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21 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Crystal

Itinerary for September 27, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Sunday, 09/27/2026Depart from Welcome to Istanbul. Home to more than 15 million people, it's the largest city in Turkey and one of the largest in the world. Istanbul will inspire aIstanbul, Turkey
2Monday, 09/28/2026There have been settlements in what is now Istanbul, occupying both banks of the Bosphorus Strait, for thousands of years. The modern city began life Istanbul, Turkey
3Tuesday, 09/29/2026Today, we leave Istanbul behind and visit the city of Çanakkale. Sitting on the edge of the Dardanelle Strait, Çanakkale has been at the forefront of Istanbul, Turkey
4Wednesday, 09/30/2026Today you are bound for Gallipoli, a special place in the heart of Australians and New Zealanders. The Gallipoli peninsula where the eight-month WWI c 
5Thursday, 10/01/2026This morning you'll be venturing to a place that is shrouded in mystery and legend, the ancient city of Troy. For more than 3,000 years, the tales of Istanbul, Turkey
6Friday, 10/02/2026Scenic Freechoice: Choose how to spend your morning with today's Scenic Freechoice experiences : The tastes of Turkey: Turkish cuisine brings togetherIstanbul, Turkey
7Saturday, 10/03/2026Before you farewell Istanbul, take a moment this morning to listen out for the call to prayer before the sun rises. The traditional Muslim call rings Bucharest, Romania
8Sunday, 10/04/2026Following a guided tour of Bucharest this morning you will be transferred to Constanta where our friendly crew await your arrival and welcome you on bConstanta, Romania
9Monday, 10/05/2026Sitting on the Black Sea Coast, Constanta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, dating back to 600BC. Join a guided tour to leConstanta, Romania
10Tuesday, 10/06/2026Arrive in Silistra after lunch. This Bulgarian town has changed hands many times over the centuries. It was a major Turkish fortress and trade centre  
11Wednesday, 10/07/2026This morning, dock in the town of Rousse, often described as 'Little Vienna'. Join a local guide on a sightseeing tour of this opulent town this morni 
12Thursday, 10/08/2026You will arrive early in Vidin, Bulgaria, this morning. This historic town has a well-preserved medieval fortress and sits between the borders of BulgVidin, Bulgaria
13Friday, 10/09/2026This morning, you will cruise through the spectacular scenery of the Iron Gates. This stretch of the Danube is the natural border between Serbia and R 
14Saturday, 10/10/2026The 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
15Sunday, 10/11/2026Arrive in Novi Sad early this morning. Serbia's second largest city is a lively place of music, art and liberal freedoms. It is also an ethnically divNovi Sad, Serbia
16Monday, 10/12/2026Arrive this morning to the Croatian town of Vukovar, a poignant city with a turbulent history. Over the past 500 years it has been part of the OttomanVukovar, Croatia
17Tuesday, 10/13/2026Straddling the Danube, this small Hungarian town was the site of the 16th century Battle of Mohacs, which led to the destruction of the Hungarian mona 
18Wednesday, 10/14/2026You will arrive in Hungary' Great Plain region this morning. Known for its rich history, this region is renowned for producing some of the world' most 
19Thursday, 10/15/2026Wake in Budapest this morning. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built Budapest, Hungary
20Friday, 10/16/2026Enjoy a relaxing morning on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise through Hungary and into Slovakia. Request a coffee from your butler and enjoy Bratislava, Slovakia
21Saturday, 10/17/2026Return to Budapest today. Your luxury Space-Ship will dock after lunch, giving you free time to explore on your own this afternoon. Perhaps, pack yourBudapest, Hungary
22Sunday, 10/18/2026Disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Vienna, a city that oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to Vienna, Austria
23Monday, 10/19/2026Begin your Viennese adventure with a morning coach tour around the city, guided by a local expert. Visit the historic Ringstrasse, an iconic boulevardVienna, Austria
24Tuesday, 10/20/2026Arrive at After breakfast, say farewell to Vienna, taking many wonderful memories with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reVienna, Austria
 

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Departing from Istanbul, Turkey
Departure Date 09/27/2026
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Departing 09/27/2026
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