EUROPE - Scenic Tours

RIVER CRUISING
Charles Bridge, Prague
Day 1 Prague Welcome to Prague, one of the
truly magical cities of Europe. Situated on the bank
of River Vltava in central Bohemia, the beautiful city
of Prague is rich in history and is home to some of
the world’s most pristine and varied collections of
architecture. You will be met at the airport by your
Scenic Tours Representative and transferred to
your centrally located hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink
this evening with your fellow travellers and Tour
Director. Three Night Special Stay : Radisson Blu
Alcron Hotel.
Day 2 Prague Today join your local guide on
your Included sightseeing tour through the old
town. Start your tour at the top of the towering
Prague Castle before making your way down
the cobbled stone streets to such sights as the
cathedral of St Vitus. After your Included visit of
the cathedral walk across the Castle courtyards to
the Little Quarter over the Charles Bridge. One
of the most familiar sights in Prague, the Charles
Bridge was commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV
after the Judith Bridge was destroyed by fl oods.
After relaxing over Coffee and Cake continue your
sightseeing to the Old Town where you conclude
your tour at the foot of the Astronomical clock.
Enjoy a Highlight Dinner of traditional Czech
cuisine and local entertainment. Meals: FB,HD
Day 3 Prague Enjoy exploring this magnifi cent
city at your leisure where your Tour Director is on
hand to help plan your day. You may wish to visit
the Old Jewish Cemetery and Gothic Synagogue,
built around 1270 or visit one of the many
museums Prague has to offer. Meals: FB
Day 4 Prague – Budapest After breakfast
depart Prague by luxury coach to the Hungarian
capital of Budapest. A warm welcome awaits you
from your crew as you board your luxury Scenic
‘Space-Ship’ and settle into your cabin. After
unpacking for the start of your 14 night voyage, join
your fellow guest for a Welcome Cocktail in the
lounge. After dinner sit back and enjoy a Hungarian
Folkloric ensemble showcasing traditional
Hungarian music and dancing. Meals: FB,D
18 Day Budapest-Paris clients join today
Day 5 Budapest Budapest is one of Eastern
Europe’s most ancient cities. Discover the
highlights of both Buda and Pest during your
Included guided city tour. Choose from one of the
following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1)
Relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa; or (2) Explore
the lime stone caves under the Castle Labyrinth;
or (3) Take a classical music journey highlighting
the works of the famous composer Franz Liszt as
you visit the Liszt House & Museum and Academy
of Music. This afternoon as you set sail to Vienna,
why not join your fellow passengers on the top
deck to experience 360 degree views of this
mesmerizing city.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 6 Vienna As you cruise the mighty Danube
river you will have the opportunity to familiarise
yourself with life on the waterways. You may wish
to relax and read one of the many books found
in the on board library or mingle with new found
friends in one of the many public areas, such as the
outside Observation lounge. Tonight be delighted
by the charm of Viennese fi ne arts and culture.
Scenic Enrich Highlights include a glass of Austrian
‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein before
an enchanting private Viennese evening concert
featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 7 Vienna To get acquainted with this
beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the
famous sights including the Ringstrasse and the
Hofburg Palace. Today offers three Included
Scenic FreeChoice options to choose from: (1) A
fabulous guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the
former summer palace of the Hapsburgs; or (2)
Take a guided excursion to the Slovakian capital
of Bratislava; or (3) Witness the world famous
Lipizzaner Stallions refi ning and perfecting their
skills during their routine morning exercise program
or a guided tour of the oldest Classical Dressage
riding school in the world. † Meals: FB,L,D
Day 8 Dürnstein – Melk In Dürnstein you
will have leisure time to explore one of the most
enchanting villages in the region, famous for its
wide range of Apricot produce and towering castle
on top of the hill. For the more active, you may
wish to embark on a guided bike ride along the
Cruising the Rhine
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