17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for December 22, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 12/22/2026Depart from Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Budapest, one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one sideBudapest, Hungary
2Wednesday, 12/23/2026Get a different perspective of Budapest with a variety of fascinating activities to choose from today. Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth: Visit botBudapest, Hungary
3Thursday, 12/24/2026Today perhaps wake to a coffee delivered to your suite by your butler as you cruise the majestic Danube River towards Vienna, the Austrian capital. Pe 
4Friday, 12/25/2026Merry Christmas! Spend this special day admiring the spectacular scenery of Vienna, a city full of festive grandeur. Discover the world's most beautifVienna, Austria
5Saturday, 12/26/2026This morning your Space-Ship will dock in the quaint town of Dürnstein, where you have ample free time to wander at your leisure. Surrounded by vineyaMelk, Austria
6Sunday, 12/27/2026Today, choose from two completely different yet equally fascinating full day Scenic Freechoice excursions, or relax with a walking tour. Scenic FreechPassau, Germany
7Monday, 12/28/2026You will arrive in Regensburg just before lunch today. Set on the confluence of three rivers in Bavaria, Regensburg is a delight to explore. Scenic FrRegensburg, Germany
8Tuesday, 12/29/2026You will arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, this afternoon. Boasting an Old Town protected by an ancient city wall, this city is domi 
9Wednesday, 12/30/2026Cruise into Bamberg this morning and join a guided tour to explore the World Heritage-listed Old Town. A charming Old Town Hall which occupies an islaBamberg, Germany
10Thursday, 12/31/2026Cruise into Würzburg this morning. This Baroque city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyaWurzburg, Germany
11Friday, 01/01/2027Happy New Year! After an early morning departure from Würzburg, enjoy a day cruising the spectacular Rhine River and enjoying time to relax on board.  
12Saturday, 01/02/2027This morning you will disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for 2,000 years. Take a mini 
13Sunday, 01/03/2027You will arrive in Cologne this morning. This is a city known for its liberal and laidback lifestyle, a unique beer culture, thriving auto industry anCologne, Germany
14Monday, 01/04/2027Amsterdam is a treasure trove of urban beauty. Look around and you'll find architectural marvels, masterpiece-filled galleries, boats putting along 16Amsterdam, Netherlands
15Tuesday, 01/05/2027Travel by high-speed train to Paris and spend three nights at one of our centrally located hotels.Amsterdam, Netherlands
16Wednesday, 01/06/2027This morning, join a guided coach tour of the city, exploring its most scenic districts and iconic sights including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées aParis, France
17Thursday, 01/07/2027Scenic Freechoice: Today you can choose from the following Scenic Freechoice excursions: Secrets of Montmartre: Step back in time as you trapse the wiParis, France
18Friday, 01/08/2027Arrive at Your journey concludes this morning. Transfer via Eurostar to Amsterdam to start your river cruise. Or if your journey concludes in Paris, transfer toParis, France
 

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Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 12/22/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/22/2026
Interior-
Oceanview-
Balconyfrom $13,491
Suitefrom $14,391

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