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Scenic° Seasonal Delights Collection
Scenic Eclipse
New Year’s Eve, Budapest, Hungary
Christmas & New Year Soak up the magic of Christmas Europe becomes a completely different world during the festive season, where the aroma of glühwein and roasted chestnuts provides a fragrant ambiance. Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift-giving – these have all been a part of the seasonal tradition in Europe for centuries. In town after town you’ll have the opportunity to experience these rituals with new eyes. As a special highlight, you may wish to join a Midnight Mass in Würzburg before celebrating Christmas on board. 15 Day Cruise
Amsterdam > Budapest
Day 01
Amsterdam Your journey into wonder begins here. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception. Meals: D
Day 02
Amsterdam
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Freechoice: Cruise the canals of Amsterdam, or take a walking tour with a tasting of delicious Dutch treats. Alternatively, visit the windmills of Schermerhorn & Alkmaar.
markets. Be sure to look out for the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland. Meals: B.L.D
Day 04
Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim Enjoy fabulous views as you cruise the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Then immerse yourself in charming Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
Meals: B.L.D
Meals: B.L.D
Day 03
Day 05
Cologne Discover Cologne on a guided walking tour. Later, you may wish to make the most of your free time by strolling through the city’s myriad of Christmas
Miltenberg > Wertheim Your expert local guide will take you on an exploration of this beautiful town through the beautiful cobblestone streets lined with historic half-timbered houses. After some free time to discover
on your own, continue to the historic town of Wertheim, sitting on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber rivers. Meals: B.L.D
Day 06
Würzburg
historic streets seeing the old stone bridge and the Porta Praetoria. Meals: B.L.D
Day 10
Passau > Linz
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Freechoice: Journey along the famous Romantic Road, an important trade route during the Middle Ages, to the beautiful walled town of Rothenburg. Alternatively, stay in Würzburg and tour this fabulously festive city. Tonight, perhaps attend a traditional Christmas Mass. Meals: B.L.D
Day 07
Sailing Day Merry Christmas! Celebrate with newfound friends on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise towards Nuremberg. Meals: B.L.D
Day 08
Nuremberg
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Freechoice: Learn to make traditional German Gingerbread in a baking class. Alternatively, visit moving WWII sites, or join a walking tour of the city. Meals: B.L.D
Day 09
Regensburg Tour this fabulous city including its well-preserved medieval centre. Walk the
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Freechoice: Choose to visit the medieval Czech city of Ceský Krumlov and discover its World Heritagelisted Old Town, or journey to Salzburg and explore the birthplace of Mozart and the city backdrop for the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Meals: B.L.D
Day 11
Melk > Dürnstein
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Freechoice: Be guided through Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, or cycle from Melk to Dürnstein. Alternatively, enjoy a Schnapps tasting. Meals: B.L.D
Day 12
Vienna
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Freechoice: Tour magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, or discover the neighbouring city Bratislava. Alternatively, explore central Vienna on foot, or join a guided cycling tour towards Danube Island. Enrich Be enthralled by a private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart at the enchanting Palais Liechtenstein. Meals: B.L.D
