Flourishing Floriade Jewels of Europe River Cruise
(18 days, Amsterdam - Budapest, 2012)
Your 18 day Flourishing Floriade and Jewels of Europe Tour begins in the vibrant Dutch capital, Amsterdam, where you will travel down to Venlo, home of the 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo. This once-in-a-decade event promises an incredible array of colours from the multitude of exquisite blooms on display. Each exhibition is designed with creative innovation ensuring you will witness some of the world’s most exceptional flowers, plants, trees, fruit and vegetables. You will also have the chance to taste a number of delicacies from both local and international cuisine.
From Venlo you will return to Amsterdam to board a Scenic ‘Space-Ship’, which will be your home for the next 15 days. During your stay in Amsterdam you can explore the city’s picturesque canals or take a guided bicycle tour through the fascinating city streets. Cruising through Germany along the Rhine and Main rivers, you will visit the historic city of Cologne and its beautiful Old Town and dine at a private medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle. You will also witness the beautiful Rhine Gorge and stunning castles atop vine-covered slopes. Your cruise continues through Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Regensburg allowing you ample time to stop and experience the character and charm of these beautiful German cities. Your next destination is the beautiful Austria, including its capital, Vienna for a memorable private Viennese evening concert at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. Finally you will make your way into Budapest on the heart of the Danube, and discover the highlights of both sides of the Hungarian capital during a guided tour of both Buda and Pest.
- Step back in time on a private tour and Medieval Banquet dinner at Marksburg Castle, a 12th century hilltop castle overlooking the Rhine
- 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 Abbey
- At the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart
- Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam; or a guided bicycle tour; or take an excursion to Zaanse Schans and Edam;
- 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 an excursion to Salzburg; or a visit to Cesky Krumlov
- In Vienna tour Schönbrunn Palace; or see the key sights of Slovakia’s capital, 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
- Take an audio guided tour of the sights to explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Bamberg, Regensburg, Vienna and Budapest at your leisure
- 44 superb meals including 17 Full Breakfasts - hot and cold buffet selections (FB), 13 Lunches - buffet and daily à la carte (L), 1 Highlight Dinner - three course table d’hôte (HD) and 13 Evening Meals – four course – à la carte (D)
- Two full days to explore and marvel at the spectacular displays on show at the once in every ten year event - Floriade 2012
- Discover Cologne during a guided walking tour of one of Germany’s oldest cities
- Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge past the famous Lorelei Rock
- In Rüdesheim visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Guided sightseeing in historic Bamberg
- Sightseeing tour of Regensburg including a sample from the sausage kitchen
- Guided tour of Melk including entry to Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna including the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace
Three Night Stay: Venlo
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the cruise. Your 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.
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