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Romantic cruise between Berlin and Prague, the most beautiful ports of call on the Elbe and Moldau rivers

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

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Main features
Boat model: Péniche
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 42
Maximum capacity: 81 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabin

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat A - Single Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with double beds, French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and benefit from a "standard" location.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Berlin
Boarding at 6pm in Berlin and installation in the cabins. Introduction to the crew and welcome... more+ cocktail. Dinner on board. 
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Berlin Potsdam Wusterwitz
Morning optional excursion: Berlin. The German capital captivates visitors with its diversity of... more+ sights, rich culture and dynamic yet relaxed lifestyle. These contrasts between historic buildings and contemporary architecture characterize the city and tell the story of an entire nation, from the Brandenburg Gate to the Chancellery. You'll see the Victory Column with its statue of Bismarck, the Brandenburg Gate adjoining the Reichstag with its glass dome, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz with its TV tower, and Checkpoint Charlie.
In the afternoon, optional excursion: Potsdam and the gardens of the Sans-Souci Palace. The tour begins with the palace gardens. With its 500 hectares of parkland and 150 buildings erected between 1730 and 1916, Potsdam's palace and park complex is an exceptional artistic entity. Walk up the flower-lined avenues and staircases to the large terrace, home to the Sans-Souci Palace. Then on to Cecilienhof Castle, famous for the Potsdam Conference held here in 1945. Stroll around the castle before returning to the Dutch quarter of Potsdam. This picturesque group of 134 Dutch houses with brick gables was built around 1730 to house the Dutch workforce invited to Potsdam by Frederick William I. Free time before rejoining the ship at Nedlitz.
Sailing to Wusterwitz. Evening entertainment.
 
Activities: Optional services: Berlin panoramic guided tour, Panoramic tour of Potsdam and visit to the Sans Souci Gardens, more+
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Wusterwitz Magdeburg
Morning sailing on the Elbe. At 1091 km long, it is Europe's 14th largest river. Descending from... more+ the Giant's Mountain, it flows through Bohemia and Saxon Switzerland to reach the North Sea at Hamburg. Magdeburg is one of the major cities crossed by this river.
Early afternoon arrival in Magdeburg.
Optional excursion: Magdeburg. First mentioned in a manuscript in the year 805, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt is surprisingly diverse, with a history spanning over 1200 years. You'll discover Magdeburg Cathedral and the Cloister of Our Lady, Magdeburg's most outstanding historical monuments. You'll also see the green citadel with its colorful facade, the market square with its equestrian statue of the Magdeburg horseman, and the town hall with its bronze portal.
Return on board and continue the cruise to Wittenberg.
Evening dance. Night sailing.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Magdeburg, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Magdeburg Wittenberg
Arrival in Wittenberg in the early morning.
Optional excursion: Wittenberg, the city of Luther.... more+ Departure for the city center and its beautiful Renaissance patrician houses, where you'll see the town hall with its statues of Luther and his disciple Melanchton. Buildings such as the Castle Church, considered the heart of the Reformation, Luther's house and Melanchton's house are part of the city's heritage. You'll visit Martin Luther's house, where he lived and worked for 35 years. Today, it houses the world's largest museum dedicated to the history of the Protestant Reformation. Afterwards, visit the Gothic church of St. Mary. Further on, you'll see the Cranach house, whose portraits are now to be found in major museums.
Return on board and continue your cruise on the Elbe. A UNESCO biosphere reserve, the Elbe here marks a unique natural and cultural landscape, along unspoilt alluvial plains, white sandy beaches and wooded peaks.
Lively evening. Night sailing.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Wittenberg, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Wittenberg Meissen Dresden
Arrival in Meissen in the early morning.
Optional Excursion: Meissen and its famous porcelain... more+ factory. This picturesque town is dominated by the 15th-century Albrechtsburg Castle overlooking the Elbe River. Meissen is also known for producing some of the finest German porcelain. You will explore the old quarter, its large square lined with Renaissance houses, the town hall, and the late Gothic-style Church of Our Lady. Then, head to the porcelain factory. It was in 1708 that the discovery of a kaolin deposit in Saxony, combined with the ingenuity of alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger, led to the creation of Europe's first hard-paste porcelain. The Duke of Saxony, Augustus the Strong, was a great lover of porcelain. Under his patronage, the Meissen stoneware and ceramic factory would become, from 1720 onwards, the most astonishing porcelain factory imaginable. A permanent exhibition traces the history of porcelain.
Meanwhile, the boat sails towards Dresden, where you will rejoin it.
In the afternoon, optional excursion: Dresden, the "Florence of the Elbe". Your visit will begin with a panoramic tour where you will enjoy a magnificent view of the vast green spaces such as the Grand Garden, as well as the banks and hills of the Elbe, prestigious villas, and grand buildings like the football stadium or the VW factory. Then, you will visit the old town on foot, passing through the unmissable Theaterplatz where you will admire architectural masterpieces of Baroque and Renaissance styles. You will catch sight of the Semper Opera, the magnificent Zwinger, a Baroque-style palace, and the Georgenbau tower. Then, you'll stroll along the Bruehl Terrace, nicknamed "the balcony of Europe", bordered by an exceptional ensemble of Baroque and Neoclassical architecture overlooking the Elbe along the south bank.
Return on board. Evening dance.
 
Activities: Optional services: Dresden - Florence on the Elbe and Residence Castle, Guided tour of Meissen, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Dresden Bad Schandau Decin Litomerice
In the morning, optional excursion to the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe sandstone massif in Saxon... more+ Switzerland). Geologically speaking, this landscape dates back four million years. In the Cretaceous period, the region was still underwater. The erosion that followed wore away the rocks and gave them their spectacular shapes. The region's landscape is marked by tower-like rocks. The play of light and shadow, time and wind modify the shapes, constantly presenting new facets. Visit the Königstein fortress, a unique example of European fortified architecture. This imposing ensemble of Gothic, Baroque and 19th-century buildings is the fruit of over 750 years of history. The walkway offers beautiful views of the Elbe River.
Return on board to Decin and afternoon sailing through the fairytale regions of Saxon Switzerland and North Bohemia.
Evening entertainment.
 
Activities: Optional services: Visite en Suisse Saxonne : Elbe Sandstone Mountains, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Litomerice Melnik
Optional excursion: guided tour of Litomerice. The picturesque little town of Litom''ice lies on... more+ the banks of the Elbe, on the border between a large agricultural plain and the mountainous, wooded landscapes that characterize the Central Bohemian uplands. The historic town center is almost entirely surrounded by fortifications dating from the Gothic period. Here you'll find architectural gems such as Mírové nám'stí square, lined with original medieval houses, some of which are among the oldest surviving in the Czech Republic. Tasting of local specialties at the end of the visit.
Return to the boat. Afternoon sailing. Evening entertainment.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Litomerice, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Melnik Prague
Sailing to Prague.
Optional excursion: guided tour of Old Prague. You'll head for Old Town Square... more+ with its pretty arcaded houses, today Prague's most popular spot, the statue of Jan Hus, the reformer who was burned in 1415, the Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock, which makes the 12 apostles appear every hour, the Church of Our Lady of Tyn (exterior), the Ungelt Passage, the Merchants' Court. You'll also see the Municipal House, the city's finest Art Nouveau gem, and the Powder Tower, a 75-metre-high Gothic monument that once served as a watchtower on the road to Kutna Hora.
Optional excursion: the Castle district. A symbol of the Czech people's glorious past, Prague's Royal Castle is at the heart of the country's political life, as it is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic. Situated on a hill overlooking Prague's Old Town and Malá Strana, this monumental ensemble emerges from a crown of gardens and rooftops, and unfurls its long, horizontal facade from which the towers of St. George's Cathedral and Cloister emerge. Here you can admire magnificent churches (St. Vitus Cathedral, Strahov Convent) and splendid palaces (Cernin, Belvedere). Then stroll through the historic streets (New World, Golden Lane).
Return on board. Gala evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Prague city tour - Castle district, Guided tour of Prague - Old Town, more+
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Prague
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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The price includes
Onboard entertainment
Port taxes
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

We'll leave by coach from Berlin-Spandau with a local guide who will help us discover the history, monuments and fascinating facets of this particularly historic city. We'll travel up the 17th of June Street to see the famous Victory Column, the... more+ Bismarck Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building with its steel and glass cupola. We'll then arrive at the renowned Unter den Linden and head to Museum Island—a complex of five internationally significant museums that occupy the island's northern part—including the Pergamon Museum, and the Alte Nationalgalerie. Beyond Museum Island are the modern Alexanderplatz and its famous Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower). You'll be able to go through Checkpoint Charlie, the symbol of the Cold War and passage between the American and Soviet zones during this time. This might seem like just a glance, but you'll be able to discover the monuments that make Berlin one of the most cultural cities in Europe. PLEASE NOTE The tour primarily takes place in a coach with stops for photos. Depending on the tour guide, there can be small steps to climb, and the order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £60 / people
We'll leave by coach with local guides who will help you discover the history of Former Prussia and its illustrious monarchs. In Potsdam, the visit will begin with a walk through the gardens at the Sanssouci Palace. You'll walk the flower-lined pathways and... more+ staircases leading through the terraced garden to the residence of Frederick the Great, built between 1745 and 1747. The personal tastes of the king had such an influence on the design and the decoration of the palace that its style is often referred to as "Frederician Rococo”. Then, you will take a tour around the Sans Souci park by coach to admire its many and astonishing buildings. We'll head back to downtown Potsdam for some free time in the Dutch district.PLEASE NOTEGood walking shoes are recommended: walk in the Sanssouci gardens with stairs to climb and a walk in the Cecilienhof gardens.The boat is sailing during the excursion (only in the Amsterdam-Berlin cruise).Beware! We'll only visit the gardens of the Sanssouci palace, with no further visit inside the palace.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £62 / people
Departure by coach for Magdeburg where we will meet up with local guides. Magdeburg was once the cradle of the German nation. The first Germanic Holy Roman Emperor, Otto the Great, had an imposing cathedral built here and made the town into an archbishopric.... more+ Magdeburg became a center for Western Christianity and the High Court of judicial power in the Middle Ages. We'll begin our tour with the Magdeburg Cathedral, home to the tomb of Emperor Otto I the Great. Magdeburg is a Hanseatic city located midway on the Elbe River and the Roman Roads—in the heart of Germany rich with a multi-faceted history. Its other sacred monuments include the Magdalenekapelle, St. Petrikirche, Wallonerkirche, Monastery of Our Lady and St. John's Church. We'll continue our panoramic tour by seeing the city's main monuments, including the citadel. Once located in East Germany, the city has retained its grey, square, Soviet-style buildings which are embellished today with molding and decorations. We'll visit the marketplace to see the magnificent replica of the Magdeburger Reiter, as well as the town hall and its bronze door. You'll finish up the tour with some free time on your own. PLEASE NOTE Beware! Depending on the water level of the Elbe river, the boat could stop at the lock of Rothensee instead of mooring in Magdeburg. Return to the boat will be on foot or by coach depending on water level. The boat will sail during the excursion. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £60 / people
We'll leave from our ship for a guided tour of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Lutherstadt Wittenberg is the home town of Dr. Martin Luther, the Great Reformer, and the city is affectionately known as the "Cradle of the Reformation”. You'll discover the city... more+ center and its noble Renaissance-style houses. Everywhere you turn, there's a spot associated with Martin Luther's life, and various sites throughout the city were added to the UNESCO world heritage list in 1996. A stream runs along the main street, partially underground. Half way along, the street opens out into an attractive square, or Markt, with a statue of Luther and Philip Melanchthon, his collaborator.The Castle Church is the famous church where he nailed his 95 Theses to the door. Luther gave some of his sermons in this church and now is buried just under the pulpit. The church was severely damaged twice during wars in the centuries following the Reformation, but it was rebuilt each time. We'll also visit Luther's house. Part of the Augustinian monastery in which Luther lived, first as a monk and later as owner with his wife and family, is preserved and considered to be the world's premier museum dedicated to Luther, including a permanent exhibition about the time of the Reformation. Luther House is currently closed for renovation. It is being replaced by a visit to Wittenberg Castle Church. At the end of the afternoon, we'll return to the ship by coach.PLEASE NOTEWear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.During the excursion, our boat will cruise.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £63 / people
Departing from Melnik, you will take a day trip to Dresden, "the Florence of the Elbe" (driving time ~2h). Full-day excursion to Dresden, a fantastic city known as the “Florence of the Elbe.” A relatively recent city with Slavic origin, Dresden... more+ became the capital of the Margravate of Meissen in the 13th century and the seat of the Dukes of Saxony in the 15th century. Dresden offers a wide variety of attractions, including magnificent promenades on the bank of the Elbe, fascinating museums, monuments, and charming details. We’ll have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Saxon Dukes and Electors and the Kings of Saxony. Today, we can revel in the splendor of its architecture and its collections, including the historic Green Vault, which contains the largest collection of treasures in Europe. Transfer back to Prague (driving time ~2h)PLEASE NOTEThe order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £135 / people
We'll leave from our ship for a guided tour of Meissen. The city is famous for its porcelain, based on extensive local deposits of both china and potter's clay. Meissen is sometimes known as the "cradle of Saxony". Its historical district is... more+ located mostly around the market at the foot of the castle hill and contains many Renaissance-style buildings, as well as two Late-Gothic buildings: the town hall and the Frauenkirche. The Frauenkirche tower hosts the world's first porcelain carillon, manufactured in 1929 on the occasion of the town's 1000-year jubilee. After touring the city, we'll visit the porcelain factory. The intricacy of the figures and sculptures and the perfection of the hand-painted patterns are the things that underscore this magnificent form of art. In the museum, you'll take an enticing journey through more than 300 years of porcelain history. After some free time on your own, we'll return to the ship in Dresden. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. During the excursion, our boat will cruise. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £70 / people
We'll leave by coach for an excursion to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a range straddling the border between the state of Saxony in Southeastern Germany and the North Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. The most striking characteristic of this deeply... more+ dissected rocky mountain range is the extraordinary variety of terrain within the small area. The river Elbe runs through the mountain range in a steep and narrow valley, and the hills are dotted with châteaux such as the Königstein Fortress and Hohnstein Castle. We'll visit the Königstein Fortress, dating back beyond the 13th century. Because the fortress was regarded as unconquerable, the Saxon monarchs retreated to it during times of crisis and also deposited many works of art from the famous Zwinger here. In the 20th century, it was used as a prison, a prisoner of war camp, and after the wars, a re-education camp for delinquent youths who did not fit the image of a socialist society. The location offers magnificent views of the Elbe River and the surrounding mountain ranges. After our tour, we'll return on board our ship. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £80 / people
We'll leave from our ship for a guided tour of Litomerice. This royal city on the confluence of the Elbe and Ohre is one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic. The extensive historical center has dozens of streets and squares. The colorful Gothic,... more+ Baroque and Renaissance buildings bordered to a great extent by well-preserved Gothic fortifications will delight you. Karel Hynek Mácha, the greatest Czech romantic poet, also succumbed to the charm of Litomerice. A delightful glass at the nearby Velké Zernoseky winery will certainly make your walk through the city all the more pleasant. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the rare architecture of the houses on the squares: the Saxon Renaissance town hall, the "Kalich” House with a roof terrace where the rich townsfolk used to meet over a glass of wine, and the "Cerný orel” House, which has preserved its original appearance with wonderful sgraffito work. There are also countless important churches such as the Gothic Church of All Saints with its Renaissance broach roofs, the Church of the Annunciation of the Lady Mary representing the pinnacle of work by the Italian architect Antonio Octavio Broggio and the Baroque Cathedral of St. Stephen, which was built by Domenico Orsi. Our visit will be followed by a beer tasting*. After our tour, we'll return to the ship. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included £78 / people
This tour will begin at Prague Castle, where you’ll have a great view of the city below. We’ll then set out to discover Prague and its Christmas markets on foot. The charming Malá Strana quarter sits right below the castle, its streets... more+ winding down to the river. A walk through this cobblestone-paved district is only one of the romantic highlights the city has to offer.PLEASE NOTEThe order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £70 / people
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic as well as the fourteenth largest city in the European Union. It is located in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, and is home to about 1.26 million people.Located at the very heart... more+ of Central Europe, Prague was once the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Holy Roman Empire and Czechoslovakia. The “City of a Hundred Spires” was miraculously spared during World War II and its architecture, mixing Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau and Cubist styles, gives Prague its unique flavor. The city was deeply marked by the 1968 Prague Spring–the short-lived season of the “socialism with a human face” aiming at the renovation of institutions in a democratic way–which strongly inspired Czechoslovak culture from the 60s to the 80s. Prague’s historic city center was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.We’ll have a guided walk in the old city starting with the Old Town Square–the busiest area in Prague–and its beautiful archways. We’ll see Jan Hus Memorial, built in honor of this church reformer who was burned at the stake for heresy in 1415, as well as the Old Town Hall and its fascinating astronomical clock featuring the hourly show of figures of the Apostles striking the time, the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, the Ungelt and the merchants’ yard. We’ll also get to admire the Municipal House, the city's foremost Art Nouveau building, and one of the finest in Europe, as well as the Powder Gate, one of the original 13 entrances to Prague's Old Town. We’ll return on board after our visit.PLEASE NOTEWear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £51 / people
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