EUROPE - Scenic Tours

Amsterdam canal cruise
18 or 21 Day Prague to Paris & Jewels of Europe River Cruise continued
river from Dürnstein to the quaint town of Melk,
where you will have the opportunity to witness
some truly spectacular scenery whilst your Scenic
‘Space-Ship’ glides through the awe-inspiring wine
region of the Wachau Valley to meet up with
you. In Melk you will discover the magnifi cent
Benedictine Abbey. During your Included visit
inside the Abbey you will be treated to an
exclusive Scenic Enrich organ recital, performed
by one of the housing Benedictine Monks.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 9 Linz – Passau Your Included Scenic
FreeChoice today gives you a choice of three
countries all offering their own unique charm:
(1) Spend the morning relaxing on board through
stunning scenery of the European Alps on route to
Germany before enjoying a guided tour of Passau;
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.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 10 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, where recipes dating back as far as 1256
are still being used today, just waiting for you
sample.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 11 Nuremberg Today offers three
Included Scenic FreeChoice tours to choose from:
(1) Relive the History of World War II and learn
about the signifi cant part the city of Nuremberg
played during the Nazi Germany regime. See
the Justice Palace and Imperial Castle followed
by a self-guided tour of the informative WWII
Documentation Centre; or (2) Learn about
Nuremberg’s past before meeting with the faces
of today as you enjoy a drink with local students;
or (3) Set your own leisurely pace as you explore
Nuremberg on your self-guided bicycle tour.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 12 Bamberg Bursting with character
and charm enjoy the sights of Bamberg on your
Included city tour. Back on-board, join your fellow
passengers for the opportunity to experience some
of the region’s fi nest brews including Bamberg’s
famous Smoked Beer.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 13 Würzburg Cruise through Bavaria
to Würzburg, 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 along the river. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 14 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 15 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge
– Marksburg Castle Today in Rüdesheim
board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for a guided
visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument
Museum. Board a cable car up to the Niederwald
Monument, for a bird’s eye view overlooking the
river. Cruise this afternoon through the spectacular
Rhine Gorge with its stunning castles and vinecovered
slopes. 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 Cologne This morning cruise to historic
Cologne. 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 we gather in the Crystal Dining Room for
the Captain’s farewell Dinner. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 17 Amsterdam This morning your ship
docks in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Choose
from one of the 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. Original buildings vividly depict
Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries where
once over 800 windmills industrialised this area;
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. After dinner you
may wish to join in on an Amsterdam by night tour
highlighting the city’s colourful and entertaining
night life.
Meals: FB,L,D
50 | The ultimate touring experience