BERLIN TO PRAGUE
Featuring the Mystic Elbe River
Viking Schumann
Sail through tranquil landscapes of Germany and the Czech Republic, past hilltop castles and medieval towns. See Europe's fairytale palaces, landscaped parks and exquisite scenery as you explore the hidden and mystic Elbe River. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther as you learn more about the Protestant Reformation, visit the famous residences of the Saxon Monarchs and tour the world-famous factory where Meissen pottery has been hand-made for nearly 300 years. With multi-night stays in cosmopolitan Berlin and Prague as part of our cruisetour and hotel package, you'll experience the excitement of these vibrant cities.
Outside cabin accommodations
All onboard meals; Welcome Dinner; Captain's Dinner
Daily sightseeing tours: Potsdam/Sans Souci; Dessau/Worlitz;Torgau; Meissen; Dresden; Bad Schandau/Saxon Switzerland
2-night stay in each 4-star Berlin Hilton & 4-star Prague Hilton; daily breakfasts; city tours; roundtrip hotel/ship transfers (with hotel package purchase)
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Old World Highlights: folkloric entertainment, lectures, theme dinners
Transfers for passenger flights arranged by Viking River Cruises
Priced from: $1689 per person and up |
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10 NIGHTS - Featuring the Mystic Elbe River
Berlin, Magdeburg to Decin, Prague
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Berlin
Berlin
Potsdam
Magdeburg
Dessau
Wittenberg
Torgau
Meissen
Dresden
Bad Schandau
Decin
Prague
Prague |
Hotel check-in & free time
City tour & free time
Transfer to ship via Potsdam;
Sans Souci walking tour
Embark
Worlitz Park excursion & walking tour
City tour
Walking tour
City tour & porcelain factory
Coach & walking tour; free time
Saxon Switzerland & Bastei tour
Disembark; transfer to Prague;
hotel check-in & free time
City tour & free time
Hotel check-out |
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2003 Embarkation Dates
Apr 8, 19, 30
May 11, 22
Jun 2, 13, 24
Jul 5, 16, 27
Aug 7, 18, 29
Sep 9, 20
Oct 1, 12
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PLACES YOU'LL VISIT
Day 1
Berlin
Germany's charming capital, Berlin is based amidst the confluence of several rivers and is an exciting metropolis filled with tremendous history.
*Hotel check-in & free time
Day 2
Berlin
The Berlin Wall, which encircled the city for 103 miles, was destroyed in 1989, but reminders such as Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate remain. Also see the Reichstag (German Parliament Building), Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island. During your free time, visit Charlottenburg Palace or one of the many culture-filled museums. Or go shopping along Kurfurstendamm, where you will encounter Europe's largest department store, KaDeWe.
*City tour & free time
Breakfast
Day 3
Berlin, Potsdam, Magdeburg
Located on the southwestern border of Berlin, Potsdam is a beautiful town and home to many architectural masterpieces. The charming Cecilienhof Palace is where Allied leaders met during the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Another landmark is the 18th century Sans Souci Palace, a perfect example of German rococo architecture.
*Transfer to ship via Potsdam
*Sans Souci walking tour
Although heavy WWII bombing nearly destroyed the city, Magdeburg is a traditional German town. Its past can be traced through noted monuments including Magdeburg Cathedral, the ruins of St. Johannis Church and the 1240 Magdeburger Reiter, Germany's oldest equestrian statue.
*Embark in Magdeburg
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4
Dessau
This art and cultural center is the port town for our tour of Worlitz Park. Considered Germany's first landscaped park, the English-style gardens were inspired by Prince Franz Anhalt-Dessau's visits to England. The beautiful grounds surround the 18th century Worlitz Palace, a classical structure fashioned after an English country home.
*Worlitz Park excursion & walking tour
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5
Wittenberg & Torgau
A spiritual and cultural center, Wittenberg is the "Birthplace of the Reformation". Follow the footsteps of Martin Luther King to discover manoy of the town's landmarks associated with the Reformation including Luther's House, the Castle Church where Luther posted his 95 These and St. Marien's Church, where he preached.
*Wittenberg city tour
Lying on the banks of the Elbe, Torgau boast amazing examples of renaissance houses. The fortified Hartenfels Castle dominates the city from its riverside location. Another noted landmark is the Schlosskirche (Castle Church), the first-ever Protestant Church.
*Torgau walking tour
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6
Meissen
Surrounded by idyllic wine villages, Meissen dates back more than 1,000 years and is overlooked by Albrechtsburg Castle. World-famous for its fine porcelain production since the early 1700's, Meissenware is composed of china clay and potter's earth, completely molded by hand and marked by the trademarked blue crossed swords.
*City tour & porcelain factory
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7
Dresden
Prior to WWII destruction, Dresden was called "Florence on the Elbe" for its wonderful art treasures and beautiful baroque architecture, Situated in the Saxony region, landmarks include the 18th century Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) and the Albertinum, which houses a collection of the area's finest art and is home to the Saxon monarchs' dazzling crown jewels.
*Coach & walking tour; free time
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8
Saxon Switzerland
A breathtaking stretch on the Elbe, Saxon Switzerland is comprised of the rugged cliffs of the Elbsandstein Mountains. Stretching from Dresden to the German-Czech border, this bizarre sandstone rock formation rises out of thick forests and produces narrow valleys and deep gorges. Best views can be seen on foot or from the Bastei, 200 meters above the Elbe.
*Saxon Switzerland & Bastei tour
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9
Decin & Prague
After you cross the Czech border, you will encounter Decin, a quaint town founded in the 12th century containing many renaissance and baroque dwellings. Looming above the banks is a baroque castle that once belonged to dukes of Thun-Hohenstein.
*Disembark & transfer to Prague
Celebrating more than 1,000 years of history, Prague is the Czech Republic's charming capital.Nicknamed "Cityof a Hundred Spires", the city has many noted monuments and churches.
*Prague hotel check-in
Breakfast
Day 10
Prague
Rich in art, architecture, music and literature, Prague is one of Europe's leading cultural centers. Visit landmarks including Old Town Square; Tyl Theater, where Mozart conducted Don Giovanni; and the Town Hall's astonishing 15th century astronomical clock. Other highlights include Hradcany castle towering high above the Vlata River and the 14th century statue-lined Charles Bridge.
*City tour & free time
Breakfast
Day 11
Prague
*Hotel check-out tour
Breakfast
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