Grand palaces and fairytale castles
A region steeped in the history of ancient trade routes, today the rivers of the Rhine, Main and Danube meander through forested hillsides, idyllic vineyards and romantic towns.
Restored castles still stand watch from their position atop dramatic hilltops, just as they did in the days of feudal knights and land barons. However, today the sites of ancient battles and medieval skirmishes have been replaced by a tranquil countryside with thriving towns and villages. Elsewhere, romantic ruins echo with a timeless beauty and Gothic spires rise out of the picturesque communities nestled along the river banks. This is a journey that will take you through the Europe of your imagination, full of wonder, recalling medieval jousts, cobbled streets and childhood fairytales while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1 - Amsterdam
Fly to Amsterdam from one of 16 UK regional airports. You'll then be transferred to your Scenic Space-Ship where your journey into wonder begins. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.
Day 2 - Amsterdam
Explore wonderful Amsterdam, with its wealth of canals, museums and bicycles.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Cologne > Marksburg
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 - Miltenberg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Würzburg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Bamberg
Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Nuremberg
Enjoy this fascinating and ancient Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Regensburg
There is much to explore in the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, situated at the confluence of three rivers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Salzburg
Based on the timeless movie of the same name, the exclusive ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ will wow you with its stage sets. Enjoy a delicious Austrian lunch before an afternoon humming along to some of the catchy classics.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Melk > Dürnstein
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Budapest
Today we find ourselves in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s oldest and prettiest cities Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Budapest
After breakfast, transfer to Budapest airport for your return flight home. Travel to one of up to 16 UK regional airports.
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 Included: Breakfast
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