Scenic Jewel, Tastes of Imperial Europe ex Vienna to Budapest
Cruise Line Scenic Tours
Ship Scenic Jewel
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 4
Departure Date 16 Apr 2022
Description 4 Night Cruise sailing from Vienna to Budapest aboard Scenic Jewel.

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Perched along the Danube, immerse yourself in medieval towns filled with baroque palaces, fairy-tale castles, and imperial treasures.

Begin your exploration in the gorgeous city of Vienna. Having played host to creative and intellectual geniuses like Mozart, Sigmund Freud and Beethoven, the city oozes culture and creativity. From admiring the 17th century Vienna State Opera to the Viennese coffee-house culture, lose yourself in Vienna. In Bratislava, get an exclusive insight into the lives of the locals and continue on to explore the most beautiful city of Europe, Budapest. Explore its famous landmarks and Disney-esque castles, and wrap it up with an unforgettable classical concert inside the glorious Gödöllõ Royal Palace.

Day 1 - Vienna
Welcome to Vienna. Your journey into allinclusive wonder begins here. Tonight raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Day 2 - Vienna
Freechoice
Tour the city of Vienna and take in the highlights such as the State Opera, one of the most iconic opera houses in the world, the City Park with its famous gilded bronze monument of Johann Strauss and St. Stephens Cathedral, or be guided through the opulent rooms of Schönbrunn Palace, the primary summer residence of the Habsburgs family that ruled Austria for nearly 650 years. Alternatively, learn about the Viennese coffee culture, its significance and history during a guided tour.

This afternoon you have time at leisure to explore this magical city further.

Day 3 - Bratislava
Freechoice
Explore Bratislava with a knowledgeable local guide and discover all that this majestic city has to offer, or visit a local family home to gain an insight about the everyday lives of Slovaks, while enjoying delicious coffee and cake. Alternatively, journey behind the iron curtain and discover Bratislava’s communist-era history during a guided tour. Learn how this controversial regime directly impacted the daily lives of the Slovak people.

This afternoon, enjoy the amenities of your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Perhaps relax on the Sun Deck with a drink in hand and enjoy the scenery as you cruise past charming riverside villages, or take the opportunity to pamper yourself at the wellness centre.

Day 4 - Budapest
Freechoice
Join a guided tour through one of the most beautiful cities in Europe where you will cross the iconic Chain bridge, spanning the Danube, linking Buda and Pest and guarded by two lion sculptures at each end. Continue down Andrassy Avenue to visit Heroes’ Square, the monument built to mark the thousandth anniversary of Hungary and visit the Fisherman’s Bastion to see the city splayed out below you from the viewing platform. Or, if you’re feeling active, take a hiking tour up Buda Hill, a UNESCO World heritage site. During your hike you will see the Matthias Church and the seven spires of the Fisherman’s Bastion. Alternatively, experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock, set underneath the city’s Castle district. The complex was built as a secret hospital during WWII and was later converted to a nuclear bunker.

Enrich
Immerse yourself in Budapest’s imperial past by attending an exclusive private classical music concert at the majestic Gödöllõ Royal Palace, one of the favourite residences of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary. Built in the 18th century, Gödöllõ is the second largest Baroque Palace in the world, with its symmetrical white facade and immaculate interior, the concert promises to be a trip highlight. This wonderful evening is exclusive to Scenic.

Day 5 - Budapest
Depart after a wonderful farewell breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of wonderful memories.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
Sailing Dates
  • 16 Apr 2022
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 16/04 Vienna, Austria
2 17/04 Vienna, Austria
3 18/04 Bratislava, Slovakia
4 19/04 Budapest, Hungary
5 20/04 Budapest, Hungary
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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