Day 1 - Monday - May 12, 2025
Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam. A labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century buildings and charming cafes, the city is a delight to wander. This afternoon, board your all-inclusive luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settle into your suite. Balcony suites have windows that convert into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you fresh air and uninterrupted views of ever-changing landscapes and life along the riverbanks. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening's welcome reception.
Day 2 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Amsterdam is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges.
Day 3 - Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Perhaps enjoy a leisurely morning starting with coffee in your suite, delivered by your personal butler, followed by breakfast in Crystal Dining. You will arrive in Cologne, Germany, later this afternoon. On arrival, discover Cologne during a walking tour. With your local guide, wander the laneways of the historical Old Town, which is home to breweries serving up draft Kolsch beer, and enjoy free time to visit the city's centerpiece and icon, Cologne Cathedral.
Day 4 - Thursday - May 15, 2025
After breakfast, relax on the Sun Deck and admire the landscape as you cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65-kilometer stretch of the river that is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Sailing down this section of the river is like being transported through the pages of a fairy tale book. The Rhine is abounded in myths and legends that have been passed on for generations, like the story of Lorelei. This enchanting female was betrayed by her sweetheart and spent her days bewitching men. As her punishment, she was sent to a nunnery, however, on her way she jumped to her death in the river. Legend has her spirit casting spells on sailors who passed the rock, where a bronze statue sits today. After lunch, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. The charming town center is filled with half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, quaint shops selling trinkets such as cuckoo clocks, as well as a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens.
Day 5 - Friday - May 16, 2025
This morning, you will continue cruising towards Miltenberg. You may wish to spend the morning in the exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge, which provides natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. Today, you will arrive in Miltenberg. Located on the banks of the River Main, this historic town is one of the best-preserved in Germany, home to hundreds of pastel-colored half-timbered houses and one of Germany's oldest inns, Zum Riesen. After touring, you will embark your luxury Space-Ship in Wertheim am Main and set sail for Wurzburg.
Day 6 - Saturday - May 17, 2025
Today, you will arrive in Wurzburg. This Baroque city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Wurzburg is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortress, the 15th-century Old Main Bridge, and three universities, including Bavaria's oldest.
Day 7 - Sunday - May 18, 2025
The ship will dock in Bamberg after lunch. Choose to spend your morning in your Space-Ship's wellness center enjoying a soothing massage, or perhaps join an informative lecture to learn more about the culture and history found along the fascinating Main River. Built on seven hills, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, enchanting Bamberg has an Old Town resplendent with cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings. A charming Old Town Hall which occupies an island on its own, a Gothic and Romanesque-style cathedral, the Old and New Residences comprising an episcopal palace, a pretty 'Little Venice', and a 12th-century castle that teeters on the highest of the seven hills - are some of the incredible places you'll see during your guided city tour.
Day 8 - Monday - May 19, 2025
You will arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, early this morning. Boasting an Old Town protected by an ancient city wall, where the most enchanting Christmas markets are held every December, this 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 facade, Nuremberg also has a turbulent history. During WWII, the city was favored by the Nazis for party rallies; the boycotts of Jewish businesses began here, as did the laws that denied Jewish people German citizenship - known as the 'Nuremberg Laws'. By 1945, the city was reduced to rubble, including large sections of the Imperial Castle and Old Town. Allied powers - the US, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union - held the Nuremberg Trials here between 1945 and 1946, when Nazi Germany leaders were tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Day 9 - Tuesday - May 20, 2025
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 centers, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country.
Day 10 - Wednesday - May 21, 2025
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Day 11 - Thursday - May 22, 2025
Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in the small and picturesque town of Durnstein, located in Austria's scenic Wachau Valley. Enjoy some free time to explore the charming town at your leisure before we set sail to Krems.
Day 12 - Friday - May 23, 2025
We arrive early in Vienna this morning. Also known as the City of Music, Austria's imperial capital fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, among others. The city oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. Today, join your local guide and take a motorcoach ride from the ship to Vienna's city center, where you will embark on a walking tour to see highlights such as the Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace. The ship will be docked overnight, so this afternoon you are free to wander around the city or relax onboard your Scenic Space-Ship.
Day 13 - Saturday - May 24, 2025
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, Ringstrasse, and for the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy.
Day 14 - Sunday - May 25, 2025
This morning, we arrive in Budapest, 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. The city is 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.
Day 15 - Monday - May 26, 2025
Disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Vienna, a city that oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. You will spend the next two nights in a luxurious hotel in Austria's grand capital. Known as the City of Music, Vienna fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud also lived and worked here in the late 19th century. The city boasts the world's most beautiful boulevard, the Ringstrasse, a legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Relax in your luxurious hotel for the evening or head out to explore the city at leisure.
Day 16 - Tuesday - May 27, 2025
This morning, embark on a guided tour to see the city's highlights, such as the opulent Opera House, City Hall, the Hellenic-style Parliament Building, the sprawling landscaped gardens of Stadtpark, and Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles).
Day 17 - Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Continue your exploration of Austria and visit the city of Steyr. Your tour director will give you an orientation tour of this historic city before allowing you free time to explore at your leisure. This afternoon, continue through Austria to Salzburg, the location for your two-night stay.
Day 18 - Thursday - May 29, 2025
Surrounded by alpine peaks and on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This storybook city has a thriving art scene, music and concert halls filled with classical music, a Baroque old town where you'll find Mozart's birthplace, and Hohensalzburg, Central Europe's largest intact fortress, which sits high above the rooftops with panoramic views of the city. During a guided tour, explore this incredible city and learn about some of the city's most famous residents including Mozart and the Von Trapp family, the inspiration for the classic movie, 'The Sound of Music'.
Day 19 - Friday - May 30, 2025
Today, we traverse the alpine valleys and rugged hills of Salzkammergut that served as the landscapes of the famous movie, The Sound of Music, while heading to the historical Schwangau region. Here mountains, lakes, castles, and village with half-timbered house coexist making this area one of the dreamiest regions of Europe.
Day 20 - Saturday - May 31, 2025
Today, you will be able to feel part of a fairy tale. After a short drive you'll arrive at the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the iconic Disney castle and have the chance to explore the opulent room of this castle before returning to your hotel to relax.
Day 21 - Sunday - Jun 1, 2025
Depart the pretty Alpine region of Schwangau, on route visiting the quiet town of Chur when you will board the Glacier Express to Zermatt. Nestled at the foot of the world's most famous mountain, the 4,478-meter Matterhorn, the village of Zermatt looks as though it has been plucked from the pages of a fairytale. When the landscape is blanketed in thick white snow, visitors flock here for exhilarating winter sports, and in summer they come to hike more than 100 trails that weave around its valleys, lakes, and ridges.
Day 22 - Monday - Jun 2, 2025
Overlooked by the imposing and iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt is an idyllic carefree, car-free village set amongst the most glorious natural beauty.
Day 23 - Tuesday - Jun 3, 2025
Today, you will traverse the Alps to the iconic resort town of Montreux. Located on the Shore of Lake Geneva, this pretty lakeside town is a home away of home of many artists.
Day 24 - Wednesday - Jun 4, 2025
Day 25 - Thursday - Jun 5, 2025
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Journey to Interlaken on the Golden Pass Railway where you will admire beautiful Swiss lakes surrounded by the mountains. Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in Switzerland, and overshadowed by the towering peaks of Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, is a picturesque town famed for its stunning alpine scenery.
Day 26 - Friday - Jun 6, 2025
Day 27 - Saturday - Jun 7, 2025
Transfer via panoramic train passing various blue lakes and stunning scenery to the beautiful city of Lucerne where you will have ample time to admire the picturesque natural beauty of the location. Here your tour director will take you on an orientation tour of the city where you will see the Jesuit Church, cross the quaint wooden Chapel Bridge, and visit the Lion Monument, the detailed sculpture commemorating the Swiss guards who were massacred during the French Revolution. After some free time for lunch under own arrangements you will transfer to our final stop, Zurich, the heart of Switzerland. Framed by alpine mountains at the confluence of Lake Zurich and the Limmat River, this scenic-rich city is known for the extraordinary quality of life it offers to its citizens. It's also Switzerland's largest city and its commercial and cultural center.
Day 28 - Sunday - Jun 8, 2025
This morning, take a walking tour. Wander through the Old Town's winding streets, visit the medieval square of Niederdorf, walk across bridges over the peaceful Limmat River, and admire the 9th-century Fraumunster Church with its renowned stained-glass windows created by legendary artist Marc Chagall.
Day 29 - Monday - Jun 9, 2025
This morning, you will farewell your fellow travelers as your journey ends. Take with you memories of an unforgettable journey.
