Timeless River: Germany & the Czech Republic on the the Storied Elbe

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A majestic castle. The call of a cuckoo bird. A man and a church door that altered religion. Voyage the Elbe river from Berlin to Prague, discovering its people and monumental history.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • In Dresden, the “Florence of Germany,” hear the story of a city that has risen from the ashes of WWII
    • In magical Prague, venture to Old Town Square to see its Astronomical Clock display an entertaining “theater” performance on the hour
    • Walk through the storied history of Berlin with visits to the German Reichstag and the famous Oranienburger Strasse

What's this trip about?

    A majestic castle. The call of a cuckoo bird. A man and a church door that altered religion. Voyage the Elbe river from Berlin to Prague, discovering its people and monumental history.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

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  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Berlin, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Berlin D Swissotel Berlin Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: After arriving at the hotel, check in and get your room, then take some time to unpack, freshen up, and relax. Orientation:...
Day
3 Explore Berlin, Embark Ship, Welcome Drink Berlin B,D MS Elbe Princesse Activity note: Today's activities include significant periods of walking and standing, and some stairs. Wear comfortable shoes. Breakfast: At the hotel, we will have a breakfast featurin...
Day
4 Berlin Field Trip, Set Sail, Sanssouci Palace Wüsterwitz B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Activity note: Today's activities include periods of walking and standing. Breakfast: Aboard ship. Morning: Depart the Elbe Princesse via motorcoach and set out for a field...
Day
5 Sailing the Elbe, Magdeburg, Dance Magdeburg B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Breakfast: Aboard ship. Morning: This morning we are going to hear about Luther and the reformation in our on board lecture as an introduction to our upcoming exploration of Wittenberg the ...
Day
6 Wittenberg, Reformation Museum Wittenberg B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Breakfast: Aboard ship. Morning: Depart the ship for an expert-led field trip to Lutherstadt Wittenberg – more commonly referred to as Wittenberg – where Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five T...
Day
7 Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Field Trip Dresden B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Activity note: Drive from Meissen to Dresden is approximately 16 miles. Today is a long day with long periods of walking over cobblestones and some downhill stretches. Breakfast: Aboard sh...
Day
8 Königstein Fortress, Elbe Sandstone Mountains Lovosice B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Activity note: Today's activities include significant walking. Please wear comfy shoes. Breakfast: Aboard ship. Morning: Set out towards the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, where w...
Day
9 Litomerice Field Trip Prague B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Breakfast: Aboard ship. Morning: Having crossed into the Czech Republic during the evening, we set out for a field trip of Litomerice. One of the oldest towns in the Czech Republic, it was established as a...
Day
10 Prague’s Old Town, Prague Castle, Gala Dinner Prague B,L,D MS Elbe Princesse Activity note: Today includes significant walking. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for downhill walking, standing, stairs, and cobblestones. Breakfast: Aboard ship. ...
Day
11 Disembark, Program Concludes Prague B Activity note: Disembarkation is by 9:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transportation from Last Location." Breakfast: Aboard shi...

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Price From $3,495
Price per day$318
Last Updated: 6/8/2022

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Meals Included
  • 25 Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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