Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head straight to your all-inclusive luxury ship. After settling into your suite, there's a welcome reception this evening where you can raise a glass and meet fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal System - Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
This morning you've got three options to choose from: take a one-hour canal cruise, join a guided walking tour that includes local herring tasting, or head out on a day trip to see 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn and Alkmaar. Later in the afternoon, the ship sets sail toward Cologne, Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar windmills
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne
You'll arrive in historic Cologne this afternoon. A guided walking tour takes you through the Old Town where you'll see restored historic buildings, nice squares, and the World Heritage-listed Cathedral. After that, you have free time to wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 4
Rüdesheim
The ship docks in Rüdesheim, a charming wine town surrounded by steep vineyards. You can ride a mini train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, which has around 350 self-playing instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries. Then explore the cobbled streets of the town center with its half-timbered houses, trinket shops, and wine taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Exploration of Rüdesheim town centre
Landmarks/POIs Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 5
Rhine Gorge
Merry Christmas! You'll spend this special day on the ship admiring the Rhine Gorge scenery. There's a gourmet Christmas feast and festive celebrations happening on board to mark the holiday.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Christmas Day gourmet feast
- Festive celebrations on board
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge - Day 6
Würzburg
The ship arrives in Würzburg this morning, a Baroque city surrounded by Franconian vineyards. You can choose between two included excursions: a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence and its manicured gardens, or a coach trip along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg with a guided tour of its Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour and guided tour of Würzburg Residence
- Romantic Road coach tour to Rothenburg with guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg City Hall Rothenburg City Councillors' Tavern - Day 7
Bamberg
After lunch you'll dock in Bamberg. This morning you can relax on board or check out Main River views from the Sun Deck. The town sits on seven hills with cobblestoned streets and medieval buildings. You can pick between a guided walking tour of the Old Town or a coach excursion to Coburg Castle, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved fortresses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- Excursion to Coburg Castle
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, this morning. Three included excursions are available: walk through the Old Town featuring the 12th-century Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church, take a World War II historical tour, or join a festive gingerbread cooking class with a local chef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town
- World War II historical tour of Nuremberg
- Gingerbread cooking class
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Castle Nuremberg St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Regensburg
The ship arrives in Regensburg after lunch, a nice city set where three rivers meet in Bavaria. You can take a walking tour featuring the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria with local cultural stories, or try a Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Regensburg walking tour
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries
Landmarks/POIs Stone Bridge Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Passau
You'll dock in Passau this morning where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. Two full-day excursions are on offer: a coach journey to Salzburg, Austria to explore Mozart's birthplace and The Sound of Music sites with a guided tour and lunch, or a coach trip to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic with a guided tour and lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch in Salzburg or Český Krumlov), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour and lunch
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour and lunch
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Salzach River Český Krumlov - Day 11
Wachau Valley to Vienna
This morning the ship cruises through the beautiful Wachau Valley. You can take a guided tour through Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with exquisite frescoes and medieval manuscripts, or go on a bicycle tour along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein through scenic vineyards. Later you'll dock in Vienna and celebrate the new year with fireworks and festivities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Bicycle tour from Melk to Dürnstein
- New Year's Eve celebration on board or on shore
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Dürnstein - Day 12
Vienna
Happy New Year! You're in Vienna, the City of Music and home to Beethoven, Mozart, and Strauss. There's a relaxing morning on board, then you can choose your afternoon activity: tour Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, take a guided tour of Central Vienna, visit the Belvedere Museum with its impressive Baroque architecture and Austrian art collection, or see the Kunsthistorisches Museum's artistic treasures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with gardens
- Central Vienna guided tour
- Belvedere Museum visit
- Kunsthistorisches Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Museum Kunsthistorisches Museum Ringstrasse - Day 13
Vienna to Budapest
You'll relax on board this morning as the ship cruises toward Budapest. Grab coffee in your suite while scenic beauty rolls past. This evening there's an exclusive classical concert inside Gödöllő Royal Palace, one of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary's favorite residences and the world's second-largest Baroque palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich experience: Exclusive classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace
Landmarks/POIs Gödöllő Royal Palace Danube River - Day 14
Budapest
You're now in vibrant Budapest, one of Europe's oldest and prettiest cities. Four included excursions are available: Budapest in Depth visiting both Buda and Pest districts across the Danube, explore the secret WWII Hospital in the Rock bunker, take a Hungarian culinary market walk sampling local specialties, or join a guided hike through Buda with views over the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in Depth tour of Buda and Pest
- Hospital in the Rock tour
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk with local tastings
- Guided hike of Buda with Danube views
Landmarks/POIs Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Buda District - Day 15
End of Tour
It's time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and the Scenic crew. You'll depart with memories and festive cheer from your Christmas and New Year's cruise through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
