2022 Amsterdam > Prague

Soak up the magic of Christmas

Europe becomes a completely different world during the festive season, where the aroma of glühwein and roasted chestnuts provide 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 Rüdesheim before celebrating Christmas on board.

Tour Code:: CTPR
Duration:: 18 days
Departure City:: Amsterdam
Return City:: Prague

Selected Itinerary

18 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Amsterdam

Your journey into wonder begins here. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Amsterdam

Freechoice

Cruise the canals of Amsterdam or visit the windmills of Schermerhorn & Alkmaar. Alternatively, explore the city on foot during a guided walking tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - 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 markets. Be sure to look out for the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Rüdesheim

Board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Miltenberg

Today discover the picture-perfect town of Miltenberg on a walking tour. Traverse the winding cobblestone streets, see charming half-timbered houses, some dating as far back as the 13th century, admire and revel in the fairytale town square as it comes to life with festive Christmas markets.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Würzburg

Take a guided tour of Rothenburg with time to wander the famed Reiterlesmarkt. Alternatively, stay in Würzburg and tour the streets of this fabulously festive city.
Tonight you may wish to partake in a Midnight Mass at a local church.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Sailing Day

Merry Christmas! Celebrate with newfound friends on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise towards Nuremberg.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Nuremberg

Freechoice

Visit moving WWII sites, or join a walking tour of the city. Alternatively, learn to make traditional German Gingerbread in a baking class.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Regensburg

Join your local guide for a walking tour of Regensburg, a town dating back to the Stone Age. You will see many of its most famous and important sights such as the stone bridge, the Church of St James and its famous cathedral.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Salzburg

Freechoice

Enjoy a guided tour of the Baroque Old Town of Salzburg, or join a walking tour focused on sights from the classic movie ‘The Sound of Music’.

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.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Melk > Dürnstein

Freechoice

Be guided through Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, or cycle from Melk to Dürnstein. Alternatively, enjoy a Schnapps tasting.

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.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Vienna

Freechoice

Tour magnificent Schönbrunn Palace or discover beautiful Bratislava. Alternatively, discover Vienna on a guided cycling tour or learn about the long history of Viennese coffee culture while sipping on a delicious brew accompanied by cake.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Vienna > Budapest

Today you will enjoy a leisurely day of cruising the Danube River before arriving into Budapest where you will ring in the New Year in style. Stay on board your Scenic Space-Ship where your Cruise Director has a fun night planned or venture into the city centre and celebrate with the locals.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Budapest

Freechoice

Tour this city of contradictory delights, or relax at the city’s Thermal Baths and Spa. Alternatively, brave the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Budapest > Prague

Journey by coach to Prague, and spend three nights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 16 - Prague

Freechoice

Join a walking tour of Prague’s communist-era history. Alternatively, learn about the 900 year old history of Strahov Monastery.

Tonight, enjoy a delicious Czech dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 - Prague

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent city on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 18 - Prague

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking wonderful memories with you.
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.
Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.

Meals Included: Breakfast