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

Activities

Places Visited

Europe
Germany
Berlin
European Union

Activity Level: Relaxed

Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.

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Day 1: Berlin Tegel | Embark

Accommodation
1 Dinner

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.

Day 2: Berlin | Cecilienhof Palace

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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.

Day 3: Magdeburg

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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.

Day 4: Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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.

Day 5: Meissen | Dresden

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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.

Day 6: Dresden

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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.

Ship/Hotel

MS Elbe Princesse

Experience a smooth river cruise experience on board the MS Elbe Princesse, a ship built in 2016, with the capacity to accommodate 80 passengers in 40 cabins. Explore the treasures of the Elbe as you relax and enjoy the amenities offered by the ship's professional and friendly crew.

Dates & Prices

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Operated by CroisiEurope

Included

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
6 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Accommodation in double cabins
Wi-fi access
All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
Port taxes
Insurance assistance / repatriation

Excluded

Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
All services not mentioned in the program
Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers

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Christmas on the Elbe River

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Berlin Tegel | Embark

Day 2: Berlin | Cecilienhof Palace

Day 3: Magdeburg

Day 4: Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Day 5: Meissen | Dresden

Day 6: Dresden

Day 7: Dresden | Disembark

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MS Elbe Princesse

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