Itinerary for December 21, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 12/21/2026Depart from BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION. Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas cruise. (D)Budapest, Hungary
2Tuesday, 12/22/2026MOHÁCS – PÉCS. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács. You’ll then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-desi 
3Wednesday, 12/23/2026VUKOVAR, CROATIA. Enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you may visit sites such as Eltz Manor House and Vukovar’s famous water toVukovar, Croatia
4Thursday, 12/24/2026BELGRADE. Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor’s life Belgrade, Serbia
5Friday, 12/25/2026SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES. Visit Golubac Fortress – a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River – before cruising thr 
6Saturday, 12/26/2026VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the lVidin, Bulgaria
7Sunday, 12/27/2026ROUSSE – GIURGIU, ROMANIA. Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt ins 
8Monday, 12/28/2026GIURIU – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)Giurgiu, Romania
 

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Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 12/21/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/21/2026
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Suitefrom $7,248

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