Day 1 - Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Welcome to Amsterdam. The capital city of the Netherlands 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. Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening's welcome reception. Please book your flight to arrive into Amsterdam prior to 5 PM.
Day 2 - Thursday - May 8, 2025
This morning will be spent onboard your luxury Scenic Space-Ship sailing towards Utrecht. Relax on the Sun Deck as you enjoy the scenery rolling by. At lunch time you will arrive at Utrecht, a canal-lined city boasting a multitude of green space, lively streets, and hidden alleyways leaving you intrigued by what is around the next corner.
Day 3 - Friday - May 9, 2025
You will arrive in Veere this morning, one of the Netherlands' prettiest villages whose historic harbor is filled with bobbing yachts. While its beginnings date to the 13th century, Veere flourished in the 16th century when it became an important port for Scottish wool. This prosperity lasted two centuries, and to this day Scottish ties are strong.
Day 4 - Saturday - May 10, 2025
This morning, you will arrive in Belgium's second city, Antwerp.
Day 5 - Sunday - May 11, 2025
The oldest city in the Netherland, Nijmegen has a long history that trace back to the Roman Empire. Combined with lush green parklands and beautiful landscape, Nijmegen is the perfect city to start your morning.
Day 6 - Monday - May 12, 2025
This morning you will arrive in Dusseldorf, an affluent city that was dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon. The city is filled to the brim with museums and galleries, one of the world's most luxurious shopping streets, an old town with around 260 pubs and bars, and a harbor precinct that blends the old with new: historic quay walls, warehouses, and silos neighbor striking architecturally designed buildings by the likes of Frank Gehry.
Day 7 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
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Today, sail along the curvaceous path of the Moselle River past quaint half-timbered villages, vine-covered slopes, and hilltop castles that are perched proudly overlooking the river. Relax in the opulence of your suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views to watch a rolling tapestry of the Moselle Valley during this full day of cruising. This afternoon, you will be able to indulge in a Moselle Wine Degustation to sample local varieties. Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the medieval town of Cochem this evening.
Day 8 - Wednesday - May 14, 2025
A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy-tale. The traditional town is nestled on the riverbanks, with pastel-colored buildings, half-timbered houses, cobbled laneways, and an enchanting medieval hilltop castle surrounded by sloped vineyards.
Day 9 - Thursday - May 15, 2025
Another wonderfully preserved riverside town, Bernkastel is home to an atmospheric market square with buildings that date to the 13th century, one of the world's most famous Riesling vineyards, Bernkasteler Doctor, and the ruins of Landshut Castle sitting high above on a hill, where archeological remains from the 4th and 5th centuries were discovered in 2012.
Day 10 - Friday - May 16, 2025
Located where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, Koblenz has a melange of French and German cultures and it's one of Germany's oldest cities with a history spanning 2,000 years. Your Space-Ship will overnight in Koblenz, offering you the opportunity to explore the city after dark.
Day 11 - Saturday - May 17, 2025
Leaving Koblenz this morning you will cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley towards Rudesheim. This 65-kilometer stretch of the river 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; folklore that has been passed on for generations, including 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. This afternoon, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia.
Day 12 - Sunday - May 18, 2025
Day 13 - Monday - May 19, 2025
The city of Kehl is the gateway to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace region, where sherbert-colored, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network of canals. Your Scenic Space-Ship departs later this evening, which means you have free time to wander Strasbourg at your own pace.
Day 14 - Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Located between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, Breisach is a food and wine destination that shares its border with the Alsace region. It was almost destroyed during WWII but was meticulously rebuilt with its traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses.
Day 15 - Wednesday - May 21, 2025
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Farewell your Scenic Space-Ship this morning and transfer to Zurich where you will enjoy a two-night stay.
Day 16 - Thursday - May 22, 2025
This morning, take a walking tour of Zurich. Wander through the Old Town's winding streets, 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 17 - Friday - May 23, 2025
Transfer via motorcoach 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 guests will transfer to Interlaken on a panoramic train where they will admire beautiful Swiss lakes surrounded by the mountains.
Day 18 - Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 19 - Sunday - May 25, 2025
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Board the picturesque GoldenPass train through stunning scenery to the romantic Swiss town of Montreux. Enjoy an orientation tour on arrival before free time to explore this charming resort town.
Day 20 - Monday - May 26, 2025
Located on the Shore of Lake Geneva, this pretty lakeside town is a home away of home of many artists.
Day 21 - Tuesday - May 27, 2025
This morning, transfer from the lakeside resort of Montreux to the alpine village of Zermatt, nestled at the foot of the world's most famous mountain, the 4,478-meter Matterhorn.
Day 22 - Wednesday - May 28, 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 - Thursday - May 29, 2025
Start the morning on a train journey onboard the Glacier Express to the quiet town of Chur. On arrival cross the border with Germany and head to the alpine region of Schwangau, overlooked by the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, that inspired the infamous Disney castle.
Day 24 - Friday - May 30, 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 and have the chance to explore the opulent room of this castle before returning to your hotel to relax.
Day 25 - Saturday - May 31, 2025
Today, we traverse the alpine valleys and rugged hills of the Salzkammergut region en route to Salzburg. The hills truly are alive in this region, and you will recognize some of the marvelous landscape from scenes of the famous movie, The Sound of Music, as you arrive at one of the most iconic musical cities in the world.
Day 26 - Sunday - Jun 1, 2025
Join your local guide that will escort you through this spectacular city seeing the iconic Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and residence, as well as the Old Market Square.
Day 27 - Monday - Jun 2, 2025
Today, you'll travel to Vienna, stopping along the way in 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, you'll arrive in Austria's grand capital, Vienna, a city full of grandeur, where you will spend the next two nights in a luxurious hotel. 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.
Day 28 - Tuesday - Jun 3, 2025
Today, your expert local guide will show you around Vienna, which oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. 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 29 - Wednesday - Jun 4, 2025
Depart Vienna after breakfast, taking with you memories that will last a lifetime.
