Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.

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. Meal: D

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. Budapest is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths, which you can visit at your leisure during an afternoon of free time. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Budapest in depth
• Budapest’s past and present
• Hospital in the Rock
• Guided hike of Buda
• Hungarian culinary market tour

Relax on board 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 of Vienna 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. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein

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, The Ringstrasse, and for the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further afield with Scenic Freechoice. Meals: B, L, D

 Scenic Freechoice:

• Schonbrunn Palace
• Cycle to Danube Island
• Excursion to Bratislava
• Hidden Gems of Vienna tour

This morning, arrive in the charming town of Krems, located in the spectacular Wachau Valley. Later, dock in Dürnstein, a small and picturesque town in the Wachau Valley. Enjoy some free time to explore this World Heritage-listed town, perched on the edge of the Danube River and surrounded by ancient, terraced vineyards. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Göttweig Abbey
• Wachau Valley wine tasting
• E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein return

After a short stop in Brandstatt, arrive in Passau. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, Passau 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. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Full day excursion to Salzburg
• Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov
• Highlights of Passau

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 World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Walking tour of Regensburg
• Weltenburg Abbey
• Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour
• Cycle to Walhalla Memorial

Cruise into Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, today, 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 façade, 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. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town
• World War II Tour
• Nuremberg’s Castle and City Walls

Built on seven hills, this 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, and 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. This afternoon, spend some time relaxing in your spacious suite or perhaps join your fellow guests on the Sun deck. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
• Excursion to Coburg

After a relaxed morning on board, dock in Würzburg. With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you’ll be captivated by this glamorous port. This city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Würzburg is home to a World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortress, the 15th century Old Main Bridge, and three universities, including Bavaria’s oldest. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Walking tour and Würzburg Residence
• Romantic Road to Rothenburg

Arrive in Wertheim this morning, a small town with a medieval centre sitting on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Look out for the distinctive Spitze Turm, a 13th-century pointed watchtower that stands tall above the town. Today is all about connecting with culture and meeting the locals. After touring, you will reboard your ultra-luxury Space-Ship in Miltenberg and depart for Rüdesheim. Enjoy some of the all-inclusive on board entertainment this evening as you cruise through the night. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Wertheim tour and winery
• Gamburg Castle tour
• Miltenberg tour and local farm visit
• Schnapps tasting

This morning, disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been culti-vating wine for more than two millennia. The charming town centre 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. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett Museum
• Hike & Cable Car

Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall

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 World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. After lunch, we cruise to Amsterdam. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Cycle to Danube Island
• Excursion to Bratislava
• Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting

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-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and intersected by charming bridges. Meals: B, L, D

Scenic Freechoice:

• Canal cruise
• Walking tour of Amsterdam
• Dutch countryside e-bike tour
• Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar

Your journey concludes this morning in Amsterdam. After one final breakfast on board, depart with a lifetime of memories. Meal: B