20 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Jade

Itinerary for December 16, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 12/16/2025Depart from Welcome to Prague, one of Europe's best-preserved and most beautiful cities, with a rich and fascinating history stretching back more than 1,000 yearsPrague, Czech Republic
2Wednesday, 12/17/2025You'll take a guided tour this morning, led by an expert local guide who will reveal the city's secrets in all their Gothic glory. The red-roofed Old Prague, Czech Republic
3Thursday, 12/18/2025You have the morning at leisure to explore this wonderful city, perhaps rise early and take a stroll along the Charles Bridge, without the crowds or rPrague, Czech Republic
4Friday, 12/19/2025Journey by coach to Budapest where you'll board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship.Budapest, Hungary
5Saturday, 12/20/2025Divided 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 Budapest, Hungary
6Sunday, 12/21/2025Today, cruise the magnificent Danube River towards Vienna. Austria's imperial capital oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spacVienna, Austria
7Monday, 12/22/2025A city full of grandeur, Vienna comes alive during the festive season. A visit to the Austrian imperial capital during this time of the year will creaVienna, Austria
8Tuesday, 12/23/2025Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock early this morning in the small and picturesque town of Krems, located in Austria's scenic Wachau Valley. Freechoice: 
9Wednesday, 12/24/2025Freechoice: Today, choose from three completely different, yet equally fascinating Scenic Freechoice excursions. Full day excursion to Salzburg: TodayPassau, Germany
10Thursday, 12/25/2025Merry Christmas - celebrate with newfound friends on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise towards Nuremberg. You may wish to spend time in the e 
11Friday, 12/26/2025You will arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, this afternoon. Boasting an Old Town protected by an ancient city wall, this city is domi 
12Saturday, 12/27/2025Built on seven hills, this World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, enchanting Bamberg has an Old TowBamberg, Germany
13Sunday, 12/28/2025After a leisurely morning on board your Space-Ship, you will arrive in Würzburg. This Baroque city straddles the Main River in the heart of FranconianWurzburg, Germany
14Monday, 12/29/2025This morning you will arrive in the historic town of Wertheim, sitting on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Enjoy an orientation to 
15Tuesday, 12/30/2025This morning you will disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for a staggering two millenn 
16Wednesday, 12/31/2025You will arrive in Cologne today, a city known for its liberal and laidback lifestyle, its unique beer culture, auto industry and the jaw-dropping catCologne, Germany
17Thursday, 01/01/2026Start the New Year off relaxing in style. Cruise for the full day on board your Scenic Space-Ship towards your final destination, the Dutch city of Am 
18Friday, 01/02/2026Travel by high-speed train to Paris and spend three nights at one of our centrally located hotels.Amsterdam, Netherlands
19Saturday, 01/03/2026It's your first morning in Paris, so why not start the day with a pain au chocolat and a café au lait? Paris is a city that has been immortalised in eParis, France
20Sunday, 01/04/2026Today is yours to enjoy, with a full day to explore Paris. Discover some of the city's most famous districts, like the charming Latin Quarter, the modParis, France
21Monday, 01/05/2026Arrive at Say 'au revoir' to Paris this morning. Take time for a final indulgent breakfast at the hotel or perhaps stop for a coffee at the legendary Café de laParis, France
 

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Departing from Prague, Czech Republic
Departure Date 12/16/2025
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/16/2025
Interior-
Oceanview-
Balconyfrom $13,065
Suitefrom $13,415

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