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22 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Emerald Star

Itinerary for May 26, 2028 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 05/26/2028Depart from Welcome to Bucharest, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, perfectly situated in the centre of the city, for your overnigBucharest, Romania
2Saturday, 05/27/2028Explore Bucharest this morning. After your insightful tour, you'll be transferred from Bucharest to Giurgiu, on the banks of the Danube, where a warm  
3Sunday, 05/28/2028Today, your Emerald Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse, Bulgaria's most elegant city. This important port on the Danube is often called 'Little Vienna' 
4Monday, 05/29/2028Viticulture 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
5Tuesday, 05/30/2028Relax on board as you cruise through the Iron Gates, a picturesque narrow gorge that meanders between the Carpathian Mountains and the European Alps.  
6Wednesday, 05/31/2028The 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 years.Belgrade, Serbia
7Thursday, 06/01/2028The 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' 
8Friday, 06/02/2028This afternoon, 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 fam 
9Saturday, 06/03/2028Today 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
10Sunday, 06/04/2028Wake in Budapest this morning. The Hungarian capital is divided by the iconic Danube River, with Buda and Pest on either side. They can be reached viaBudapest, Hungary
11Monday, 06/05/2028Bordering Austria and Hungary, the Slovakian capital is yours to discover today. Set at the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe,Bratislava, Slovakia
12Tuesday, 06/06/2028Austria's breathtaking capital is recognised for its cultural legacy. As the former residence of Mozart and Beethoven, a multitude of imperial palacesVienna, Austria
13Wednesday, 06/07/2028Dürnstein is known as one of the most enchanting villages in the famed Wachau Valley, the county's premier wine-growing region. Relax on the Sun Deck  
14Thursday, 06/08/2028Sat on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is a postcard-worthy destination that has been shaped by the surrounding waterways. MaPassau, Germany
15Friday, 06/09/2028Cruise the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg today. As you continue down the Danube, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities welcome 
16Saturday, 06/10/2028Welcome 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 
17Sunday, 06/11/2028The World Heritage-listed town of Bamberg is your destination today. Boasting one of the largest medieval centres in Europe, with around 2,400 listed Bamberg, Germany
18Monday, 06/12/2028Known 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
19Tuesday, 06/13/2028Make a brief stop in Wertheim before arriving in Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main River, boasting an authentic atmosphere of medieval Bav 
20Wednesday, 06/14/2028Arrive in Rüdesheim today, a town with a vibrant wine-growing heritage. At the heart of the Rhine Valley, it's surrounded by terraced vineyards and fi 
21Thursday, 06/15/2028Cruise along the Rhine from Koblenz to Cologne this morning. Founded by the Romans in 50 AD, the cathedral city of Cologne is one of the oldest citiesCologne, Germany
22Friday, 06/16/2028Beyond Amsterdam's storied canals, a gentler rhythm unfolds as you venture into the Dutch countryside, where emerald-green pastures, mirror-like waterAmsterdam, Netherlands
23Saturday, 06/17/2028After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and depart your Emerald Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories oAmsterdam, Netherlands
 

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