22 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for October 19, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 10/19/2026Depart from Welcome to Bucharest. The capital of Romania was once called the 'Paris of the East', however WWII changed the face of the city with much of its Art NBucharest, Romania
2Tuesday, 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
3Wednesday, 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 
4Thursday, 10/22/2026This morning you'll arrive in Rousse, which has been described as 'Little Vienna'. Scenic Freechoice: These interesting Freechoice excursions are avai 
5Friday, 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 
6Saturday, 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
7Sunday, 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
8Monday, 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  
9Tuesday, 10/27/2026Budapest is often considered to be the most beautiful city in Europe and you have a full day at leisure to see why.Budapest, Hungary
10Wednesday, 10/28/2026Divided 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
11Thursday, 10/29/2026Relax 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
12Friday, 10/30/2026Wake 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
13Saturday, 10/31/2026This morning, arrive in the charming town of Krems, located in the spectacular Wachau Valley. Scenic Freechoice: Today offers a variety of Scenic Free 
14Sunday, 11/01/2026After 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 
15Monday, 11/02/2026Boasting 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
16Tuesday, 11/03/2026Cruise 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 
17Wednesday, 11/04/2026Built 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
18Thursday, 11/05/2026After 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
19Friday, 11/06/2026Arrive 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
20Saturday, 11/07/2026This morning, disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for more than two millennia. The cha 
21Sunday, 11/08/2026Dock 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
22Monday, 11/09/2026The Netherlands' capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled lanewaysAmsterdam, Netherlands
23Tuesday, 11/10/2026Your 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
Departing from Bucharest, Romania
Departure Date 10/19/2026
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Departing 10/19/2026
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