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28 Night Jewels of Europe and Romantic Rhine and Moselle

From Budapest to Zurich

Scenic Jasper

Scenic Cruises
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14263087
  • Departs: Tue, Sep 29, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Tuesday - Sep 29, 2026
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • 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 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 your glass to the days ahead at this evening's welcome reception. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 30, 2026
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    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. The city is an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is also well known for its hot springs and thermal baths and has a vibrant nightlife scene. ...
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    Thursday - Oct 1, 2026
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Today, perhaps wake to a coffee delivered to your suite by your personal butler. Enjoy the amenities onboard as you continue to cruise towards the Austrian capital, Vienna. Vienna oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums. ...
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    Friday - Oct 2, 2026
    Day
    4
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    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, Ringstrasse, and for 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. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 3, 2026
    Day
    5
    Krems, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    Today arrive in the charming town of Krems, located in the spectacular Wachau Valley where we have a variety of Scenic Freechoice excursions to choose from. Later, we cruise to the quaint town of Durnstein. Surrounded by vineyards, the city 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. Enjoy some free time exploring this charming town before we set sail. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 4, 2026
    Day
    6
    • Brandstatt, Austria
    • Passau, Germany
    Monday - Oct 5, 2026
    Day
    7
    Regensburg, Germany
    • 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 listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country. ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 6, 2026
    Day
    8
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    You will arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city today. Boasting an Old Town protected by an ancient city wall, where the most enchanting Christmas markets are held every December, this 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 facade, Nuremberg also has a turbulent history. During WWII, the city was favored by the Nazis for party rallies, the boycotts of Jewish businesses began here, as did the laws that denied Jewish people German citizenship - known as the 'Nuremberg Laws'. By 1945, the city was reduced to rubble, including large sections of the Imperial Castle and Old Town. Allied powers - the US, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union - held the Nuremberg Trials here between 1945 and 1946, when Nazi Germany leaders were tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity. ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 7, 2026
    Day
    9
    Bamberg, Germany
    • Bamberg, Germany
    Built on seven hills, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, enchanting Bamberg has an Old Town resplendent with cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings: a charming Old Town Hall which occupies an island on its own, a Gothic and Romanesque-style cathedral, 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. ...
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    Thursday - Oct 8, 2026
    Day
    10
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    After a leisurely morning onboard your Space-Ship, you will arrive in Wurzburg. This Baroque city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Wurzburg is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortress, the 15th-century Old Main Bridge, and three universities, including Bavaria's oldest. ...
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    Friday - Oct 9, 2026
    Day
    11
    Wertheim, Germany
    • Wertheim, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Miltenberg, Germany
    This morning, you will arrive in the historic town of Wertheim, sitting on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber rivers. Located on the banks of the River Main, the charming town of Wertheim is home to hundreds of pastel-colored half-timbered houses and one of Germany's oldest inns, Zum Riesen. After some free time, transfer by motorcoach to the neighboring town of Miltenberg for a guided tour before returning to your Scenic Space-Ship. Alternatively, remain onboard your Space-Ship and bask in the landscape of the Main River. Enjoy some of the all-inclusive onboard entertainment this evening as you sail through the night. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 10, 2026
    Day
    12
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    This morning, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. The charming town center is filled with half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets, quaint shops selling trinkets such as cuckoo clocks, as well as a smattering of wine taverns and open-air beer gardens. This afternoon, relax onboard the Sun Deck and admire the scenic landscapes as you cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65-kilometer stretch of the river that is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Sailing down this section of the river is like being transported through the pages of a fairy tale book. The Rhine is abounded in myths and legends; folklore that has been passed on for generations, including the story of Lorelei. This enchanting female was betrayed by her sweetheart and spent her days bewitching men. As her punishment, she was sent to a nunnery, however on her way she jumped to her death in the river. Legend has her spirit casting spells on sailors who passed the rock, where a bronze statue sits today. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 11, 2026
    Day
    13
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    You will arrive in Cologne today, a city known for its liberal and laidback lifestyle, its unique beer culture, auto industry, and the jaw-dropping cathedral that dominates its skyline. Settled by the Romans, this major cultural center for the Rhineland was built during the Middle Ages but was largely destroyed during WWII. The magnificent Gothic cathedral, an enormous UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates to 1248, was badly damaged but stood tall above the ruins of the city. Discover Cologne during a walking tour. With your local guide, wander the laneways of the historical Old Town, which is home to breweries serving up draft Kolsch beer, and enjoy free time to visit the city's centerpiece and icon, Cologne Cathedral. ...
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    Monday - Oct 12, 2026
    Day
    14
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Amsterdam is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges. ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 13, 2026
    Day
    15
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Enjoy a free day in Amsterdam and explore the wonderful sights of this delightful city or simply relax and stay onboard your Scenic Space-Ship.
    Wednesday - Oct 14, 2026
    Day
    16
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    • Utrecht, Netherlands
    This morning will be spent onboard your luxury Scenic Space-Ship sailing towards Utrecht. Relax on the Sun Deck as you enjoy the scenery rolling by. At lunch time you will arrive at Utrecht, a canal-lined city boasting a multitude of green space, lively streets, and hidden alleyways leaving you intrigued by what is around the next corner. ...
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    Thursday - Oct 15, 2026
    Day
    17
    Veere, Netherlands
    • Veere, Netherlands
    You will arrive in Veere this morning, one of the Netherlands' prettiest villages whose historic harbor is filled with bobbing yachts. While its beginnings date to the 13th century, Veere flourished in the 16th century when it became an important port for Scottish wool. This prosperity lasted two centuries, and to this day Scottish ties are strong. ...
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    Friday - Oct 16, 2026
    Day
    18
    Antwerp, Belgium
    • Antwerp, Belgium
    This morning, you will arrive in Belgium's second city, Antwerp.
    Saturday - Oct 17, 2026
    Day
    19
    Arnhem, Netherlands
    • Arnhem, Netherlands
    Located at the edge of the Veluwe nature reserve, the city of Arnhem offers a beautiful landscape surrounded by dense forest, lush green parklands, and riverside promenades.
    Sunday - Oct 18, 2026
    Day
    20
    Dusseldorf, Germany
    • Dusseldorf, Germany
    Your Scenic Space-Ship will be sailing towards Dusseldorf this morning. Dusseldorf is an affluent city, which was dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon. The city is filled to the brim with museums and galleries, one of the world's most luxurious shopping streets, an old town with around 260 pubs and bars, and a harbor precinct that blends the old with new: historic quay walls, warehouses, and silos neighbor striking architecturally designed buildings by the likes of Frank Gehry. ...
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    Monday - Oct 19, 2026
    Day
    21
    • Cruising the Moselle River
    • Cochem, Germany
    Today, sail along the curvaceous path of the Moselle River past quaint half-timbered villages, vine-covered slopes, and hilltop castles that are perched proudly overlooking the river. Relax in the opulence of your suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views to watch a rolling tapestry of the Moselle Valley during this full day of cruising. This afternoon, you will be able to indulge in a Moselle Wine Degustation to sample local varieties. Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the medieval town of Cochem this evening. ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 20, 2026
    Day
    22
    Cochem, Germany
    • Cochem, Germany
    A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy-tale. The traditional town is nestled on the riverbanks, with pastel-colored buildings, half-timbered houses, cobbled laneways, and an enchanting medieval hilltop castle surrounded by sloped vineyards. ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 21, 2026
    Day
    23
    Bernkastel, Germany
    • Bernkastel, Germany
    Another wonderfully preserved riverside town, Bernkastel is home to an atmospheric market square with buildings that date to the 13th century, one of the world's most famous Riesling vineyards, Bernkasteler Doctor, and the ruins of Landshut Castle sitting high above on a hill, where archeological remains from the 4th and 5th centuries were discovered in 2012. ...
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    Thursday - Oct 22, 2026
    Day
    24
    Koblenz, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    Located where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet, Koblenz has a melange of French and German cultures and it's one of Germany's oldest cities with a history spanning 2,000 years. Your Space-Ship will overnight in Koblenz, offering you the opportunity to explore the city after dark.
    Friday - Oct 23, 2026
    Day
    25
    Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Leaving Koblenz this morning you will cruise along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley towards Rudesheim. This 65-kilometer stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years. Sailing down this section of the river is like being transported through the pages of a fairy-tale book. The Rhine is abounded in myths and legends; folklore that has been passed on for generations, including the story of Lorelei. This enchanting female was betrayed by her sweetheart and spent her days bewitching men. As her punishment, she was sent to a nunnery, however on her way she jumped to her death in the river. Legend has her spirit casting spells on sailors who passed the rock, where a bronze statue sits today. This afternoon, you will disembark in Rudesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millennia. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 24, 2026
    Day
    26
    Mannheim, Germany
    • Mannheim, Germany
    Sunday - Oct 25, 2026
    Day
    27
    • Kehl, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Kehl, Germany
    The city of Kehl is the gateway to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace region, where sherbert-colored, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network of canals. Your Scenic Space-Ship departs later this evening, which means you have free time to wander Strasbourg at your own pace. ...
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    Monday - Oct 26, 2026
    Day
    28
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    Located between the Rhine River and the Black Forest, Breisach is a food and wine destination that shares its border with the Alsace region. It was almost destroyed during WWII but was meticulously rebuilt with its traditional cobbled streets and pastel houses.
    Tuesday - Oct 27, 2026
    Day
    29
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 29 - Tuesday - Oct 27, 2026
    Day
    29
    • Bus Travel
    • Zurich, Switzerland
    After a delicious breakfast, prepare to head home. Your Scenic representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. It may be the end of your cruise, but it's the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories. Please book your flight to depart out of Zurich after 11:30 AM.


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