We have included a selection of ways to travel to Amsterdam – these are all included at no supplement.
Fly from your choice of 15 regional airports with KLM or from London Heathrow with British Airways.
Travel Leisure Select with Eurostar from St. Pancras International to Amsterdam via Brussels.
Depart a day earlier and cruise overnight with DFDS from Newcastle to Amsterdam, staying in a Commodore Deluxe cabin and arriving in time to join the river cruise on day 1.
On arrival in Amsterdam we will transfer* you from the airport, cruise port or station to your luxury Scenic Tours river cruise ship, where a warm welcome awaits from your crew.
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day where you choose what you’d like to do from the following Scenic FreeChoice inclusions: an exploration of Amsterdam’s maze of quaint canals aboard a glass top canal boat; a city bicycle tour; or an excursion to Zaanse Schans for windmills and Dutch cheese. This evening, enjoy the Captain’s welcome dinner onboard as we set sail for Cologne.
Historic Cologne is famous for its magnificent Cathedral. Join your guide this afternoon and explore the Old Town with its beautiful squares and historic monuments before ending the tour with a tasting of Cologne’s locally brewed specialty beer ‘Kölsch’. This evening you can explore the 2,000-year-old town of Coblenz, situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. This evening we overnight in Coblenz.
Today’s cruising will be a highlight of your trip, as we cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge with its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vine-covered slopes. We’ll also pass the infamous Lorelei Rock where sailors are said to have been lured to their doom onto treacherous rocks by enchanted temptresses. In the afternoon we arrive at Rüdesheim. Here we will board the Winzerexpress mini train and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car trip to the Niederwald Monument.
Wertheim is known for its glassworks, Franconian wine and friendly people. Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day, choose from: a city walk to explore Wertheim; a two hour hike along the Tauber River heading back through the Tauber Valley; or a gentle bike trip along the Main River.
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day where you choose what you’d like to do from the following Scenic FreeChoice inclusions: a guided tour of Würzburg and the magnificent Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site acclaimed for its baroque architecture and manicured gardens; a chance to explore a local wine cellar and sample some of the delicious local wines; a bike tour of the town’s sights; or a Romantic Road excursion to Rothenburg, considered to be the best preserved medieval city in Europe. Here the town walls with their fortified battlements form a protective circle around the precious relics of bygone ages.
Feel the magic of the past and explore this UNESCO World Heritage city with your guide today. Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact medieval town centres, Bamberg is bursting with original character and charm. At the centre of the town is the largest preserved old quarter in Europe. Approximately 2,400 listed buildings and the centuries-old garden quarter form a special cultural heritage.
Today we explore this city which has a medieval feel resulting from 950 years of history. You’ll see the Justice Palace and Imperial Castle which is enclosed by thick walls punctuated with 80 towers. This afternoon you will visit Nuremberg Documentation Centre.
Dating back to a settlement in 500BC, Regensburg is one of Germany’s most well preserved cities and its architectural gems are testament to its long history and past grandeur. The medieval stone bridge across the Danube is a wonderful place to view the cityscape of red roofs, churches, towers, turrets and townhouses from the 12th to 14th centuries. Your guided tour includes Thurn und Taxis Castle and we’ll visit the Old Chapel.
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day where you choose what you’d like to do from the following Scenic FreeChoice inclusions: a guided tour of the graceful arcades and cobblestone streets of Passau; a visit to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and setting for ‘The Sound of Music’; or a full day excursion to southern Bohemia to explore the town of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk on your guided tour. SCENICENRICH During our visit inside the Abbey an exclusive organ recital has been arranged. Your ship sails through the spectacular wine region of the Wachau Valley to picturesque Durnstein where you will have free time to explore at your leisure. This evening we arrive in Vienna.
This morning we explore the famous sights of Vienna, including the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace. Whether it’s strolling Vienna’s famous shopping street ‘Kärtnerstrasse’ or visiting one of the many museums on offer, lose yourself in the marvel of Vienna with an opportunity to explore this magnificent city on your own. Your Cruise Director is on hand to enhance your experience and help you make the most of your time in this historic steeped Austrian capital. This evening enjoy a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, followed by an exclusive private Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day – choose from the following inclusions: a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; a visit to the Opera House before enjoying coffee and cake in a famous Viennese cafe; or a guided excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava.
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day – choose from the following inclusions: enjoy a guided tour of the city sights; spend time relaxing at one of Budapest’s Turkish baths; or visit the communist exhibition of the House of Terror before spending time at the Memorial Park.
After breakfast you will be transferred* to the airport for your flight back to the UK, either directly home with British Airways to London Heathrow, or via Amsterdam with KLM to one of 15 regional airports.
Meals: (FB) Full Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
Brochure: IS/ERC/GBP1011
Tour code: STC.1