Travel along the River Elbe to visit the historic monuments, impressive gardens and medieval architecture of Hanseatic towns and cities on this cruise through the heart of Germany.
Hamburg was once an important Hanseatic stronghold in the Middle Ages and this legacy can still be seen today in the city's medieval architecture. Luneburg also has traditional architecture including the 14th-century old crane, medieval Town Hall and the gothic-style Princes' Hall. Tangermunde has barely changed in 800 years and is a delightful Hanseatic town to wander around. Magdeburg's sacred monuments include the Cathedral, Magdalenekappelle and Monastery of Our Lady.
The terraced gardens of Sanssouci Palace are the ideal place to view the facade of the residence of Frederick the Great, built in the 18th century. Berlin's iconic sights include the impressive Brandenburg Gate, spectacular Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag building with its steel and glass cupola.
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Hamburg to Berlin - HAB_PP
Day 1 - Hamburg (Germany)
Embark your ship in Hamburg and enjoy a welcome cocktail this evening.
Day 2 - Hamburg - Bleckede
Today there is an optional tour of the coastal city of Hamburg, one of Germany's prettiest towns, whose iconic architecture includes the striking Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Continue cruising towards Bleckede for a late evening arrival.
Day 3 - Bleckede - Tangermunde
From Bleckede there is an optional trip to historic Luneburg, one of the best preserved Hanseatic towns with a medieval centre. Cruise towards Tangermunde this afternoon.
Day 4 - Tangermunde - Magdeburg
Explore Tangermunde at leisure today and discover the medieval character of this ancient Hanseatic town. Spend this afternoon leisurely cruising along the Elbe to Magdeburg.
Day 5 - Hohenworth - Genthin - Potsdam
From Hohenwarthe there is an optional tour of Magdeburg where sights include the impressive Gothic Cathedral and eccentric Green Citadel. Re-embark ship in Genthin and cruise to Potsdam.
Day 6 - Potsdam - Berlin
Today's optional excursion explores Potsdam and the gardens of Sanssouci Palace, former residence of Frederick the Great. Cruise to Berlin where there is an optional guided tour of the city which is home to famous monuments including iconic Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie.
Day 7 - Berlin
Disembark ship in Berlin.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.
Berlin to Hamburg - BHA_PP
Day 1 - Berlin (Germany)
Embark ship in Berlin.
Day 2 - Berlin - Potsdam
Today there an optional guided tour of the city which is home to famous monuments including iconic Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. From Potsdam there is an optional excursion exploring the town and the gardens of Sanssouci Palace, former residence of Frederick the Great.
Day 3 - Magdeburg - Tangermunde
Cruise along the Elbe to Magdeburg today where there is an optional guided tour of the city's sights include the impressive Gothic Cathedral and eccentric Green Citadel.
Day 4 - Tangermunde - Bleckede
Explore Tangermunde at leisure today and discover the medieval character of this ancient Hanseatic town. Spend this afternoon leisurely cruising along the Elbe.
Day 5 - Bleckede - Hamburg
From Bleckede there is an optional trip to historic Luneburg, one of the best preserved Hanseatic towns with a medieval centre. Cruise towards Hamburg this afternoon.
Day 6 - Hamburg
Today there is an optional tour of the coastal city of Hamburg, one of Germany's prettiest towns, whose iconic architecture includes the striking Elbphilharmonie concert hall. In the afternoon there is the option to join a transfer into the city centre to spend time at leisure.
Day 7 - Hamburg
Disembark ship in Hamburg.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.