River Cruise Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Budapest

   Mon, May 10, 2021

   Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

   
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Budapest

   Tue, May 11, 2021

   Freechoice: Join a guided tour of Budapest, or relax and unwind at the local Thermal Baths and Spa. Alternatively, join a local guide for a tour focused on the past and present of Budapest, or experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock. Or if you’re feeling more active, take a hike to Buda Hill.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day 3
   Vienna

   Wed, May 12, 2021

   While cruising, relax in one of the on board lounges and viewing areas and enjoy the scenery as your Scenic Space-Ship sails towards Vienna.

   Enrich
   Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day 4
   Vienna

   Thu, May 13, 2021

   Freechoice: Take a tour of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, learn about Viennese coffee culture with a local expert, or explore Vienna on a cycling tour to Danube Island.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Dürnstein > Melk

   Fri, May 14, 2021

   Freechoice: Embark on a guided bike ride along the river from Dürnstein to Melk, or be guided through Melk’s 18th century Benedictine Abbey. Alternatively, visit the fairytale castle, Burg Aggstein.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day 6
   Salzburg

   Sat, May 15, 2021

   Freechoice: Enjoy a guided tour of the Baroque Old Town and learn about one of its most famous residents, Mozart. Or, choose to join a walking tour focusing on sights from the movie ‘The Sound of Music’.

   Enrich
   Let the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place. This exclusive performance is based on the timeless movie of the same name. Enjoy an authentic Austrian lunch before an afternoon humming along to some of the catchy classics.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Regensburg

   Sun, May 16, 2021

   Freechoice: Enjoy a walking tour of the city, or board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey. Alternatively, cycle to the Walhalla monument, or take an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Palace.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Nuremberg

   Mon, May 17, 2021

   Freechoice: Explore the city on foot, or visit moving WWII sites and learn about this dark era in the city’s history. Alternatively, choose to stay on board for a beer tasting.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9. Day 9
   Bamberg

   Tue, May 18, 2021

   Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10. Day 10
    Würzburg

    Wed, May 19, 2021

    Freechoice: Visit Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine. Alternatively, explore the famous Romantic Road, an important trade route during the Middle Ages, then take in the beautiful walled town of Rothenburg, a medieval gem overlooking the Tauber River.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
11. Day 11
    Miltenberg

    Thu, May 20, 2021

    Freechoice: Meet a Monk in a local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production, or meet a winemaker for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, meet a Baron and Baroness and learn about aristocratic life, or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer or a farming family and taste some of their home made products.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
12. Day 12
    Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge > Marksburg

    Fri, May 21, 2021

    Immerse yourself in charming Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Then enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument.

    Enrich
    Delight in the medieval ambience of Marksburg Castle, which has remained virtually unchanged since the middle ages. Partake in a magnificent medieval feast, with an abundance of fine fare and free flowing local wine.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
13. Day 13
    Cologne

    Sat, May 22, 2021

    Freechoice: Take a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the twin towers of the famous cathedral. Or, explore the city’s past and present during a guided tour. Or, if you are feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
14. Day 14
    Amsterdam

    Sun, May 23, 2021

    Freechoice: Explore the city by bicycle, or on foot during a flavours of Holland walking tour and taste some Dutch favourites, such as herring, cheese and poffertjes. Alternatively, experience an iconic canal cruise, or step outside of Amsterdam and visit the villages of Alkmaar & Schermerhorn, home to many authentic windmills dating back to the 16th century.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
15. Day 15
    Amsterdam

    Mon, May 24, 2021

    Depart after a wonderful farewell breakfast. Amsterdam is the end of your cruise, but it will be the start of wonderful memories.

    This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.

    
    Meals: Breakfast

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