29/05/2026
Don't you love when your phone pops up with a happy travel memory that completely transports you back in time? This happened to me recently, so I thought I would share my memories of this special trip with you 🗺️
Almost exactly 10 years ago, I was lucky enough to be part of the inaugural sailing of the Scenic Amber, cruising the Danube from Passau, Germany to Vienna, Austria
While I had already travelled to much of Germany, this specific pocket was new to me and completely stole my heart ❤️
📍My favourite stop was a picture-perfect town called Dürnstein. My ideal travel day involves wandering down quaint, cobblestone streets and trying local produce. I had some of the best apricot products and Riesling wine, which this stunning area is famous for.
🚢 As for the cruise itself, Scenic’s 5 star luxury was incomparable to any way I had travelled before. My inner backpacker saw a completely different side of travel, and to be honest, I think I was ruined from that moment on!
🥂 It is truly all-inclusive, you do not need to put your hand in your pocket, or even pick up your towel. By day two, my butler knew how I took my morning cup of tea, and the bartender knew what wine to offer.
🥘The food was also exceptional. It was incredible how they sourced fresh local produce from the ports we visited to incorporate into our meals, perfectly paired with local wines.
Even though I was on a boat, I never felt 'stuck'. We mostly traveled overnight or sailed between small towns during lunch.
In some places, you could borrow the complimentary ebikes and ride along the river to the next docking town, or just relax on the upper deck with a glass of wine and watch the incredible scenery roll by.
If you're thinking about planning your own European river cruise, I'd love to help you find the perfect itinerary ✈️
