Scenic Crystal November 22-December 9 2027 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam. Getting lost in its labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th century buildings and charming cafes is one of the great ways to spend a day. You’ll be able to marvel at the festive Christmas trees and twinkling lights decorating historic squares.

Spend this morning in Amsterdam. The Netherlands’ capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and cyclist paths. Much of the city’s World Heritage-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and intersected by charming bridges.

Arrive in the 2,000 year old city of Cologne early this afternoon. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. Set out on a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring its historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, known locally as the Kolner Dom.

Relax on board this morning as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This 65-kilometre stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years.

Relax on board this morning as you cruise towards Miltenberg. You may like to book a massage in the spa^ or relax in the exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge, which has natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This afternoon, dock in Miltenberg.

With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you’ll be captivating by glamorous Würzburg. This city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Würzburg is home to a World Heritage-listed palace, a dominating hilltop fortress, the 15th century Old Main Bridge, and three universities, including Bavaria’s oldest.

Dock in picturesque Bamberg after lunch. You could spend this morning relaxing in your spacious suite or perhaps join an informative lecture to learn more about the culture and history found along this stretch of river. Built on seven hills, this World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn.

Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city, early this morning. The Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall and hosts an enthralling Christmas market, one of the oldest and most famous in the world.

You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000 year history, Regensburg has one of Germany’s best preserved medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as World Heritage sites. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country.

Arrive in Passau early this morning. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a significant town in the Holy Roman Empire and the charming Old Town was mostly built by powerful prince-bishops in an Italianate style.

Spend this morning in Dürnstein, a small and picturesque town in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Enjoy some free time to explore this World Heritage-listed town, perched on the edge of the Danube River and surrounded by ancient, terraced vineyards. Then cruise on to the city of Krems, where the lights of the Christmas market will begin to glow in the afternoon.

Welcome to Vienna, the capital of Austria and a centre of art, music and culture. The city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces, a vibrant coffee house scene, and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums.

Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further afield. In the afternoon, shuttles will be available to take you from the ship to the Christmas markets in the city centre.

This morning you will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant cities. 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.

Journey by coach to Prague, and spend three nights at a city central hotel. Budapest > Prague is a published destination on Christmas Markets with Prague: Amsterdam to Prague aboard Scenic Crystal. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when...

Wake to the sound of church bells ringing out across this ancient city. This morning, join your expert local guide to explore Prague in all its Gothic glory including the Old Town, the famous Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge, commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV. This afternoon, stroll this magnificent city at your leisure.

Today, discover more of Prague. Prague is a published destination on Christmas Markets with Prague: Amsterdam to Prague aboard Scenic Crystal. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.

Depart after breakfast, taking many wonderful memories with you. Transfer via coach to the airport for your journey home. Due to new restrictions on cruise ships at Amsterdam’s city docks, your cruise is now likely to embark and/or disembark at a port outside central Amsterdam.