14 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for October 15, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 10/15/2026Depart from Welcome to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It has a complex -; and sometimes confronting -; past, having spent more than four decades under CommuniBucharest, Romania
2Friday, 10/16/2026This morning, you'll begin your journey into Transylvania by travelling from Bucharest to the medieval town of Sibiu. Enjoy dinner at a local restaura 
3Saturday, 10/17/2026Scenic Freechoice: Today you can choose from the following Scenic Freechoice: Explore the walled city: The World Heritage-listed walled city at the ce 
4Sunday, 10/18/2026This morning, your guide will show you the sights of Brasov, a charming town that brings together Gothic spires, medieval watchtowers, sprawling squar 
5Monday, 10/19/2026After breakfast, a local guide will take you to Peles Castle, a Neo-Classical masterpiece built in the 1870s by the first king of Romania as a summer Bucharest, Romania
6Tuesday, 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
7Wednesday, 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 
8Thursday, 10/22/2026This morning you'll arrive in Rousse, which has been described as 'Little Vienna'. Scenic Freechoice: These interesting Freechoice excursions are avai 
9Friday, 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 
10Saturday, 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
11Sunday, 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
12Monday, 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  
13Tuesday, 10/27/2026Divided 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. CheckBudapest, Hungary
14Wednesday, 10/28/2026This morning join your local guide for the Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour: A food tasting tour of Budapest offering an unforgettable joBudapest, Hungary
15Thursday, 10/29/2026Arrive at After breakfast, transfer to Budapest airport for your onward journey. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such Budapest, Hungary
Departing from Bucharest, Romania
Departure Date 10/15/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 10/15/2026
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