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Christmas on the Elbe (port-to-port cruise)

7 days
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From Berlin to Dresden
4.3
463 traveler reviews
  • Berlin Cathedral bridge with a cruise boat passing underneath on a sunny day.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 80
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cruise Departure

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Potsdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the river
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin including Christmas market visit
    • Visit to the New Palace in Sanssouci Park - Marble Hall, Grotto Hall, Concert Hall, and Palace Theater
    Landmarks
    Sanssouci Park
    New Palace
    Berlin Christmas Market
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  3. Day 3

    Magdeburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning river cruise
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Magdeburg
    • Browse local Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Magdeburg Christmas Market
  4. Day 4

    Meissen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Cruise to Meissen
    • Gala dinner and evening

    Optional Activities

    • Guided visit of Lutherstadt Wittenberg including city center and Renaissance-style houses
    Landmarks
    Lutherstadt Wittenberg
  5. Day 5

    Dresden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Cruise to Dresden
    • Christmas Eve dinner with wine
    • Midnight Mass at Dresden Frauenkirche

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Meissen famous for porcelain
    • Browse magnificent Christmas market in the old town
    Landmarks
    Meissen
    Dresden Frauenkirche
  6. Day 6

    Dresden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Symphony concert of Johann Sebastian Bach music at Dresden Frauenkirche

    Optional Activities

    • Christmas day services at Dresden Frauenkirche
    • Walking tour of Dresden
    Landmarks
    Dresden Frauenkirche
  7. Day 7

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Final buffet breakfast
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Number of tours

550

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1 to 99 years old

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  • Glen
    September 27th, 2025
    5.0
    Our cruise on MS Symphonie was excellent. The boat and our cabin in particular were comfortable and well equipped....
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  • Wilma
    September 27th, 2025
    5.0
    Very good , we enjoyed the food/ drinks well organized tours, love the excursion, especially the train to Switzerland...
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  • Toni
    August 5th, 2025
    4.0
    great experience no tours in English, the staff in charge of entertainment, especially Thomas and Quinteria(not sure...
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      I've updated the pricing on the left side of this page to reflect 1 traveller in a Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds Cat C - Single (CABIN SIZE, WINDOW/BALCONY) onboard the MS Elbe Princesse.

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