Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your luxury Scenic Space-Ship, settling into your suite for the welcome reception. The ship stays docked overnight, so if you're not too tired from traveling, the city's nightlife is there to explore. Otherwise, you can rest up before things get going tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest has several options depending on what interests you. Head to Buda for its architectural landmarks, catch a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind, visit Brunszvik Castle and Beethoven's memorial, or take a goulash-making class if you want something hands-on. After that, you'll have time to wander around, check out the thermal baths, then return before the ship departs in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - see Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind (Scenic Freechoice)
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - visit Brunszvik Castle and Beethoven Memorial Museum (Scenic Freechoice)
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - learn to make traditional Hungarian goulash (Scenic Freechoice)
- Visit Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 3
Bratislava
The cruise moves along the Danube toward Slovakia's border and you'll dock in Bratislava. The city mixes medieval Old Town with modern buildings, and you can join a guided walking tour, explore the historic coffee house scene, or learn to make traditional Slovak dumplings. The rest of your day is yours to spend wandering independently or relaxing on the ship before evening departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - see Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with local guide (Scenic Freechoice)
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakerai - experience Bratislava's coffee house culture (Scenic Freechoice)
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - learn to prepare traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (Scenic Freechoice)
- Explore Bratislava's Old Town on your own
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Kormuth Bakerai - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna greets you with plenty of cultural choices. You might visit Schönbrunn Palace, cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery, see the Belvedere Museum, or take a guided tour through central Vienna. This afternoon gives you free time to explore on your own or stay on board. By evening, you'll attend an exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by a noted orchestra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore ornately designed rooms and gardens (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery (Scenic Freechoice)
- Belvedere Museum - visit Baroque landmark and Austrian art collection (Scenic Freechoice)
- Central Vienna guided tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Explore Vienna independently
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 5
Krems and Dürnstein
Krems in the Wachau Valley is where you'll dock next. Choose between visiting Göttweig Abbey with its Baroque frescoes, wine tasting at a local vineyard, or an e-bike tour along the Danube to Dürnstein. You'll get time to walk through the World Heritage town of Dürnstein with its terraced vineyards. Later that evening, there's an informative talk on schnapps production with local tastings held on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Talk on schnapps production and tasting on board
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - tour frescoes and Baroque staircase (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker (Scenic Freechoice)
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein along the Danube (Scenic Freechoice)
- Explore Dürnstein independently
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein Krems - Day 6
Linz
Linz is known for its vibrant arts scene and mix of traditional and contemporary architecture. Your options include a city walking tour, a full-day trip to Český Krumlov, a tour of Mauthausen concentration camp, or a tasting class for the famous Linzer Torte. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can hike to Postlingberg Church, explore galleries and museums, or just take your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot with local guide (Scenic Freechoice)
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with lunch (Scenic Freechoice)
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Linzer Torte tasting and cooking class (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hike to Postlingberg Church
- Explore Linz's galleries, museums and nightlife
Landmarks Postlingberg Church Ceský Krumlov Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 7
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a medieval city where three rivers meet: the Danube, Inn, and Ilz, each showing different colors at their confluence. The Baroque Old Town has narrow laneways and an artist's mile worth exploring. Pick a guided walking tour, paddle on the River Inn, e-bike across the German-Austrian border, or join a photography safari to capture the city's character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - see St Stephens Cathedral (Scenic Freechoice)
- Paddling on the River Inn (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cross border e-biking along the Inn River (Scenic Freechoice)
- Passau photography safari (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town - Day 8
Regensburg
After lunch you'll dock in Regensburg, a 2,000-year-old city with one of Germany's best-preserved medieval centers and over 900 historic buildings. Walk the narrow laneways and discover its concentration of bars and local spots. You can join a guided walking tour of historic landmarks, take a traditional sausage-making class, or do a Bavarian beer tasting at a local brewery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria (Scenic Freechoice)
- Traditional sausage-making class at local butcher (Scenic Freechoice)
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 9
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is dominated by its 12th-century Imperial Castle and carries complex history from WWII, when the Nazis favored it for party rallies and it later hosted war crimes trials. Explore the Old Town and castle, take a WWII history tour, or head underground to discover historic beer cellars with tastings of traditional brews.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square (Scenic Freechoice)
- World War II tour of significant Nazi sites (Scenic Freechoice)
- Rock cut beer cellar tour with traditional brew tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg market square - Day 10
Nuremberg Departure
Your journey wraps up this morning. After breakfast, you'll head to Nuremberg Airport for your onward travels or flight home, bringing your Danube river cruise to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
