Cruise |
Elbe Princesse, (BMD) 6 Night Christmas on the Elbe ex Berlin, Germany to Dresden, Germany |
Cruise Line |
CroisiEurope |
Ship |
MS Elbe Princesse |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Brief Description |
6 Night Cruise sailing from 20 December: Berlin Tegel onboard MS Elbe Princesse |
Type of Cruise |
River |
Departure Date |
20 Dec 2024 |
Cruise Description |
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.
Day 1
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.
Day 2
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.
Day 3
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.
Day 4
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.
Day 5
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(2-3).
Day 6
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.
Day 7
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services. |
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Sailing Dates |
20 Dec 2022 |
20 Dec 2023 |
20 Dec 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
20 Dec 2024 |
Berlin, Germany |
6:00 PM |
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21 Dec 2024 |
Berlin, Germany |
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2:00 PM |
21 Dec 2024 |
Nedlitz, Germany |
6:00 PM |
6:30 PM |
21 Dec 2024 |
Brandenburg, Germany |
9:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
21 Dec 2024 |
Wusterwitz, Germany |
12:00 AM |
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22 Dec 2024 |
Wusterwitz, Germany |
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6:30 AM |
22 Dec 2024 |
Magdeburg, Germany |
2:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
23 Dec 2024 |
Wittenberg, Germany |
8:30 AM |
1:30 PM |
24 Dec 2024 |
Meissen, Germany |
8:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
24 Dec 2024 |
Dresden, Germany |
4:00 PM |
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25 Dec 2024 |
Dresden, Germany |
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26 Dec 2024 |
Dresden, Germany |
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9:00 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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