Embark on a cruise along the Elbe this Christmas. You will pass through tremendous cities such as Berlin with its numerous Christmas markets, and Dresden where you will be able to attend an unforgettable Christmas Mass. You will also be surprised by the charming cities of Magdeburg, Wittenberg or Meissen which are dotted with the most authentic Christmas markets.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
Join us for an optional tour of Berlin to catch a glimpse of all the must-see sites and visit the city's Christmas market. In the afternoon, join us for an optional 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.
We'll spend the morning cruising the river. This afternoon, take an optional guided tour of Magdeburg. Enjoy some free time on your own at the local Christmas market before returning to the ship.
Join us for an optional visit of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. We'll discover the city center and its noble Renaissance-style houses. We'll return to the ship, and the afternoon will be spent cruising to Meissen. Tonight will be our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.
We'll leave on an optional guided tour of Meissen, famous for its trademark porcelain. We'll then spend some time browsing the magnificent Christmas market in the old town. We'll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Dresden. This evening, revel in our festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Dresden.
Christmas day services will take place at the Dresden Frauenkirche for those who would like to attend. The afternoon will be dedicated to an optional tour of Dresden on foot. Tonight, we'll enjoy a symphony of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - on board drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - all entertainment - assistance from our onboard multilingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - Christmas present - Christmas Eve dinner including wine - concert at the Dresden Frauenkirche - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfer by coach(3) - 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
Ship available for this cruise is MS Elbe Princesse.
Accommodation available for Pre and Post Cruise on request.
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(Shore Excursions available on request) No shore excursion on the non listed days.
Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20% (On request)
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.
- A true festival of colors and fragrances
- Discover the oldest christmas markets in Germany(1)
- Closing symphony with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche
- Midnight Mass in Dresden(2-3)
- Christmas present
- Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)
THE TravelManagers - Serrin Tabart DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included