




18 Day Scenic Jewels of Europe with Prague - Amsterdam to Prague
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- Europe River Cruise
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Wondrous cities and towns
From Amsterdam to Prague, this is a journey that begins and ends with two of Europe’s most remarkable cities, and features a string of glittering towns in between.
Travel the canals of Amsterdam, visit Cologne with its towering cathedral and timeless Vienna, spiritual home to Europe’s greatest composers. If you’re after great food, there’s more than enough in this itinerary to get you salivating, including visits to Regensburg, known for its delectable wurst, and Bamberg, equally famous for its world-class beer. And if you’re looking for more than just cuisine, rest assured – stops at Marksburg Castle, Nuremberg and Melk will provide a feast for all the senses. Three nights in wonderful Prague round off this European sojourn.
Tour Description
Welcome to the Magical World of River Cruising!
River cruising is a much more intimate way to see the world, with smaller guest numbers on board at any one time, higher staff to guest ratios and larger cabins, everything is handcrafted to make your experience unique and personal.
A Scenic river cruise is truly an all-inclusive experience.
All your drinks and shore excursions are included and early reward deals often mean that your flights are included too. Once you board your flight you’ve nothing else to spend.
River cruises offer you the maximum time to explore your chosen destination. You dock right in the heart of a city which means no long transfers or waiting times to reach the sights. You can literally stroll off the ship and you’re there.
Again because of the size of your Scenic Ship you won’t have long embarkation and disembarkation times. From arriving at the ship you can be in your cabin within minutes.
The Scenic Experience
There’s no standing in long queues waiting to get on and off the ship. Thanks to the gentle nature of the rivers we traverse, along with the engineering excellence of our ships, sea sickness is not something you need to be worried about on a river cruise.
With a river cruise the scenery is constantly changing as you slowly glide down the river. From villages to castles, beautiful landscapes to temples, there is always something new just around the next river bend.
Why River Cruising?
There are a host of reasons why Scenic river cruising is increasingly the first choice of travel for guests.
From your transfers and tips, your exclusive Enrich, Freechoice and Tailormade excursions and even your mini-bar, you won't have to worry about money at all.
Leave the wallet at home
Once you get on the plane you need never reach for your wallet again, we won’t even ask for your credit card at check-in.
Everything is included, from activities to meals, even tipping and gratuities.
The heart of the matter
Skip the rigours of finding your own way to a destination. With a river cruise you simply walk off the ship and into your destination. No queues, deciphering maps or ship tenders to deal with.
You call the shots
With a range of handcrafted activities and once in- a-lifetime experiences included across our itineraries, you choose the activity or experience that suits you, at the pace you want.
Or simply choose to stay on board and relax.
Whatever your interest, fitness or mobility level, you’re in charge.
Ask a local
We use local guides as we believe that nobody knows a place like the people who live there. As a result, our tours will not only make sure you see all the highlights, but we’ll also take you in search of the hidden gems known only to locals.
The best local food, entertainment and culture, we even invite you into local homes so that you can experience true local hospitality.
Proof positive
When you choose Scenic river cruising you’re choosing the first on the rivers for innovation and technology.
We have the largest cabins on the rivers, featuring the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge, which converts your suite into a vast viewing deck at the touch of a button.
Our e-bikes and Tailormade GPS guided tours are further proof of our commitment to innovation, allowing you to explore on your own.
Banquet of the senses
From dégustations to fine dining to a relaxed pizza. Highlight evenings or unwinding with new friends. There’s a venue and a menu to suit every occasion.
Diverse and delicious food experiences are one of the highlights of your Scenic tour. From your first coffee of the day to that last relaxing nightcap, from your mini-bar or late night room service, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Our chefs draw inspiration from the regions you travel through so all our food is seasonal and regional as well as freshly prepared and delicious. And what would food be without just the right drink to go with it? Choose French Champagne, regional wines selected by our sommelier or a local beer at all of our dining venues.
All food and beverages are included in the price of your cruise (with the exception of top shelf whiskies) so you won’t need to worry about making the most of everything that’s on offer.
- In-room service to all cabins
- Fully restocked mini-bar daily
- Late night menu for night owls
- Bottled water for all onshore excursions and chef prepared picnics available
- Scenic Sundowners and Freechoice dining options highlight the wonders of food onshore as well as onboard.
Signature Dining Events
A gourmet adventure is always marked by a few signature experiences.
We believe every guest should enjoy these moments. An intimate evening of fine Italian cuisine at Portobellos and for our Diamond Deck guests, the true art of dégustation at our chef’s Table la Rive.
The time-honoured tradition of high tea is served on the Terrace, and the Sun Deck will feature a Teppanyaki barbeque for you to enjoy. A seafood gala evening with also be hosted in Crystal Dining.
Crystal Dining
Our spacious main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award-winning chefs prepare buffet and á la carte menus, while regional wines are hand picked by our sommelier.
- Four-course dinner
- Open seating with tables from 2 to 8
- Wide range of cuisine from local specialties to a Seafood Gala evening
- Buffet and á la carte menus available daily
- In-room dining served by your butler

Portobellos
Exclusive and intimate, Portobellos boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship showcasing sumptuous regional specialities from the freshest local produce.
- Italian fine dining
- A maximum of 32 guests an evening
- 5 course menu featuring regional specialties paired with Tuscan wines from the region’s best wineries
- Showcasing chef prepared meals within the dining room
- Floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the view as you dine
River Café
The River Café provides you with a wonderful range of complimentary delicious light meals, snacks and refreshments that you can take anywhere at any time.
- Open from early in the morning until late afternoon
- Casual and flexible dining options to suit your schedule
- Offers full service and mouth-watering buffet style food
- A great meeting spot, open for all day grazing and socializing
- Gelato bar, light snacks, healthy options, tasty treats
Table La Rive
This intimate affair is the ultimate treat for your palate.
Diamond Deck guests are invited, by our Executive Chef, to join Table La Rive for an evening of sumptuous dégustation.
- Exclusive dining for Diamond Deck passengers
- 6 course dégustation menu with sommelier paired wines
- Intimate dining for only 10 guests per evening
Unlimited beverages
Every fleeting moment matters, which is why on your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ the bar is always open.
Enjoy a drink at every occasion with complimentary beverages on board at any time of the day, from fine regional wines and boutique beers to pure bottled water and espresso coffee.
Plus your in-suite mini-bar is replenished daily, which means you will enjoy complimentary drinks whenever and wherever you fancy; with meals, at the bar or from the privacy of your balcony.
Dine anywhere at any time
Your journey is tailored to suit you in every way. An exclusive feature of our Scenic ‘Space-Ships’, is the River Café delivering casual dining options all day. Choose when and where you want to dine.
You may want a late lunch after a morning exploring or a freshly brewed coffee to watch the sunrise over Europe or a sweet treat in the afternoon. When docked you can also take a snack to enjoy as you wander through the romantic streets of Europe’s quaint villages.
Flexible and on-the-go
When cruising through Europe you be able to enjoy the finest gourmet experiences nestled in the region’s beauty.
So we feel it’s important we offer you the ultimate in flexible options.
That’s why we’ll even have the chef put together a picnic hamper for you to take ashore - perfect when using your Scenic TailorMade GPS tour system on an independent free-time excursion.
Scenic Freechoice
All our guests are unique so we appreciate that different people may want different levels of pace during your trip. Perhaps plan to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed tempo or know you can truly unwind throughout. We’ve divided our extensive list of Freechoice excursions into Active, Moderate and Relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests.
- Active – For those keen to explore further afield, for a longer excursion or perhaps a bicycle ride
- Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover the beautiful city centres on our walking tours
- Relaxed – A slower pace to take in museums, castles, thermal baths or maybe a canal cruise
Butler Service
From nightly turndown to laundry concierge service included for all guests, your butler is there to make your Scenic experience extra special. They won’t be happy unless you are.
We know that it’s the fine details and the outstanding service that really make your trip memorable. By offering a butler to every guest we provide an exceptional level of service that combines 5-star quality with personal attention to detail.
All-inclusive Butler
Each Scenic butler has been trained at the International Butler Academy to Scenic’s exacting standards by our Head Butler Peter Wyss. With over 15 years experience of 5-star service along with a professional sommelier degree, Peter exemplifies the fine standards we require from all of our butlers.
Whichever suite you choose, your butler will make sure you’ll never be without complimentary refreshments and a re-stocked mini-bar for whenever the fancy takes you.
As part of our latest offering in Europe, you can now also look forward to a laundry concierge service. After all, you should be focusing on your journey, not your washing.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Welcome to Amsterdam
Your journey into wonder begins here. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.
Meals Included: Dinner
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Day 2 - Amsterdam
Explore wonderful Amsterdam – with its wealth of canals, museums and bicycles.
FreechoiceHop aboard one of our e-bikes and take a guided bicycle tour outside the city or walk the streets of Amsterdam with a local guide and taste the Dutch favourite, herring. You also have the opportunity to experience an iconic canal cruise and see the city from a different angle or enjoy a slice of quintessential Holland at Zaanse Schans, with its windmills and open-air conservation area.
Alternatively, you can make the most of your free time by letting Scenic Tailormade open your eyes to Amsterdam’s many key attractions.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 - Cologne > Marksburg
FreechoiceTake a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral, or explore the city’s Jewish history. Alternatively, if you are feeling more active, cycle to Cologne from the charming medieval village of Zons or learn about Beethoven during a walking tour in the city of Bonn, the location of the composer’s birth 250 years ago.
EnrichDelight in the medieval ambience of Marksburg Castle, which has remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages. Partake in a magnificent medieval feast, with an abundance of fine fare and free-flowing local red wine. You can also look forward to being entertained in the grand tradition of Europe’s great royal houses, with minstrels and colourful court jesters, there for your exclusive pleasure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 - Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim
Enjoy the unrivalled views of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Then alight in Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before enjoying a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument for spectacular views of the river.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 - Miltenberg
Today a unique experience awaits you. Meet the locals of the quaint German town of Miltenberg.
FreechoiceMeet the monks in a local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production or meet a local winemaker and join him for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, join a Baron and Baroness and learn what it is like to be a royal in the modern day, or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer and taste the many flavours available. You also have the opportunity to meet a local farming family and taste some of their homemade produce.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 - Würzburg
FreechoiceExplore the famous Romantic Road, an important trade route during the Middle Ages, then take in the beautiful walled town of Rothenburg, a medieval gem that overlooks the Tauber river. Or stay in Würzburg and visit the Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 - Bamberg
Immerse yourself in the Old Town of Bamberg, a World Heritage-listed Site alive with history. With your knowledgeable local guide, walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did. This afternoon sample a variety of delicious German sausage on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 - Nuremberg
Enjoy this fascinating and ancient Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century.
FreechoiceExplore Nuremberg by foot on a guided walking tour or visit moving WWII sites. Alternatively, stay on board for a beer tasting experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 - Regensburg
There is much to explore in the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, situated at the confluence of three rivers.
FreechoiceEnjoy a walking tour of Regensburg or hop on board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, and sample beer from one of the world’s oldest monastic breweries. Alternatively, cycle to the Walhalla monument, a memorial dedicated to Germany’s elite, or take an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Palace.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 - Passau > Salzburg
EnrichBased on the timeless movie of the same name, the exclusive ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ will wow you with its stage sets. Enjoy an authentic Austrian lunch before an afternoon of humming along to some of the catchy classics.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 - Melk > Dürnstein
FreechoiceExperience Melk’s magnificent 18th century Benedictine Abbey on a guided tour. Or, the more active can embark on an enjoyable guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the region. Alternatively, visit the fairytale castle of Burg Aggstein. Built in the 12th century, the castle ruins offers spectacular views across the Danube.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 - Vienna
Acquaint yourself with this opulent city by taking a fascinating guided tour of its most famous sights, including the Ringstrasse.
EnrichBreathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart. With a special dedication to Beethoven, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth as we pay tribute to his talent and world-renowned compositions.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 - Vienna
FreechoiceTake a guided tour of Bratislava or visit Schönbrunn Palace, and witness the sheer opulence of the Habsburg Empire. Alternatively, learn about the Viennese coffee culture during a guided tour. Or explore a different side of Vienna on a cycling tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 - Budapest
We find ourselves in Budapest, one of Europe’s oldest and prettiest cities.
FreechoiceMake the most of a guided tour of Budapest including a piano concert, or relax and unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa. Or, choose to experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock or take a hike to Buda Hill for breathtaking views over the Danube.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 - Budapest > Prague
Journey by coach to Prague, and spend three nights at one of the city hotels.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 16 - Prague
Join your expert local guide to explore Prague in all its Gothic glory including the Old Town and its famous Astronomical Clock and the Charles Bridge, commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV.
FreechoiceEnjoy a walking tour of Prague’s communist-era history. Alternatively, learn about the 900 year history of Strahov Monastery and delight in its many wonders such as the Treasury and art gallery, showcasing a vast array of important works from both Czech and international artists.
Tonight, relish a delicious Czech dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 17 - Prague
Stroll this magnificent city at your leisure. Situated on the banks of the River Vltava 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 18 - Prague
Depart after breakfast, taking many wonderful memories with you.
Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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