EUROPE - Scenic Tours

CHRISTMAS CRUISING
Nuremberg Christmas Market
Day 1 Paris You will be met at Charles De Gaulle
airport by your Scenic Tours Representative before
being transferred to your centrally located hotel.
Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your fellow
travellers and Tour Director. Three Night Special
Stay : Scribe Hotel or The Westin.
Day 2 Paris Paris, the capital of France, is situated
on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart
of the Île-de-France region. Today join your Tour
Director on your Included sightseeing tour of all
the major sights of Paris. See the Arc de Triomphe,
Notre-Dame Cathedral, Concorde Square and
the famous Champs Elysées. Scenic Enrich Tonight
journey to the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the second
level for unforgettable views. It’s a short walk to
your spectacular dinner venue, 58 Tour Eiffel, just
one fl oor below, where you will dine overlooking the
Paris skyline.
Meals: FB,HD
Day 3 Paris Your Tour Director is on hand to
help plan your free day where the city awaits with
countless sights. You may wish to step out of the
city and take a trip to the Palace of Versailles where
among the highlights are the Hall of Mirrors, Marie
Antoinette’s bedchambers and the outstandingly wellmanicured
gardens. Perhaps you may wish to visit the
world’s largest museum, the Louvre, where you can
see many famous art works including the Mona Lisa,
or you may wish to shop the for the latest fashion on
the Champs Elysées.
Meals: FB
Day 4 Paris – Amsterdam Today we travel by
coach to picturesque Amsterdam, a fascinating and
compact city of picturesque canals. A warm welcome
awaits you from your crew as you board your luxury
Scenic ‘Space-Ship’. On board be warmly welcomed
by our dedicated crew and settle into your cabin.
Tonight enjoy a Welcome reception with your fellow
travellers. After dinner you may wish to take a stroll
into Dam Square to capture a glimpse of its brightly
illuminated tree.
Meals: FB,D
15 day Amsterdam-Budapest clients join today
Day 5 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 glasstop
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.
Back on board, time to relax and enjoy the Captain’s
Welcome Dinner.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 6 Cologne This morning cruise to historic
Cologne, one of the most spectacular displays of
Christmas Markets in Germany. After an Included
orientation tour of the town enjoy free time to
explore the diverse range of markets, all offering their
own unique and distinct feel. Cologne Cathedral
markets set against the imposing Cathedral itself, is
also home to the largest Christmas Tree in Rhineland.
Here you can choose from numerous sweet
delicacies, watch artisans at work and enjoy the
“Original Christmas mulled wine” out of the festively
decorated Christmas mugs. The Alter Market with its
half-timbered stalls include puppet theatres, toy stalls
and Santa’s grotto, while Rudolfplatz takes you to the
world of fairy tales.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 7 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim Today
cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with
its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep
vine-covered slopes. Arrive at Rüdesheim and board
the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for an Included guided
visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument
Museum. Home to Europe’s largest Nativity
scene stroll through the 120 stalls representing 12
countries, each showcasing their own customs and
traditions.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 8 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 9 Würzburg This morning 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
Roasted Chestnuts
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