Cruise Line |
Scenic Tours |
Ship |
Scenic Opal |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
21 Nov 2022 |
Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam aboard Scenic Opal.
Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change.
Day 1 - Budapest
Welcome to Budapest. Toast the marvellous journey ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception.
Day 2 - Budapest
Freechoice
Explore this beautiful city and enjoy a piano concert, or relax at the city’s Thermal Baths and Spa. Alternatively, brave the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock or take an active hike to Buda Hill.
Day 3 - Vienna
Relax on board your Scenic Space-Ship and enjoy the many splendid vistas as you cruise the beautiful Danube.
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. With a special dedication to Beethoven as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth.
Day 4 - Vienna
Freechoice
Take a guided tour of Vienna or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, learn about Viennese coffee culture during a guided tour or opt to see Vienna on a bike tour.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Vienna’s magical Christmas markets.
Day 5 - Dürnstein > Melk
Freechoice
Enjoy a guided bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk or be guided through Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Alternatively, visit a Schnapps producer and sample some of the many flavours on offer.
Day 6 - Passau > Salzburg
Enrich
Let the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place. Based on the timeless movie of the same name, this exclusive production is performed in the rolling hills of Salzburg.
Day 7 - Regensburg
Enjoy a walking tour of this fabulous city including its well-preserved medieval centre.
Day 8 - Nuremberg
Welcome to this captivating Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.
Freechoice
Take a walking tour of this fascinating city, or visit moving WWII sites or take a gingerbread baking class.
Day 9 - Bamberg
Explore the old town of Bamberg with a local guide.
Day 10 - Würzburg
Freechoice
Take a guided tour of Rothenburg with time to wander the famed Reiterlesmarkt that has a history dating back to the 15th century. Alternatively, stay in Würzburg and visit the Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some delicious wine.
Day 11 - Miltenberg
Freechoice
Visit the local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production or meet a winemaker and join him for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, be introduced to a Baron and Baroness and gain an understanding of how they celebrate the Christmas period or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer and toast to the festive season while sampling some of the many flavours that are on offer. You also have the opportunity to meet a local farming family and taste some of their home made produce.
Day 12 - Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim
Explore charming Rüdesheim, including a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Enjoy free time and perhaps try some delicious glühwein or hot chestnuts amid the stalls.
Day 13 - Cologne
Take a guided tour through Cologne before time at leisure to explore the delights of the Christmas markets.
Day 14 - Amsterdam
Freechoice
Experience Amsterdam’s canals, or enjoy a tour of Zaanse Schans. Alternatively, taste Dutch Herring on a guided walking tour or take a cycling tour.
Day 15 - Amsterdam
Depart today after breakfast, taking wonderful memories with you.
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
21/11 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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2 |
22/11 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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3 |
23/11 |
Vienna, Austria |
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4 |
24/11 |
Vienna, Austria |
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5 |
25/11 |
Durnstein, Austria |
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5 |
25/11 |
Melk , Austria |
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6 |
26/11 |
Passau, Germany |
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7 |
27/11 |
Regensburg, Germany |
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8 |
28/11 |
Nuremberg, Germany |
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9 |
29/11 |
Bamberg, Germany |
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10 |
30/11 |
Wurzburg, Germany |
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11 |
01/12 |
Miltenberg, Germany |
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12 |
02/12 |
Rudesheim, Germany |
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13 |
03/12 |
Cologne, Germany |
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14 |
04/12 |
Amsterdam, Rivers |
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15 |
05/12 |
Amsterdam, Rivers |
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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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