers Confluence Point 
- Day 5
Linz
The ship docks in Linz, Austria, a city known for its music and arts scene. Your choices include exploring the old town's Baroque architecture, taking a full day trip to the Czech town of Ceský Krumlov with lunch included, visiting Mauthausen Concentration Camp, or learning to bake Linzer Torte at one of the city's oldest cafes. Later you can hike up to Postlingberg Church or check out galleries and museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of four options)
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour
- Linzer Torte cooking class and tasting
- Hike to Postlingberg Church
- Explore city's local nightlife, galleries and museums
Landmarks Postlingberg Church Ceský Krumlov Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 6
Dürnstein
Spend the morning in Dürnstein, a World Heritage town in Austria's Wachau Valley along the Danube surrounded by vineyard terraces. You can visit Göttweig Abbey to see its Baroque staircase and frescoes, do a wine tasting with a local winemaker, or take an e-bike tour along the Danube to Krems. That evening there's a talk on schnapps production on board with local tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
- Informative talk on schnapps production with tasting
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour
- Wachau Valley wine tasting
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 7
Vienna
In Vienna, pick from touring Schönbrunn Palace with its ornate rooms and gardens, cycling to Klosterneuburg Monastery surrounded by vineyards, visiting the Baroque Belvedere Museum with Austrian and international art, or a guided tour of Central Vienna with time to explore on your own. Tonight brings a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of four options)
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery
- Belvedere Museum visit
- Central Vienna guided tour
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 8
Bratislava
Cruise down the Danube to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. The morning lets you see the Medieval Old Town and the ninth-century hilltop castle. This afternoon choose a walking tour learning about the city and life behind the Iron Curtain while tasting local food, visit a 16th-century coffee house for local coffee and homemade cakes, or take a cooking class making traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakerai
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest is divided by the Danube into Buda and Pest, connected by a bridge built in 1873. The city has everything from Gothic to Art Nouveau architecture. Take a coach tour of Buda's sights then across to Pest ending with a piano recital, visit Brunszvik Castle with its Beethoven Memorial Museum, or learn to make traditional goulash in a cooking class. The ship stays overnight so you can explore the city's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection (one of three options)
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour
- Beethoven's favourite getaway
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Brunszvik Castle - Day 10
Budapest to Ljubljana
After disembarking this morning, you'll transfer to Ljubljana, Slovenia's small but charming capital. The city has colorful buildings like the Franciscan Church, lively squares, and baroque architecture making it a hidden gem of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Franciscan Church - Day 11
Bled
Take a guided tour of Ljubljana along the Ljubljanica River, seeing the Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral. Then head to the town of Bled and take a traditional Pletna boat to the island in Lake Bled. You'll visit the Church of St. Mary on the island, ring the bell at the famous wishing well for good luck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
- Traditional Pletna boat to island in Lake Bled
- Visit to Church of St. Mary on island
Landmarks Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Lake Bled Church of St. Mary - Day 12
Bled to Zagreb
Cross into Croatia and reach Zagreb where a local guide shows you the city's main sights. Starting from your hotel, you'll see St. Mark's Church, the Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, and Lotrščak Tower which fires a cannon at noon. The tour ends at the lively Lower Town and the Dolac Market for fresh produce.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb highlights
Landmarks St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower Dolac Market 
- Day 13
Plitvice National Park
Visit Plitvice National Park, a World Heritage site. You'll walk along pathways between a series of emerald green lakes connected by impressive waterfalls. It's one of Europe's best known national parks and the scenery really stays with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Plitvice National Park tour
Landmarks Plitvice National Park - Day 14
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zagreb airport for your onward journey or flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
