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Christmas Wonderland with Paris Paris to Budapest 2020
19 DAYS FROM ONLY $9,145
Rivers:
Rhine, Seine
Countries:
Austria, France, Germany, Holland (Netherlands), Hungary, Liechtenstein, Slovakia
Embark:
Paris
Disembark:
Budapest
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Login to your Account| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Paris |
| Day 3 | Paris |
| Day 4 | Paris |
| Day 5 | Paris > Amsterdam |
| Day 6 | Amsterdam |
| Day 7 | Cologne |
| Day 8 | Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim |
| Day 9 | Miltenberg |
| Day 10 | Würzburg |
| Day 11 | Bamberg |
| Day 12 | Nuremberg |
| Day 13 | Regensburg: |
| Day 14 | Sailing Day |
| Day 15 | Linz > Salzburg |
| Day 16 | Melk > Dürnstein: |
| Day 17 | Vienna |
| Day 18 | Budapest |
| Day 19 | Budapest |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Paris |
| Day 3 | Paris |
| Day 4 | Paris |
| Day 5 | Paris > Amsterdam |
| Day 6 | Amsterdam |
| Day 7 | Cologne |
| Day 8 | Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim |
| Day 9 | Miltenberg |
| Day 10 | Würzburg |
| Day 11 | Bamberg |
| Day 12 | Nuremberg |
| Day 13 | Regensburg: |
| Day 14 | Sailing Day |
| Day 15 | Linz > Salzburg |
| Day 16 | Melk > Dürnstein: |
| Day 17 | Vienna |
| Day 18 | Budapest |
| Day 19 | Budapest |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Date: 12-Dec-2020, Sat | |
| Day 2 | Paris A world of wonder awaits you with a three night stay at one of our luxurious city central hotels.Experience the beauty of Paris over the next three days. Stroll the historic streets and bridges and uncover the secrets of the city that hide around every corner. Perhaps wander the famous food market, Marché Raspail, on the Left Bank of the beautiful Seine River or on the Right Bank visit the Montmartre district and walk the same streets as many of the worlds most famous artists once did. |
| Date: 13-Dec-2020, Sun | |
| Day 3 | Paris Freechoice: Discover Paris on a guided tour or marvel at the exhibits at the world-renowned Louvre. Meals: Breakfast |
| Date: 14-Dec-2020, Mon | |
| Day 4 | Paris You have a free day today so follow your heart through Paris. Your Tour Director is on hand to help you plan.Freechoice Dining: Tonight, savour delicious cuisine at the Brasserie on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, take in dinner and a show at the world-famous Lido. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Date: 15-Dec-2020, Tue | |
| Day 5 | Paris > Amsterdam After breakfast, farewell Paris and transfer to Amsterdam by high speed train. Upon arrival you will be welcomed on board your Scenic Space ship by our friendly crew. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Date: 16-Dec-2020, Wed | |
| Day 6 | Amsterdam Freechoice: Cruise the canals of Amsterdam, or visit Zaanse Schans. Alternatively, explore Amsterdam on foot or by bike. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 17-Dec-2020, Thu | |
| Day 7 | Cologne Discover Cologne on a guided walking tour. Later, you may wish to make the most of your free time and take a stroll through the city’s myriad of Christmas markets. Look out for the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland on your way. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 18-Dec-2020, Fri | |
| Day 8 | Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim Board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 19-Dec-2020, Sat | |
| Day 9 | Miltenberg Today you have the opportunity to learn what life is like in a German village.Freechoice: Visit the local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production or meet a winemaker and join him for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, be introduced to a Baron and Baroness and gain an understanding of how they celebrate the Christmas period or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer and toast to the festive season while sampling some of the many flavours that are on offer. You also have the opportunity to meet a local farming family and taste some of their home made produce. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 20-Dec-2020, Sun | |
| Day 10 | Würzburg Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Rothenburg with time to wander the famed Reiterlesmarkt. Alternatively, stay in Würzburg and tour the streets of this fabulous festive city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 21-Dec-2020, Mon | |
| Day 11 | Bamberg Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed old town of Bamberg, alive with history. With your knowledgeable local guide, walk the same streets as medieval traders once did. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 22-Dec-2020, Tue | |
| Day 12 | Nuremberg Welcome to this fascinating Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.Freechoice: Visit moving WWII sites or take a baking class and learn how to make traditional German Gingerbread widely associated with the Christmas season, or join a walking tour of the city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 23-Dec-2020, Wed | |
| Day 13 | Regensburg: Freechoice: Enjoy a walking tour of Regensburg, or visit Thurn und Taxis Palace.Tonight perhaps attend Regensburg’s traditional Christmas Mass. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 24-Dec-2020, Thu | |
| Day 14 | Sailing Day Merry Christmas. Celebrate with newfound friends on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise towards Linz. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 25-Dec-2020, Fri | |
| Day 15 | Linz > Salzburg EnrichLet the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 26-Dec-2020, Sat | |
| Day 16 | Melk > Dürnstein: Freechoice: Be guided through Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, or cycle from Melk to Dürnstein. Alternatively enjoy a Schnapps tasting at a local distillery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 27-Dec-2020, Sun | |
| Day 17 | 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.EnrichBreathe 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. With a special dedication to Beethoven as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 28-Dec-2020, Mon | |
| Day 18 | Budapest Freechoice: Tour this city of contradictory delights, or unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa instead. Alternatively, brave the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 29-Dec-2020, Tue | |
| Day 19 | Budapest After a delicious breakfast, prepare to head home. It may be the end of your cruise, but it’s the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories. Meals: Breakfast |
| Date: 30-Dec-2020, Wed |
| Day | Date | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | 12-Dec-2020, Sat | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | 13-Dec-2020, Sun | Paris A world of wonder awaits you with a three night stay at one of our luxurious city central hotels.Experience the beauty of Paris over the next three days. Stroll the historic streets and bridges and uncover the secrets of the city that hide around every corner. Perhaps wander the famous food market, Marché Raspail, on the Left Bank of the beautiful Seine River or on the Right Bank visit the Montmartre district and walk the same streets as many of the worlds most famous artists once did. |
| Day 3 | 14-Dec-2020, Mon | Paris Freechoice: Discover Paris on a guided tour or marvel at the exhibits at the world-renowned Louvre. Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 4 | 15-Dec-2020, Tue | Paris You have a free day today so follow your heart through Paris. Your Tour Director is on hand to help you plan.Freechoice Dining: Tonight, savour delicious cuisine at the Brasserie on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, take in dinner and a show at the world-famous Lido. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 5 | 16-Dec-2020, Wed | Paris > Amsterdam After breakfast, farewell Paris and transfer to Amsterdam by high speed train. Upon arrival you will be welcomed on board your Scenic Space ship by our friendly crew. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 6 | 17-Dec-2020, Thu | Amsterdam Freechoice: Cruise the canals of Amsterdam, or visit Zaanse Schans. Alternatively, explore Amsterdam on foot or by bike. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | 18-Dec-2020, Fri | Cologne Discover Cologne on a guided walking tour. Later, you may wish to make the most of your free time and take a stroll through the city’s myriad of Christmas markets. Look out for the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland on your way. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | 19-Dec-2020, Sat | Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim Board the Winzerexpress mini-train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | 20-Dec-2020, Sun | Miltenberg Today you have the opportunity to learn what life is like in a German village.Freechoice: Visit the local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production or meet a winemaker and join him for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, be introduced to a Baron and Baroness and gain an understanding of how they celebrate the Christmas period or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer and toast to the festive season while sampling some of the many flavours that are on offer. You also have the opportunity to meet a local farming family and taste some of their home made produce. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | 21-Dec-2020, Mon | Würzburg Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Rothenburg with time to wander the famed Reiterlesmarkt. Alternatively, stay in Würzburg and tour the streets of this fabulous festive city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 11 | 22-Dec-2020, Tue | Bamberg Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed old town of Bamberg, alive with history. With your knowledgeable local guide, walk the same streets as medieval traders once did. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 12 | 23-Dec-2020, Wed | Nuremberg Welcome to this fascinating Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.Freechoice: Visit moving WWII sites or take a baking class and learn how to make traditional German Gingerbread widely associated with the Christmas season, or join a walking tour of the city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 13 | 24-Dec-2020, Thu | Regensburg: Freechoice: Enjoy a walking tour of Regensburg, or visit Thurn und Taxis Palace.Tonight perhaps attend Regensburg’s traditional Christmas Mass. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 14 | 25-Dec-2020, Fri | Sailing Day Merry Christmas. Celebrate with newfound friends on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise towards Linz. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 15 | 26-Dec-2020, Sat | Linz > Salzburg EnrichLet the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 16 | 27-Dec-2020, Sun | Melk > Dürnstein: Freechoice: Be guided through Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, or cycle from Melk to Dürnstein. Alternatively enjoy a Schnapps tasting at a local distillery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 17 | 28-Dec-2020, Mon | 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.EnrichBreathe 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. With a special dedication to Beethoven as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 18 | 29-Dec-2020, Tue | Budapest Freechoice: Tour this city of contradictory delights, or unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa instead. Alternatively, brave the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 19 | 30-Dec-2020, Wed | Budapest After a delicious breakfast, prepare to head home. It may be the end of your cruise, but it’s the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories. Meals: Breakfast |
Scenic Crystal, Jewel and Jade were the sixth, seventh, and eighth ships to join our fleet of luxury Space-Ships respectively. All three river cruise ships feature our signature Scenic Sun Lounges, as well as newly designed cabins and suites.