Scenic Group has opened early access to its 2028 European river cruising and land journeys collection, introducing new itineraries and land extensions.
The 11-day ‘Spectacular South of France’ river cruise has been redesigned and will operate between Lyon and Tarascon, or in reverse, with six overnight stays in port and two late departures.
New and enhanced extensions include:
- A four-day Monte-Carlo & French Riviera extension, featuring a stay at Fairmont Monte-Carlo and a tour to Èze with a traditional perfumery, or to Menton with a limoncello tasting.
- A five-day Grand Castles of the Loire journey, paired with Seine and Bordeaux river cruises.
- A four-day Brittany Discovery extension, paired with Seine itineraries with excursions to Mont-Saint-Michel or Saint-Malo.
- A three-day Munich extension, connecting via Regensburg on selected Gems of the Danube departures.
Emerald Cruises will also launch ‘Danube Capitals & Crossroads’, a new 10-night river cruise from Passau, Germany, to Belgrade, Serbia, travelling through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia.
Available on selected departures in March, April and August 2028, itinerary highlights include a Bavarian beer experience, wine tasting in Wachau, overnight stays in Vienna and Budapest, wine tasting beneath Esztergom Basilica and a Serbian folklore evening on board.
EmeraldACTIVE options include hiking to Veste Oberhaus in Passau, walking through Wachau vineyards and hiking around Bratislava Castle and Gellért Hill.
Optional DiscoverMORE excursions include visits to Schönbrunn Palace, the Mauthausen Memorial, the Carpathian Wine Route and Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Museum. Late departures in Passau, Linz, Bratislava and Novi Sad also give guests additional time to explore.
