Jewels of Europe

15 Day Itinerary Expand Full Itinerary

• Day 1 - Welcome to Amsterdam

  Your journey into wonder begins here. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

  Meals included: Dinner

• Day 2 - Amsterdam

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

  Freechoice

  Experience an iconic canal cruise or enjoy a slice of quintessential Holland at Zaanse Schans, with its windmills and open-air conservation area. Alternatively, you can make the most of your free time by walking or cycling the city, and letting your Tailormade GPS device open your eyes to its many key attractions.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 - Cologne > Marksburg
  Freechoice

  Take a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral. Alternatively enjoy a taste experience lecture on board your Scenic Space-Ship. Whatever you choose it’s a great day to see and discover.

  Enrich

  Delight in the medieval ambience of Marksburg Castle, which has remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages. You’ll get the opportunity to partake in a magnificent medieval feast, with an abundance of fine fare and quantities of free flowing local red wine. You can also look forward to being entertained in the grand tradition of Europe’s great royal houses, with minstrels and colourful court jesters, there for your exclusive pleasure.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 - Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim

  Enjoy the unrivalled views of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Then alight in Rüdesheim and 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 for spectacular views of the river.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 - Rüdesheim > Würzburg

  Soak in the vistas of the Main River as you spend a full day relaxing on board your Scenic Space-Ship. Allow the passing scenery to mesmerise you from the comfort of your suite or the Sun Deck. Commentary from your Scenic Tailormade device will describe the captivating view unfolding before you in vivid detail. Or simply indulge in the on board amenities of your 5-star floating hotel.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 - Würzburg
  Freechoice

  Visit the Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine. Or 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 that overlooks the Tauber River.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 - Bamberg

  Immerse yourself in the Old Town of Bamberg, a World Heritage-listed Site alive with history. With your knowledgeable local guide, walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did. During your leisure time you might like to savour the traditional smoked beer of the region.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 - Nuremberg

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

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 - Regensburg

  From its medieval town, the bordering Bavarian Forest and the confluence of three rivers, Regensburg offers a rich tapestry of experiences.

  Freechoice

  Enjoy a walking tour of Regensburg or hop on board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, and sample beer from one of the oldest monastic breweries in the world. You could also take a leisurely cycle on your own to the Walhalla monument with your Tailormade GPS device.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10 - Passau > Salzburg
  Enrich

  Let the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place. Based on the timeless movie of the same name, this exclusive production is performed in the rolling hills of Salzburg and will wow you with its stage sets. Enjoy an authentic Austrian lunch before an afternoon of humming along to some of the catchy classics.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 11 - Melk > Dürnstein
  Freechoice

  Experience Melk’s magnificent 18th century Benedictine Abbey on a guided tour. Alternatively, the more active can embark on an enjoyable guided bike ride along the river from Melk to one of the most enchanting villages in the region, Dürnstein – at your own pace, of course.  Or visit a local winery for a guided tour and tasting of its fine wines.

  Sundowners

  As the day ends, you’ll get to enjoy a fine view at the breathtakingly beautiful Wachau Valley. You’ll be in very fine company, and will experience a wonderful day. Of course, we can’t take all the credit for this one. It’s nature who’ll provide the view, we’re just bringing the drinks.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 12 - Vienna

  Acquaint yourself with this opulent city by taking a fascinating guided tour of its most famous sights, including the Ringstrasse.

  Enrich

  Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private Viennese 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 included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 13 - Vienna
  Freechoice

  Take a guided tour of Bratislava or Schönbrunn Palace, and witness the sheer opulence of the Habsburg Empire. Alternatively, visit the world-renowned Spanish Riding School for either a tour of the stables or to see the famous Lipizzaner Stallions perfecting their skills during their morning exercise program. Or you might wish to explore this majestic city on a guided cycling tour.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 14 - Budapest

  We find ourselves in Budapest, one of Europe’s oldest and prettiest cities.

  Freechoice

  Make the most of a guided tour of this city including a piano concert, or relax and unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa. Or you can choose to experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock.

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 15 - Budapest

  Highlights:

  Farewell

  Depart after breakfast, with a lifetime of wonderful memories.

  Please note: Pre release itinerary subject to change.

  Meals included: Breakfast