River Cruise Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Bucharest

   Tue, Apr 11, 2023

   Welcome to Romania’s capital, Bucharest, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay. 

   
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Bucharest > Giurgiu

   Wed, Apr 12, 2023

   Freechoice: Explore Bucharest and learn about its communist past, including a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace or, tour the Village Open Air Museum and discover ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture.

   Later, travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. 

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

   Thu, Apr 13, 2023

   Freechoice: Discover Silistra Fort on an active walk, or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and school to learn about life in Bulgaria.

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

   Fri, Apr 14, 2023

   Freechoice: Visit Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritage-listed village of Arbanassi.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Iron Gates

   Sat, Apr 15, 2023

   Relax and admire the scenery as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. A magnificent setting for a cruise and the natural border between Romania and Serbia. 

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

   Sun, Apr 16, 2023

   Freechoice: Enjoy an in-depth tour of Belgrade, including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of Belgrade and see the highlights before time at leisure to wander this fascinating city. Alternatively, join a bicycle ride along the Danube, or for a true insight into everyday life in Belgrade, take a walk through the city with a local student. Alternatively, journey to the nearby town of Sremski Karlovci where you can wander the town and marvel at the many beautiful Baroque elements.

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   Visit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt. 

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

   Mon, Apr 17, 2023

   Freechoice: Explore Osijek on a city tour or take a bike ride through Osijek’s countryside. Alternatively, explore one of Europe’s largest natural wetlands, Kopacki Rit, during a boat cruise or discover the ‘Ancestry of the Kitchen’ where you will  join a local and learn to make a traditional fish stew. 

   Later, as a special Scenic guest, be invited into the home of a local family for a traditional home-cooked meal and the chance to discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia. With great food and wonderful company, this is a rare opportunity to meet people who understand the local way of life intimately. 

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

   Tue, Apr 18, 2023

   Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kolocsa is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Today you will have the opportunity to witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries. 

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

   Wed, Apr 19, 2023

   Budapest is often considered to be the most beautiful city in Europe and you have a full day at leisure to see why.

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

    Thu, Apr 20, 2023

    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
11. Day 11
    Vienna

    Fri, Apr 21, 2023

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

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    Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart. Even in elegant Vienna, Palais Liechtenstein is one of the grandest of all venues. 

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
12. Day 12
    Vienna

    Sat, Apr 22, 2023

    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
13. Day 13
    Dürnstein > Melk

    Sun, Apr 23, 2023

    Freechoice: Embark on a guided bike ride along the river from Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the region, to Melk, or be guided through Melk’s magnificent 18th century Benedictine Abbey. Alternatively, visit the fairytale castle, Burg Aggstein. Built in the 12th century, the castle ruins offer spectacular views across the Danube.

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

    Mon, Apr 24, 2023

    Freechoice: Enjoy a guided tour of the Baroque Old Town of Salzburg and learn about one of its most famous residents, Mozart, and be mesmerised by the city’s history and architecture. Alternatively, choose to join a walking tour focusing on sights from the classic movie ‘The Sound of Music’. 

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    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 a delicious Austrian lunch before an afternoon humming along to some of the catchy classics.

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

    Tue, Apr 25, 2023

    There is much to explore in the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, situated at the confluence of three rivers. 

    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
16. Day 16
    Nuremberg

    Wed, Apr 26, 2023

    Enjoy this fascinating and ancient Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century. 

    Freechoice: Explore the city on foot on a guided walking tour 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 experience.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
17. Day 17
    Bamberg

    Thu, Apr 27, 2023

    Freechoice: Take a guided tour of the Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did. Alternatively, taste some of the city's regional specialities on a city walk.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
18. Day 18
    Würzburg

    Fri, Apr 28, 2023

    Freechoice: Visit Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine in the underground cellars, or visit the impressive estate of Schloss Weikersheim, a true Baroque and Renaissance delight. 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
19. Day 19
    Miltenberg

    Sat, Apr 29, 2023

    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
20. Day 20
    Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge

    Sun, Apr 30, 2023

    Freechoice: Board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, before enjoying a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument or join a local guide for a hike through the vineyards that cover the slopes of the Rhine River then relax as you make your way back to the town centre by cable car.

    This afternoon enjoys spectacular views of the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. 

    Discover Germany’s motoring heritage with a special event held at Motorworld. Set amongst a large range of classic, vintage and Formula 1 vehicles, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of fun filled activities.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
21. Day 21
    Cologne

    Mon, May 01, 2023

    Freechoice: Take a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral, or step inside the cathedral and let your local guide marvel you with its history. Alternatively, explore the city’s past and present, from Roman times to its Jewish heritage, during a guided tour, or if you are feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour. 

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
22. Day 22
    Amsterdam

    Tue, May 02, 2023

    Explore wonderful Amsterdam, with its wealth of canals, museums and bicycles. 

    Freechoice: Hop aboard one of our e-bikes and take a guided bicycle tour outside of the city or join a flavours of Holland walking tour and taste some Dutch favourites, such as herring, cheese and poffertjes. Alternatively, take the opportunity to 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
23. Day 23
    Amsterdam

    Wed, May 03, 2023

    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. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

    
    Meals: Breakfast

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