Jewels of Europe River Cruise

Welcome to Amsterdam. A Scenic Representative will personally greet you and arrange a transfer* to your luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ where you will be warmly welcomed on board by our dedicated crew. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) take a sightseeing canal cruise; or (2) a visit to the open-air conservation area and windmills of Zaanse Schans. Back on board, time to relax and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.

Today cruise into Germany to historic Düsseldorf. Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) discover Düsseldorf on a guided walking tour; or (2) enjoy a walking tour of Cologne. Tonight’s SCENIC ENRICH highlights include a medieval banquet at Schloss Burg. Enjoy a private tour of the castle before stepping back in time for a medieval feast complete with entertainment.

Be sure to have your camera ready today, as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. Arrive in Rüdesheim and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument, for a bird’s eye view overlooking the river.

SCENIC ENRICH Today you will be taken off the beaten track as an invited guest to experience European village life just for a day – exclusive to Scenic. Choose from a selection of SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities, such as baking a traditional German cake, or discovering private castles and family wineries.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) explore Würzburg on a guided tour including a visit to the Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace and private wine tasting underneath the Residenz in the Palace’s wine cellar; or (2) follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a walled medieval gem overlooking the Tauber River.

Bursting with character and charm enjoy the sights of the city on your guided tour. Back on-board, join your fellow passengers for the opportunity to experience some of the region’s finest brews including Bamberg’s renowned Smoked Beer.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) see the infamous WWII sites followed by a visit to the Documentation Centre; or (2) ‘Tastes of Nuremberg’; enjoy a delicious sampling of Nuremberg’s famous bratwurst, beer and gingerbread.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) a guided walking tour of Regensburg including an organ recital; or (2) visit Weltenburg Abbey; board a local ferry and sail through the Danube Gorge to the impressive Weltenburg Abbey, set on the banks of the Danube River. Explore the Abbey with a local guide and enjoy beer tasting at one of the oldest monastery breweries in the world.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) visit Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart; or (2) take an excursion to the medieval Czech town of Cesky Krumlov.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey; or (2) take a guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein. SCENIC SUNDOWNERS Enjoy an afternoon cocktail at your day’s end overlooking the stunning Wachau Valley (Scenic Sundowners is a seasonal highlight and is included from 01 April to 30 September 2015).

To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse. This afternoon explore Vienna at your own leisure. SCENIC ENRICH: Highlights include a welcome drink at the impressive Laxenburg Castle followed by an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) discover Bratislava; travel to Slovakia’s capital and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this historic city, then board a local train and travel back to Vienna along what was once known as the great Austro-Hungarian empire route; or (2) visit the world renowned Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or to witness the famous Lipizzaner Stallions perfecting their skills during their morning exercise program (not available all departure dates); or (3) take a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (4) ‘Shop with a Chef’ join your on board chef for a guided visit to a local food market, where you will have an opportunity to shop for, and taste the best ingredients this region has to offer.

SCENIC FREE CHOICE (1) discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided city tour; or (2) relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa; or (3) explore the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock.

After breakfast it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark your cruise. Our Scenic Representative will take* you to the airport.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.