Scenic Crystal, Jewels of Europe 2022 ex Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line Scenic Tours
Ship Scenic Crystal
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 14
Departure Date 23 May 2022
Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam aboard a Scenic Crystal.

Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.

Day 1 - Budapest
Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Day 2 - Budapest
Freechoice
Join a guided tour of Budapest, or relax and unwind at the local Thermal Baths and Spa. Alternatively, join a local guide for a tour focused on the past and present of Budapest, or experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock. Or if you’re feeling more active, take a hike to Buda Hill.

Day 3 - Vienna
While cruising, relax in one of the on board lounges and viewing areas and enjoy the scenery as your Scenic Space-Ship sails towards Vienna.

Enrich
Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart.

Day 4 - Vienna
Freechoice
Take a tour of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, learn about Viennese coffee culture with a local expert, or explore Vienna on a cycling tour to Danube Island.

Day 5 - Dürnstein > Melk
Freechoice
Embark on a guided bike ride along the river from Dürnstein to Melk, or be guided through Melk’s 18th century Benedictine Abbey. Alternatively, visit the fairytale castle, Burg Aggstein.

Day 6 - Salzburg
Freechoice
Enjoy a guided tour of the Baroque Old Town and learn about one of its most famous residents, Mozart. Or, choose to join a walking tour focusing on sights from the movie ‘The Sound of Music’.

Enrich
Let the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place. This exclusive performance is based on the timeless movie of the same name. Enjoy an authentic Austrian lunch before an afternoon humming along to some of the catchy classics.

Day 7 - Regensburg
Freechoice
Enjoy a walking tour of the city, or board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey. Alternatively, cycle to the Walhalla monument, or take an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Palace.

Day 8 - Nuremberg
Freechoice
Explore the city on foot, or visit moving WWII sites and learn about this dark era in the city’s history. Alternatively, choose to stay on board for a beer tasting.

Day 9 - Bamberg
Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did.

Day 10 - Würzburg
Freechoice
Visit Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine. Alternatively, explore the famous Romantic Road, an important trade route during the Middle Ages, then take in the beautiful walled town of Rothenburg, a medieval gem overlooking the Tauber River.

Day 11 - Miltenberg
Freechoice
Meet a Monk in a local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production, or meet a winemaker for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, meet a Baron and Baroness and learn about aristocratic life, or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer or a farming family and taste some of their home made products.

Day 12 - Rüdesheim > Rhine Gorge > Marksburg
Immerse yourself in charming Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Then enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument.

Enrich
Delight in the medieval ambience of Marksburg Castle, which has remained virtually unchanged since the middle ages. Partake in a magnificent medieval feast, with an abundance of fine fare and free flowing local wine.

Day 13 - Cologne
Freechoice
Take a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the twin towers of the famous cathedral. Or, explore the city’s past and present during a guided tour. Or, if you are feeling more active, join a guided cycling tour.

Day 14 - Amsterdam
Freechoice
Explore the city by bicycle, or on foot during a flavours of Holland walking tour and taste some Dutch favourites, such as herring, cheese and poffertjes. Alternatively, experience an iconic canal cruise, or step outside of Amsterdam and visit the villages of Alkmaar & Schermerhorn, home to many authentic windmills dating back to the 16th century.

Day 15 - Amsterdam
Depart after a wonderful farewell breakfast. Amsterdam is the end of your cruise, but it will be the start 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
  • 23 May 2022
  • 04 Jul 2022
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 23/05 Budapest, Hungary
2 24/05 Budapest, Hungary
3 25/05 Vienna, Austria
4 26/05 Vienna, Austria
5 27/05 Durnstein, Austria
5 27/05 Melk , Austria
6 28/05 Salzburg, Austria
7 29/05 Regensburg, Germany
8 30/05 Nuremberg, Germany
9 31/05 Bamberg, Germany
10 01/06 Wurzburg, Germany
11 02/06 Miltenberg, Germany
12 03/06 Rudesheim, Germany
13 04/06 Cologne, Germany
14 05/06 Amsterdam, Rivers
15 06/06 Amsterdam, Rivers
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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