28 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Scenic Ruby

Itinerary for September 30, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 09/30/2026Depart from Welcome to Vienna, a city that oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house cultVienna, Austria
2Thursday, 10/01/2026This morning, join your local guide on a guided tour to see the city's highlights such as the opulent Opera House, City Hall, the Hellenic-style ParliVienna, Austria
3Friday, 10/02/2026Continue your exploration of Austria and visit the city of Steyr. Your Tour Director will give you an orientation tour of this historic city before alVienna, Austria
4Saturday, 10/03/2026Surrounded by alpine peaks and sitting on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best-known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This stSalzburg, Austria
5Sunday, 10/04/2026Travel by coach through the beautiful Salzkammergut region, often called the Lakes District of Austria. The hills truly are alive in this region, and  
6Monday, 10/05/2026Schwangau is known as a health resort, revered for its clean air, lush green spaces and indulgent spas. This morning, you're about to step into a fair 
7Tuesday, 10/06/2026Depart the pretty alpine region of Schwangau and travel to the town of Chur when you will board the famed Glacier Express train, taking an unforgettab 
8Wednesday, 10/07/2026Zermatt is the highest mountain resort in Switzerland. This morning, go even higher as you ascend the Swiss Alps by rail to Gornergrat. Soak in the ma 
9Thursday, 10/08/2026Travel through the Alps today to the picturesque town of Montreux. Set on the banks of Lake Geneva it has been home to artists ranging from Lord Byron 
10Friday, 10/09/2026Awake in your luxurious hotel room and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before setting out to explore this charming resort town. Scenic Freechoice: Explore 
11Saturday, 10/10/2026Board the Golden Pass Train for a panoramic journey through the Alps. Running between Montreux and Interlaken, the train passes through tall mountains 
12Sunday, 10/11/2026Located at the foot of the Eiger mountain the traditional alpine village and its spectacular surrounds will take your breath away. Discover more of th 
13Monday, 10/12/2026Today take a full day excursion to two of Switzerland' most beautiful locations. Your first stop is Engelberg, a quintessential Swiss mountain villageZurich, Switzerland
14Tuesday, 10/13/2026Discover Zurich's treasures on a guided walking tour. Wander through the Old Town's winding streets, the medieval square of Niederdorf, walk across brZurich, Switzerland
15Wednesday, 10/14/2026Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening's welcome reception. Your journey into wonder is about to begin.Zurich, Switzerland
16Thursday, 10/15/2026Located between the Rhine River and the legendary Black Forest, Breisach is a food and wine destination that shares its border with the Alsace region. 
17Friday, 10/16/2026Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace wine region, where sherbert-coloured, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network ofStrasbourg, France
18Saturday, 10/17/2026Arrive in Mannheim this morning. A large metropolitan centre, Mannheim still runs along its recognisable 18th -century grid pattern and is known for i 
19Sunday, 10/18/2026This morning, discover Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have been cultivating wine for more than two millennia. The charmin 
20Monday, 10/19/2026A medieval gem resting on the banks of the Moselle River, Cochem will make you feel as if you are stepping directly into a fairy-tale. The traditionalCochem, Germany
21Tuesday, 10/20/2026Another wonderfully preserved riverside town, Bernkastel is home to an atmospheric market square with buildings that date to the 13th century and the Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
22Wednesday, 10/21/2026Today is a highlight of your journey. Enjoy a full day on board your luxurious Space-Ship as it cruises through the spectacular Moselle Valley, renown 
23Thursday, 10/22/2026One of Germany's oldest cities, Koblenz was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and is brimming with history. It sits where the Rhine and Koblenz, Germany
24Friday, 10/23/2026The city of Düsseldorf is known for its art scene and fashion industry. This affluent centre was dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon and is filled with Duesseldorf, Germany
25Saturday, 10/24/2026Arrive in Arnhem after lunch. Located at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve, the city offers a beautiful landscape surrounded by dense forest, lushArnhem, Netherlands
26Sunday, 10/25/2026Crossing the border this morning, you'll dock in Antwerp, Belgium's second city and one of the world's most important seaports. Despite being bombed e 
27Monday, 10/26/2026Dock this morning in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village set on an ocean estuary. Known simply as 'Bru' it's a popular holiday destination for its bea 
28Tuesday, 10/27/2026Arrive this morning in Dordrecht. One of the oldest cities in Holland, it dates back to the 11th century. Dordrecht was once an important merchant cit 
29Wednesday, 10/28/2026Arrive at Your cruise finishes in Amsterdam. The Netherland's capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-centAmsterdam, Netherlands
 

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