Whilst your time on board your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ will be amazing, your tour becomes truly unforgettable when you leave your floating hotel and explore the cities and villages of Europe during your included shore excursions. Whether it is attending an exclusive Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart at the Palais Lichtenstein or being treated to a spectacular private medieval dinner at Marksburg Castle; you will experience the best Europe has to offer through our Scenic Enrich, Scenic FreeChoice and Scenic Tailormade activities and events, which are all fully included in the cost of your tour.
Scenic Enrich is our exclusive program of truly exceptional activities, allowing you to be immersed in local European cultures. Every Scenic Enrich event adds to the experience of the region you are visiting, whether dining at the towering spectacle that is Marksburg Castle, enjoying a private Viennese concert at Palais Lichtenstein or visiting the homes of local European villagers for the day, your Scenic Enrich excursions will ensure your European adventure is unforgettable.
As you dock in the beautiful cities and villages along urope’s grand waterways, you have the choice to take a self-guided walk or cycling tour. Scenic Tailormade is our independent touring system with over 100 sightseeing touring options enhanced by GPS-activated directions and commentary giving you the freedom to plan your experience your way. Your pre-loaded GPS device will be in your suite upon your arrival.
Here is a selection of some of the new Scenic Tailormade tours:
*Not available in Russia
Scenic FreeChoice provides an abundant selection of activities in the key cities and regions of Europe allowing you to choose the activities that interest you the most, including visiting Vienna’s Spanish Riding School and our sponsored stallion; witnessing the peasant villages of Skanzen, the largest outdoor museum in Hungary; and enjoying a guided cycling tour through the suburbs of Belgrade. Regardless of what you choose to see, you can do so in the knowledge that there’s no extra to pay!
We have added 37 new Scenic FreeChoice activities for 2014 giving you the freedom to choose the guided activities you enjoy the most at no extra cost. Here are a sample of some the new highlights.
Antwerp
Walking tour or Bruges - Discover Antwerp’s Old Town and catherdral on a walking tour or travel to the charming city of Bruges
Breisach
Village of Mittelbergheim - Visit Mittelbergheim in Alsace, one of the most beautiful villages of France
Dürnstein
Town of Znojmo - Discover the nearby Czech town of Znojmo for a lunch in local wine cellar
Düsseldorf
Neanderthal Museum - Tour the city’s Neanderthal Museum and archaeological park
Kiev
Museum choice - Visit the Chernobyl Museum or Mamayeva Sloboda, a unique open-air museum
Koblenz
City of Cochem - Journey through the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley to historic Cochem to discover this beautiful German city on a guided walking tour
Moscow
Museum choice - Visit the State Tretyakov Gallery, a museum housing a unique collection of Russian art or visit the Museum of the
Armed Forces
St. Petersburg
Architecture choice - Enjoy a guided visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral or tour the 19th century Yusupov Palace
Vienna
Vienna Woods - Discover the Vienna Woods, Baden and the Seegrotte underground cave system
Vienne
Train ride or walking tour - Take a mini train ride through the city or a guided walking or hiking tour
Wertheim
Walking tour or wine - Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval city, hike to the 12th century Wertheim Castle, or visit a local winery for a
wine tasting