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Detailed Itinerary: Potsdam to Prague
Day 1: Potsdam, Germany (Embarkation)
In Potsdam the ship’s crew bids you a hearty welcome on board at 16.00 hrs. There is now an opportunity to explore your floating hotel or to join our City tour through Potsdam and visit the wonderful park of Castle Sans Souci. The city tour will start at 14.00 hrs at Berlin main station.
Day 2: Magdeburg
Today we recommend you to stay on the sun deck to appreciate the attractive riverside landscape. In the afternoon we offer a tour through this historic state capital of Sachsen-Anhalt. We visit the market square, which bears the landmark of the city – the gilded statue of the Magdeburg Rider, and then enter the mighty cathedral.
Day 3: Wittenberg
Today we reach Wittenberg in the morning. Our afternoon walk through the town centre follows the footsteps of the Reformer Martin Luther. During this excursion you will visit the house of Martin Luther and of course the castle church on which he fixed his thesis.
Day 4: Meissen / Dresden
The big Albrechts-Castle in Meissen will welcome you! Our excursion (bookable only on board) takes us to the porcelain factory to learn something about how it is made and to visit the exhibition with its magnificent collection of Meissen ware. We then have time for a stroll through the very attractive town centre. In the early evening the ship sets sail to Dresden, where it will stay overnight.
Day 5: Dresden / Sandstone Mountains
After breakfast we start our coach tour of Dresden, nicknamed “Florence of the Elbe”. Wonderful buildings as the Semper Opera, the “Zwinger”, or the Church of our Lady will elate you. The city has a multifaceted history. Prince August the Strong has influenced the face of the city with his agile building activities. The baroque flair Dresden will fascinate you.
After lunch we offer an optional excursion through Saxon Switzerland, which includes a visit to the Bastei rock tower, before taking us to the palace park in Pillnitz (bookable only on board). On the tour you will gain an impression of the narrow gorges and bizarre sandstone cliffs and enjoy views of the Elbe Valley and the surrounding landscape. The park in Pillnitz invites you to a very pleasant stroll, before we re-embark in Bad Schandau.
Day 6: Leitmeritz / Melnik, Czech Republic
In the afternoon we reach Leitmeritz. Join our guided walk and see the historic center of the Czech city. (Bookable only on board) In the 18th century Leitmeritz was a diocesan town and domicile of kings. Afterwards the ship cruises on to Melnik, where it will stay overnight.
Day 7: Prague
In the afternoon we offer a tour through the “Golden City”. We see its beautiful, historic buildings, as history is brought to life. Prague was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and thus the cultural centre of Europe. We trace the steps of the ancient rulers and admire the fine villas and the world-famous Wenceslas Square.
Day 8: Prague (Disembarkation)
It is time to say farewell to the ship after a final breakfast on board. You will disembark from your ship with many happy memories as your individual onward journey commences.
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Detailed Itinerary: Prague to Potsdam
Day 1: Prague, Czech Republic (Embarkation)
In Prague the ship’s crew bids you a hearty welcome on board at 15.00 hrs. There is now an opportunity to explore your floating hotel. The ship remains overnight in Prague.
Day 2: Prague
Our tour of the “Golden City” begins after breakfast. We see its beautiful, historic buildings, as history is brought to life. Prague was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and thus the cultural centre of Europe. We trace the steps of the ancient rulers and admire the fine villas and the world-famous Wenceslas Square. Our ship has meanwhile cast off and stops to pick up the excursionists further downstream. We then cruise to Litomerice for an overnight stop.
Day 3: Bad Schandau / Dresden, Germany
During the early afternoon we arrive in Bad Schandau, starting point for our excursion through Saxon Switzerland, which includes a visit to the Bastei rock tower, before taking us to the palace park in Pillnitz (bookable only on board). On the tour you will gain an impression of the narrow gorges and bizarre sandstone cliffs and enjoy views of the Elbe Valley and the surrounding landscape. The park in Pillnitz invites you to a very pleasant stroll, before we rejoin the ship in Dresden.
Day 4: Dresden
After breakfast we start our coach tour of Dresden, nicknamed “Florence of the Elbe”. Wonderful buildings as the Semper Opera, the “Zwinger”, or the Church of our Lady will elate you. The city has a multifaceted history. Prince August the Strong has influenced the face of the city with his agile building activities. The baroque flair Dresden will fascinate you.
After lunch we offer an optional excursion to the attractive castle at Moritzburg (bookable only on board).
Day 5: Dresden / Meissen
We leave Dresden around midday to arrive in Meissen in the early afternoon. Our excursion here (bookable only on board) takes us to the porcelain factory to learn something about how it is made and to visit the exhibition with its magnificent collection of Meissen ware. We then have time for a stroll through the very attractive town centre.
Day 6: Wittenberg
We set sail during the night to reach Wittenberg around midday. Our afternoon walk through the town centre follows the footsteps of the Reformer Martin Luther. During this excursion you will visit the house of Martin Luther and of course the castle church on which he fixed his thesis. In the early evening we set sail again for Magdeburg.
Day 7: Magdeburg
After breakfast we offer a tour through this historic state capital of Sachsen-Anhalt. We visit the market square, which bears the landmark of the city – the gilded statue of the Magdeburg Rider, and then enter the mighty cathedral. On our return we set sail again for the last time to head for Potsdam. We recommend you stay on the Sun Deck to appreciate the attractive riverside landscape.
Day 8: Potsdam
It is time to say farewell to the ship after a final breakfast on board. You will disembark from your ship with many happy memories as your individual onward journey commences.
Please Note:
Alteration of itinerary: The cruise operator reserve the right to alter the sailing and excursion schedule at short notice, as the River Elbe in Germany is not regulated by locks. Whilst it thus offers an unspoilt riverside landscape, it is more susceptible to changes in water levels than other rivers. Should exceptionally high or low river levels or a defect on board the vessel prevent us from cruising a particular stretch of the river, the cruise operator reserve the right to transfer passengers by coach and accommodate them in hotels or to alter the cruise routeing. Overnight accommodation will still be guaranteed on board the ship.
2011 Departures |
Program Start Date |
Cabin rates are per passenger in $USD |
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Main Deck Aft w/ fixed window
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Main Deck w/ fixed window
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Main Deck
Deluxe w/ fixed window |
Upper Deck
w/ french Window |
Main Deck Single Cabin |
Upper Deck Aft
Single Cabin
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Single in Main Deck Double |
Single in Upper Deck Double |
From Potsdam |
Sept 3 - Sept 10 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357 |
$2,515 |
$2,674 |
$2,991 |
$2,833 |
$3,547 |
Sept 17 - Sept 24 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357 |
$2,515 |
$2,674 |
$2,991 |
$2,833 |
$3,547 |
Oct 1 - Oct 8 |
$1,881 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357 |
$2,515 |
$2,833 |
$2,674 |
$3,388 |
Oct 15 - Oct 22 |
$1,722 |
$1,881 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357 |
$2,674 |
$2,595 |
$3,150 |
From Prague |
Sept 10 - Sept 17 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357
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$2,515 |
$2,674 |
$2,991 |
$2,833 |
$3,547 |
Sept 24 - Oct 1 |
$1,881 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357 |
$2,515 |
$2,833 |
$2,674 |
$3,388 |
Oct 8 - Oct 15 |
$1,722 |
$1,881 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,357 |
$2,674 |
$2,595 |
$3,150 |
Oct 22 - Oct 29 |
$1,563 |
$1,722 |
$1,881 |
$2,039 |
$2,198 |
$2,515 |
$2,357 |
$2,991 |
*Fuel surcharges are additional. Please call to inquire. |
2012 Departures |
Program Start Date |
Cabin rates are per passenger in $USD |
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Lower Deck Aft w/ fixed window
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Lower Deck w/ fixed window |
Lower Deck
Deluxe w/ fixed window |
Upper Deck
w/ french Window |
Lower Deck Aft Single Cabin |
Upper Deck Aft
Single Cabin |
Single in Lower Deck Double |
From Potsdam |
31-Mar-12 |
$2,019 |
$2,216 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,203 |
$3,203 |
14-Apr-12 |
$2,216 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,400 |
$3,400 |
28-Apr-12 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,597 |
$3,696 |
12-May-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
26-May-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
9-Jun-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
1-Sep-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
15-Sep-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
29-Sep-12 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,597 |
$3,696 |
13-Oct-12 |
$2,216 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,400 |
$3,400 |
From Prague |
7-Apr-12 |
$2,216 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,400 |
$3,400 |
21-Apr-12 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,597 |
$3,696 |
5-May-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
19-May-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
2-Jun-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
16-Jun-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
8-Sep-12 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,400 |
$3,795 |
$3,893 |
22-Sep-12 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,203 |
$3,597 |
$3,696 |
6-Oct-12 |
$2,216 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,005 |
$3,400 |
$3,400 |
20-Oct-12 |
$2,019 |
$2,216 |
$2,413 |
$2,611 |
$2,808 |
$3,203 |
$3,203 |
*Fuel surcharges are additional. Please call to inquire. |
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