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12 Night Gems of the Danube with Munich and Prague Cruise and Land Tour

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12 Night Gems of the Danube with Munich and Prague Cruise and Land Tour

From Prague, (Czech Republic) to Munich, (Germany)

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Scenic Crystal
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5 Stars

Cruise #: 13975052

Sail Date: Friday, Jun 13, 2025

Return Date: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025

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Riverview		$7,265
Suite		$8,765

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12 Night Gems of the Danube with Munich and Prague Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Jun 13, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to Prague, one of Europe's best-preserved and most beautiful cities, with a rich and fascinating history stretching back more than 1,000 years. The Vltava River, the longest in the Czech Republic, runs through the center of Prague with the historic Old Town on one bank and New Town on the other. ...
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Saturday - Jun 14, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

You'll take a guided tour this morning, led by an expert local guide who will reveal the city's secrets in all their Gothic glory. The red-roofed Old Town is a charming maze of cobblestone laneways, medieval buildings, bustling squares, and elaborate statues. It's compact and almost completely flat, making it perfect for exploring on foot. Don't miss the Old Town Hall where you can hear the 14th-century Astronomical Clock chime, accompanied by a procession of the 12 Apostles. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through this magnificent city, situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia. Prague is rich in history and home to some of the world's most striking architectural wonders. Your tour director is on hand to help you plan. Inclusions: Breakfast. ...
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Sunday - Jun 15, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

Freechoice: This morning, choose from one of today's Scenic Freechoice activities: Prague Beer tasting walk: Join an expert local guide for a walking tour of Prague, taking in the city's most famous sites and hidden gems. Prague is home to hundreds of small breweries, and you'll have time to taste local beers that have been brewed here for generations, like pilsner lager and wheat beer. Prague Castle tour: Journey to the hill overlooking the Vltava River and the city of Prague to explore the seat of Czech rulers at Prague Castle, a vast complex covering more than 70,000 square meters that's considered the largest castle complex in the world. The castle has its roots in the 9th century, though there are buildings dating from every period of history spread throughout the grounds. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Czech Republic as well as the Old Royal Palace the former residence of Bohemian royalty and the picturesque Golden Lane, the historic street lined with colorful houses, inhabited by soldiers, goldsmiths, or alchemists in the past. Terezin Memorial: Take an excursion outside of Prague to the nearby town of Terezin, a former Austrian imperial military fortress and location of the Theresienstadt Ghetto, which served as a concentration camp during World War II. Visit the Terezin Memorial sites including the small fortress and the Ghetto Museum to learn about the horrors committed during the Nazi occupation during World War II and pay your respects to those that lost their lives during this atrocity. (Please note due to the amount of walking involved, this tour is only recommended for guest with a good degree of fitness.) The remaining day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Inclusions: Breakfast. ...
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Monday - Jun 16, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 4 - Monday - Jun 16, 2025

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Cruise Begins

Budapest, Hungary

Journey by motorcoach to Budapest where you'll board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Tuesday - Jun 17, 2025

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Budapest, Hungary

The diverse city of Budapest is a cultural melting pot, renowned for its thermal baths and vibrant nightlife scene, peppered with Roman ruins, Gothic buildings, bohemian coffee houses, world-class operas, and an historical Jewish quarter where the scars of WWII can still be seen to this day. Freechoice: A range of Scenic Freechoice activities are on offer to choose from today: Budapest in Depth: Explore this magical city by motorcoach. Visit both Buda and Pest, the two districts that are separated by the Danube that make up the city. Starting on the Buda side see the Varkert Bazar before crossing the Margaret Bridge to the Pest side where you will see Szechenyi and Elizabeth squares. End your tour with a mesmerizing piano recital at the Institute for the Blind. Budapest's Jewish history: Discover Jewish history on a guided tour with an expert local guide and learn about the significant Jewish events from history that have shaped the culture of today. The tour includes Synagogue, cemetery, memorial park, and guided tour of the Jewish Museum (not available on Saturday). Excursion to Szentendre: Journey to the riverside town in Pest County, Szentendre. Known for its museums, galleries, and artists, this charming city will captivate you during a guided tour. Guided hike to Buda Hill: Strap on your walking shoes for a beautiful hike up to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site of Buda Hill. On your walk, see Varkert Bazar and beautifully landscaped gardens, all while enjoying great views over the Danube River and the city architecture. Your 5-star Space-Ship will only depart Budapest later this evening, allowing you some free time to explore the city on your own. Pack your swimsuit and make your way to one of Budapest's thermal baths for a relaxing soak in the therapeutic waters, or perhaps set out to explore the Central Market Hall - the largest market in the city, built in Neo-Gothic style for a combination of shopping and sightseeing. Alternatively, check out the Jewish Quarter's famous ruin bars, which are housed in old and abandoned buildings that were left in decay after WWII. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Wednesday - Jun 18, 2025

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Bratislava, Slovakia

Today, perhaps wake to a coffee delivered to your suite by your personal butler. After breakfast, relax on the Sun Deck as we sail towards Vienna or perhaps head to the exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge, which provides natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. Slovakia's capital since independence in 1993, Bratislava is a modern multicultural metropolis with an intriguing history. Its Old Town is glorious in medieval and Gothic architecture and its well-preserved hilltop castle, which has history dating back to the 9th century, still dominates the town. These charming historic sites contrast with its brutalist socialist architecture, which is evident around the city. Freechoice: As we dock in the city center, this afternoon's Scenic Freechoice are just steps away. Walking tour of Bratislava: Explore Bratislava with a knowledgeable local guide to see all the highlights of the city such as Hlavne Namestie, the main square, and the Old Town Hall while learning about the history of the city including what everyday life was like under the Iron Curtain era, the political boundary that divided Europe after WWII. Wines of Slovakia: Slovakian wines are quite young but, all over the world, wine experts are starting to praise their flavor and quality. After the fall of Communism, new viticulturers were born on the banks of the Danube and all over this country, taking advantages of the cold weather and optimal soils. Embark on a journey through the different regions of Slovakia while tasting various wines in one of Bratislava's cellars. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Thursday - Jun 19, 2025

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Vienna, Austria

Vienna is Austria's imperial capital - a city full of grandeur, featuring the world's most beautiful boulevard, Ringstrasse, and the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Also known as the City of Music, Vienna fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Sigmund Freud also lived and worked here in the late 19th century. Freechoice: Explore your way with a selection from today's Scenic Freechoice activities: Schonbrunn Palace: Explore Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family, one of the most prominent dynasties in European history, as you wander its countless ornately designed rooms, hear tales about the royal family that lived here and see the impressive gardens. Cycle to Danube Island: Explore a different side of Vienna on a guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, a recreational playground where locals come to enjoy bathing, boating, cycling, and relaxing on its beaches and open spaces. Central Vienna with extended free time: The city center of Vienna is brimming with history, elegance, and diverse architecture. During this tour your expert local guide will delight you with stories from the city before allowing you free time to explore the city as you wish. Belvedere Museum: Visit one of Europe's most stunning Baroque landmarks and explore the greatest collection of Austrian art dating from the Middle Ages to the present day, complemented by the work of international artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Max Beckmann. This afternoon is free to wander around Vienna, so perhaps join the provided shuttle to the city center or simply relax onboard your Scenic Space-Ship. Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein this evening as you relish an exclusive private classical concert. Enjoy a glass of fine Austrian Sekt and listen to the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by a renowned orchestra. An experience only shared with your fellow Scenic guests, you'll be seated in Vienna's largest secular Baroque hall, an ornate space where royals and nobles have sat for centuries. Accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists and surrounded by world-famous art, this will be a concert that you'll remember for a lifetime. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Friday - Jun 20, 2025

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Durnstein, Austria

Melk, Austria

Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in the quaint town of Durnstein this morning, where you have some time to wander at your leisure. Surrounded by vineyards, the town has historical buildings that date back to the 12th century, including the hilltop ruins of Durnstein Castle where Richard the Lionheart was famously imprisoned between 1192 and 1193. As we continue sailing the scenic Wachau Valley, you will be mesmerized by the sloping vineyards and charming villages. This afternoon, we will dock in the small and picturesque town of Melk. The city's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-listed Benedictine abbey built high over the city is the most spectacular building in the region. Freechoice: There are a variety of Scenic Freechoice excursions to choose from today: E-biking from Durnstein to Melk: Embark on a guided e-bike ride to soak up the scenery along the Danube as you cycle from the quaint village of Durnstein to Melk. You'll pass by small villages and through rolling vineyards, stopping along the way to enjoy the river views. Glorious Melk Abbey: No visit to Melk would be complete without a guided tour to its magnificent 18th-century Baroque Benedictine abbey. Wander its 900-year-old hallowed halls, visit the decorated Marble Hall and the library, which is filled with more than 80,000 books, and be awed by the Abbey Church, which is adorned in frescoes and intricate statues. Artstetten Castle: Meet the current owners of Artstetten Castle, which dates to the 13th century. It was once home to the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination sparked the beginning of WWI in 1914. See the family crypt and visit the on-site museum. While you indulge in the spectacular views this afternoon, it's also the perfect opportunity to indulge in some delicious local produce from the Wachau Valley. Your cruise director will organize a special treat for you and invite a local producer onboard to share some regional delicacies that are famous in this region. Sample some apricot dumplings and local schnapps among other delights in this breath-taking location. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Saturday - Jun 21, 2025

Day
9

Brandstatt, Austria

Passau, Germany

Freechoice: Today, choose from three completely different yet equally fascinating Scenic Freechoice excursions. Full-day excursion to Salzburg: This morning, you will disembark your Scenic Space-Ship in Brandstatt, from where you will journey via motorcoach to Salzburg, Austria. Surrounded by alpine peaks and on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This storybook city has a thriving art scene, music and concert halls filled with classical music, a Baroque old town where you'll find Mozart's birthplace, and Hohensalzburg, Central Europe's largest intact fortress, which sits high above the rooftops with panoramic views of the city. During a guided tour explore this incredible city before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant and some free time to explore at your leisure. You will return to your Scenic Space-Ship in the German town of Passau. Full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov: From Brandstatt journey via motorcoach to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This delightful UNESCO World Heritage-listed town is brimming with charm. Sitting on the banks of the Vltava River, Cesky Krumlov is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe with its vast array of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Wander this fairy-tale location with your local guide and explore the historic center before delighting in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After some free time to explore at your leisure, you will return to your Scenic Space-Ship in the German town of Passau. Highlights of Passau: Stay onboard this morning as you cruise to Passau. Situated at the meeting point of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, Passau has been an important trading route for centuries, in particular for its trade of the 'White Gold', salt. Visit the Old Town, situated on a narrow peninsula at the confluence of the three rivers and admire the brightly colored buildings that line the waterways. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral: originally built in the year 450, the church proudly stood in Passau's Old Town until a devastating fire ripped through it in 1662. It was rebuilt in its current form with an Italian-style exterior complete with a Baroque stucco interior, and nowadays houses the world's largest Catholic church organ, which boasts 17,974 pipes and 233 registers. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Sunday - Jun 22, 2025

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10

Regensburg, Germany

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 UNESCO World Heritage-listed. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country. Freechoice: This afternoon, Regensburg offers up a selection of Scenic Freechoice touring activities to choose from: Walking tour of Regensberg: Join your local guide for an afternoon walking tour of the Old Town of Regensburg. You'll be in awe of the many perfectly preserved medieval buildings that have been standing sentinel over the Danube for centuries. Weltenburg Abbey: Take a ferry through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest monastery in Bavaria, founded by monks in approximately 600 AD. Explore the Abbey and Cloister Church, then sample the award-winning beer produced on site, which has been produced here since the year 1050 making it the oldest monastic brewery in the world. Regensburg's Jewish heritage: Discover Regensburg's Jewish heritage - the city was the first documented Jewish community in Germany. Learn about the rich culture that has evolved throughout the centuries and the devastation caused by the Nazi regime. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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Monday - Jun 23, 2025

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11

Regensburg, Germany

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Monday - Jun 23, 2025

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Bus Travel

Munich, Germany

Disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Munich, the largest city and capital of the German state of Bavaria. With a long and powerful heritage, the city dates back to the 11th century and over the centuries has been a witness to some important historical events. Munich's rich tapestry is woven with tales of royalty, scientific innovations, and cultural milestones. Explore its storied streets, and you'll uncover a city that seamlessly merges its illustrious past with the vibrancy of modern life. Inclusions: Breakfast. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Jun 24, 2025

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Munich, Germany

Seamlessly blending modernity and history, Munich offers a captivating atmosphere. The city's unique character will become more evident during this morning's guided panoramic tour. Starting with a short drive to Schloss Nymphenburg, you'll explore the perfectly symmetrical lavish estate just outside the city, built as a royal summer residence. You will also see the beautiful Englisher Garten, one of the world's largest public gardens, and the Isartor, the medieval city gates of the city, before ending in the heart of the town, the medieval Marienplatz. Here, you'll encounter Munich's most iconic landmarks. The Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) is home to the famous Glockenspiel, a colossal clock adorned with over 30 life-sized historical figures. Three times daily, these figures come to life to perform for the crowds below. This afternoon, make the most of your free time. Perhaps find a cozy beer garden and sample some world-renowned Bavarian beer, or stroll Maximilianstrasse, one of Munich's most prestigious avenues complete with designer fashion, jewelry, and a wide selection of impressive art galleries. Inclusions: Breakfast. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Jun 25, 2025

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13

Munich, Germany

Your journey concludes today. Inclusions: Breakfast.; Note: This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.

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