Scenic Ruby
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7 Night Gems of the Danube Cruise from Budapest

Ship: Scenic Ruby
Cruise Line: Scenic Cruises
Sailed: Monday, Jun 10, 2024 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Monday, Jun 17, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jun 10, 2024 departure of the Scenic Ruby. If Scenic Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary    
Welcome to Hungary and its vibrant capital, Budapest. 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. This afternoon is at leisure to settle into your luxurious suite onboard your all-inclusive luxury Scenic Space-Ship. Most suites have an all-weather balcony that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views to watch a rolling tapestry of river life as you cruise the Danube. Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 5 PM.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary    
The diverse city of Budapest is a cultural melting pot, renowned for its thermal baths and vibrant nightlife scene, peppered with Roman ruins, Gothic buildings, bohemian coffee houses, world-class operas, and an historical Jewish quarter where the scars of WWII can still be seen to this day. Your 5-star Space-Ship will only depart Budapest later this afternoon, allowing you some free time to explore the city on your own. Pack your swimsuit and make your way to one of Budapest's thermal baths for a relaxing soak in the therapeutic waters, or 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. Alternatively, check out the Jewish Quarter's famous ruin bars, which are housed in old and abandoned buildings that were left in decay after WWII.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria    
Today, perhaps wake to a coffee delivered to your suite by your personal butler. Be sure to download the Scenic Tailormade app to listen to river commentary and gain insight to the villages and sites you're passing as you relax onboard while sailing to the Austrian capital, Vienna. Vienna oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums.
Day 4 - Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria    
Vienna is Austria's imperial capital - a city full of grandeur, featuring the world's most beautiful boulevard, Ringstrasse, and the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Also known as the City of Music, Vienna fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Sigmund Freud also lived and worked here in the late 19th century. This afternoon is free to wander around Vienna, so perhaps join one of the provided shuttles to the city center or simply relax onboard your Scenic Space-Ship.
Day 5 - Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Durnstein, Austria
Durnstein, Austria    
Melk, Austria    
Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in the quaint town of Durnstein this morning, where you have some time to wander at your leisure. Surrounded by vineyards, the town has historical buildings that date back to the 12th century, including the hilltop ruins of Durnstein Castle where Richard the Lionheart was famously imprisoned between 1192 and 1193. As we continue sailing the scenic Wachau Valley, you will be mesmerized by the sloping vineyards and charming villages. This afternoon, we will dock in the small and picturesque town of Melk. The city's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-listed Benedictine abbey built high over the city is the most spectacular building in the region. While you indulge in the spectacular views this afternoon, it's also the perfect opportunity to indulge in some delicious local produce from the Wachau Valley. Your cruise director will organize a special treat for you and invite a local producer onboard to share some regional delicacies that are famous in this region. Sample some apricot dumplings and local schnapps among other delights in this breath-taking location.
Day 6 - Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
Linz, Germany
Linz, Germany    
Bus Travel    
Salzburg, Austria    
Bus Travel    
Linz, Germany    
Day 7 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg, Germany    
Bus Travel    
Kelheim, Germany    
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 UNESCO World Heritage listed. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country. Regensburg is also fringed by the Bavarian Forest, home to hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and deer, wild boar, fox, and otter. After your Scenic Freechoice, you will return to the ship by motorcoach in the town of Kelheim.
Day 8 - Monday - Jun 17, 2024
Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg, Germany    
This morning, you will arrive in Bavaria's second-largest city, Nuremberg. After a hearty breakfast, you'll be transferred to Nuremberg Airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking a lifetime of wonderful memories with you. Please book your flight to depart out of Nuremberg after 12 PM. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.

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