21 Day Paris and Jewels of Europe and Prague

Scenic Enrich

Ascend to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower then dine at 58 Tour Eiffel

A private tour of the Zehnthaus brewery in Bamberg

An exclusive organ recital inside Melk Benedictine Abbey

Over a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart

History Team on board selected departures

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Paris

You will be met at Charles De Gaulle airport and transferred* to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your fellow travellers and Tour Director.

Three Night Special Stay: Paris

Day 2: Paris (FB,HD)

Today join our guide to see all the major sights of Paris. SCENICENRICH Tonight we journey to the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the second level for unforgettable views. It’s a short walk to our spectacular dinner venue, 58 Tour Eiffel, just one floor below, where we dine above the lights of Paris.

Day 3: Paris (FB)

Your Tour Director is on hand to help plan your day where the city awaits with countless sights.

Day 4: Paris – Amsterdam (FB,D)

Today we travel to picturesque Amsterdam. A warm welcome awaits you from your crew as you board your luxury Scenic Tours “Space-Ship”.

Day 5: Amsterdam (FB,L,D)

SCENIC FREECHOICE choose from: (1) a sightseeing canal cruise; (2) a guided bicycle tour of Amsterdam (limited availability); or (3) a visit to the windmills at Zaanse Schans.

Day 6: Cologne – Coblenz (FB,L,D)

Join your guide this afternoon and explore the Old Town with its beautiful squares and historical monuments. Perhaps sample the region’s most famous beer, ‘Kölsch’. This evening you can explore the 2,000-year-old town of Coblenz, situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.

Day 7: Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim (FB,L,D)

Cruise the spectacular Rhine Gorge and board the ‘Winzerexpress’ mini train in Rüdesheim for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. We then board a cable car for the trip to the Niederwald Monument.

Day 8: Wertheim (FB,L,D)

Enjoy free time to explore this little medieval town centre with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets.

Day 9: Würzburg (FB,L,D)

SCENIC FREECHOICE Today choose from: (1) city tour of Würzburg; or (2) Romantic Road journey to Rothenburg.

Day 10: Bamberg (FB,L,D)

Explore Bamberg with your local guide today. Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact medieval centres, Bamberg is bursting with character and charm. SCENICENRICH Enjoy beer tasting at the Zehnthaus, a private brewery established in 1533, where we are greeted by the cellar master and taken to an underground vault to sample his selection of brews.

Day 11: Nuremberg (FB,L,D)

A guided tour of the old town. Later visit the Nuremberg Trial Sites which were part of the aftermath of WWII.

Day 12: Regensburg (FB,L,D)

On our guided walking tour we see the Old Chapel and visit the magnificent Thurn und Taxis Castle.

Day 13: Passau – Linz (FB,L,D)

SCENIC FREECHOICE choose from: (1) city tour of Passau; or (2) excursion to Salzburg; or (3) excursion to Cesky Krumlov.

Day 14: Melk – Dürnstein – Vienna (FB,L,D)

This morning we visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey on our guided tour of Melk. SCENICENRICH During our visit inside the Abbey an exclusive organ recital has been arranged. Your ship then sails to picturesque Dürnstein. This evening we arrive in Vienna.

Day 15: Vienna (FB,L,D)

This morning we explore the famous sights of Vienna on our guided tour. This afternoon enjoy free time to further explore this magnificent city. Your Cruise Director is on hand to help you plan your day. SCENICENRICH This evening enjoy a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, followed by a private Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.

Day 16: Vienna (FB,L,D)

SCENIC FREECHOICE Today choose from: (1) guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) visit to the Opera House and coffee and cake in a Viennese cafe; or (3) excursion to Bratislava.

Day 17: Budapest (FB,L,D)

One of Eastern Europe’s most ancient cities will be revealed on our guided tour. This evening, be entertained by folklore music prior to your farewell dinner onboard.

Day 18: Budapest – Prague (FB)

After breakfast this morning we journey to Prague, one of the truly magical cities of Europe.

Three Night Special Stay: Prague

Day 19: Prague (FB,HD)

This morning we tour the old town with our local guide, ending with coffee and cake. This evening be enthralled by a typical Czech highlight dinner and entertainment.

Day 20: Prague (FB)

Enjoy exploring this magnificent city for the day. Your Tour Director is on hand to help plan your day.

Day 21: Prague (FB)

After breakfast this morning you will be transferred* to Prague International Airport for your onward or homebound flight.

Departure Dates/ Prices:

Departure Dates Return Dates Price in AUD
5 March 2010 25 March 2010 $8940
19 March 2010 8 April 2010 $9140
2 April 2010 22 April 2010 $9240
7 May 2010 27 May 2010 $9640
14 May 2010 3 June 2010 $9640
28 May 2010 17 June 2010 $9640
18 June 2010 8 July 2010 $9740
9 July 2010 29 July 2010 $9640
23 July 2010 12 August 2010 $9740
30 July 2010 19 August 2010 $9740
13 August 2010 2 September 2010 $9840
20 August 2010 9 September 2010 $9840
3 September 2010 23 September 2010 $9840
17 September 2010 7 October 2010 $9840
1 October 2010 21 October 2010 $9740

Scenic FreeChoice

Amsterdam – Canal cruise; or a guided bicycle tour; or excursion to Zaanse Schans for Windmills and Dutch Cheese

Würzburg – Walking tour; or journey to Rothenburg on Romantic Road

Passau – Walking tour; or excursions to Salzburg; or Cesky Krumlov

Vienna – guided tour Schönbrunn Palace; or Opera House and Viennese cafe; or see the key sights of Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava

Scenic Highlights

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Paris

Captain’s welcome cocktail party and dinner in Amsterdam

Onboard entertainment program

Cologne – guided walking tour, tasting of the regions specialty beer

Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge past famous Lorelei Rock

Rüdesheim – Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Guided sightseeing in one of Europe’s best preserved towns – Bamberg

Tour of Nuremberg including a guided tour of the Trial Sites

Regensburg sightseeing tour – Thurn und Taxis Castle and Old Chapel

Guided tour of Melk including entry to Melk Benedictine Abbey

Sail through the Wachau Valley

Vienna sightseeing tour including a visit to St.Stephen’s Cathedral

Budapest sightseeing tour – Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion

Captain’s farewell cocktail reception and farewell dinner in Budapest

Enjoy a guided walking tour of ancient Prague

Scenic Dining

49 superb meals including 20 Full Buffet Breakfasts (FB), 13 Lunches (L), 2 Highlight Dinners (HD) and 14 Dinners (D)

Scenic Special Stays

Ideally located between the Opera Garnier and the Place Vendome, the Hotel Scribe is an historic hotel where 19th century splendour is home to contemporary Parisian style

The Westin Paris offers magnificent views of the Tuileries gardens and Eiffel Tower, just moments from the Louvre Museum

The Radisson SAS Alcron is available exclusively through Scenic Tours and has recently been refurbished to its former art deco glory