2021 Amsterdam > Vienna

Landscapes that will take your breath away

You’ll find that the magnificent Swiss Alps will inspire and astound, the perfect accompaniment to a life-changing luxury European river cruise.

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about Europe’s snow-scattered mountains, whether you’re venturing through picture-perfect Switzerland, or traversing wild and wonderful Austria. From the gigantic and jagged Matterhorn to the arresting landscapes and plunging gorges that you’ll witness first-hand while travelling on Switzerland’s world-famous Glacier Express, you’ll find every aspect of your alpine adventure exhilarating.

Tour Code:: SSAB
Duration:: 30 days
Departure City:: Amsterdam
Return City:: Vienna

Selected Itinerary

30 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Amsterdam

Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Veere

Freechoice

Choose a guided tour through Veere, or cycle through the town with a local guide. Alternatively, marvel at the modern wonder that is Holland’s Delta Works.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Antwerp

Freechoice

Be seduced by beautiful World Heritage-listed Bruges, or learn about the famous Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens in Antwerp. Alternatively, take a guided walking tour of Antwerp, or learn about the World War I battle of Passchendaele.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Nijmegen

Freechoice

Explore the Arnhem Airborne Museum, or visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum. Alternatively, take a bicycle tour through the city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Maastricht

Freechoice

Enjoy a guided tour of Maastricht, or visit Aachen and learn the tale of the city that borders three countries. Alternatively, visit the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Düsseldorf

Freechoice

Discover the charming town of Düsseldorf and taste the local Altbier, or join a guided cycling tour along the river. Alternatively, visit the Zollverein industrial site.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Moselle Valley Cruising

Appreciate the allure of the Moselle Valley as you delight in a full day cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Cochem

Freechoice

Explore Cochem during a guided tour and visit the iconic Reichsburg Castle, or join a guided bicycle tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Bernkastel

Freechoice

Journey to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for a guided tour. Alternatively, take a guided walk through Trier, or take in beautiful Bernkastel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Koblenz

Freechoice

Take a guided tour of this historic city, or visit a local winery. Alternatively, take a guided cycling tour around the city that lies at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Rüdesheim

Freechoice

Join an excursion to Mainz and visit the Gutenberg Museum. Or, stay in Rüdesheim and enjoy a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Mannheim

Freechoice

Experience the Hockenheim Formula 1 race track with a museum visit and a tour of the circuit, or join a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit its Renaissance castle. Alternatively, join an orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by some leisure time.

Enrich

Enjoy a private concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt, one of the most magnificent historic venues in the region.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Kehl > Strasbourg

Freechoice

Visit Strasbourg and its impressive cathedral, or journey to Mittelbergheim. Alternatively, choose to see the picturesque city from a different perspective on a canal cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Breisach

Freechoice

Visit the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum in the heart of the Black Forest. Alternatively, enjoy a wine tasting in the Kaiserstuhl region, or take a guided bike ride from Breisach to Freiburg, stopping along the way for a tasting of delicious Black Forest cake.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Basel > Zurich

Farewell your Scenic Space-Ship this morning and transfer to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Start the next leg of your journey with an overnight stay at your luxurious hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 16 - Zurich > Bern

Repeatedly named the city with the best quality of life, Zurich is full of treasures and you’ll discover them first hand on a walking tour. This afternoon, transfer to the Swiss capital Bern and your centrally located hotel for your two night stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 - Lucerne

Journey today to charming Lucerne, and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including the ornate Chapel Bridge, followed by a picturesque cruise on Lucerne’s lake to the village of Vitznau. Join the oldest cog wheel train in Switzerland for a breathtaking ascent of Mount Rigi.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 18 - Bern > Montreux

Enroute to Montreux stop at the charming village of Gruyères, then be treated to a tasting of Swiss chocolate. Upon arrival in Montreux check into your opulent hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 19 - Montreux > Zermatt

Cruise on Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle and enjoy a guided tour, then board a cogwheel train to the Swiss Alps village of Zermatt. Then check into for your two night stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 20 - Zermatt

Today ascend the Swiss Alps by rail to Gornergrat for magnificent views, including the Matterhorn.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 21 - Zermatt > Stresa

Today we cross the border and continue to the Italian city of Stresa. Upon arrival you will check in to your hotel where you’ll enjoy beautiful rooms overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Maggiore.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 22 - Stresa

Cruise Lake Maggiore, the stunning lake that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Pause along the way to visit the splendid Isola Bella, ‘the beautiful island’. Famous for its baroque palace and luscious gardens, explore the palace and its grounds before returning to Stresa.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 23 - Stresa > Lugano

Today journey to Lugano, where you will stay two nights. Although in Switzerland, the city offers a unique Italian flair with the culture and language influenced by its nearest neighbour.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 24 - Lugano

Located on the shores of Lake Lugano surrounded by impressive mountains, the city is a sight to behold.

Freechoice

Take a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Brè for spectacular views across the Lake and the surrounding alps, or taste the flavours of Lugano during a guided tour, sampling the delicious delicacies of the region along the way.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 25 - Lugano > St. Moritz

This morning, drive to Andermatt where you will board the Glacier Express for a spectacular rail journey through the stunning Swiss Alps, before arriving in the resort town of St. Moritz. Enjoy an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 26 - St Moritz > Seefeld

Travel through towering peaks to Hohenschwangau to see the majestic spires of Neuschwanstein Castle, which you’ll also visit. Then continue to your hotel in Seefeld, located on a picturesque plateau in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 27 - Seefeld > Salzburg

Delight in the spectacular scenery as you venture into the Salzkammergut district, made famous by the movie ‘The Sound of Music’. This afternoon arrive at your hotel in Salzburg.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 28 - Salzburg > Vienna

Continue your exploration of Austria and visit the lake side town of Hallstatt, before arriving in the grand capital, Vienna.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 29 - Vienna

Today your expert local guide will show you the city’s imperial glory during your guided city tour.

Enrich

Tonight, enjoy a concert of classical music at the Kursalon, a beautiful Italian Renaissance Palace,
followed by dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 30 - Vienna

Depart Vienna after breakfast, taking a lifetime of memories with you.
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.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour inclusions

Truly All-inclusive highlights

The comfort of small group sizes on your land journey with a maximum of just 24 guests
5-star Scenic Space-Ships featuring Scenic Sun Lounges
2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Your choice of 37 Scenic Freechoice activities
Up to five on board dining options, from casual to fine dining
62 meals – 29 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 20 dinners (D)
Complimentary premium beverages all day throughout your cruise
Butler service for all guests throughout your cruise
Exclusive Scenic Tailormade available throughout your cruise
The freedom of our e-bikes – electronically assisted bicycles
Cruise Director and Tour Director to guide and assist
Expert local guides
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
All tipping and gratuities