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28 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Jewel

Itinerary for August 12, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 08/12/2026Depart from Welcome to Zurich, the heart of Switzerland. Framed by alpine mountains at the confluence of Lake Zurich and the Limmat River, this scenery-rich city Zurich, Switzerland
2Thursday, 08/13/2026Discover Zurich's treasures on a guided walking tour. Wander through the Old Town's winding streets, the medieval square of Niederdorf, walk across brZurich, Switzerland
3Friday, 08/14/2026Enjoy a full-day excursion to two of Switzerland's most beautiful towns. Visit lakeside Lucerne sitting at the base of the mountains and beside its epZurich, Switzerland
4Saturday, 08/15/2026Located at the foot of the Eiger mountain the traditional alpine village and its spectacular surrounds will take your breath away. Discover more of th 
5Sunday, 08/16/2026Board the Golden Pass Train for a panoramic journey through the Alps. Running between Interlaken and Montreux, the train passes through tall mountains 
6Monday, 08/17/2026This picturesque town on the banks of Lake Geneva has been home to artists ranging from Lord Byron and Tchaikovsky to Freddie Mercury. It's still a po 
7Tuesday, 08/18/2026This morning, transfer by coach to Zermatt. Nestled at the foot of the world's most famous mountain, the 4,478-metre Matterhorn, the popular resort vi 
8Wednesday, 08/19/2026Zermatt is the highest mountain resort in Switzerland. This morning, go even higher as you ascend the Swiss Alps by rail to Gornergrat. Soak in the ma 
9Thursday, 08/20/2026Start the day on the famed Glacier Express train, taking an unforgettable journey through the Swiss Alps to Chur. See snow-capped mountains and breath 
10Friday, 08/21/2026Schwangau is known as a health resort, revered for its clean air, lush green spaces and indulgent spas. This morning, you're about to step into a fair 
11Saturday, 08/22/2026Travel by coach through the beautiful Salzkammergut region, often called the Lakes District of Austria. The hills truly are alive in this region, and Salzburg, Austria
12Sunday, 08/23/2026Surrounded by alpine peaks and sitting on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This stSalzburg, Austria
13Monday, 08/24/2026Today you'll travel to Vienna, stopping along the way in Steyer. Your Tour Director will give you an orientation tour of this historic city before allVienna, Austria
14Tuesday, 08/25/2026Wake in Vienna, a city that oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house cultureVienna, Austria
15Wednesday, 08/26/2026Transfer to the vibrant city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe's oldest and prettiest cities. This afternoon, board your all-incluVienna, Austria
16Thursday, 08/27/2026Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. It's Budapest, Hungary
17Friday, 08/28/2026Relax on board this morning as you cruise towards Vienna. You may like to ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite so you can savour it as the beVienna, Austria
18Saturday, 08/29/2026Wake 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
19Sunday, 08/30/2026This morning, arrive in the charming town of Krems, located in the spectacular Wachau Valley. Scenic Freechoice: Today offers a variety of Scenic Free 
20Monday, 08/31/2026After a short stop in Brandstatt, arrive in Passau. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, Passau was an impor 
21Tuesday, 09/01/2026Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany's best preserved medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque aRegensburg, Germany
22Wednesday, 09/02/2026Cruise into Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, today, protected by an ancient city wall. The city is dominated by one of the most significant i 
23Thursday, 09/03/2026Built on seven hills, this World Heritage-listed town has surprises at every turn. Intersected by rivers and canals, Bamberg's Old Town is resplendentBamberg, Germany
24Friday, 09/04/2026After a relaxed morning on board, dock in Würzburg. With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you'll be captivating by this glamorous port. ThiWurzburg, Germany
25Saturday, 09/05/2026Arrive in Wertheim this morning, a small town with a medieval centre sitting on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Look out for the Wertheim, Germany
26Sunday, 09/06/2026This morning, disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for more than two millennia. The cha 
27Monday, 09/07/2026Dock in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne today. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the followCologne, Germany
28Tuesday, 09/08/2026The Netherlands' capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled lanewaysAmsterdam, Netherlands
29Wednesday, 09/09/2026Your journey concludes this morning in Amsterdam. After one final breakfast on board, depart with a lifetime of memories. This itinerary is a guide onAmsterdam, Netherlands
 

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Departing from Zurich, Switzerland
Departure Date 08/12/2026
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Departing 08/12/2026
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Suitefrom $32,476
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