16 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Opal

Itinerary for October 11, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Sunday, 10/11/2026Depart from Welcome to Budapest. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge conBudapest, Hungary
2Monday, 10/12/2026After breakfast, explore Budapest with today's Scenic Freechoice activities and discover why this region is one of the most beautiful in Europe. SceniBudapest, Hungary
3Tuesday, 10/13/2026This morning join your local guide for Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour: This foodie tour in Budapest promises an unforgettable journey tBudapest, Hungary
4Wednesday, 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  
5Thursday, 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
6Friday, 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
7Saturday, 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 
8Sunday, 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 
9Monday, 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 
10Tuesday, 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
11Wednesday, 10/21/2026This morning sees us setting off from Bucharest on an included flight to Istanbul. Home to more than 15 million people, it's the largest city in TurkeBucharest, Romania
12Thursday, 10/22/2026There have been settlements in what is now Istanbul, occupying both banks of the Bosphorus Strait, for thousands of years. The modern city began life Istanbul, Turkey
13Friday, 10/23/2026Today, we leave Istanbul behind and visit the city of Çanakkale. Sitting on the edge of the Dardanelle Strait, Çanakkale has been at the forefront of Istanbul, Turkey
14Saturday, 10/24/2026Today you are bound for Gallipoli, a special place in the heart of Australians and New Zealanders. The Gallipoli peninsula where the eight-month WWI c 
15Sunday, 10/25/2026This morning you'll be venturing to a place that is shrouded in mystery and legend, the ancient city of Troy. For more than 3,000 years, the tales of Istanbul, Turkey
16Monday, 10/26/2026Scenic Freechoice: Choose how to spend your morning with today's Scenic Freechoice experiences : The tastes of Turkey: Turkish cuisine brings togetherIstanbul, Turkey
17Tuesday, 10/27/2026Arrive at Before you farewell Istanbul, take a moment this morning to listen out for the call to prayer before the sun rises. The traditional Muslim call rings Istanbul, Turkey
Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 10/11/2026
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River Cruise
Departing 10/11/2026
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