DAY 1 :: Amsterdam
A warm welcome awaits you from your crew as you board your luxury Scenic Tours river cruise ship. |
DAY 2 :: Amsterdam
Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions: choose from (1) an exploration of Amsterdam’s quaint canals; or (2) a visit to the Van Gogh Museum. |
DAY 3 :: Cologne
Cologne is one of Germany’s oldest cities, join your guide this morning and explore the city including the Old Town with its beautiful squares and historical monuments.
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DAY 4 :: Rüdesheim
Today’s cruising will be a highlight of your trip through the Rhine Gorge. In the afternoon we arrive at Rüdesheim, one of Germany’s most visited towns.
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DAY 5 :: Miltenberg
A picturesque village on the Main River, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of this delightful village including the gothic Merchant Hall.
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DAY 6 :: Würzburg
Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions: choose from (1) a guided tour of Würzburg; or (2) a Romantic Road excursion to Rothenburg.
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DAY 7 :: Bamberg
Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact medieval town centres, Bamberg is bursting with original character and charm and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage city.
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DAY 8 :: Nuremberg
Today we explore this lively city with a medieval feel, before we Scenic Tours Exclusive join a guided tour of the fascinating Nuremberg Trial Sites which were part of the aftermath of WWII.
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DAY 9 :: Regensburg
Dating back to settlement in 500BC, Regensburg is one of Germany’s finest preserved cities and its architectural gems are testament to its long history and past grandeur.
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DAY 10 :: Passau
Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions: choose from (1) a guided tour of Passau; or (2) visit Salzburg; or (3) a full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov.
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DAY 11 :: Melk – Dürnstein
Discover the magnificent Melk Benedictine Abbey. Later the ship sails through the spectacular Wachau valley and on to Dürnstein.
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DAY 12 :: Vienna
Explore the famous sights of Vienna. Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions: choose from (1) a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) enjoy the elegance of Vienna with coffee and cake in one of its famous coffee houses. Scenic Tours Exclusive This evening enjoy a Viennese concert performed by musicians, opera singers, and ballet dancers.
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DAY 13 :: Bratislava
Today you’ll discover the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old City and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin.
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DAY 14 :: Budapest
Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Royal Palace of Buda and the Chain Bridge.
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DAY 15 :: Budapest
Today you’ll have time to further explore Budapest or simply relax onboard.
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DAY 16 :: Kalocsa
The ancient city of Kalocsa is renowned for its decorative embroidery and paprika production. We’ll visit the impressive library at the Bishop’s Palace.
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DAY 17 :: Vukovar/Novi Sad
Vukovar is the seat of an ancient civilisation. From here our coach takes us to Novi Sad where our guided tour reveals the origins of the city. This afternoon in Vukovar you’ll see architectural monuments and baroque squares.
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DAY 18 :: Belgrade
Today we explore Serbia’s capital Belgrade. We’ll visit Tito’s memorial, the national museum of Serbia and St Sava Cathedral.
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DAY 19 :: Iron Gate
Keep your camera at the ready as we cruise the Iron Gate, a narrow gorge carved by the Danube between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains.
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DAY 20 :: Svistov/Veliko Turnovo/Arbanasi
From Svistov we venture to Veliko Tarnovo, a town with a rich historical past dating back to 3,000 BC. The nearby village of Arbanasi is included in UNESCO’s world heritage list of valuable cultural sites.
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DAY 21 :: Cernavoda/Black Sea
Cernavoda in Romania is our ship’s base today for an excursion to the seaside town of Constanta, the gateway to the Black Sea coast and Mamaia. This popular resort town stretches along a golden sand beach between the shores of the Black Sea and the waters of Lake Siutghiol.
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DAY 22 :: Bucharest
This morning disembark from our river cruise ship and travel by coach to the Romanian capital of Bucharest.
Two Night Stay: Athénée Place Hilton.
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DAY 23 :: Bucharest
The Transylvanian plateau is our destination today, and our journey takes us through peaceful farmland and valleys, passing medieval towns and castles. We’ll visit beautiful Bran Castle, home to the legend of Count Dracula.
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DAY 24 :: Bucharest
After breakfast transfer* to the airport for your onward or homebound flight.
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