Scenic rolls out 2024 Europe River Collection

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Scenic has released its full 2024 Europe River Cruising brochure featuring new river cruise collections, Danube sailings, two Scenic Enrich experiences, and over 50 new Scenic Freechoice excursions, giving guests an even deeper cultural immersion along Europe’s historic waterways. The recently launched 2024 brochure release provides an introduction to Scenic’s new River Cruise Collections, making it even easier for guests to select their Europe River Cruise, based on personal passion points. These new collections include:

• Epicurean Delights: Immerse in local cuisine with cooking classes, meeting local farmers and tasting their produce, and sampling wine from award-winning vineyards.
• Nature’s Wonders: Witness the most impressive European gardens, sweeping valleys and gorges, and mysterious castle surroundings. Seasonal Delights: Experience once-in-a-lifetime moments at unique seasonal events, from the magical Christmas markets to the stunning tulips that take over the Netherlands in spring, a seasonal Scenic River cruise will immerse you in Europe’s most-loved traditions and culture.

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Anthony Laver, Scenic Group, General Manager Sales & Marketing APAC, said “Now more than ever as travel opens to the world, guests are requesting slower cruise itineraries and deeper cultural experiences, to truly create unforgettable stories for life. We are delighted to be delivering on these expectations, with our new 2024 European River Cruise brochure which has new ‘slower’ itineraries, with unique enriching and immersive experiences”. “With over 56 new Scenic Enrich and Freechoice experiences, new Danube itineraries and a new way to choose the perfect European cruises, 2024 promises to be focused on tailoring our ultra-luxury river cruises uniquely to our guests,” he said. Until 31 October 2023 guests can book with Scenic’s Super Earlybird special airfare offers, with Economy flights included up to $2,200pp on selected river cruises 11 days or longer, plus complemented with savings of up to $800pp Earlybird offer.

New 2024 Scenic Enrich Experiences

Scenic’s 2024 Europe River Cruise Brochure features two new Scenic Enrich experiences, designed to offer a truly immersive and exclusive experience inaccessible to ordinary travelers. • Exclusive Gala Evening at La Redoute Step into total opulence and luxury at La Redoute available on Scenic’s Jewels of Europe River cruise. Built in the late 1700’s by the last Elector of Cologne for many centuries it played host to many dignitaries from the Queen and Princess Diana to Head of state George W Bush Snr. This hall has been called the Beethoven Hall in the honour of Beethoven playing several times a week in its large recital hall steeped in rich history. La Redoute also hosted the concert premier of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’. Scenic guests will experience the next chapter of La Redoute, attending a lavish dinner and classical concert where live music from Beethoven and Mozart will echo through the walls of the spectacular recital hall. • Exclusive After Hours Show at Fabrique de Lumieres Scenic guests will enjoy a private after-hours show at the Fabrique de Lumieres in Amsterdam, a former coal fired gasworks that has been transformed into a spectacular digital art installation. Digital installations come alive twisting, turning and morphing into something new and beautiful. This immersive art centre will display an exclusive showcase for guests on the Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights itinerary.

New 2024 Scenic Freechoice Experiences

Over 50 new Freechoice experiences are now available in Scenic’s 2024 river cruises program, which give guests the opportunity to choose destinations and activities that perfectly suit their interests. • Rollo the Viking Tour in Rouen – The 8-day Highlights of Normandy and the Seine now includes a guided and interactive tour following in the footsteps of famed and fierce Viking, Rollo, who became the first ruler of Normandy. Learn the history direct from Rollo himself and chart the routes of the Vikings that shaped Normandy on this fascinating excursion. • The Sisi Museum in Vienna – Exclusive to the 16-day Danube Delta Discovery itinerary, guests can visit the Sisi Museum in Vienna. One of Vienna’s most popular experiences, the Sisi Museum collection features over 300 artifacts that present a fascinating picture of the famed Austrian Empress Elizabeth. This celebrated display sheds light on the enigma of Empress Elizabeth; a unique figure in Austrian history, beloved but misunderstood. • A Round of Golf in Porto – On the 11-day Unforgettable Douro sailing, guests can now enjoy a round of golf at some of Porto’s best Golf Courses known the world over for their iconic settings. Perfect for guests seeking more active excursions, a game of golf is the ideal way to unwind and relax.

New 2024 Highlight Itineraries

• 10-Day Danube in Depth River Cruise – Sailing between Nuremberg and Budapest, the new 10-day Danube in Depth River Cruise meanders past picturesque countryside of Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. With 20 departures from April to October 2024, this new cruise is designed to allow guests more time to experience the stunning views plus ultra-luxury of their Scenic Space-Ship during more daytime sailings, as well as all the towns and cities along the Danube have to offer during the day and evening. From cooking classes in Bratilslava to active hikes and easy access to city centres, this river cruise has the perfect combination of escorted touring and time for independent exploration or relaxation. This cruise can be extended to Prague or to Zagreb and Ljubljana and the stunning surrounding locations such as Lake Bled. Prices start from $6,695pp* based on the 23 April 2024 departure. Add Economy Class flights from $495*pp, bookings made by 31 October 2023. • 8-Day Iconic Danube River Cruise – Sailing between Passau to Budapest, the new 8-day Iconic Danube river cruise is perfect for those who wish to explore this region in the European spring with four exclusive departures in April 2024. Complementing this new cruise will be an extra 3-night extension in Prague to complete the magical experience. Prices start from $5,595* based on a 16 April 2024 departure. • 11-Day Normandy & Gems of the Seine – special 80th Anniversary D-Day departure 2024 will mark 80 years since the infamous D-Day landings in Normandy. To commemorate this historic moment in time, Scenic guests are invited on an 11 Day Normandy & Gems of the Seine to explore this historical region and be immersed in this important chapter in history. Learn valuable insights from Scenic’s expert local guides and visit poignant and significant locations from this time. The 11-day Normandy & Gems of the Seine River cruise has 14 departures from April to October 2024 with prices starting from $7,995*pp based on 18 October 2024 departure.

2024 Super Early Bird Offer

Super Earlybird savings are available on voyages across Europe’s rivers for those booking before 31 October 2023 with Economy Flights included up to $2,200 per person on river cruises 11 days or longer ($2,000 per person departing Portugal), plus savings of $800 per person when you book before 31 October 2023 on sailings of 11 days or longer. See scenic.com.au/river-cruises/Europe.

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