Itinerary for November 16, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 11/16/2026Depart from EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY. Board the ship in Vilshofen for your Grand Danube cruise. In the evening, be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebrVilshofen, Germany
2Tuesday, 11/17/2026Vilshofen – Passau, Germany. Enjoy a free morning to walk around the quaint village of Vilshofen. Later, cruise to Passau, where you have the option oVilshofen, Germany
3Wednesday, 11/18/2026LINZ, AUSTRIA. The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour thLinz, Austria
4Thursday, 11/19/2026WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUSTRIA. Head up to the Sun Deck for panoramic views as you unwind with a scenic cruise through the Strudengau and UNESCO-designated W 
5Friday, 11/20/2026VIENNA, 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
6Saturday, 11/21/2026BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the titlBratislava, Slovakia
7Sunday, 11/22/2026BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, foBudapest, Hungary
8Monday, 11/23/2026BUDAPEST. Visit the 19th-century Gödöllo Palace with its royal stables and Baroque theater, followed by lunch at Gödöllo Restaurant. Afterward, head fBudapest, Hungary
9Tuesday, 11/24/2026MOHÁCS – PÉCS. Welcome to Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilic 
10Wednesday, 11/25/2026VUKOVAR, 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
11Thursday, 11/26/2026BELGRADE, SERBIA. Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. SavaBelgrade, Serbia
12Friday, 11/27/2026SCENIC 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 
13Saturday, 11/28/2026VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the lVidin, Bulgaria
14Sunday, 11/29/2026ROUSSE – GIURGIU, ROMANIA. Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt ins 
15Monday, 11/30/2026GIURGIU – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)Giurgiu, Romania
 

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Departing from Vilshofen, Germany
Departure Date 11/16/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 11/16/2026
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