Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You've got the day to yourself in Paris. Walk around and take in the Eiffel Tower, stroll along the Seine, or wander down the Champs-Élysées whenever you feel like it. There's no set schedule, so you can move at your own pace and see what interests you most.
Optional Activities
- Explore Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Explore Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
This morning you'll join a guided coach tour that covers Paris's major districts and landmarks. You'll see the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and cruise along the River Seine. The tour also includes stops at the Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris
- See Eiffel Tower
- See Champs-Élysées
- See Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along River Seine
- See Palais Garnier Opera
- See the Louvre
- See Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides Seine River - Day 3
Paris
You have two choices for the morning. Either head to Montmartre to walk its cobblestone streets and check out the area's artistic history and vineyard, or visit Atelier des Lumières with its digital art projections of Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet. After lunch, spend the afternoon wandering Paris on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre walking tour - explore winding cobblestone streets, artist district, greenspace, and Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art exhibitions with large-scale projections
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
You'll travel by high-speed train from Paris to Amsterdam. When you arrive, head to your ship and enjoy a welcome reception this evening. It's a chance to relax after the journey and toast to what's coming next on the river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception aboard Scenic Space-Ship
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Pick one of four options in Amsterdam. Take a one-hour canal cruise to see the Golden Age mansions and bridges, join a walking tour of the city center with canal and bridge views plus local herring tasting, try a Dutch countryside e-bike tour, or head out to see 16th-century windmills at Schermerhorn and the historic town of Alkmaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour along historic waterways seeing Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - city center exploration with guide covering history, lifestyle, Dutch culture and herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to outskirts with local guide learning about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - visit village with 16th-century windmills and charming town with historic buildings and canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne to Bonn
You'll arrive in Cologne early afternoon and take a walking tour of the Old Town, seeing historic buildings and the World Heritage Cologne Cathedral. Free time follows for more exploring. Later this evening, travel by coach to Bonn for a gala dinner with classical music at La Redoute, a recital hall from 1792. Your ship meets you there afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner with classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- See Cologne Cathedral
- Gala dinner with classical concert at La Redoute recital hall, Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute - Day 7
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Relax on deck this morning as the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge, where you'll spot roughly 40 hilltop castles and the Lorelei statue. In the afternoon, you'll dock in Rüdesheim, a town with steep vineyards and half-timbered houses. Choose between visiting Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with an optional cable car ride, or take a guided vineyard hike with views and return by cable car.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - guided visit to mechanical musical instruments collection, optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and Cable Car - guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with views of countryside and Rhine River, return by cable car
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Spend the morning on board relaxing or booking a spa massage in the Salt Therapy Lounge. You'll dock in Miltenberg this afternoon, a historic town filled with pastel-colored half-timbered houses. You can pick from four options: a tour with winery visit, a castle tour with a private reception from the Baron and Baroness, a farm visit with local tastings, or an orientation tour and schnapps distillery visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Massage in ship spa
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of Miltenberg, visit Wertheim, local winery with winemaker meeting
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of castle with private reception from Baron and Baroness, sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit - guided tour of Miltenberg, visit family farmstead with owners, animal encounters, local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, local distillery visit with schnapps tasting, transfer to Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 9
Würzburg
You'll dock in Würzburg, a city known for Baroque and Rococo architecture set in wine country. Choose between a walking tour that includes the Würzburg Residence and free time in the city, or drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg for a guided medieval tour with exploration time. Later, you'll cruise toward Bamberg while relaxing on board with a drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace with paintings, tapestries, gardens and period furniture, free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive along famed medieval trading route, guided tour of well-preserved old town, free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 10
Bamberg
After lunch you'll arrive in Bamberg. This morning you can relax in your suite or enjoy views from the Sun Deck. Bamberg sits on seven hills and has a World Heritage Old Town with medieval buildings and an island Town Hall. Choose a guided tour of the Old Town to learn about its architecture, or take a coach trip to Coburg to see its preserved castle and museum collections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - walking tour through Europe's largest intact old town center with medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg - coach trip to visit impressive preserved castle overlooking city, museum with carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg, protected by ancient city walls and dominated by the 12th-century Imperial Castle. The city has medieval charm but also a complex WWII history. Pick from three tours: an Old Town walking tour, a WWII history tour focusing on Nazi regime sites, or an active walk around cobblestone streets and the city walls. You'll head toward Regensburg this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - walking tour seeing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets, Imperial Castle and medieval walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town - Day 12
Regensburg
You'll arrive in Regensburg after lunch. The city holds 2,000 years of history and has over 900 medieval buildings listed as World Heritage sites. Choose from four activities: a guided walking tour of the medieval city and stone bridge, a ferry trip through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, a tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or a cycling tour through the Donau Valley to Walhalla Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided tour of medieval city at confluence of three rivers, old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery, explore abbey and cloister church, taste award-winning beer brewed since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour - guided walking tour from ship to castle with free time, learn about noble family history dating to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycling tour through Donau Valley along river and countryside to memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria
Landmarks Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 13
Passau to Schlögen
You'll arrive early in Passau, a historic town where three rivers meet near the Austrian border. It has charming Old Town architecture built by prince-bishops. Choose from three options: a full-day trip to Salzburg to see Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress with lunch, a full-day trip to Czech Český Krumlov with its Gothic and Baroque buildings, or a walking tour of Passau with St Stephens Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - guided tour of World Heritage Czech town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - guided walking tour of colorful waterfront buildings, St Stephens Cathedral visit
Landmarks Passau St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov - Day 14
Dünstein to Krems
You'll spend the morning in Dünsein, a World Heritage town in Austria's Wachau Valley on the Danube with terraced vineyards. Choose between a tour of Göttweig Abbey with its Baroque staircase, a wine tasting at a local winery, or an e-biking tour from Dünsein to Krems through vineyard landscapes with photo stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of 6th-century abbey with magnificent frescoes, largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker, learn age-old winemaking traditions, sample local wines
- E-biking from Dünstein to Krems - guided bicycle tour along Danube through villages and vineyards, scenic photo stops
Landmarks Dünstein Wachau Valley Danube River Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 15
Vienna
You've arrived in Vienna. After a coach ride to the city center, take a walking tour to see the Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace. Your ship docks overnight, leaving the afternoon free to explore or relax on board. This evening, you're invited to a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart music, ballet, and fine Austrian Sekt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Coach ride and walking tour of Vienna city center
- See Opera House
- See St Stephen's Cathedral
- See Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 16
Vienna
You have a full day to explore Vienna. The city's famous for the Ringstrasse, considered one of the world's most beautiful boulevards, and Habsburg history. Pick from three activities: tour Schönbrunn Palace with its gardens and royal rooms, take a guided e-bike tour to Danube Island for recreation and beaches, or travel to Bratislava, Slovakia to see Bratislava Castle and old town architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms, royal family stories, impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling and beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava - guided tour of Slovakia's capital seeing Bratislava Castle, main square (Hlavné Námestie), old town, brutalist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town Hlavné Námestie - Day 17
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest this morning, Europe's most vibrant cities divided by the Danube River. Buda and Pest united in 1873 and now showcase everything from Gothic to Art Nouveau. The city's famous for hot springs and thermal baths. Choose from five activities: a coach tour with piano recital, a tour exploring communist history and Jewish heritage, an underground WWII hospital exploration, a guided Buda hike, or a foodie market tour with local tastings. Afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist past, 1956 revolution, EU integration, Jewish cultural heritage
- Hospital in the Rock - underground exploration of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle district
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district, Varket Bazar, gardens, Danube River and architecture views
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Grand Central Market foodie tour with local delicacy tastings and cultural stories
Landmarks Budapest Danube River Margaret Bridge Várkert Bazár Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Institute for the Blind - Day 18
Budapest to Prague
You'll travel by coach from Budapest to Prague and check into a centrally located hotel for three nights. It's time to settle in and get ready to explore this historic city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 19
Prague
Join your local guide to explore Prague's Gothic architecture, including the Old Town and the famous Astronomical Clock. You'll walk across Charles Bridge, commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV. Prague sits on the Vltava River in central Bohemia and has striking architectural wonders throughout. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town
- See Astronomical Clock
- See Charles Bridge
Landmarks Prague Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Vltava River - Day 20
Prague
You have three options today. Take a walking tour of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems learning about Communist life with brewery beer tasting, travel to Terezin to see a former fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto memorial, or tour Prague Castle, one of the world's largest, including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - guided walking tour of famous sites and hidden gems, communist life history, local brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - visit town of Terezin, former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto, learn about Nazi occupation
- Prague Castle Tour - explore castle complex including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin - Day 21
Prague
You'll depart after breakfast, taking with you wonderful memories of your European river cruise and city tour experience. Safe travels home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
