January is Vienna Ball season, so when it comes to our recommended cruise of the week, we couldn’t choose any other than a river cruise to Vienna…
To celebrate the Vienna ball season, Scenic are offering the chance for guests to experience Vienna in all of its glory first-hand. Their eight-day Gems of the Danube itinerary is the perfect option for lovers of elegance and the bright dance culture, inspired by the Vienna ball season. Vienna is a city enriched with history and culture, where you can either embark on an organised tour or meander the city on foot, taking in the stunning architecture and sampling the local food. You can visit the opera house, the cathedral, the palace and the buzzing arts district among many others.
One of the aspects Vienna is most famous for, is its legendary balls, with over 450 taking place each year. In modern times the traditional Waltz dance is joined with contemporary sounds to suit every taste. The celebrations consist of public dances across the city, decorated brightly with over 2,000 hours of dancing.
Departing from Nuremberg, the eight-day Gems of the Danube itinerary calls at Nuremberg (Germany) , Regensburg (Germany), Salzburg (Austria), Melk (Austria), Vienna (Austria) and Budapest (Hungary) where guests will depart the Space Ship. Guests can travel to board the ship by flying to Munich from one of up to 16 UK airports and upon arrival will be transferred to Nuremburg.
Some of the key highlights of this incredible Scenic Gems of the Danube river cruise includes: the chance to visit moving WWII sites in Nuremburg, a leisurely cycle to the Walhalla monument in Regensburg, a journey to Salzburg to explore the birthplace of Mozart and the city backdrop for ‘The Sound of Music’. Guests can also experience a guided visit to the Belvedere museum, one of Europe’s most stunning Baroque landmarks and discover the greatest collection of Austrian art dating from the Middle Ages, followed by a private classical evening concert featuring timeless music of Strauss and Mozart, giving guests the true taste of the culture during Vienna Ball season.
Prices for this Scenic Gems of the Danube eight-day itinerary start from £1,645 (based on the 1 April 2020 departure).
For more information or to book, call 0808 271 5355, visit www.scenic.co.uk, or talk to your local travel agent.
