14 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for October 13, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 10/13/2026Depart 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
2Wednesday, 10/14/2026There 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
3Thursday, 10/15/2026Today, 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
4Friday, 10/16/2026Today 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 
5Saturday, 10/17/2026This 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
6Sunday, 10/18/2026Scenic Freechoice: Choose how to spend your morning with today's Scenic Freechoice experiences : The tastes of Turkey: Turkish cuisine brings togetherIstanbul, Turkey
7Monday, 10/19/2026Before 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
8Tuesday, 10/20/2026Today you'll explore the city of Bucharest, with your selected Scenic Freechoice followed by a panoramic tour of the city by coach. Travel from the soGiurgiu, Romania
9Wednesday, 10/21/2026Arrive in Silistra early this morning. This Bulgarian town has changed hands many times over the centuries. As a major Turkish fortress and trade cent 
10Thursday, 10/22/2026This morning you'll arrive in Rousse, which has been described as 'Little Vienna'. Scenic Freechoice: These interesting Freechoice excursions are avai 
11Friday, 10/23/2026Today 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 
12Saturday, 10/24/2026The 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
13Sunday, 10/25/2026Arrive this morning in 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
14Monday, 10/26/2026You 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  
15Tuesday, 10/27/2026Arrive at After breakfast, transfer to Budapest airport for your onward journey, taking with you a treasure trove of wonderful memories. Please book your flightBudapest, Hungary
Departing from Istanbul, Turkey
Departure Date 10/13/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 10/13/2026
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