Itinerary for September 11, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 09/11/2026Depart from Welcome to Bucharest, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, perfectly situated in the city, for your overnight stay. NicknBucharest, Romania
2Saturday, 09/12/2026After enjoying the plush surrounds of your hotel this morning, You'll have the opportunity to learn about some of Bucharest's most iconic attractions  
3Sunday, 09/13/2026Today, You'll have the opportunity to learn about Bulgarian history, as you explore the city that many call ";The Little Vienna";. Immerse yourself in 
4Monday, 09/14/2026Viticulture forms the heart of life in the most western town in Bulgaria, where sun-kissed vineyards pepper the banks of the Danube and winemaking hasVidin, Bulgaria
5Tuesday, 09/15/2026This morning, relax on board and admire your surroundings as we sail along the mighty Danube to Donji Milanovac, where a visit to the Lepenski Vir arc 
6Wednesday, 09/16/2026Serbia's vibrant capital is yours to explore today. Your local guide will take you on a coach tour through the heart of the city, highlighting its manBelgrade, Serbia
7Thursday, 09/17/2026Today, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a truly unforgettable EmeraldPLUS experience, as you're invited into the home of a local family for a trVukovar, Croatia
8Friday, 09/18/2026In the morning, we will sail to Kalocsa, a place known for its paprika production and colourful festivals. Discovering Hungary's culture is an easy taKalocsa, Hungary
9Saturday, 09/19/2026Today is a full day at leisure in Budapest. Your Cruise Director will be on hand to assist on you how best to spend your day. Perhaps a visit to the cBudapest, Hungary
10Sunday, 09/20/2026Budapest is a place of striking contrasts, with Buda on one side housing a generous scattering of the city's elegant landmarks, and Pest on the other Budapest, Hungary
11Monday, 09/21/2026Bordering Austria and Hungary, the Slovakian capital is yours to discover today. Wander down cobblestone streets and witness the sheer majesty of ornaBratislava, Slovakia
12Tuesday, 09/22/2026A wave of culture paves the way for life in the Austrian capital, where some of history's most prestigious composers once walked the streets and foundVienna, Austria
13Wednesday, 09/23/2026This morning, you will have the opportunity to hike to Dürnstein Castle, perhaps stopping to imagine how it would have looked when Richard the Lionhea 
14Thursday, 09/24/2026Sat on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is a postcard-worthy destination that has been shaped by the surrounding waterways. MaPassau, Germany
15Friday, 09/25/2026After breakfast, set out on an exploration of one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, where more than two millennia of history is yours  
16Saturday, 09/26/2026Today, the historic city of Nuremberg is yours to explore during an included sightseeing tour, touching on the architectural wonders that have acted a 
17Sunday, 09/27/2026This morning, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Bamberg awaits. Thousands of listed buildings can be found in the medieval town centre, an areaBamberg, Germany
18Monday, 09/28/2026Set alongside the Main River, Würzburg offers a perfect introduction to the Romantic Road, one of Bavaria's most popular tourism routes that links stuWurzburg, Germany
19Tuesday, 09/29/2026This morning, as part of your EmeraldPLUS offering, you will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive glassblowing presentation at the Glass Art Mu 
20Wednesday, 09/30/2026Relax on your Star-Ship this morning until we reach Rüdesheim, a town with a rich history of viticulture. When you arrive, ride the Winzerexpress to S 
21Thursday, 10/01/2026Cruise along the Rhine from Koblenz to Cologne this morning, where an illustrious 2,000-year-long history awaits. One of the oldest cities in the counCologne, Germany
22Friday, 10/02/2026This morning, board a glass-top canal boat for a cruise down the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system that weaves across Amsterdam, passing elegaAmsterdam, Netherlands
23Saturday, 10/03/2026After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and depart your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the poAmsterdam, Netherlands
 

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