DAY 8 – NUREMBERG
Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, where the Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall. The city is dominated by one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy Roman Empire, the 12th century Imperial Castle, which was the preferred residence of German kings.
Behind its charming façade, Nuremberg also has a turbulent history. During WWII, the city was favoured by the Nazis for party rallies and many of the anti-Jewish laws began here. By 1945, the city was reduced to rubble, including large sections of the Imperial Castle and Old Town. After the war, Nazi leaders were tried here for their war crimes.
Embark on your Scenic Freechoice activity.
This afternoon you will sail towards Regensburg.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 – REGENSBURG
You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany’s best preserved medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country.
Embark on your Scenic Freechoice activity.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 – PASSAU / SCHLOGEN-
Arrive in Passau early this morning. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a significant town in the Holy Roman Empire and the charming Old Town was mostly built by powerful prince-bishops in an Italianate style.
Take your pick from your Freechoise excursions.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 – DURNSTEIN / KREMS
Spend this morning in Dürnstein, a small and picturesque town in Austria’s scenic Wachau Valley. Enjoy some free time to explore this World Heritage-listed town, perched on the edge of the Danube River and surrounded by ancient terraced vineyards.
Embark on your Scenic Freechoice activity.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 – VIENNA
Welcome to Vienna, the capital of Austria and a centre of art, music and culture. The city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces, a vibrant coffee-house scene, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums.
This afternoon you are free to wander around the city or relax on board your Scenic Space-Ship.
Enjoy a Scenic Enrich experience:
Arsenal Military Museum Concert: Take in the wonderful architecture of Arsenal Military Museum, while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 – VIENNA
Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. A city full of grandeur, Austria’s imperial capital is famous for having the world’s most beautiful boulevard, The Ringstrasse, and for the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further afield.
Embark on your Scenic Freechoice activity.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 – BUDAPEST
This morning you will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. It’s an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths, and has a vibrant nightlife scene.
Embark on your Scenic Freechoice activity.
This afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps set out to explore the Central Market Hall – the largest market in the city, built in neo-gothic style for a combination of shopping and sightseeing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 – BUDAPEST
Your journey concludes this morning. After one final breakfast on board, depart with a lifetime of memories.
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Meals Included: Breakfast