Day 1 - Monday - Feb 23, 2026
Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe's oldest and prettiest cities. This afternoon, board your all-inclusive ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship and settle into your suite. Balcony suites have windows that convert into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you fresh air and uninterrupted views of ever-changing landscapes and life along the riverbanks. Relax and raise a glass to the days ahead at this evening's welcome reception.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Feb 24, 2026
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. It's 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.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Feb 25, 2026
Relax onboard this morning as you cruise towards Vienna. You may like to ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite so you can savor it as the beautiful scenery rolls by your window. Arrive in the Austrian capital this afternoon. A center of art, music and culture, the city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces, a vibrant coffee-house scene, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums.
Day 4 - Thursday - Feb 26, 2026
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. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further afield.
Day 5 - Friday - Feb 27, 2026
This morning, arrive in the charming town of Krems, located in the spectacular Wachau Valley.
Day 6 - Saturday - Feb 28, 2026
After a short stop in Brandstatt, arrive in Passau. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a significant town in the Holy Roman Empire and the charming Old Town was mostly built by powerful prince-bishops in an Italianate style.
Day 7 - Sunday - Mar 1, 2026
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.
Day 8 - Monday - Mar 2, 2026
Cruise into Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, where the Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall. The 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 and many of the anti-Jewish laws began here. By 1945, the city was reduced to rubble, including large sections of the Imperial Castle and Old Town. After the war, Nazi leaders were tried here for their war crimes.
Day 9 - Tuesday - Mar 3, 2026
Built on seven hills, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, Bamberg's Old Town is resplendent with cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings. Admire the charming 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.
Day 10 - Wednesday - Mar 4, 2026
After a relaxed morning onboard, dock in Wurzburg. With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you'll be captivating by this glamorous port. This 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.
Day 11 - Thursday - Mar 5, 2026
Arrive in Wertheim this morning, a small town with a medieval cenetr sitting on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber rivers. Look out for the distinctive Spitzer Turm, a 13th-century pointed watchtower that stands tall above the town. Today is all about connecting with culture and meeting the locals.
Day 12 - Friday - Mar 6, 2026
This morning, disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for more than two millennia. The charming town center is filled with half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, quaint shops selling trinkets such as traditional Christmas ornaments and cuckoo clocks, as well as a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens.
Day 13 - Saturday - Mar 7, 2026
Dock in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne today. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. Set out on a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring its historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. This afternoon cruise to Amsterdam.
Day 14 - Sunday - Mar 8, 2026
The Netherlands' capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and streets busy with cyclists. 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 houses and intersected by charming bridges.
Day 15 - Monday - Mar 9, 2026
Your journey concludes this morning in Amsterdam. After one final breakfast onboard, depart with a lifetime of memories.
