Amsterdam Canal boat cruise Explore Amsterdam on board a glass-top boat. Enjoy the maze of quaint canals lined with stately buildings and elaborately decorated residences. Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar Journey outside of Amsterdam to the village of Schermerhorn, home to authentic 16th century windmills, before visiting the charming town of Alkmaar. Cycling tour of Amsterdam Hop on an e-bike and cycle out of the city centre and enjoy the sights of this picturesque region. Rüdesheim Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Cable Car Over 350 musical instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries will play themselves for your enjoyment. Ride a cable car over the vineyards with views of the Neiderwald Monument. Hike & Cable Car Join a local guide for a hike through the vineyards that cover the slopes of the Rhine River. Then relax and make your way back to the town centre by cable car. Miltenberg Castle tour – meet the aristocrats Join a Baron and Baroness for a guided tour through their castle and learn about aristocratic life in the modern age. Schnapps tasting After a walk through the beautiful town of Miltenberg visit a schnapps producer and one of the oldest Franconian cellars for a schnapps tasting. Farm visit Meet a friendly farming family and gain an understanding of local farming life in this region. See the farm animals before tasting the local produce. Würzburg Würzburg & Bishop’s Residenz Take a guided tour of this World Heritage-listed site, acclaimed for its Baroque architecture and manicured gardens. Romantic Road to Rothenburg See picturesque towns and fairytale castles as you travel down the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, an amazingly preserved medieval city. Bamberg Excursion to Coburg Travel by coach to the town of Coburg, overlooked by the magnificent Coburg Castle, one of Europe’s largest surviving medieval fortresses. Bamberg city tour Bamberg is known for its charming Old Town of stunning medieval and baroque buildings. See these and more during a guided tour of this World Heritage-listed site. Nuremberg Nuremberg WWII historic sites Explore Nuremberg’s historic sites which held great significance during the Nazi era. Rock-Cut Beer Cellars Explore the underground cellars that were carved under the Imperial Castle and have been used to store and brew beer. This tour includes a beer tasting of some of Nuremberg’s most popular beers including the traditional red beer. Regensburg Walking tour of Regensburg Take a guided walking tour of Regensburg and see the Gothic cathedral, the medieval Stone Bridge and the Porta Praetoria, the remains of the city’s ancient Roman walls. Weltenburg Abbey Board a local ferry and sail through the Danube Gorge to the impressive Weltenburg Abbey, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour. Thurn und Taxis walking tour Walk to the fabulous Thurn und Taxis Castle and take a guided tour before having free time to explore the castle grounds. Regensburg’s Jewish history Join a guided tour of Regensburg and learn about the city’s 1,200 years of Jewish history. Sausage-making class Learn to make traditional Regensburger Wurst. Discover the history of this sausage as well as the spices that flavour the delicious pork meat and of course, sample it once complete. Passau Excursion to Salzburg Visit Salzburg, the setting of ‘The Sound of Music’ and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Enjoy a delicious lunch before some free time to explore at your leisure. Excursion to Ceský Krumlov Enjoy a full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic. This World Heritage-listed site on the Vltava River was once an important trade route. Highlights of Passau Visit the Old Town, situated on a narrow peninsula at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. During this walking tour wander through charming laneways and archways before visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Paddling on the River Inn Join a guided paddle along the River Inn. Take in the views of the city from a different perspective as you paddle past some of the most beautiful scenery in Passau. Cycling along the River Inn Take a guided e-bike ride along the River Inn, starting in Germany and crossing the border into Austria. Admire the beautiful landscape dotted with villages, castles and bridges. Passau Photography Safari Visit some of the most beautiful locations in Passau such as picturesque streets, the Old Town Hall and the point where the three rivers meet. Linz Guided tour of Linz Explore Linz’s highlights including the Castle of Linz and Saint Martin’s Church and the main square with its towering Holy Trinity column. Excursion to Mauthausen Travel to Mauthausen, the location of a former concentration camp operated by the Nazis from 1938-1945. The site serves as a memorial to those held at the camp. Linzer Torte cooking class Learn about the delicious Linzer torte during a cooking class. Create your own using handmade short crust pastry, delicious redcurrant jam and almonds. Melk Melk Benedictine Abbey Tour Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, which was built between 1702 and 1736. Guided e-bike tour: Melk to Dürnstein Join your guide on a 32km bicycle ride along the Danube to the village of Dürnstein. Artstetten Castle Meet the current owners and hear tales of the famous former residents, including Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie of Hohenberg, whose assassinations in 1914 sparked the beginning of WWI. Krems Göttweig Abbey NEW Visit Göttweig Abbey. Founded in the 6th century, the abbey was burned down during the 18th century and rebuilt to be one of the most magnificent in the Wachau Valley. Guided e-bike tour: Dürnstein to Krems NEW Join your guide and cycle along the Danube to the quaint village of Krems. Pass by charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes. You will have time to stop along the way to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Danube. Wachau Valley wine tasting NEW The Wachau Valley is one of the prominent regions for wine growing in Austria. Visit a local winemaker and learn about this long tradition while sampling the wine produced here. Rhine, Main & Danube river cruising Nuremberg WWII historic sites Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Cable Car Guests’ Pick Guests’ Pick Guests’ Pick Salzburg E-bikes, Dürnstein Truly all-inclusive Scenic Freechoice A B Your Scenic river cruise is thoughtfully designed to provide you with a range of experiences to personalise your journey. Whether you prefer an active, moderate, or relaxed pace, or wish to tailor your days to your passions and interests, this planning guide, to be used in conjunction with the itinerary page, will assist you in selecting the perfect cruise for you. Active– A longer or more demanding journey for those keen to explore further afield. Moderate– A comfortable pace to explore a beautiful city on a walking tour. Relaxed– A slower pace taking in a museum or sightseeing tour. Guests’ Picks are the most highly rated Scenic Freechoice excursions from the 2023 season. Please refer to specific itinerary pages for included Scenic Freechoice activities. Certain Scenic Freechoice excursions may require pre-selection prior to travel or require minimum/ maximum numbers to operate. In the event of a deviation some services and inclusions may not be provided in line with these depictions. A Carrières des Lumières, Les Baux, France B Artstetten Castle, Austria Active, Your Way Moments, Masters & Music Interactive Encounters 120 Scenic° Scenic° 121 BACK TO CONTENTS
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