North Sea to the Black Sea - Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 23-day journey that takes you through the heart of Europe. This multi-day tour is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the picturesque city of Amsterdam to the vibrant city of Bucharest, you'll explore charming towns, historic cities, and stunning landscapes. Enjoy luxury accommodation on a Scenic Space-Ship, indulge in delicious meals, and participate in a variety of activities tailored to your interests. Whether you're cruising along the Danube, exploring World Heritage-listed sites, or immersing yourself in local cultures, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure.
Included
Enjoy a choice of up to five on board dining experiences, from casual to fine dining
Complimentary premium beverages all day, every day* – not just at meal times
5-Star Scenic Space-Ships
Your choice of spacious Standard Suite, or a Balcony Suite with an innovative Scenic Sun Lounge
Scenic Jasper: Royal Owner's Suite ,Royal Suite ,Junior Suite ,Deluxe Suite ,Suite ,Standard Suite
Scenic Cruise Director to guide and assist & expert local guides
Exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Personalise your trip with included Scenic Freechoice activities
Butler service for every suite
Complimentary full mini-bar restocked daily
Dedicated fitness area
Scenic Tailormade App for river commentary and independent exploration
The freedom of our e-bikes – electrically assisted bicycles
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
Return airport transfers^
All tipping and gratuities on board and on shore
Map
Attractions
Museum of Communication, Nuremberg, Germany
Centraal Museum
Ellinger Tor
Public Road Exhibition
Veste Coburg
Király Fürdő
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
Kretzulescu Palace
Bamberg old town
Foundation Hortus Alkmaar
George Severeanu Museum
Weltenburg Abbey
Regional History Museum
Zoo Osijek
Gellért Hill
Würzburg Residence
Saint Sava Temple
Sternberg, "Drei Kreuze"
Stift Dürnstein
Walhalla
Museum of Science and Technology
Gasometers of Vienna
Melk Abbey
Castle de Haar
Marienberg Fortress
Budakeszi Wildlife Park
North Holland Dune Reserve
Schallaburg
Castle Liechtenstein
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Bratislava City Museum
Cathedral of St. Peter
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Vuk & Dositej Museum
Old Town HallDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Amsterdam
- Amsterdam - Arrival day
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Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam. This afternoon, board your all-inclusive luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settle into your suite. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.
Day 2 – Day 2: Amsterdam - Schermerhorn - Alkmaar - Cologne
- Amsterdam
- Cologne
- Alkmaar
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- Centraal Museum
- Foundation Hortus Alkmaar
- Castle de Haar
- North Holland Dune Reserve
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Today, explore Amsterdam's architectural beauty and tranquil scenes of boats along 16th-century canals. Choose from a canal cruise, a flavours of Holland walking tour, a cycling tour, or an excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar. In the afternoon, set sail towards the cosmopolitan metropolis of Cologne, Germany.
Day 3 – Day 3: Cologne - Zons - Bonn
- Cologne
- Bonn
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Arrive in Cologne, Germany, and choose from a walking tour of the Old Town, a cycling tour to Zons, a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral, or a past and present tour of Cologne. In the evening, attend a lavish dinner and classical concert in the Beethoven Room at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn.
Day 4 – Day 4: Rüdesheim - Miltenberg
Day 4: Rüdesheim - Miltenberg
After breakfast, relax on the Sun Deck and admire the landscape as you cruise along the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. After lunch, you will disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards. Choose between a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and a cable car ride, or a guided hike and cable car ride. In the afternoon, set sail for Miltenberg.
Day 5 – Day 5: Miltenberg - Wertheim - Gamburg - Würzburg
Day 5: Miltenberg - Wertheim - Gamburg - Würzburg
- Sternberg, "Drei Kreuze"
- Marienberg Fortress
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This morning you will continue cruising towards Miltenberg. After lunch, choose from a variety of tours including a visit to the nearby town of Wertheim, a guided tour of Gamburg Castle, a tour of Miltenberg and a local farm visit, a schnapps tasting, or an e-bike ride from Miltenberg to Wertheim. After touring, you will embark your luxury Space-Ship in Wertheim and set sail for Würzburg.
Day 6 – Day 6: Würzburg - Rothenburg - Bamberg
- Bamberg
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- Würzburg Residence
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This morning you will arrive in Würzburg. Choose between a guided city tour and a visit to the Würzburg Residence, or a drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg. After your chosen tour, sit back and enjoy the scenery as you sail towards the city of Bamberg.
Day 7 – Day 7: Bamberg - Coburg - Nuremberg
- Coburg
- Bamberg
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- Veste Coburg
- Bamberg old town
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The ship will dock in Bamberg after lunch. Choose to either stay in Bamberg for a tour of the Old Town or take an excursion to Coburg. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and sail towards Nuremberg.
Day 8 – Day 8: Nuremberg - Regensburg
- Nuremberg
- Regensburg
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- Museum of Communication, Nuremberg, Germany
- Ellinger Tor
- Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
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You will arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, early this morning. Choose from a walking tour of the Old Town, a tour exploring the city's WWII history, or a tour of Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls. In the evening, attend a lavish dinner and classical concert in the Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna. After the concert, set sail for Regensburg.
Day 9 – Day 9: Regensburg - Weltenburg - Passau
- Regensburg
- Kelheim
- Passau
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- Weltenburg Abbey
- Walhalla
- Old Town Hall
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You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Choose from a walking tour of Regensburg, a cycling tour to Walhalla, a visit to Weltenburg Abbey, or a walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle. After your chosen tour, set sail for Passau.
Day 10 – Day 10: Passau - Salzburg - Cesky Krumlov - Linz
- Salzburg
- Passau
- Český Krumlov
- Linz
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- Fortress Hohensalzburg
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Today, choose from two completely different, yet equally fascinating full day Scenic Freechoice excursions. Either take a full day excursion from Passau to Salzburg, Austria, or journey via coach to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. After your chosen tour, return to your Scenic Space-Ship in the Austrian city of Linz.
Day 11 – Day 11: Melk - Durnstein - Burg Aggstein
- Melk
- Dürnstein
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- Stift Dürnstein
- Melk Abbey
- Schallaburg
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Upon arrival in Melk, choose between a guided tour to its magnificent 18th-century Benedictine Abbey, an e-bike ride to Durnstein, or a visit to the fairy-tale Burg Aggstein. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and sail towards Durnstein.
Day 12 – Day 12: Vienna
- Vienna
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- Gasometers of Vienna
- Castle Liechtenstein
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We arrive early in Vienna this morning. Also known as the City of Music, Austria’s imperial capital is famous for having the world’s most beautiful boulevard, The Ringstrasse. Spend the day exploring the city on your guided tour. In the evening, attend a lavish dinner and classical concert in the Palais Liechtenstein.
Day 13 – Day 13: Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest
- Bratislava
- Vienna
- Budapest
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- Bratislava City Museum
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Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. Spend the day exploring the city or venture into neighbouring country Slovakia for a tour of Bratislava. In the evening, set sail for Budapest.
Day 14 – Day 14: Budapest
- Budapest
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- Király Fürdő
- Gellért Hill
- Budakeszi Wildlife Park
- Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Wake up to the enchanting city of Budapest. Choose from a variety of tours including a city tour exploring Budapest's past and present, a tour including a visit to the Hospital in the Rock, a visit to the thermal baths, or a guided hike to Buda Hill. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the city or relaxing on board your Scenic Space-Ship.
Day 15 – Day 15: Budapest
- Budapest
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Enjoy a free day in Budapest. Explore the city at your own pace, visit the local markets, or relax and enjoy the amenities on board your Scenic Space-Ship.
Day 16 – Day 16: Kalocsa
Day 16: Kalocsa
- Public Road Exhibition
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You will arrive in Kalocsa this morning. Choose between a cultural experience exploring Hungarian traditions or a visit to a traditional horse show. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and continue your journey.
Day 17 – Day 17: Osijek - Kopacki Rit - Belgrade
- Osijek
- Kopačevo
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- Zoo Osijek
- Cathedral of St. Peter
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Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the Croatian town of Osijek this morning. Choose between a walking tour of Osijek, a boat cruise at Kopacki Rit, or a cultural experience exploring the ancestry of the kitchen. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and sail towards Belgrade.
Day 18 – Day 18: Belgrade
- Belgrade
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- Saint Sava Temple
- Museum of Science and Technology
- Vuk & Dositej Museum
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You will arrive in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, early this morning. Choose from a walking tour of the Old Town, a tour exploring the city's WWII history, a tour of Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls, or a walking tour with a local student. In the evening, attend a classical concert at St. Sava Temple.
Day 19 – Day 19: Iron Gates
Day 19: Iron Gates
Today will cruise through the spectacular scenery of the Iron Gates. This stretch of the Danube is the natural border between Serbia and Romania, and features four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs and the mighty rock carving of Decebalus, the former Romanian king.
Day 20 – Day 20: Svishtov - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Rousse - Würzburg
Day 20: Svishtov - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Rousse - Würzburg
Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the Bulgarian town of Svishtov this morning. Here you will have the choice to disembark and take an excursion to Veliko Tarnovo, known as the City of the Kings, or stay on board and sail towards Rousse. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and sail towards Würzburg.
Day 21 – Day 21: Silistra - Alfatar - Varna - Bucharest
- Bucharest
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- Regional History Museum
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Upon arrival, take an orientation tour of the city by coach, from the south of Bucharest to Primaverii Palace stopping to see its squares. After the orientation tour, explore more of this enchanting city with Scenic Freechoice excursions. Choose between a walk to Silistra Fort, a visit to Alfatar Village, or an excursion to Varna. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and sail towards Bucharest.
Day 22 – Day 22: Bucharest
- Giurgiu
- Bucharest
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- Kretzulescu Palace
- George Severeanu Museum
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Upon arrival, take an orientation tour of the city by coach, from the south of Bucharest to Primaverii Palace stopping to see its squares. After the orientation tour, explore more of this enchanting city with Scenic Freechoice excursions. Choose between a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace or the Village Open Air Museum. After your chosen tour, return to the ship and sail towards Bucharest.
Day 23 – Day 23: Bucharest
- Bucharest - Departure day
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After breakfast, transfer to Bucharest airport or train station for your onward journey.
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