Travel back in time to discover medieval Hanseatic cities between Hamburg and Berlin. Explore two of Germany’s largest metropolises and admire the cities’ outstanding architecture along the banks of the Elbe.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Hamburg starting at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.
Meal: Dinner
In the morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Hamburg. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the maritime charm of Germany’s second-largest city. Our guided tour will bring you to the top sites, including the main shopping street Mönckebergstraße in the city center, the Alster Lakes, the Rathausmarkt (City Hall Marketplace), the stock exchange, and St. Michael's Church. We'll continue on foot through the city's historical center—one of the oldest sections of Hamburg. We’ll enjoy lunch on board.
This afternoon, we’ll leave by coach for an optional guided tour of Lübeck. Known as the “Queen of the Hanseatic League,” Lübeck was founded in 1143 by Adolf II, Count of Schauenburg and Holstein. UNESCO lists the city as a World Heritage Site because of its aristocratic homes and numerous red-brick Gothic monuments. Founded on the banks of the Trave River, the historic center is home to a unique collection of monuments from different eras—namely the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. We’ll discover the Holsten Gate leading to the old city center, Lübeck’s most well-known landmark and a symbol of the power once possessed by this former Hanseatic city; St. Mary’s Church, an absolute Gothic gem; and the castle monastery. We’ll wrap up our excursion by visiting a tea room where we’ll enjoy some delicious marzipan, a local specialty. After our tour, we’ll return on board in Hamburg. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
We’ll spend the morning cruising. We'll ride on the Scharnebeck twin ship lift, one of the highest in Europe with a maximum vertical lift of 125 feet (38 meters). Join us this morning for an optional guided tour of Luneburg, one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities. During the Middle Ages, its salt deposits made it one of Germany’s wealthiest areas. The Old City has conserved its traditional brick architecture from this prosperous time. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Wolfsburg, and we’ll arrive in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Join us for an optional visit to the Autostadt theme park, dedicated to German automobile design. Opened during Expo 2000 in Hanover, the Autostadt is every car-lover’s dream—a huge campus full of museums, games, restaurants, and a five-star hotel. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Magdeburg, and we’ll arrive in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
This morning, take an optional guided tour of Magdeburg—situated midway on the Elbe River and also on the historic Roman Roads. This former Hanseatic League city is a melting pot of cultural and architectural riches. We’ll return on board and continue cruising to Potsdam.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
We’ll leave on an optional visit to the beautifully landscaped gardens of the Sanssouci Palace, once the residence of Frederick the Great. This afternoon will be dedicated to an optional guided tour of Berlin, the capital that once illustrated the division of the world into East and West. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking. End of our services.
Meal: Breakfast
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Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard activities - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multilingual host/hostess - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
*Price based on double occupancy.
Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20% (On request).
Ship available for this cruise - MS Elbe Princesse.
Accommodation available for Pre and Post Cruise on request.
No shore excursion on the non listed days (Rates available on request).
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- A luxury cruise on an authentic paddle riverboat ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE
- Discover all the must-see sites(1):
- Medieval Hanseatic cities: Magdeburg, Luneburg, Hamburg, and Lübeck
- Passage on the Scharnebeck twin ship lift, one of the highest in Europe
- The Wolfsburg Autostadt, a unique attraction showcasing German automobiles
- Potsdam and the gardens at the Sanssouci Palace
- Berlin, symbolic capital
THE Donna Phillips Travel DIFFERENCE
- A luxury cruise on an authentic paddle riverboat ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE
- Discover all the must-see sites(1):
- Medieval Hanseatic cities: Magdeburg, Luneburg, Hamburg, and Lübeck
- Passage on the Scharnebeck twin ship lift, one of the highest in Europe
- The Wolfsburg Autostadt, a unique attraction showcasing German automobiles
- Potsdam and the gardens at the Sanssouci Palace
- Berlin, symbolic capital
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