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Itinerary for August 25, 2028 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 08/25/2028Depart from Welcome to Amsterdam, a postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafés and art galleries. Here, You'll be met at the airport and transferredAmsterdam, Netherlands
2Saturday, 08/26/2028Beyond Amsterdam's storied canals, a gentler rhythm unfolds as you venture into the Dutch countryside, where emerald-green pastures, mirror-like waterAmsterdam, Netherlands
3Sunday, 08/27/2028Founded by the Romans in 50 AD, the cathedral city of Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany and the largest on the Rhine. The historic capitaCologne, Germany
4Monday, 08/28/2028Today will be a highlight of your trip, as you meander through the fairytale-like surrounds of the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Hilltop castles  
5Tuesday, 08/29/2028Welcome to Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main River, boasting an authentic atmosphere of medieval Bavaria with its 15th-century half-timber 
6Wednesday, 08/30/2028Known as the 'Pearl of the Romantic Road', Würzburg is the centre wine capital of Franconia, a position it has held since the Middle Ages. Situated onWurzburg, Germany
7Thursday, 08/31/2028This morning, relax on board and witness the beauty of Europe's waterways from the elegant surrounds of your cabin as you cruise to Bamberg. The WorldBamberg, Germany
8Friday, 09/01/2028Welcome to Nuremberg. The second-largest city in Bavaria, it has a fascinating and complex history, from its position of power in the Middle Ages to t 
9Saturday, 09/02/2028This morning, you'll cruise the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg. As you continue down the Danube, one of Germany's beRegensburg, Germany
10Sunday, 09/03/2028Passau is a picturesque city that has been shaped by the surrounding rivers over the years, sitting at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz. This 
11Monday, 09/04/2028Situated within Austria's famed Wachau Valley, the county's premier wine-growing region, Melk is home to a 900-year-old World Heritage-listed Benedict 
12Tuesday, 09/05/2028Austria's breathtaking capital is recognised for its cultural legacy. As the former residence of Mozart and Beethoven, a multitude of imperial palacesVienna, Austria
13Wednesday, 09/06/2028Set at the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe, the Slovakian capital of Bratislava is a place where Baroque palaces, boutiques Bratislava, Slovakia
14Thursday, 09/07/2028Budapest is Eastern Europe's liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. The Hungarian capital is divided by the iconic Danube River, with Buda and Pest on Budapest, Hungary
15Friday, 09/08/2028Today is a full day at leisure in Budapest. Your Cruise Director will be on hand to assist on you how best to spend your day. Perhaps a visit to the cBudapest, Hungary
16Saturday, 09/09/2028This morning, dock in Ordas. This tiny village on the left bank of the Danube is in one of Hungary's most fertile agricultural regions, which is famou 
17Sunday, 09/10/2028The second-largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad has a relaxed atmosphere and lively spirit that sets it apart from other major cities in the region. You'lNovi Sad, Serbia
18Monday, 09/11/2028The Serbian capital, Belgrade, is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in Europe and has lived a multitude of lives over the last 2,000 yearBelgrade, Serbia
19Tuesday, 09/12/2028In eastern Serbia, within the Majdanpek municipality, the town of Donji Milanovac sits on the right bank of the Danube. Surrounded by spectacular land 
20Wednesday, 09/13/2028Viticulture is at the heart of the most western town in Bulgaria, where sweeping vineyards pepper the banks of the Danube and winemaking has prosperedVidin, Bulgaria
21Thursday, 09/14/2028Today, your Emerald Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse, Bulgaria's most elegant city. This important port on the Danube is often called 'Little Vienna' 
22Friday, 09/15/2028Disembark your Emerald Star-Ship in Giurgiu this morning, then relax on board your comfortable coach and enjoy the passing scenery as you drive toward 
23Saturday, 09/16/2028Arrive at After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, taking memories of the Great Hungarian Plain, grand pala 
Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Departure Date 08/25/2028
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 08/25/2028
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