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Anzac Battlefields of France & Jewels of Europe River Cruise
(20 days, Paris - Budapest, 2012)
Spend 20 incredible days travelling from Paris to Budapest, exploring the battlefields of France and enjoying a luxury river cruise along Europe’s finest waterways.
Your 20 day holiday begins in beautiful Paris, where you will explore the ‘city of love’, including visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower. You will begin your touring of the WWI battlefields of France in Compiègne, where the WWI Armistice Treaty was signed on the morning of November 11, 1918. Next is Péronne and its amazing Historical Museum, where you will be left with a permanent impression of what life was like for the soldiers. You will spend two nights in Amiens where you will travel to the Somme Battlefields, including Villers-Bretonneux and nearby Le Hamel, before visiting the emotive Thiepval Memorial.
Continuing your journey to Belgium, you will stop at Fromelles, the scene of Australia’s worst wartime loss of life on July 19, 1916 where more than 2,000 men were killed. You will visit the VC Corner Cemetery and the moving ‘cobber’ memorial. From here you will travel to the gorgeous medieval World Heritage-listed city of Bruges before continuing on to Brussels. The following morning, you will take a sightseeing tour of Brussels before travelling to Amsterdam to explore its picturesque canals, or take the opportunity to head to Venlo for the once-in-a-decade 2012 Floriade horticultural festival.
From Amsterdam you will board a luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’, your home for the next 14 nights as you begin cruising towards Germany. In the historic city of Cologne you will enjoy a private medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle, before discovering the beautiful Rhine Gorge and witnessing its incredible backdrop of stunning castles atop vine-covered slopes.
Your cruise continues through Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Regensburg with time to experience the character and charm of these beautiful German cities. In Austria your highlight will be beautiful Vienna and the experience of attending a once-in-a-lifetime private Viennese evening concert at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. Your final destination is Hungary where you will discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided tour of its capital city.
- 22% more space onboard
- Portobello’s fine dining – one of 3 dining venues
- Relax in our 3 viewing areas
- Experienced Cruise Director
- ALL meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily included on cruise
- Coffee, premium teas, espresso drinks and hot chocolate
- Beer, wine and soft drink with lunch and dinner
- Wonderful local entertainment
- Airport transfers
- Spacious full size balcony suites
- Complimentary bicycles
- Whisper Headset for all Guided tours
- Exclusive private butler service on all Danube Deck cabins
- ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED
- Ascend to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower then dine at 58 Tour Eiffel
- A private tour and Medieval Banquet dinner at Marksburg Castle,
- Scenic Village Cultural Experience: Interact with the locals and experience daily life in a German village followed by home-grown entertainment and specialised cuisine exclusive to Scenic Tours
- Enjoy an exclusive organ recital during a guided tour to Melk Benedictine Abbey
- At the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese evening concert
Included Scenic Free Time
- Take an audio guided tour of the sights to explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Bamberg, Regensburg, Vienna and Budapest at your leisure
- Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam; or a guided bicycle tour; or take an excursion to Zaanse Schans and Edam; or visit Venlo to witness the 2012 Floriade spectacle
- A walking tour of Würzburg including a private wine tasting; or journey down the Romantic Road to Rothenburg
- Learn about Nuremberg’s past and present; or Relive history on a WWII dedicated tour; or a self-guided bike tour
- Enjoy the sights of Passau; or excursion to Salzburg; or excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- In Vienna tour Schönbrunn Palace; or see the key sights of Bratislava; or the Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or to watch the horses exercise
- In Budapest relax at the Thermal Bath & Spa; or explore the lime stone caves of Labyrinth; or a Liszt Classical music experience
- 50 superb meals including 19 Full Breakfasts - hot and cold buffet selections (FB), 13 Lunches - buffet and daily à la carte (L), 2 Highlight Dinners - three course table d’hôte (HD) and 16 Dinners - three to four course table d’hôte (D)
- The Hotel Scribe is an historic hotel where 19th century splendour is home to contemporary Parisian style
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Paris including Arc de Triomphe
- Visit the sites of ANZAC WWI battles and memorials in the Somme region of northern France
- Discover Cologne during a guided walking tour
- In Rüdesheim visit Siegfried’s Musical Instrument Museum
- Guided sightseeing of Bamberg
- Sightseeing tour of Regensburg, and see the Old Chapel and stone bridge
- Guided tour of Melk including entry to Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna
Day 1: Paris
You will be met by your Scenic Tours Representative at Charles de Gaulle airport and transferred* to your hotel.
Two Night Special Stay: Paris
Two Night Special Stay: Paris
Day 2: Paris
(FB,HD)
Today join our guide to see all the major sights of Paris. SCENIC ENRICH Tonight we journey to the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the second level for unforgettable views. It’s a short walk to our spectacular dinner venue, 58 Tour Eiffel, just one floor below, where we dine overlooking the Paris skyline.
Day 3: Paris - Amiens
(FB,D)
This morning we stop at Compiegne, where the WWI armistice treaty was signed on the morning of November 11, 1918. From here we travel to Péronne and the remarkable Historical Museum, where you will be left with an indelible impression of what life was like for the soldiers.
Two Night Stay: Amiens
Two Night Stay: Amiens
Day 4: Somme Battlefields
(FB,D)
Today we visit Villers-Bretonneux, along with the Museum we will also see the school rebuilt with veteran funds. We journey to nearby Le Hamel and the Memorial before seeing the emotive Thiepval Memorial.
Day 5: Brussels
(FB,D)
Our first stop for the day is nearby Fromelles, the scene of Australia’s worst loss of life in all wars on July 19, 1916 where over 2,000 men were killed. We visit the VC Corner Cemetery and the moving “cobber” memorial. Visit Hill 60 which features the best observation point in the region. We then visit the gorgeous medieval town of Bruges in Belgium. Have time to explore this UNESCO listed city before continuing on to Brussels. Tonight with new found friends reflect over the past days journey at our farewell dinner.
Overnight Stay: Brussels
Overnight Stay: Brussels
Day 6: Brussels - Amsterdam
(FB,D)
After a morning sightseeing tour of Brussels we travel to Amsterdam to board our luxury Scenic Tours ‘Space-Ship’. On board be warmly welcomed by our dedicated crew. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception with your fellow travellers.
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
Day 7: Amsterdam
(FB,L,D)
Choose from one of the Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) A sightseeing canal cruise; or (2) a bicycle tour; or (3) a visit to the windmills at Zaanse Schans; or (4) A visit to Venlo for the 2012 Floriade (seasonal option, operates from the 5th April 2012 until the 7th October 2012). Back on board, time to relax and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Day 8: Cologne - Marksburg
(FB,L,HD)
Guided Tour of Cologne. Tonight 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 never to have been destroyed. Step back in time and enjoy a private tour of the castle.
Day 9: Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
(FB,L,D)
Cruise the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument.
Day 10: 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.
Day 11: Würzburg
(FB,L,D)
Today choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) A city tour of Würzburg; or (2) Romantic Road to Rothenburg.
Day 12: Bamberg
(FB,L,D)
Bursting with character and charm enjoy the sights of Bamberg on your Included city tour. Back on-board, join your fellow passengers for the opportunity to experience some of the region’s finest brews including Bamberg’s famous Smoked Beer.
Day 13: Nuremberg
(FB,L,D)
Choose from one of the Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) See the infamous WWII sites followed by a self-guided tour of the Documentation Centre; or (2) Learn about Nuremberg’s past before meeting with local students; or (3) A self-guided bicycle tour.
Day 14: Regensburg
(FB,L,D)
Regensburg is one of Germany’s finest preserved cities and you’ll appreciate the beauty on an Included guided walking tour.
Day 15: Passau - Linz
(FB,L,D)
Your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE today gives you a choice of three countries (1) A guided tour of Passau; or (2) excursion to Salzburg, or (3) excursion to Cesky Krumlov.
Day 16: Melk - Dürnstein - Vienna
(FB,L,D)
This morning your ship docks in the town of Melk where you will discover the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. During your Included visit inside the Abbey you will be treated to a SCENIC ENRICH organ recital, performed by one of the housing Benedictine Monks. Glide through the Wachau Valley onto Dürnstein. Enjoy leisure time to explore one of the most enchanting villages in the region.
Day 17: Vienna
(FB,L,D)
Enjoy an Included guided tour of Vienna. Tonight SCENIC ENRICH highlights include a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein. Then an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.
Day 18: Vienna
(FB,L,D)
Choose from the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) A guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) an excursion to Bratislava; or (3) Spanish Riding School†.
Day 19: Budapest
(FB,L,D)
Discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during your Included guided city tour. Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) Relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa; or (2) Explore the lime stone caves under the Castle Labyrinth; or (3) Explore the history of classical music in Hungary.
Day 20: Budapest
(FB)
After breakfast our Scenic Tours representative will transfer* you to the airport.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
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