Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and check into your Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon. The welcome reception gives you a chance to meet other guests and settle in before your river journey begins.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers several options for the day. You could take a one-hour canal cruise, join a guided walking tour with local herring tasting, ride an e-bike through the Dutch countryside, or head to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar. Pick whichever appeals to you most.
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along historic waterways with views of Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore canals and bridges in city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - bike tour to outskirts of Amsterdam with local guide information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn and historic town of Alkmaar
Landmarks Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne early afternoon and walk through the Old Town with a guide, seeing historic buildings and the UNESCO-listed Cathedral. After free time exploring, you'll travel to Bonn for a gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall from 1792. The ship meets you there later.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - see historic buildings, beautiful squares and Cologne Cathedral
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn - lavish dinner accompanied by classical music in the magnificent 1792 recital hall
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
This morning cruises the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometre stretch with roughly 40 castles and fortresses. You'll see the Lorelei statue as you pass. In Rüdesheim this afternoon, choose between Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or hiking through vineyards with a cable car return.
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit - guided tour of weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, then return by cable car to town
Landmarks Lorelei Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument 
- Day 5
Rüdesheim to Miltenberg
Spend the morning relaxing on board. You can book a spa massage or try the Salt Therapy Lounge. By afternoon you'll dock in Miltenberg, a well-preserved town with half-timbered houses. Four options await: tour Wertheim with a winery, visit Gamburg Castle for a private reception, explore a farmstead with local tastings, or visit a schnapps distiller and Wertheim.
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit historic Wertheim and a local winery to meet the winemaker and learn about production
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception with the Baron and Baroness over sparkling wine to learn about their modern aristocratic life
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit - guided tour of Miltenberg, then visit charming family-owned farmstead to meet owners, experience daily farm life, get close with animals, and enjoy tastings of local delicacies
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, visit local schnapps distiller to understand production, enjoy tasting of multiple flavours, then transfer to Wertheim to meet ship
- Spa massage - available for booking on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge - relax in exclusive lounge with natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties
Landmarks Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Miltenberg to Würzburg
Würzburg sits in Franconia's wine country with Baroque architecture and a UNESCO palace. Choose between a guided tour of the Residence with free time in the city, or drive the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg for a guided tour. Relax on the Sun Deck afterward as you head to Bamberg.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens to see valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city with free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town with free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
After lunch you'll reach Bamberg, built on seven hills with rivers, canals, and medieval buildings including a Town Hall on its own island. Either take a guided tour of the Old Town, or coach to Coburg to see an impressive castle with its museum collections.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, one of Europe's largest intact old town centres, learning about fascinating history while wandering medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg - coach journey to Coburg to visit impressive castle overlooking city, considered one of largest and best-preserved forts in Germany, with museum housing large collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 8
Bamberg to Nuremberg
Nuremberg's Old Town sits behind ancient walls, dominated by the 12th-century Imperial Castle. The city has a complex history from Nazi rallies to WWII destruction and postwar trials. Choose from a walking tour of the Old Town, a WWII-focused tour, or an active walking tour around the castle and medieval walls. You'll depart for Regensburg this afternoon.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive through city centre past ancient city walls, join walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlights main events during Nazi regime and important sites related to this dark period in German history
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and admiring impressive city walls from medieval times
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 9
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Regensburg greets you after lunch, a 2,000-year-old city with over 900 medieval buildings as UNESCO sites. Options include a walking tour with a local guide, a ferry through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (founded around 600 AD with award-winning beer), an active walk to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or cycling through Danau Valley scenery to Walhalla Memorial.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - join local guide to see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria on the confluence of three rivers in Bavaria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria (founded approximately 600AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour - guided walk from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle for guided tour and free time learning about German noble family with 12th-century history
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Danau Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to honour notable Germans from past centuries
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Regensburg to Passau
Passau arrives early morning at the meeting point of three rivers near Austria. Choose from a full-day trip to Salzburg with Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress, a full-day excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or a highlights tour of Passau itself with colorful waterside buildings and St Stephens Cathedral.
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross border to Salzburg, Austria for guided tour of art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace and vast Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant with free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to UNESCO World Heritage Czech town for guided exploration of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture with lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways, visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built in 450, destroyed by fire in 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's birthplace Hohensalzburg fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Passau to Dürnstein
Dürnstein in Austria's Wachau Valley is a UNESCO-listed town on the Danube surrounded by vineyards. Explore freely or choose from visiting Göttweig Abbey (founded in the sixth century, rebuilt as a magnificent Baroque structure), a wine tasting with a local winemaker, or e-biking to Krems along the Danube through scenic vineyard landscapes.
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of abbey founded in sixth century, rebuilt as one of most magnificent in Wachau Valley, see magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn about age-old traditions of winemaking, sample delicious wines produced on site in prominent wine-growing region
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems - bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems passing charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Dürnstein to Vienna
Vienna awaits. You'll coach to the city center for a walking tour covering the Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace. With the ship docked overnight, the afternoon is free to explore or relax on board. This evening brings an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances by an orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists surrounded by world-famous art.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner at Palais Liechtenstein during private classical concert, with glass of fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienna - guided coach and walking tour from ship to city centre seeing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private classical concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, ballet dancers and vocalists, surrounded by world-famous art
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
Spend a full day in Vienna or venture further. You can tour Schönbrunn Palace with its ornate rooms and gardens, take a guided e-bike tour to Danube Island where locals swim and cycle, or travel to Bratislava in Slovakia to see the castle, main square, and Old Town contrasting with socialist architecture.
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family, wander ornately designed rooms, hear tales about royal family and see impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, recreational playground where locals come for bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital since 1993, guided tour showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town and contrast with brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie 
- Day 14
Vienna to Budapest
Budapest arrives early morning, divided by the Danube between Buda and Pest (united in 1873). Five morning options await: a coach tour including a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind, a walking tour covering communist history and the 1956 revolution, exploring Hospital in the Rock (a secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker), a hike through Buda with city views, or a foodie tour of the Grand Central Market. The afternoon is at leisure.
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour exploring Buda's Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest's Széchenyi and Elizabeth squares, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour exploring communist past and current EU life including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events
- Hospital in the Rock - guided exploration of underground labyrinths beneath city's Castle district, complex built as secret WWII hospital later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and beautifully landscaped gardens with great views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour - foodie tour visiting bustling Grand Central Market, tasting local delicacies with fascinating stories about city's culinary traditions
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest to Prague
You'll coach to Prague and check into a city central hotel for three nights, settling in before exploring this historic capital.
- Day 16
Prague
A local guide leads you through Prague's Gothic architecture, the Old Town, the famous Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge from 1357. Situated on the River Vltava, the city brims with architectural wonders. Later, stroll through at your own pace and take in the atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town - explore Prague's Gothic glory including Old Town, famous Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV
Landmarks Prague Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 17
Prague
Three options fill your day: a walking tour with a local guide covering everyday life under Communism and a brewery beer tasting, a trip to Terezín (a former fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto site) to learn about Nazi occupation, or visiting Prague Castle complex with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane.
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - walking tour of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems learning about everyday life under Communism with local brewery visit for beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - journey to former military fortress and location of Theresienstadt Ghetto to learn about horrors committed during Nazi occupation
- Prague Castle Tour - explore Prague Castle, one of world's largest castle complexes, visiting St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest cathedral in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty) and picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin - Day 18
Prague
After breakfast you'll depart, taking the memories of your river journey through Europe with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
