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Holiday Cheer Along the Elbe River (port-to-port cruise)

5 days
Start and end in Prague
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll through Prague's festive streets
    • Views of Charles Bridge and Vltava River
    • Explore Old Town holiday decorations
    Landmarks
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Vltava River
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch on board
    • Onboard holiday concert
    • Trdelník pastry with hot drink

    Optional Activities

    • Prague Castle District guided visit
    • Malá Strana neighborhood stroll
    • Christmas markets browsing in Staré Město
    • Old Town Square exploration
    • Café time at astronomical clock
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    Malá Strana
    Staré Město
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Melnik

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Gala evening dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Morning presentation on Czech Christmas traditions
    • Lunch on board
    • Gala evening dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Nelahozeves Castle guided tour
    • Wine tasting from castle vineyard
    Landmarks
    Nelahozeves Castle
    Elbe River
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  4. Day 4

    Melnik to Dresden to Roztoky

    Included Activities

    • Evening entertainment: Czech Christmas tales

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Dresden excursion
    • Taschenbergpalais tour
    • Semper Opera House viewing
    • Zwinger Palace tour
    • Cathedral visit
    • Striezelmarkt Christmas market browsing
    • Traditional stollen tasting
    • Lunch in local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Semper Opera House
    Zwinger Palace
    Dresden Cathedral
    Taschenbergpalais
    Striezelmarkt
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  5. Day 5

    Roztoky to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
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Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

  • Stephen
    November 3rd, 2025
    4.0
    generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
  • Vanessa
    October 23rd, 2025
    4.0
    On a number of excursions, an English speaking tour guide was not provided.
  • Robert
    April 24th, 2024
    5.0
    Great boat. Excellent tour selections with superb english-speaking guides. Tasty French food.

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    Zoe

    Asked on October 15th, 2023

    How can I look the difference between cabins? I am looking for a cabin for a couple.

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten October 2023

      I can see that you are interested in the 13th of December 2023 date. The ship would be MS Elbe Princesse II. Once you choose a cabin, we can provide you with a personalised quote!

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    Rosemary

    Asked on November 10th, 2022

    What's the main difference between this tour and the other tour Holiday Cheer Along the Elbe River?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten November 2022

      There was an error which resulted in 2 versions of the same tour. The same has been rectified by our team. This booking conversation page reflects the true version of the tour that is available to book, i.e Tour id 217000.

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