17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for May 18, 2027 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 05/18/2027Depart from Welcome to Switzerland and the start of your European journey. Board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon, meet your fellow guests and raise aBasel, Switzerland
2Wednesday, 05/19/2027There's lots of reasons Breisach is a must-visit food and wine destination. Not only does it share a border with the Alsace region, it's also located  
3Thursday, 05/20/2027The capital of the Alsace wine region is a captivating blend of France and Germany. It has a Gothic cathedral and an Old Town surrounded by a river, wStrasbourg, France
4Friday, 05/21/2027The ship docks in Mannheim today, a large metropolitan centre that's used as a base to explore the surrounding region, including the historic charms o 
5Saturday, 05/22/2027Disembark in Rüdesheim, a picturesque town surrounded by steep vineyards that's known for its medieval architecture and wine culture -; locals have be 
6Sunday, 05/23/2027Cochem is a medieval gem with a castle overlooking the town. While this may be its crowning feature, the traditional town is known for being part of tCochem, Germany
7Monday, 05/24/2027Oenophiles will have earmarked Bernkastel. It sits at the heart of the Moselle Valley wine region and one of the world's most famous Riesling vineyardBernkastel-Kues, Germany
8Tuesday, 05/25/2027One of the wonderful things about cruising is gliding past rolling hillsides, which is what makes today a highlight of your journey. Revel in a full d 
9Wednesday, 05/26/2027Koblenz is many things; a wine hub, a fortress city and one of Germany's oldest metropolises. Founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago it is stKoblenz, Germany
10Thursday, 05/27/2027An early arrival and late departure gives you ample time to discover a city known for its art scene and fashion industry. Once dubbed 'Little Paris' bDuesseldorf, Germany
11Friday, 05/28/2027Today you will arrive in Nijmegen. Dating back more than 2,000 years, it's officially recognised as the oldest city in The Netherlands. Its large popu 
12Saturday, 05/29/2027It's time to delve into a new culture, as the ship docks in Antwerp. It's the largest city in Flanders, Belgium's second city and the unofficial Diamo 
13Sunday, 05/30/2027This historic small-town set on the Veerse Meer Lake is known as the 'Pearl of Walcheren'. Wander through its narrow streets and along the charming ma 
14Monday, 05/31/2027An early arrival allows for a full day in Dordrecht. It's the oldest city in Holland and its location as a port city made it an important merchant sto 
15Tuesday, 06/01/2027Seamlessly transfer by coach from your Scenic Space-Ship to the Belgian city of Bruges, where your European journey of discovery continues. Over the nAmsterdam, Netherlands
16Wednesday, 06/02/2027Spend another day uncovering the charms of Bruges. Scenic Freechoice: Immerse yourself in Bruges with Scenic Freechoice activities: Canal Cruise: DeliBruges, Belgium
17Thursday, 06/03/2027After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Brussels. The capital of Belgium and the administrative centre of the European Union, Brussels Brussels, Belgium
18Friday, 06/04/2027Arrive at After breakfast, farewell beautiful Belgium. You'll transfer via coach to Brussels Airport for the journey home, taking with you a lifetime of wonderfBrussels, Belgium
 

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Departing from Basel, Switzerland
Departure Date 05/18/2027
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 05/18/2027
Interior-
Oceanview-
Balconyfrom $12,995
Suitefrom $13,688

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