Discover the rich culture, history and Christmas traditions of eastern Germany in this 7-day cruise aboard the MS Elbe Princesse. Enjoy a holiday experience like no other, cruising through the Elbe, one of the major rivers of Central Europe. Start your voyage in Berlin and cruise toward Dresden, making stops to stroll through local towns, visit charming holiday markets and explore Germany's festive cities.
Highlights
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Berlin to catch a glimpse of all the must-see sites
Spend free time on your own at the local Christmas market of Magdeburg
Admire the Renaissance-style houses and Gothic façades of Meissen
Enjoy the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at Dresden Frauenkirche
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Then, enjoy dinner on board and remain in port overnight.
Today enjoy a panoramic tour of Berlin to catch a glimpse of all the must-see sites and visit the city's Christmas market. In the afternoon, join a tour of Cecilienhof Palace. After the end of World War II in Europe, the Potsdam Conference attended by Stalin, Churchill and Truman was held in the palace from July 17 - August 2, 1945.
Spend the morning cruising the Elbe River. This afternoon, take a guided tour of Magdeburg situated midway on the Elbe River and also on the historic Roman Roads. Vist the Lutheran Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice, the highest church building in eastern Germany. Enjoy some free time on your own at the local Christmas market before returning to the ship. Then, begin to cruise to Lutherstadt Wittenberg. After dinner, enjoy an evening of entertainment.
This morning join a visit of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Discover the city center and its noble Renaissance-style houses. Return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Meissen. Tonight attend to a gala dinner and evening. The ship cruises through the night.
Today leave on a guided tour of Meissen, famous for its trademark porcelain, and admire its Renaissance-style houses and Gothic façades. Spend some time browsing the magnificent holiday market in the old town. The stands display and sell not only the city’s famous porcelain, but also traditional Christmas candles and decorations. Return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Dresden. This evening, revel in your festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Christmas services are celebrated in Dresden. Remain in port overnight.
This morning, brunch is served on board. Christmas day services take place at Dresden Frauenkirche for those who like to attend. The afternoon is dedicated to a tour of Dresden on foot. As you cross the city, discover the historical monuments that have contributed to its glory. Tonight, enjoy a symphony of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche.
On the program:
• Cantata BWV 91 “All Praise to Thee, Jesus Christ”
• Canonical variations of Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her
• Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BWV 540
Day 7: Dresden | Disembark
1 Breakfast
This morning enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
Apologies for the inconvenience. Prices for not yet published. Below per person rate based on previous season. Contact us to confirm upcoming season pricing.
Prices for are estimated based on inflation. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure date.
Rates are dynamic and fluctuate based on capacity. Contact us for a specific quote.
Select a Date
Main Deck-Cat A
15 cabins equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio.
Select a Date
Main Deck- Cat B
3 double cabins- equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio.
Select a Date
Main Deck- Cat C
2 double cabins- equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio.
Select a Date
Upper Deck-Cat A
24 cabins (23 double-occupancy, 1 for passengers with reduced mobility), equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio.
Select a Date
Upper Deck-Cat B
1 double cabin
1 PRM
-equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio.
Select a Date
Upper Deck-Cat C
3 double cabins
-equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, 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
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Lindsay Gompf
TrustScore 4.8 | 169 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
Based on 169 reviews on
32 minutes ago
Friendly and professional interactions. Answered my questions and followed up on initial contact.
Tim Elliott
1 day ago
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
2 days ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
2 days ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
3 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
