Day 1 Istanbul
A Scenic Tours representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer to your luxury hotel.

Day 2 Istanbul
This morning visit Topkapi Palace and spend some time wandering the evocative Grand Bazaar before an afternoon at leisure. Scenic Enrich: Tonight, a special treat awaits you as you enjoy your farewell dinner at the stunning Hamdi Restaurant,where outstanding views over the Golden Horn are accompanied by the call to prayer echoing from numerous surrounding mosques.(B,D)

Day 3 Istanbul
Highlights of the day include a visit to the most magnifi cent examples of Byzantium architecture, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. This afternoon choose from the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) a traditional Turkish cooking class where you’ll learn the art of making delicious plates of meze, after which you get to eat them, of course; or (2) enjoy an insightful tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine past, see Zeyek Mosque, second only in size to Hagia Sophia as a Byzantium monument; or (3) a visit to an Ottoman Yali, the fashionable summer palaces of the wealthy. You’ll meet the current residents who’ll chat with you about the building’s history while you enjoy homemade refreshments.(B)

Day 4 Istanbul
Travel along the Northern Aegean coast heading towards Istanbul. It is famously the only city in the world crossing two continents and linking east with west. Three Night Stay: Ceylan Intercontinental or similar.(B,D)

Day 5 Gallipoli – Canakkale
Today travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the WWI landings by allied forces, on the morning of April 25, 1915. There are over 31 cemeteries on the peninsula which is now a national park. Explore the sights and gain an understanding of this unforgettable location. Afterwards enjoy a fascinating tour of Homer’s Troy, a legendary site of the Trojan Wars. You will even see a giant replica of the Trojan horse.(B,L,D)

Day 6 Canakkale – Nessebar
Today journey from Bulgaria to Canakkale, Turkey where you will enjoy a Two Night Stay: Kolin Hotel.(B,D)

Day 7 Nessebar
Your Tour Director is on hand to help plan your free day. You may wish to relax by the pool of your hotel, or go for a walk on the beach. Located on the beautiful Black Sea coast the hotel has wonderful views over the sea, and it is only a short drive from Nessebar town.(B,D)

Day 8   Nessebar – Bucharest
After breakfast cross the border into Bulgaria and travel down the Black Sea coast for your two night stay near Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Two Night Stay: Sol Nessebar Palace Hotel.(B,D)

Day 9 Bucharest
Travel to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. A more modern structure, Ceauçescu’s imposing Palace of the Parliament is the largest building in Europe. Today enjoy an Included sightseeing tour of the town. Two Night Stay: Marriott Bucharest.(B,D)

Day 10 Bucharest
Board your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ where a warm welcome awaits you from your crew, join your fellow guests for a Welcome Cocktail in the lounge.(D)

Day 11 Cernavoda – Black Sea
Cernavoda in Romania is your ship’s base today for an excursion to the seaside town of Constanta, the gateway to the Black Sea coast with the largest harbour in the Black Sea. Also visit Mamaia, this popular resort town stretches 8 kilometres in length, with only a 300 metre sliver of land separating the Black Sea shore from the waters of Lake Siutghiol.(B,L,D)

Day 12 Russe – Arbanassi – Veliko Tarnovo – Svistov
From the former Roman fortress town of Svistov in Bulgaria, venture to Veliko Tarnovo, a town with a rich historical past. In the 14th century as the Byzantine Empire weakened the town was the Bulgarian capital and known as the third Rome. The nearby leafy village of Arbanassi, is included in UNESCO’s world heritage list of valuable cultural sites.(B,L,D)

Day 13 Iron Gate
Be sure to have your camera ready as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gate, a narrow gorge carved by the Danube between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, which forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Relax on the sun deck or in the observatory lounge as you have a relaxing day of cruising.(B,L,D)

Day 14 Belgrade
Today explore Serbia’s capital Belgrade, one of the oldest capital cities in Europe. Visit Tito’s memorial, Fortress Kalemegdan and see St Sava Church on your Included tour. This afternoon choose from one of the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) enjoy a guided bicycle tour along the Danube; or (2) enjoy the Tastes of Belgrade, during your walking tour you will have opportunity to sample a traditional Serbian cheese pie – Burek; or (3) explore the city on a tour with the locals.(B,L,D)

Day 15 Ilok – Vukovar
Vukovar is situated at the confluence of the Vuka River and the Danube. This morning choose from one of the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) a guided walking tour of the town; or (2) a guided cycling tour of Vukovar’s countryside. Scenic Enrich: As a special Scenic guest, you will be invited into the home of a local family for a home cooked traditional lunch and an opportunity to learn about everyday life in Croatia. After lunch visit Ilok, famous for its old cellars, for a wine and cheese tasting.(B,L,D)

Day 16 Kalocsa
The Baroque provincial town of Kalocsa lies at the periphery of the great Hungarian plain and is renowned for its decorative embroidery and paprika production. Today visit a Hungarian Puszta horse farm and enjoy a show before tracing the Turkish origins of paprika.(B,L,D)

Day 17 Budapest
Today enjoy Budapest at your leisure; perhaps wander the streets of the old town for local crafts or simply relax on-board.(B,L,D)

Day 18 Budapest
Today choose from one of the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided city tour; or (2) relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa; or (3) explore the labyrinths of the Cave Hospital; or (4) take an excursion to the Skanzen Open Air Museum.(B,L,D)

Day 19 Vienna
Today choose your Included Scenic FreeChoice tour : (1) a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) an excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava; or (3) a visit to the world renowned Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or witness the famous Lipizzaner Stallions perfecting their skills during their morning exercise program.(B,L,D)

Day 20 Vienna
To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse. This afternoon explore Vienna at your own leisure. Tonight’s Scenic Enrich: Highlights include a glass of Austrian Sekt at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein followed by an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. The Palais is also known as the Garden Palace and it reveals fascinating insights into 400 years of artistic patronage and is where the Prince of Liechtenstein showcases his privately owned art collection.(B,L,D)

Day 21 Vienna – Dürnstein – Melk
This morning your ship docks in Melk where you can choose one the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) visit the magnifi cent Benedictine Abbey; or (2) enjoy a guided walking tour of Melk village; or (3) take a guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein.(B,L,D)

Day 22  Linz – Passau
Your Included Scenic FreeChoice today gives you a choice of three countries all offering their own unique charm: (1) a guided tour of Passau followed by a relaxing afternoon of cruising through the European Alps; or (2) visit Salzburg, the setting for ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart; or (3) visit Salzburg’s Salt Mines of Hallein acclaimed for their ‘white gold’; or (4) a full day excursion to the beautiful medieval Czech town of Cesky Krumlov.(B,L,D)

Day 23 Regensburg
Regensburg is one of Germany’s fi nest preserved cities. Today you’ll be able to explore this unique town including a visit to the world’s oldest sausage kitchen. Choose from one of the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) a guided walking tour including an organ recital; or (2) a walking tour of Regensburg with a visit to the golf museum; or (3) a guided bicycle tour to Walhalla.(B,L,D)

Day 24 Nuremberg
Today offers three Included Scenic FreeChoice tours to choose from: (1) relive the History of World War II and learn about the signifi cant part the city of Nuremberg played during the German Nazi regime. See the Justice Palace and Imperial Castle followed by a self-guided tour of the informative WWII Documentation Centre; or (2) ‘Tastes of Nuremberg’: enjoy a delicious sampling of Nuremberg’s famous bratwurst, beer and gingerbread; or (3) visit the Audi Museum and car production factory in Ingolstadt.(B,L,D)

Day 25 Bamberg
Relax on board this morning as you sail towards Bamberg, one of Europe’s largest intact medieval centres. Bursting with character and charm enjoy the sights of the city on your Included tour. Back on-board, join your fellow passengers for the opportunity to experience some of the region’s finest brews including Bamberg’s renowned Smoked Beer.(B,L,D)

Day 26 Würzburg
This morning cruise through Bavaria to Würzburg, the capital of Lower Franconia. It is said to be one of the loveliest baroque cities in the country and became famous as the centre of Franconian wine production. Today choose from one of the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) explore Würzburg on your guided tour, visit the market square and see the late-Gothic Church of St. Mary. Visit the Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace followed by a private wine tasting underneath the Residenz in the Palace’s wine cellar; or (2) follow the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a walled medieval gem overlooking the Tauber river, where you will be tempted by some of the obscenely alluring local delicacies displayed around the town. This evening relax on-board, perhaps on your own private balcony as you sail down the Main River.(B,L,D)

Day 27 Miltenberg – European Village Life
Scenic Enrich: Today you will be taken off the beaten track as an invited guest to experience European Village life just for a day – exclusive to Scenic Tours. Choose from a selection of Scenic FreeChoice activities, from baking a traditional German cake, or discovering private castles and family wineries.(B,L,D)

Day 28 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim
Be sure to have your camera ready today, as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vine-covered slopes. Cruise past Koblenz, at the confl uence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers before reaching the Lorelei rock. Soaring some 120 metres, legend has it that the Rhine maidens lured navigators of this river to their dooms with their alluring singing. Arrive in Rüdesheim and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train for an Included guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum before taking a cable car to the Niederwald Monument.(B,L,D)

Day 29 Cologne – Marksburg
Today cruise into Germany to historic Cologne. Choose from one of the following Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) discover Düsseldorf on a guided walking tour; or (2) enjoy a walking tour of Cologne; or (3) take a guided hike in Cologne’s botanical gardens. Tonight’s Scenic Enrich highlights include a private Medieval banquet in Marksburg Castle. Set high above the banks of the Rhine this 12th Century castle is the only one never to have been destroyed. Enjoy a private tour of the castle before stepping back in time for a medieval feast.(B,L,D)

Day 30 Amsterdam
There is so much to enjoy. Choose from one of the Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) a sightseeing canal cruise through the cities 17th century architecture in a glass-top boat; or (2) explore Amsterdam the traditional way on a guided bicycle tour through the canals and over the wooden bridges. En route visit Dam Square, the Royal Palace and the war monument and then into the Red-Light district where you’ll see the Old church and Nieuw Market; or (3) a visit to the open-air conservation area and windmills of Zaanse Schans. Original buildings vividly depict Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries where once over 800 windmills industrialised this area. Back on board, time to relax and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.(B,L,D)

Day 31 Amsterdam
After breakfast, your Scenic Tours Representative will transfer you to Istanbul airport for your onward or homebound flight.(B)

• “Must See” Attractions Accommodations.
• Scenic FreeChoice Activities and Dining.
• Fully escorted by experienced Scenic Tours’ Tour Director.
• Expert local guides.
• Airport transfers.
• All tipping, porterage and gratuities.
• 79 superb meals including: 30 Full Breakfasts – hot and cold buffet selections (B), 1 Highlight Lunch – Traditional home hosted (L), 20 Lunches – buffet or à la carte including one Picnic Lunch (L), 2 Highlight Dinners – three course table d’hôte (D), 26 Evening Meals – three or four course – à la carte (D)

• Step back in time on a private tour and Medieval Banquet dinner at Marksburg Castle, a 12th century hilltop castle overlooking the Rhine River
• Scenic Village Cultural Experience: interact with the locals and experience daily life in a German village, exclusive to Scenic Tours
• Over a glass of Austrian Sekt at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. The Palace houses the Prince of Liechtenstein’s private art collection, one of the most important and biggest private art collections in the world
• In Vukovar enjoy homemade lunch as a guest in a family home, where you can learn about everyday living in Croatia
• Enjoy the sounds of the mosque calls with stunning views over Istanbul’s Golden Horn while dining in Istanbul’s famous Hamdi Restaurant
• Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam; or a guided bicycle tour; or take an excursion to Zaanse Schans
• Visit charming Düsseldorf; or enjoy a guided walking tour of Cologne; or take a guided hike in the botanical gardens
• Take a walking tour of Würzburg including a private wine tasting; or journey down the Romantic Road to Rothenburg
• Relive history on a dedicated WWII tour in Nuremberg; or taste some of Nuremberg’s delicious specialities; or visit the Audi Museum and car production factory in Ingolstadt
• In Regensburg enjoy a guided walking tour including an organ recital; or a walking tour with a visit to the golf museum; or a guided bicycle tour to Walhalla
• Enjoy the sights of Passau; or take an excursion to Salzburg; or tour the Salt Mines of Hallein; or enjoy a visit to Cesky Krumlov
• In Melk, visit the Benedictine Abbey; or enjoy a guided walking tour of Melk; or take a bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein
• In Vienna tour Schönbrunn Palace; or visit the Spanish Riding School for a guided tour or to watch the horses exercise†; or see the key sights of Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava
• Discover Budapest during a guided tour; or relax at the Thermal Baths & Spa; or explore the labyrinths of the Cave Hospital; or enjoy an excursion to the Skanzen Open Air Museum
• In Vukovar enjoy a guided walking tour; or take a guided cycling tour
• Enjoy a guided bicycle tour along the Danube River; or sample some of Belgrade’s gastronomic specialities; or explore Belgrade on a walking tour with the locals
• Enjoy a full day excursion to Transylvania including a guided tour of Bran Castle; or visit Snagov Lake, rumoured to be a burial place of Count Dracula
• Take part in a Turkish cooking class; or discover Byzantine treasures; or explore an Ottoman Yali in Istanbul
• Independent sightseeing available with GPS in the following locations: Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Würzburg, Rothenburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Dürnstein, Melk, Vienna, Budapest, Kalocsa, Vukovar, Belgrade, Russe, Veliko Tarnovo, Bucharest
• In Rüdesheim board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train to visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and ride the cable car to Niederwald Monument
• Witness a spectacular on board glass blowing demonstration
• Guided sightseeing in Bamberg, one of Europe’s best preserved towns
• Be entertained by a Bavarian music group performance
• Sail through the stunning Wachau Valley
• Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna including the Ringstrasse
• Enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore performance on board your cruise
• Witness a horse show in Kalocsa and trace the Turkish origins of paprika during a visit to the Spice Museum
• Enjoy a cheese and wine tasting in a cellar in Ilok
• Take a guided visit in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade
• Be entertained by a Serbian Folkloric show on board
• Cruise through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gate dividing Serbia from Romania
• Guided excursion to Veliko Tarnovo including lunch in a local restaurant
• Enjoy wine tasting and a tour of the UNESCO world Heritage listed town, Arbanassi, including Konstanzeliev Ethnographic House and the “Christ Nativity Church”
• Captain’s farewell cocktail reception and farewell dinner
• Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Bucharest including a visit to Ceauçescu’s imposing Palace of the Parliament
• Take a guided visit to Gallipoli including ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery
• Istanbul sightseeing with a visit to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia along with an opportunity to wander the Grand Bazaar

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