17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for December 21, 2027 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 12/21/2027Depart 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, 12/22/2027Discover a different perspective on Budapest with a variety of fascinating activities to choose from today. Scenic Freechoice: Discover Budapest with Budapest, Hungary
3Thursday, 12/23/2027Enjoy a full day cruising the majestic Danube River towards Vienna, the Austrian capital. Perhaps recline in the Salt Therapy Lounge, enjoy an aperiti 
4Friday, 12/24/2027Wake 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
5Saturday, 12/25/2027Merry Christmas! Spend this special day admiring the spectacular scenery as you cruise towards the German border over a gourmet Christmas feast and sp 
6Sunday, 12/26/2027Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, Passau was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a signPassau, Germany
7Monday, 12/27/2027You will arrive in Regensburg today. Set on the confluence of three rivers in Bavaria, Regensburg is a delight to explore. Its medieval old town is onRegensburg, Germany
8Tuesday, 12/28/2027Nuremberg is Bavaria's second-largest city. Boasting an Old Town protected by an ancient city wall, this city is dominated by one of the most signific 
9Wednesday, 12/29/2027Cruise into Bamberg this morning and join a guided tour to explore the World Heritage-listed Old Town, which occupies an island on its own. Admire a GBamberg, Germany
10Thursday, 12/30/2027Würzburg combines history culture and wine. This Baroque city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulatiWurzburg, Germany
11Friday, 12/31/2027Dock in the historic town of Wertheim, on the picturesque banks of the Main and Tauber rivers. Enjoy an orientation tour of Wertheim. Afterwards, takeMiltenberg, Germany
12Saturday, 01/01/2028Happy New Year! Take things slowly today as you enjoy a full day cruising through the beautiful landscapes of the Rhine River. You may like to ask you 
13Sunday, 01/02/2028You will arrive in Cologne this morning. This is a city known for its liberal and laidback lifestyle, unique beer culture, thriving auto industry and Cologne, Germany
14Monday, 01/03/2028Amsterdam is a treasure trove of urban beauty. Look around and you'll find architectural marvels, masterpiece-filled galleries, boats putting along 16Amsterdam, Netherlands
15Tuesday, 01/04/2028Travel by high-speed train to Paris and spend three nights at one of our centrally located hotels.Amsterdam, Netherlands
16Wednesday, 01/05/2028This morning, join a guided coach tour of the city, exploring its most mesmerising districts and iconic sights including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-ÉlysParis, France
17Thursday, 01/06/2028Enjoy another full day in the City of Light. Scenic Freechoice: Today you can choose from the following Scenic Freechoice excursions: Secrets of MontmParis, France
18Friday, 01/07/2028Arrive at Your journey concludes this morning. Transfer to the airport for your flight home, taking lasting memories with you. This itinerary is a guide only anParis, France
 

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Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 12/21/2027
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/21/2027
Interior-
Oceanview-
Balconyfrom $14,414
Suitefrom $15,147

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