Christmas Escapade in Berlin and Potsdam

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River Cruise
Escape it all on a wintertime cruise on the lakes formed by the Havel River, and discover the best of Berlin and Potsdam during the holidays. Luxuriate in the magic of Christmas while visiting beautiful palaces with sumptuous gardens. Top it all off with a literal “cherry on the cake” during a customary pause of “Kaffee und Kuchen” (coffee and cake).
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Visit the Christmas markets in Berlin and Potsdam
    • Experience Europe during the festive holidays
    • There’s nothing like a wintertime cruise on the lakes formed by the Havel River
    • ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED : Luxurious Charlottenburg Palace
    • Vibrant, modern Berlin
    • The New Palace in Sans souci Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • The charming Scheunenviertel neighborhood in Berlin and the Hackesche Höfe courtyard complex
    • Breathtaking views from the Berliner Fernsehturm
    • Tasty delights : Traditional Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake)
    • Delicious Christmas treats such as Glühwein (mulled wine) and Lebkuchen cookies

What's this trip about?

    Escape it all on a wintertime cruise on the lakes formed by the Havel River, and discover the best of Berlin and Potsdam during the holidays. Luxuriate in the magic of Christmas while visiting beautiful palaces with sumptuous gardens. Top it all off with a literal “cherry on the cake” during a customary pause of “Kaffee und Kuchen” (coffee and cake).

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBerlin-tegel
End CityBerlin-tegel

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day -Drinks included on board (excluding special cards) and a drinks package for meals taken outside the ship (1/4 wine or 1 mineral water and 1 coffee per person and per meal) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard activities - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - excursions mentioned in the program - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Day 1 BERLIN

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. in Berlin. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. Join us this evening for a presentation on German Christmas traditions.

Day 2 BERLIN

Our morning excursion will bring you to the splendid Charlottenburg Palace complex, the former retreat for seven generations of rulers. We’ll jump back in time during a visit to the New Wing and its elaborate apartments and halls. Most of the Prussian Crown Jewels are...

Day 2 BERLIN

We’ll set out this morning to visit the extraordinary Charlottenburg Palace.  After, enjoy some free time in the local Christmas market browsing the handmade German crafts and holiday bites to eat.Our afternoon will be dedicated to a panoramic tour of Berlin to see th...

Day 3 BERLIN - NEDLITZ - Potsdam

We’ll spend the morning cruising the Havel. Discover the idyllic charm of the lakes formed by the Havel River between Berlin and Potsdam. During the holiday season, Potsdam turns into a veritable winter wonderland. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the New Palace, the la...

Day 3 BERLIN - NEDLITZ - Potsdam

We’ll spend the morning cruising the Havel. Our excursion this afternoon will be to the New Palace in Sanssouci Park. Afterwards, enjoy some free time at the Blauer Lichterglanz Christmas market. Our ship will cruise to Berlin. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 4 BERLIN

We’ll begin our tour this morning in the lively Scheunenviertel neighborhood. One of the most interesting sites in this area is the beautiful Hackesche Höfe courtyard complexes, but the quarter is also filled with cafés, boutiques, and bars. The architecture is also o...

Day 4 BERLIN

We’ll tour the charming Scheunenviertel neighborhood this morning. We’ll enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the Nikolaiviertel quarter. Spend some free time this afternoon at the Christmas market in the Alexanderplatz before going up the Berliner Fernsehturm tower for the spectacular views. Enjoy an onboard holiday concert this evening.

Day 5 BERLIN

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,066
Price per day$413
Last Updated: 10/2/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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