This morning, your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in Rastatt, home to an elegant, perfectly proportioned Baroque palace, which will be the setting for tonight's Scenic Enrich. But first, you will explore Baden-Baden, famous for its Roman baths. Located on the fringes of the Black Forest, this luxurious town was a favored summer escape during the Belle Epoque and is UNESCO World Heritage-listed as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. It oozes relaxation, has tranquil green spaces, pretty public gardens, and grand historical architecture. Freechoice: Choose to spend this morning's the way you want with Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Baden-Baden: Walk in the steps of the upper class, who enjoyed this spa town as a summer retreat in the 19th century. See the elegant Kurhaus, built in the 1820s with a casino and luxury shopping in its colonnade, and explore the remains of Roman baths. Spa visit: What better way to enjoy the splendors of the town than relaxing and rejuvenating in the thermal baths of the Caracalla Spa, permanently and naturally heated by thermal waters some 2,000 meters under the Earth's surface. Comprising numerous baths, you can soak in these waters said to possess healing properties, at your leisure. Schloss Favorite: Originally built as a hunting lodge and summer palace for Margravine Sibylle Auguste, who ruled Baden-Baden in the early 18th century when her husband Louis William, margrave of Baden-Baden, died of a war injury. The palace was only used for several weeks each year, and houses a large collection of fine porcelain. It is the oldest of the German 'porcelain palaces' and the only one to survive intact to this day. This afternoon, return to your Scenic Space-Ship for lunch and take the time to relax onboard. Soak up the opulence of your suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views of the Rhine. If you feel like something more active after your day at the spa town, head to the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout. Enrich: Private classical concert at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt: One of the most magnificent historic venues in the region, this will be an evening of grandeur unlike any other. Travel to the palace by motorcoach, where you will receive a drink upon arrival and have time to explore the opulent palace and gardens, which was modelled on Versailles and took almost a decade to complete. The performance will take place on the second floor and will feature accomplished musicians and a soloist. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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