London and the Jewels of Europe River Cruise
(18 days, London - Budapest, 2012)
You will then cruise through Germany, visiting the historic city of Cologne along the way, including its beautiful Old Town for a private medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle. You will continue through the Rhine Gorge and view stunning castles atop vine-covered slopes, stopping in at Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Regensburg, with ample time to experience the character and charm of these beautiful German cities.
In Austria your highlight will be the capital, Vienna, where you will experience an extraordinary private Viennese evening concert at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. Finally you will make your way to Budapest and discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided tour of both sides of the Hungarian 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
- Exclusive private butler service on all Danube Deck cabins
- ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED
- 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; 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 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
- 45 superb meals including 17 Full Breakfasts - hot and cold buffet selections (FB), 1 Highlight Lunch - 2 course table d’hôte (HL), 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)
- Guided sightseeing tour of London including a ride on the London Eye
- 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 Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace
Three Night Special Stay: London
Next Fourteen Nights: Cruising
Today 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.
This morning explore Cologne on your Included guided tour. 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.
Choose from one of the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a guided walking tour including private wine tasting; or (2) Romantic Road journey to Rothenburg.
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) City tour of Passau; or (2) Excursion to Salzburg; or (3) Visit to Cesky Krumlov.
This morning visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey on your Included guided tour of Melk. Inside the Abbey an organ recital has been arranged. Spend the rest of the day exploring the quaint little town of Dürnstein. This evening we arrive in Vienna.
To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace. 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.
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) An excursion to Bratislava; or (3) Spanish Riding School (not available all departure dates).
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
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