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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Day 1
Zurich, Switzerland
Welcome to Zurich, the heart of Switzerland. Framed by alpine mountains at the confluence of Lake Zurich and the Limmat River, this scenic-rich city is known for the extraordinary quality of life it offers to its citizens. It's also Switzerland's largest city and its commercial and cultural center. Relax in your luxurious hotel for the evening or head out to explore the city at leisure. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Day 2
Zurich, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Berne, Switzerland
This morning, you will join a local guide for a walking tour of Zurich. Wander through the Old Town's winding streets, the medieval square of Niederdorf, walk across bridges over the peaceful Limmat River, and admire the 9th-century Fraumunster Church with its renowned stained-glass windows created by legendary artist Marc Chagall. Afterwards, you will transfer to the Swiss capital Bern for a two-night stay. Known as the Gateway to the Alps, this medieval city is resplendent with historic charm, traditional houses, narrow alleyways, Renaissance fountains. and the 100-meter-tall cathedral all tightly packed on a bend of the River Aare. Its old town is UNESCO World Heritage-listed and features six kilometers of arcades, which make up Europe's longest weather-protected shopping promenade. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Day 3
Berne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Vitznau, Switzerland
Rigi Railway Train Travel
Mount Rigi, Switzerland, Switzerland
Rigi Railway Train Travel
Vitznau, Switzerland
Day Boat Travel
Lucerne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Berne, Switzerland
Today, you will enjoy an excursion to charming Lucerne, a city nestled at the foot of the Alps and on the shore of its namesake lake. Its famous 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge spans Lake Lucerne from the New Town to the Old Town and is home to the octagonal water tower built around 1300. Start the morning ascending the impressive Mount Rigi, also known as Queen of the Mountain, on Switzerland's oldest cog wheel train before boarding a a cruise on Lake Lucerne from the village of Vitznau. The cruise will end in the heart of Lucerne where you'll take a guided tour of the Old Town, including the flower-adorned bridge which is decorated with 17th-century paintings that depict the history of both city and country. You'll also visit the Baroque Jesuit Church of Saint Francis Xavier and the Lion Monument, a detailed sculpture that commemorates the Swiss guards who were massacred during the French Revolution. Return to Bern for an evening at leisure. ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Day 4
Berne, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Gruyeres, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Montreux, Switzerland
Today, you will travel to Montreux, stopping enroute at a renowned chocolaterie where you will sample delicious Swiss chocolate before visiting the charming village of Gruyeres, a town that looks like it hasn't changed since the Middle Ages with its fortified castle standing atop a hill since the 13th century. Afterwards, you will continue to Montreux, a lakeside gem that has attracted the creative likes of Mary Shelley, Lord Byron, and Freddie Mercury. This afternoon, you will enjoy some free time to explore the city, which is home to the renowned annual Montreux Jazz Festival, the medieval Chateau de Chillon perched on the shores of Lake Geneva, and a scenic three-kilometer promenade walk. ... Read More
Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Day 5
Montreux, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Tasch, Switzerland
Train Travel
Zermatt, Switzerland
This morning, you will board a cruise on Lake Geneva to Chateau de Chillon, which you will explore on a guided tour. This 13th-century castle was built on a rocky island on Lake Geneva. Learn about its defense strategies and view around 300 historic items on display from furniture to weapons to armor. Afterwards, travel to Tasch, where you will board a cogwheel train to the village of Zermatt for a two-night stay in a luxurious hotel. Nestled at the foot of the world's most famous mountain, the 4,478-meter Matterhorn, the village of Zermatt looks as though it has been plucked from the pages of a fairytale. When the landscape is blanketed in thick white snow, visitors flock here for exhilarating winter sports, and in summer they come to hike more than 100 trails that weave around its valleys, lakes, and ridges. ... Read More
Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
Day 6
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is located at the north end of a hanging valley with breathtaking views of surrounding peaks. This morning, you will bear witness to some of the most spectacular views as you ascend the Swiss Alps on the historic Gornergrat Bahn. For 125 years, this cog railway has been taking passengers to 3,100 meters above sea level, with mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see, and the magnificent Matterhorn present at every moment, a craggy triangular peak standing sentinel in the Alps. This afternoon is at leisure to explore Zermatt on your own. Wander along the Bahnhofstrasse, its main street, where you'll find everything from souvenirs to jewellery to traditional food mongers selling baked goods, cheese, and chocolate. ... Read More
Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
Day 7
Zermatt, Switzerland
Train Travel
Tasch, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Stresa, Italy
Driving along winding alpine roads with views of snow-capped mountains, cross the border into Italy towards Stresa, an elegant lakeside town that prospered during the 19th and 20th centuries when it was a playground for the wealthy and a muse for creatives such as Ernest Hemingway who based his 1929 novel A Farewell to Arms here. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel where you'll enjoy beautiful rooms overlooking the crystal-blue waters of Lake Maggiore. ... Read More
Monday - Jun 17, 2024
Day 8
Stresa, Italy
Day Boat Travel
Isola Bella, Borromean Islands, Italy, Italy
Day Boat Travel
Stresa, Italy
Bus Travel
Lugano, Switzerland, Switzerland
Cruise Lake Maggiore, a stunning waterway with Switzerland on one side and Italy on the other. Pause along the way to visit the splendid Isola Bella, 'the beautiful island', which is home to a 17th-century Baroque palace and landscaped gardens that took centuries to complete. This afternoon, you'll continue to Lugano, where you will spend the next two nights. Located on the shores of Lake Lugano and surrounded by impressive mountains, this city is a sight to behold. Although in Switzerland, the city has a unique Mediterranean flair, with its culture and language influenced by its nearest neighbor, Italy. Its historic town center is a series of winding hillside stairways and terraces and resplendent with Italianate Lombardy-style architecture. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jun 18, 2024
Day 9
Lugano, Switzerland, Switzerland
Spend the day in Lugano on a culinary excursion or set off to explore the city's surrounding peaks on today's Scenic Freechoice.
Wednesday - Jun 19, 2024
Day 10
Lugano, Switzerland, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Andermatt, Switzerland
Train Travel
St. Moritz, Switzerland
This morning, you will drive to Andermatt, where you will board the Glacier Express for one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Relax in your first-class seat while you soak up views of snow-capped mountains, peaceful alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and valleys, and the impressive 65-meter-high Landwasser Viaduct as you weave your way to St. Moritz. Glamourous St. Moritz is known as the birthplace of alpine winter tourism and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics, but before snow pursuits put it on the global map it was a coveted spa destination due to the mineral springs that bubble underneath its surface. You will spend the evening in this luxurious town, which is a spectacular sight year-round. ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 20, 2024
Day 11
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Neuschwanstein, Germany
Bus Travel
Otztal, Austria
From St. Moritz cross the border into Bavaria, Germany, where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most iconic fairytale castles, Neuschwanstein. Built for King Ludwig II in the 19th century and inspired by an opera by acclaimed composer Richard Wagner, the castle is said to be one of the most photographed buildings in the world. After your guided tour, you will travel to the Otztal Valley, where you will spend the evening. Located on a picturesque plateau in the Tyrol region of Austria, this glorious resort town is a popular destination for skiing, hiking and mountain biking, and swimming in its thermal baths. ... Read More
Friday - Jun 21, 2024
Day 12
Otztal, Austria
Bus Travel
Salzburg, Austria
Today, you will drive to Salzburg, via alpine valleys and the rugged hills of the Salzkammergut region. Surrounded by soaring peaks and on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This storybook city has a thriving art scene, music and concert halls filled with classical music, a Baroque old town where you'll find Mozart's birthplace, and Central Europe's largest intact fortress, Hohensalzburg, which sits high above the rooftops with panoramic views of the city. On arrival in Salzburg, you will take a walking tour of the Baroque Old Town to admire its beautiful architecture and learn about some of its most famous residents, including Mozart, whose birthplace at No.9 is now one of the most visited museums in Austria. You will also visit Mirabell Gardens, which was used as a filming location in The Sound of Music, and hear about the Von Trapp family, who were the inspiration for the classic movie. ... Read More
Today, you'll travel to Vienna, stopping in the city of Linz on the way. Located on the mighty Danube River, this city is known for its vibrant music and arts scene and beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary architecture and lifestyle. The city's quaint old town and Main Square are resplendent in Baroque architecture, while its harbor doubles as an outdoor street art gallery. Join a local guide on a walking tour to discover the balance between the city's vibrant history and contemporary living. This afternoon, you'll arrive in Austria's grand capital, Vienna, a city full of grandeur, where you will spend the next two nights in a luxurious hotel. Known as the City of Music, Vienna fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud also lived and worked here in the late 19th century. The city boasts the world's most beautiful boulevard, the Ringstrasse, a legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. ... Read More
Today, your expert local guide will show you around Vienna, which oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. Embark on a guided tour to see the city's highlights such as the opulent Opera House, City Hall, the Hellenic-style Parliament Building, the sprawling landscaped gardens of Stadtpark, and Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles). ... Read More
Amsterdam is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jun 26, 2024
Day 17
Cologne, Germany
Perhaps enjoy a leisurely morning starting with coffee in your suite, delivered by your personal butler, followed by breakfast in Crystal Dining. You will arrive in Cologne, Germany, later this afternoon.
Thursday - Jun 27, 2024
Day 18
Rhine Gorge, Germany
Rudesheim, Germany
After breakfast, relax on the Sun Deck and admire the landscape as you cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65-kilometer stretch of the river that is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Sailing down this section of the river is like being transported through the pages of a fairy tale book. The Rhine is abounded in myths and legends that have been passed on for generations, like the story of Lorelei. This enchanting female was betrayed by her sweetheart and spent her days bewitching men. As her punishment, she was sent to a nunnery, however, on her way she jumped to her death in the river. Legend has her spirit casting spells on sailors who passed the rock, where a bronze statue sits today. After lunch, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. The charming town center is filled with half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, quaint shops selling trinkets such as cuckoo clocks, as well as a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens. ... Read More
Friday - Jun 28, 2024
Day 19
Miltenberg, Germany
Wertheim, Germany
This morning, you will continue cruising towards Miltenberg. You may wish to spend the morning in the exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge, which provides natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. After lunch, you will arrive in Miltenberg. Located on the banks of the River Main, this historic town is one of the best preserved in Germany, home to hundreds of pastel-colored half-timbered houses and one of Germany's oldest inns, Zum Riesen. ... Read More
Saturday - Jun 29, 2024
Day 20
Wurzburg, Germany
This morning, you will arrive in Wurzburg. This Baroque city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Wurzburg is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortress, the 15th-century Old Main Bridge, and three universities, including Bavaria's oldest. ... Read More
Sunday - Jun 30, 2024
Day 21
Bamberg, Germany
The ship will dock in Bamberg after lunch. Choose to spend your morning in your Space-Ship's wellness center enjoying a soothing massage, or perhaps join an informative lecture to learn more about the culture and history found along the fascinating Main River. Built on seven hills, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, enchanting Bamberg has an Old Town resplendent with cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings. A charming Old Town Hall which occupies an island on its own, a Gothic and Romanesque-style cathedral, the Old and New Residences comprising an episcopal palace, a pretty 'Little Venice', and a 12th-century castle that teeters on the highest of the seven hills - are some of the incredible places you'll see during your guided city tour. ... Read More
Monday - Jul 1, 2024
Day 22
Nuremberg, Germany
You will arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, early this morning. Boasting an Old Town protected by an ancient city wall, where the most enchanting Christmas markets are held every year, this city is dominated by one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy Roman Empire, the 12th-century Imperial Castle, which was the preferred residence of German kings. Behind its charming facade, Nuremberg also has a turbulent history. During WWII, the city was favored by the Nazis for party rallies; the boycotts of Jewish businesses began here, as did the laws that denied Jewish people German citizenship - known as the 'Nuremberg Laws'. By 1945, the city was reduced to rubble, including large sections of the Imperial Castle and Old Town. Allied powers - the US, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union - held the Nuremberg Trials here between 1945 and 1946, when Nazi Germany leaders were tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 2, 2024
Day 23
Regensburg, Germany
You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany's best preserved medieval town centers, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country. Regensburg is also fringed by the Bavarian Forest, home to hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and deer, wild boar, fox, and otter. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jul 3, 2024
Day 24
Linz, Germany
Bus Travel
Salzburg, Austria
Bus Travel
Linz, Germany
Thursday - Jul 4, 2024
Day 25
Melk, Austria
Durnstein, Austria
Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock early this morning in the small and picturesque town of Melk, located in Austria's scenic Wachau Valley. The breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-listed Benedictine abbey built high over the city is the most spectacular building in the region.
We arrive early in Vienna this morning. Also known as the City of Music, Austria's imperial capital fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, among others. The city oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. Spend the day exploring the city on your guided tour. Guided city tour of Vienna: Take a motorcoach ride from the ship to Vienna's city center, where you will embark on a walking tour to see highlights such as the Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace. The ship will be docked overnight, so this afternoon you are free to wander around the city or relax onboard your Scenic Space-Ship. ... Read More
Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. A city full of grandeur, Austria's imperial capital is famous for having the world's most beautiful boulevard, Ringstrasse, and for the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy.
This morning, we arrive in Budapest, one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. The city is an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths and has a vibrant nightlife scene. ... Read More
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