Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll board the ship in Prague at 6:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. After that, there's a welcome cocktail where you'll meet the crew, and dinner is served on board later in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Day 2
Prague
The morning brings cruising towards Prague. If you're interested, you can explore Old Prague and see the charming arcades, Town Hall, and the famous Astronomical Clock. Later in the afternoon, there's an optional visit to Prague Castle District if you want to check out the cathedral and historic streets. You'll head back to the boat for evening entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Old Prague including Old Town Square, statue of Jan Hus, Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, Church of Our Lady before Týn, Ungelt Passage, Merchant's Courtyard, Municipal House, and Powder Tower
- The Castle District tour including Prague Royal Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Monastery, Strahov Monastery, historic churches and palaces, wandering through historic streets (New World, Golden Lane)
Landmarks Old Town Square Town Hall with Astronomical Clock Church of Our Lady before Týn Municipal House Powder Tower Prague Royal Castle St. Vitus Cathedral St. George's Monastery Strahov Monastery - Day 3
Prague - Litomerice
You're cruising in the morning towards Horin lock. The town of Litomerice is optional to visit, and it has Gothic fortifications and medieval architecture worth seeing, including Mírovské náměstí square and local food specialties. After returning to the boat in Roudnice, you'll cruise to Litomerice and enjoy evening dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening dancing on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Litomerice including the historic center surrounded by Gothic fortifications, Mírovské náměstí square with medieval houses, and tasting of local specialties
Landmarks Mírovské náměstí - Day 4
Bad Schandau - Dresden
This morning takes you through the scenic Saxon Switzerland region with a stop at Bad Schandau. You can optionally explore the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and their dramatic rock formations or visit Königstein Fortress with its Gothic and Baroque architecture and rampart views. After returning on board, the boat cruises towards Dresden, and there's evening dancing to enjoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening dancing on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland) including the geological landscape and visit to Königstein Fortress
Landmarks Königstein Fortress Elbsandsteingebirge - Day 5
Dresden - Meissen
In the morning, an optional panoramic tour of Dresden shows you the Great Garden, Elbe banks, the VW factory, and then the Old Town's Theatre Square with the Semper Opera and Zwinger palace, finishing at Brühl Terrace overlooking the Elbe. Later the boat heads to Meissen where you can optionally see the medieval town with its Christmas market, castle, and porcelain heritage. Christmas dinner is served on board with an optional Christmas Mass, followed by night sailing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas dinner with aperitif and wines)
Included Activities
- Christmas dinner with aperitif and wines
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dresden including Great Garden, Elbe banks, prestigious villas, VW factory, Theatre Square, Semper Opera, Zwinger palace, George's Tower, and Brühl Terrace
- Guided tour of Meissen including 15th-century Albrechtsburg Castle, old town, Renaissance houses, Town Hall, Church of Our Lady, and Christmas market with local crafts
Landmarks Great Garden Theatre Square Semper Opera Zwinger George's Tower Brühl Terrace Albrechtsburg Castle Church of Our Lady - Day 6
Meissen - Wittenberg
You'll depart early from the boat and sail through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve along the Elbe with its pristine floodplains and wooded peaks, arriving in Wittenberg early in the afternoon. The optional exploration includes Luther's Renaissance architecture, the Town Hall with statues of Luther and Melanchthon, Castle Church, and the Martin Luther House museum. After returning to the boat, there's evening entertainment and night navigation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Wittenberg including the city center with Renaissance houses, Town Hall with statues of Luther and Melanchthon, Castle Church, Martin Luther House (2-hour museum visit about Protestant Reformation), St. Mary's Church, and Cranach House
Landmarks Castle Church Martin Luther House St. Mary's Church Cranach House UNESCO Biosphere Reserve along the Elbe - Day 7
Burg - Genthin - Berlin
After departing early in the morning towards Burg, you have the option to explore Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, which has 1200 years of history including the Cathedral, Church of Our Lady cloister, Green Citadel, Market Square, an equestrian statue, and Town Hall. You'll return to the boat in Genthin and then cruise towards Berlin, with evening entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Magdeburg including the Cathedral, Church of Our Lady cloister, Green Citadel, Market Square, equestrian statue of the Magdeburg Horseman, Town Hall with bronze portal
Landmarks Magdeburg Cathedral Church of Our Lady Green Citadel Market Square Magdeburg Horseman Town Hall - Day 8
Berlin
The morning offers an optional panoramic tour of Berlin covering the Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag with glass dome, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz with Television Tower, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt with ornaments and crafts. In the afternoon, you can optionally visit the New Palace in Sanssouci Park with its Marble Hall, Grotto Hall, Concert Hall, and Palace Theatre. After returning, there's a gala evening on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala evening on board
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Berlin including Victory Column, Bismarck statue, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and glass dome, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz with Television Tower, Checkpoint Charlie, and Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt with Christmas ornaments and crafts
- Visit to the New Palace in Sanssouci Park including Marble Hall, Grotto Hall, Concert Hall, and Palace Theatre
Landmarks Victory Column Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Museum Island Alexanderplatz Television Tower Checkpoint Charlie Gendarmenmarkt New Palace Sanssouci Park - Day 9
Berlin
You'll have a final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m., marking the end of the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)
