12 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 Budapest, the Hungarian capital and one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest Budapest, Hungary
2Wednesday, 10/14/2026You 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  
3Thursday, 10/15/2026Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive this morning in the Croatian town of Vukovar, a poignant city with a turbulent history. Over the past 500 years it Vukovar, Croatia
4Friday, 10/16/2026The 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
5Saturday, 10/17/2026Today 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 
6Sunday, 10/18/2026Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in the Bulgarian town of Svishtov this morning. Here you will have the choice to disembark and take an excursion to 
7Monday, 10/19/2026Arrive in Silistra early this morning. This Bulgarian town has changed hands many times over the centuries. As a major Turkish fortress and trade cent 
8Tuesday, 10/20/2026This morning, farewell your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Bucharest. The capital of Romania was once called the 'Paris of the East', however WWII Giurgiu, Romania
9Wednesday, 10/21/2026This morning, you'll begin your journey into Transylvania. Your destination for today is Brasov. A local guide will take you to Peles Castle, a Neo-ClBucharest, Romania
10Thursday, 10/22/2026This morning, your guide will show you the sights of Brasov, a colourful town that brings together Gothic spires, medieval watchtowers, sprawling squaBrasov, Romania
11Friday, 10/23/2026This morning travel to the village of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler himself. It's also one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Eu 
12Saturday, 10/24/2026This morning your local guide will walk you through the highlights of Sibiu during a guided tour before you cross back over the Southern Carpathian Mo 
13Sunday, 10/25/2026Arrive at After a final breakfast in Bucharest, it's time to farewell this fascinating part of Eastern Europe. The spectacular landscapes, medieval villages andBucharest, Romania
Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 10/13/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 10/13/2026
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