22 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for September 29, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 09/29/2026Depart from Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam. A labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th-century builAmsterdam, Netherlands
2Wednesday, 09/30/2026Scenic Freechoice: Discover more of the city on one of these excursions: Canal cruise: Amsterdam has more than 100 kilometres of canals. See some of tAmsterdam, Netherlands
3Thursday, 10/01/2026Arrive in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne early this afternoon. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restoreCologne, Germany
4Friday, 10/02/2026Relax on board this morning as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairyta 
5Saturday, 10/03/2026Relax on board this morning as you cruise towards Miltenberg. You may like to book a massage in the spa^ or relax in the exclusive Salt Therapy LoungeWertheim, Germany
6Sunday, 10/04/2026With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you'll be captivating by the glamorous port of Würzburg. This city straddles the Main River in the heWurzburg, Germany
7Monday, 10/05/2026Dock in picturesque Bamberg after lunch. You could spend this morning relaxing in your spacious suite or enjoying the vistas of the Main River from thBamberg, Germany
8Tuesday, 10/06/2026Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city,where the Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall. The city is dominated by one of the most s 
9Wednesday, 10/07/2026You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany's best preserved medieval towRegensburg, Germany
10Thursday, 10/08/2026Arrive in Passau early this morning. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point Passau, Germany
11Friday, 10/09/2026Spend this morning in Dürnstein, a small and picturesque town in Austria's scenic Wachau Valley. Enjoy some free time to explore this World Heritage-l 
12Saturday, 10/10/2026Welcome to Vienna, the capital of Austria and a centre of art, music and culture. The city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozVienna, Austria
13Sunday, 10/11/2026Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. A city full of grandeur, Austria's imperial capital is famous for having the world's most beautiful boVienna, Austria
14Monday, 10/12/2026This morning you will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with BudaBudapest, Hungary
15Tuesday, 10/13/2026Budapest is often considered to be the most beautiful city in Europe and you have a full day at leisure to see why.Budapest, Hungary
16Wednesday, 10/14/2026You will arrive in Mohács this morning. Straddling the Danube, this small Hungarian town was the site of the 16th century Battle of Mohács, which led  
17Thursday, 10/15/2026Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive this morning in the Croatian town of Vukovar, a poignant city with a turbulent history. Over the past 500 years it Vukovar, Croatia
18Friday, 10/16/2026The capital of Serbia, Belgrade is known as the 'Door to Central Europe' and lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. This eclectic city Belgrade, Serbia
19Saturday, 10/17/2026Today you'll cruise through the spectacular scenery of the Djerdap Gorge system, or Iron Gates. This stretch of the Danube is the natural border betwe 
20Sunday, 10/18/2026Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the Bulgarian town of Svishtov this morning. Here you will have the choice to disembark and take an excursion to 
21Monday, 10/19/2026Arrive in Silistra early this morning. This Bulgarian town has changed hands many times over the centuries. As a major Turkish fortress and trade cent 
22Tuesday, 10/20/2026This morning, farewell your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Bucharest. The capital of Romania was once called the 'Paris of the East', however WWII Giurgiu, Romania
23Wednesday, 10/21/2026Arrive at After breakfast, transfer to Bucharest airport for your onward journey, taking with you a treasure trove of wonderful memories. This itinerary is a guBucharest, Romania
Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Departure Date 09/29/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 09/29/2026
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