Experience the convival and warm atmosphere on board the MS Victor Hugo, as you cruise through Germany exploring the multiple facets of Berlin. Observe how the gorgeous scenry changes moment to moment, and get off the ship for daily land excursions in Berlin, Postdam and Tegel.
Highlights
Explore the prestigious museums and historic buildings of Berlin Spandau
Discover the impressive gardens at the Sanssouci Palace
Visit the magnificient rooms of Charlottenburg Castle
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board the MS Victor Hugo at 6.00 pm in Berlin Spandau. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew Introduction over a welcome cocktail. Then, enjoy a delightful dinner on board.
In the morning set off for an optional guided tour of Berlin, city of art with numerous prestigious museums, and intense intellectual and artistic life. Cruise on the Havel to join Potsdam. Discover the idyllic charm of the lakes of Havel, follow the peacocks island and admire charming historic buildings. In the afternoon join an optional visit to the castle of Cecilienhof. In 1945 has taken place in this castle the conference of Potsdam in the presence of Stalin, Churchill, Truman and Eden.
This morning take part on an optional tour to discover the gardens at the Sanssouci Palace. Gardens extend over 287 ha and were fitted out by the famous landscape painter Peter Joseph Lenné. Since the big terraces, the central axis of the domain of Frédéric Le Grand, you can discover this magnificent park and its numerous buildings. Return on board and cruise to Tegel. In the afternoon, set off for an optional guided visit of the Documentation Centre on the Bernauerstrasse. Situated at 111 Bernauer Strasse and part of the Berlin Wall commemorative ensemble, its main aim is to explain the political and historical context of the building of the wall. Get back on the ship for an evening of entertainment on board.
In the morning set off for an optional guided visit of Charlottenburg Castle. Let yourself be transported back to the time of the Prussian kings as you visit the magnificent rooms in the castle. First of all the White Hall, the Audience Chamber and the dining room of Friedrich the Great then the rococo-style Golden Gallery, decorated with many golden allegories. Enjoy a free afternoon of shopping in the city center of Berlin, or some free time in the Museum Island. Added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, the Museum Island is a complex of five internationally significant museums and the richest art collection in the world (entrance fees to museums not included, to pay on-site). Return on board for a gala evening.
Day 5: Berlin Spandau | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy an early buffet breakfast on board before you disembark around 9.00 am.
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28 Cabins with high windows (27 twins, 1 double cabin) Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
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17 cabins with picture windows with sliding top section (16 twins, 1 double cabin) Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
Gale Cantor
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
