Jewels of Europe River Cruise
(15 days, Budapest - Amsterdam, 2012)
The 15 day Jewels of Europe River Cruise will take you on an unforgettable journey from Budapest to Amsterdam. Beginning in the Hungarian capital, you will explore the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided tour of the city, before heading through Austria where your highlight will be beautiful Vienna. Here you will experience a once-in-a-lifetime private Viennese concert at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.
Your German leg cruises through Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg and Würzburg, allowing ample time to experience the character and charm of these delightful cities. You will continue your cruise along the spectacular Rhine Gorge with its stunning castle and vine-covered slopes to the historic city of Cologne, where you will explore its Old Town and enjoy a private medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle.
Finally you will make your way to Amsterdam, where you will have the chance to explore the picturesque canals, take a guided bicycle tour through the fascinating Dutch capital, or perhaps head to Venlo to witness the once-in-a-decade 2012 Floriade festival.
- 22% more space onboard
- Portobello’s fine dining – one of 3 dining venues
- Relax in our 3 viewing areas
- Experienced Cruise Director
- All meals included:14 full breakfasts (FB), 13 lunches – buffet and daily à la carte (L), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD), 13 evening meals – four course à la carte
- 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
- Exclusive private butler service on all Danube Deck cabins
- ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED
- Over a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart
- An exclusive organ recital during a guided tour to Melk Benedictine Abbey
- 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
- Step back in time on a private tour and Medieval Banquet dinner at Marksburg Castle, a 12th century hilltop castle overlooking the Rhine
- In Budapest relax at the Thermal Bath & Spa; or explore the lime stone caves of Labyrinth; or a Liszt Classical music experience
- 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†
- Enjoy the sights of Passau; or excursion to Salzburg; or excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Learn about Nuremberg’s past and present; or Relive history on a WWII dedicated tour; or a self-guided bike tour
- A walking tour of Würzburg including a private wine tasting; or journey down the Romantic Road to Rothenburg
- 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
- Take an audio guided tour of the sights to explore Budapest, Vienna, Regensburg, Bamberg, Cologne and Amsterdam at your leisure
- Enjoy a traditional Hungarian Folklore performance on board your cruise
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace
- Sail through the Wachau Valley as stunning beauty glides by
- Guided tour of Melk including entry to the magnificent 11th century Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Sightseeing tour of Regensburg including a sample from the sausage kitchen
- Be entertained by a Bavarian music group performance
- Guided sightseeing in one of Europe’s best preserved towns – Bamberg
- Witness a spectacular glass blowing demonstration on board
- In Rüdesheim board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and ride the cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge past famous Lorelei Rock
- Discover Cologne during a guided walking tour of one of Germany’s oldest cities
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
As you cruise the mighty Danube perhaps relax in one of the three lounge and viewing areas on-board. Tonight 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.
To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace. Today offers three Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours to choose from: (1) A guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) An excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava; or (3) Visit 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 all departure dates).
This morning your ship docks in the town of Dürnstein. Enjoy leisure time to explore one of the most enchanting villages in the region. Glide through the Wachau Valley onto 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.
Your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE today gives you a choice of three countries, all offering their own unique charm: (1) A guided tour of Passau; or (2) Visit Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’; or (3) An excursion to the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov.
After breakfast this morning it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the cruise. Our Scenic Tours Representative will take* 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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