EUROPE - Scenic Tours

EGYPT & RIVER CRUISING
Pyramids of Giza
Day 1 Amsterdam Welcome to Amsterdam,
a fascinating and compact city of picturesque
canals. A Scenic Tours representative will
personally greet you and arrange your transfer to
your luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ where you will be
warmly invited on-board by your dedicated crew.
Tonight enjoy a Welcome reception with your
fellow travellers.
Meals: D
Day 2 Amsterdam There is so much to
enjoy. Choose from one of the following Included
Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) A sightseeing canal
cruise through the cities 17th century architecture
in a glass-top boat; or (2) Explore Amsterdam the
traditional way on a guided bicycle tour through
the canals and over the wooden bridges. En route
visit the Dam Square, Royal Palace and the war
monument and then into the Red-Light district
where you’ll see the Old church and Nieuw
Market; or (3) A visit to the open-air conservation
area and windmills of Zaanse Schans followed by
an excursion to the Dutch town of Edam famous
for its cheese of the same name; or (4) Be
amazed by the array of colour and multitude of
displays as the town of Venlo transforms for the
2012 Floriade, a must see event which only takes
place once every 10 years. Back on board, time to
relax and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 3 Cologne – Marksburg This
morning cruise into Germany to historic Cologne,
famous for its Cathedral taking over 600 years
to construct. Join your guide on an Included
tour to explore the Old Town followed by an
opportunity to taste the region’s most famous
beer ‘Kölsch’. Tonight ScenicEnrich highlights
include a private Medieval banquet in Marksburg
Castle. Set high above the banks of the Rhine this
12th Century castle is the only one never to have
been destroyed. Enjoy a private tour of the castle
before stepping back in time for a medieval feast.
Meals: FB,L,HD
Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim Be
sure to have your camera ready today, as you
cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with
its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep
vine-covered slopes. Cruise past Koblenz, at the
confl uence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers before
reaching the Lorelei rock. Soaring some 120
metres, legend has it that the Rhine maidens lured
navigators of this river to their dooms with their
alluring singing. Arrive in Rüdesheim and board
the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for an Included
guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical
Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to
the Niederwald Monument. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 5 European Village Life Scenic Enrich:
Today you will be taken off the beaten track as
an invited guest to experience Village life just for
a day- Exclusive to Scenic Tours. Choose from
a selection of activities from everyday life like
cooking onion pie, or be welcomed into private
castles and family wineries. Enjoy home-grown
entertainment as you are invited to dine with the
locals and relish on their specialities and delicacies
prepared just for you.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 6 Würzburg This morning cruise
through Bavaria to Wurzburg, the capital of Lower
Franconia. It is said to be one of the loveliest
baroque cities in the country and became famous
as the centre of Franconian wine production.
Today choose from one of the following Included
Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) Würzburg is best
explored on foot, on your guided walking tour
stroll through the market square and see the
late-Gothic Church of St. Mary. Visit the Prince
Bishop’s Residenz Palace followed by a private
wine tasting underneath the Residenz in the
Palace’s wine cellar; or (2) Follow the Romantic
Road to Rothenburg, a walled medieval gem
overlooking the Tauber river, where you will be
tempted by some of the obscenely alluring local
delicacies displayed around the town. This evening
relax on-board, perhaps on your own private
balcony as you sail down the Main River.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 7 Bamberg Relax on board this morning
as you sail towards Bamberg, one of Europe’s
largest intact medieval centres. Bursting with
character and charm enjoy the sights of the
city on your Included tour. Back on-board, join
your fellow passengers for the opportunity to
Cruising the Rhine
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