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Bergen
27 Day Spectacular Scandinavia Tour & Jewels of Europe River Cruise continued
Day 10 Lillehammer Today we say goodbye to
fjord Norway and travel alongside soaring mountains,
icy glaciers, and cascading waterfalls. We enjoy a
visit to the beautifully preserved 12th-century stave
church in the community of Lom before continuing
our journey through Lillehammer, home of the 1994
Winter Olympics. Overnight Stay: Radisson Hotel
Lillehammer.
Meals FB,D
Day 11 Stockholm Our journey today takes
us over the Norway/ Sweden border and south
to Karlstad located on the banks of Lake Vänern.
In 1905 it was in Karlstad that the peace treaty
between Norway and Sweden was signed giving
Norway independence as a nation. We have a brief
orientation tour of the city before continuing across
to the east coast of Sweden and the archipelago
that is Stockholm. Stockholm, said to be one of
the most beautiful capital cities in the world, is
built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. The
beautiful buildings, the greenery, the fresh air and the
proximity to the water are distinctive traits of this city.
Two Night Stay: Sheraton Stockholm. Meals: FB,D
Day 12 Stockholm Our local guide this morning
will showcase the treasures this city holds, including
the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church as well as
the dazzling gold chamber in the City Hall, home
to the annual Nobel Prize Awards. This afternoon
we visit the Wasa Ship Museum, where the ornate
warship ‘Wasa’ is now housed after it tragically sank
on its inaugural voyage in 1628. This evening we
say farewell to Scandinavia with our highlight dinner.
Meals: FB,HD
Day 13 Stockholm – Amsterdam
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
short Included fl ight to Amsterdam. A Scenic Tours
representative will personally greet you and arrange
your transfer to your luxury Scenic Tours ‘Space-
Ship’. On board be warmly welcomed by our
dedicated crew. Tonight enjoy a Welcome reception
with your fellow travellers.
Meals: FB,D
Day 14 Amsterdam Choose from one of the
following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1)
A sightseeing canal cruise; or (2) a guided bicycle
tour or (3) An excursion to the windmills of Zaanse
Schans and Edam or (4) A visit to Venlo for the
2012 Floriade. Back on board, time to relax and
enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 15 Cologne – Marksburg This morning
cruise to historic Cologne. Join your guide on an
Included tour to explore the Old Town. Enjoy free
time to explore or perhaps sample the region’s most
famous beer ‘Kölsch’. Tonight Scenic Enrich 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 16 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim
Be sure to have your camera ready today, as we
cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its
stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vinecovered
slopes. We arrive at 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 17 Scenic Village Experience Scenic
Enrich Exclusive to Scenic Tours, you will be taken off
the beaten track to a number of authentic German
villages to mix with the locals and share in their
everyday lives. Choose from a selection of activities
ranging from cooking classes, industry tours, private
castles and family wineries waiting for you to
experience. 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 18 Würzburg Today choose from one of
the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) A
guided walking tour of Wurzburg including the Prince
Bishop’s Residenz Palace and a wine tasting in the
underground cellars; or (2) Enjoy an excursion down
the Romantic Road to unforgettable Rothenburg.
Meals FB,L,D
Day 19 Bamberg Relax on board this morning
as we sail towards Bamberg. 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 experience some
of the region’s fi nest brews including Bamberg’s
renowned Smoked Beer. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 20 Nuremberg Today offers three
Included Scenic FreeChoice tours to choose from:
(1) See the infamous WWII sites followed by a
self-guided tour of the Documentation Centre; or
(2) Learn about Nuremberg’s past before meeting
with local students; or (3) A self-guided bicycle tour.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 21 Regensburg Regensburg is one
of Germany’s fi nest preserved cities and you’ll
appreciate the beauty on an Included guided walking
tour. Witness the beautiful white and gold Old
Chapel before walking over the stone bridge across
the Danube for a view of the cityscape. Included is a
visit to the world’s oldest sausage kitchen.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 22 Passau – Linz Your Included Scenic
FreeChoice today gives you a choice of three
countries all offering their own unique charm: (1)
A guided tour of Passau followed by a relaxing
afternoon of cruising through the European Alps; or
(2) Visit Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’
and birthplace of Mozart; or (3) a full day excursion
to the beautiful medieval Czech town of Cesky
Krumlov. Appreciate the incredible value as you
savour your discoveries tonight perhaps over an
intimate dinner at Scenic’s exclusive Portobello’s fi ne
dining restaurant.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 23 Melk – Dürnstein – Vienna
This morning your ‘Space-Ship’ glides through the
spectacular wine region of the Wachau Valley to
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