Itinerary for December 14, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 12/14/2026Depart from GIURGIU, BULGARIA – EMBARKATION. Embark the ship in Giurgiu for your Grand Danube Christmas Markets Cruise.Giurgiu, Romania
2Tuesday, 12/15/2026ROUSSE, BULGARIA. Travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour 
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the lVidin, Bulgaria
4Thursday, 12/17/2026SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES. The Iron Gates are some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through 
5Friday, 12/18/2026BELGRADE, SERBIA. Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. SaBelgrade, Serbia
6Saturday, 12/19/2026VUKOVAR, CROATIA. Vukovar is a Croatian symbol of resistance, which you’ll better understand on your city tour showcasing the Ovcara Memorial and EltzVukovar, Croatia
7Sunday, 12/20/2026MOHÁCS, HUNGARY – PÉCS, HUNGARY. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács and then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit t 
8Monday, 12/21/2026BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Start by heading to the 18th century Gödöllo Palace. Explore its labyrinth of 31 colorful rooms lit by elaborate chandeliers as youBudapest, Hungary
9Tuesday, 12/22/2026BUDAPEST. You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the “Queen of the Danube.” Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market HBudapest, Hungary
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the titlBratislava, Slovakia
11Thursday, 12/24/2026VIENNA, AUSTRIA. The “City of Waltzes” is a treasure trove and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and thVienna, Austria
12Friday, 12/25/2026WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUSTRIA - GREIN. Be treated to several choices of excursions. Join a walking tour through the medieval cobblestoned streets of Dürnste 
13Saturday, 12/26/2026LINZ, AUSTRIA. The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and itsLinz, Austria
14Sunday, 12/27/2026PASSAU, GERMANY. Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splenVilshofen, Germany
15Monday, 12/28/2026VILSHOFEN, GERMANY – DISEMBARKATION. This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen. (B)Vilshofen, Germany
 

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Departing from Giurgiu, Romania
Departure Date 12/14/2026
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River Cruise
Departing 12/14/2026
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