Itinerary for May 29, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 05/29/2026Bucharest - Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchBucharest, Romania
2Saturday, 05/30/2026Bucharest - Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.Bucharest, Romania
3Sunday, 05/31/2026Bucharest - Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings and surprising survivorsBucharest, Romania
4Monday, 06/01/2026Ruse - Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings. 
5Tuesday, 06/02/2026Vidin - Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests.Vidin, Bulgaria
6Wednesday, 06/03/2026Golubac - Today's main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later,  
7Thursday, 06/04/2026Belgrade - Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe's oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous historyBelgrade, Serbia
8Friday, 06/05/2026Vukovar - Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countrysiVukovar, Croatia
9Saturday, 06/06/2026Budapest - Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multiBudapest, Hungary
10Sunday, 06/07/2026Budapest - Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your marvelous holiday. Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautifuBudapest, Hungary
11Monday, 06/08/2026Budapest - Called the “Queen of the Danube,” in part because of the way the city hugs the banks of the river, Budapest is an enchanting city that vibrBudapest, Hungary
12Tuesday, 06/09/2026Vienna - Today is your day to relax onboard, enjoying the luxuries of your river cruise ship while soaking in the spectacular scenery all around you aVienna, Austria
13Wednesday, 06/10/2026Vienna - Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Embark on a tour of the city's imperial highlVienna, Austria
14Thursday, 06/11/2026Weissenkirchen - Awaken to the spectacular scenery of the Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful stretches of river landscape in all of Europe. Name 
15Friday, 06/12/2026Passau - Just before reaching Passau, the ship will pass through the famous Schlögener Schlinge—a “gooseneck” or hairpin turn in the Danube. Located aPassau, Germany
16Saturday, 06/13/2026Regensburg - Bavaria's first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free ImperiRegensburg, Germany
17Sunday, 06/14/2026Nuremberg - Arrive in the archetypal medieval German city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg is justifiably famous for its gingerbread and pocket watches, and it 
18Monday, 06/15/2026Bamberg - Your floating boutique hotel takes you to Bamberg today, a well-preserved town that offers a fascinating glimpse of medieval times. Explore Bamberg, Germany
19Tuesday, 06/16/2026Würzburg - Your ship will dock in the charming Franconian town of Würzburg, where you can visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residence, one of the most Wurzburg, Germany
20Wednesday, 06/17/2026Wertheim - After today, you may never eat a pretzel again without thinking of the town of Wertheim. You'll meet one of Germany's best pretzel makers, Wertheim, Germany
21Thursday, 06/18/2026Frankfurt - Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe due to its profusion of bankers and soaring skyscrapers, which coexist with the city's tr 
22Friday, 06/19/2026Rüdesheim - Experience Germany's fabled Rheingau in one of two ways today. Take in spectacular views of the region from the Rüdesheim mini-train, or v 
23Saturday, 06/20/2026Cologne - Enjoy a delightful tour of Cologne's Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its stunning RenaiCologne, Germany
24Sunday, 06/21/2026Amsterdam - Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you Amsterdam, Netherlands
 

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