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Jewels of Europe River Cruise
(15 days, Amsterdam - Budapest, 2013)
The Jewels of Europe River Cruise explores Europe’s waterways as you cruise the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers from Amsterdam to Budapest on board a Scenic ‘Space-Ship'.
Amsterdam to Budapest
Uncover the treasures of the grand waterways of Europe on an unforgettable river cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, whose banks are graced by the incredible imperial cities of Amsterdam, Vienna and Budapest. A showcase of medieval castles, vistas of vine covered slopes, the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, and charming villages; this route includes historic Cologne, Würzburg on the ‘Romantic Road’; baroque Bamberg; Nuremberg, famous for its beer and bratwurst; Regensburg, the largest preserved medieval city centre in Germany; Passau, the ‘City of Three Rivers’; the beautiful Austrian cities of Melk and Linz; and the wine town of Dürnstein in the stunning Wachau Valley.
- 14 night river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest
2013 Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ Ultimate Features
- Spacious full size balcony suites in 84% of all cabins*
- Scenic ‘Sun Lounge’
- Four dining venues: including River Café and Table La Rive
- Relax in our three viewing areas
*does not include category E & D staterooms
2013 All-Inclusive Luxury
- Complimentary beverages^ all day, everyday
- Private butler service
- All on shore excursions and activities
- Scenic Riverview – interactive on board commentary
- All meals included
- In room dining
- On board entertainment
- Wellness Centre
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet
- Electronically assisted Bicycles
- Nordic walking sticks
- Experienced Cruise Director
- Airport transfers
- ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES
^ conditions apply
Included Scenic Enrich
- Step back in time on a private tour and medieval banquet dinner at Marksburg Castle, a 12th century hilltop castle overlooking the Rhine River
- Scenic Village Cultural Experience: interact with the locals and experience daily life in a German village, exclusive to Scenic Tours
- Over a glass of Austrian sekt at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. The Palace houses the Prince of Liechtenstein’s private art collection, one of the most important and biggest private art collections in the world
Included Scenic Free Choice
- Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam; or a guided bicycle tour; or take an excursion to Zaanse Schans
- Visit charming Düsseldorf; or enjoy a guided walking tour of Cologne; or take a guided hike in the Colognes botanical gardens
- Take a walking tour of Würzburg including a private wine tasting; or journey down the Romantic Road to Rothenburg
- Relive history on a dedicated WWII tour in Nuremberg; or sample some of Nuremberg’s delicious specialities; or visit the Audi Museum and car production factory in Ingolstadt
- In Regensburg enjoy a guided walking tour including an organ recital; or a walking tour with a visit to the golf museum; or a guided bicycle tour to Walhalla
- Enjoy the sights of Passau; or take an excursion to Salzburg; or tour the Salt Mines of Hallein; or enjoy a visit to Cesky Krumlov
- In Melk, visit the Benedictine Abbey; or enjoy a guided walking tour of Melk; or take a bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein
- In Vienna tour Schönbrunn Palace; or visit the Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or to watch the horses exercise†; or see the key sights of Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava
- Discover Budapest during a guided tour; or relax at the Thermal Baths and Spa; or explore the labyrinths of the Cave Hospital; or enjoy an excursion to the Skanzen Open Air Museum
Included Scenic Tailormade
Independent sightseeing available with GPS in the following locations:
- Amsterdam
- Cologne
- Rüdesheim
- Würzburg
- Rothenburg
- Bamberg
- Nuremberg
- Regensburg
- Passau
- Salzburg
- Melk
- Dürnstein
- Vienna
- Budapest
Included Scenic Highlights
- Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge past the famous Lorelei Rock
- In Rüdesheim board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and ride the cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Witness a spectacular on board glass blowing demonstration
- Guided sightseeing in Bamberg, one of Europe’s best preserved towns
- Be entertained by a Bavarian music group performance
- Local guided tour of Regensburg home to the world’s oldest sausage kitchen
- Visit Melk one of the world’s most famous monastic sites
- Sail through the stunning Wachau Valley in Austria
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna including the Ringstrasse
- Enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore performance on board your cruise
Day 1: Amsterdam
(D)
Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating and compact city of picturesque canals. A Scenic Tours representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer* to your luxury Scenic Tours ‘Space-Ship’ where you will be warmly invited on board by our dedicated crew. Tonight enjoy a Welcome reception with your fellow travellers.
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
Day 2: Amsterdam
(FB,L,D)
Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a sightseeing canal cruise; or (2) a guided bicycle tour or (3) an excursion to the windmills of Zaanse Schans. Back on board, time to relax and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Day 3: Cologne - Marksburg
(FB,L,HD)
Today cruise into Germany to historic Cologne. Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) discover Düsseldorf on a guided walking tour; or (2) enjoy a walking tour of Cologne; (3) a guided hike in Düsseldorf Botanical Gardens (seasonal, available April to October). Tonight’s SCENIC ENRICH highlights include a private medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle. Set high above the banks of the Rhine this 12th century castle is the only one in this region never to have been destroyed. Enjoy a private tour of the castle before stepping back in time for a medieval feast.
Day 4: Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
(FB,L,D)
Be sure to have your camera ready today, as we cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vine-covered slopes. We arrive at Rüdesheim and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for an Included guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument.
Day 5: Miltenberg - European Village Life
(FB,L,D)
SCENIC ENRICH: Today you will be taken off the beaten track as an invited guest to experience village life just for a day - exclusive to Scenic Tours. Choose from a selection of SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities, from baking a traditional German cake to discovering private castles and family wineries.
Day 6: Würzburg
(FB,L,D)
Today choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a guided walking tour of Würzburg including the Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace and a wine tasting in the underground cellars; or (2) enjoy an excursion down the Romantic Road to unforgettable Rothenburg.
Day 7: Bamberg
(FB,L,D)
Relax on board this morning as we sail towards Bamberg. Bursting with character and charm, you’ll enjoy the sights of the city on your Included tour. Back on board, join your fellow passengers for the opportunity to experience some of the region’s finest brews including Bamberg’s renowned Smoked Beer.
Day 8: Nuremberg
(FB,L,D)
Today offers three Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours to choose from: (1) see the infamous WWII sites followed by a visit to the Documentation Centre; or (2) ‘Tastes of Nuremberg’: enjoy a delicious sampling of Nuremberg’s famous bratwurst, beer and gingerbread; or (3) visit the Audi Museum and car production factory in Ingolstadt.
Day 9: Regensburg
(FB,L,D)
Regensburg is one of Germany’s finest preserved cities. Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a guided walking tour including an organ recital; or (2) a walking tour of Regensburg with a visit to the golf museum; or (3) a guided bicycle tour to the Walhalla Memorial.
Day 10: Passau - Linz
(FB,L,D)
Our Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE today gives you a choice of three countries: (1) a guided tour of Passau in Germany; or (2) a visit to Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart; or (3) visit Salzburg’s Salt Mines of Hallein acclaimed for their ‘white gold’; or (4) take an excursion to the medieval Czech town of Cesky Krumlov.
Day 11: Melk - Dürnstein - Vienna
(FB,L,D)
This morning your ship docks in Melk where you can choose one the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey; or (2) enjoy a guided walking tour of Melk village; or (3) take a guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein.
Day 12: Vienna
(FB,L,D)
To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse. This afternoon explore Vienna at your own leisure. SCENIC ENRICH: Highlights include a glass of Austrian Sekt at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein followed by an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. The Palais is also known as the Garden Palace and it reveals fascinating insights into 400 years of artistic patronage and is where the Prince of Liechtenstein showcases his privately owned art collection.
Day 13: Vienna
(FB,L,D)
Today choose your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tour: (1) a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) an excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava; or (3) a visit to the world renowned Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or witness the famous Lipizzaner Stallions perfecting their skills during their morning exercise program (not available for all departure dates).
Day 14: Budapest
(FB,L,D)
Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided city tour; or (2) relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa; or (3) explore the labyrinths of the Cave Hospital; or (4) take an excursion to the Skanzen Open Air Museum.
Day 15: Budapest
(FB)
After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark your cruise. Our Scenic Tours Representative will take* you to the airport.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
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Duration
15 Days
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Dates
24 Jun 2013
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