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From Amsterdam to Copenhagen, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe, the Havel, the Oder and the Baltic sea
Tour Description:
You will discover Amsterdam and its famous UNESCO World Heritage Canals before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. In Germany, you will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before exploring Bremen, the oldest maritime city in the country. Discover Hanover, Magdeburg, Potsdam or Copenhagen, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Discover cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany.
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Destination & Sightseeing ITINERARY
ITINERARYAMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)
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.
AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)
We'll leave for a tour of Amsterdam. We'll return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, join us for an excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.
GRONINGEN
We'll spend the morning cruising to Groningen. Enjoy some free time to tour the youngest city in the Netherlands. We'll cruise to Papenburg.
PAPENBURG - OLDENBURG
We'll cruise towards Papenburg. Join us for a tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. During this time, the boat will be sailing towards Doerpen, where we will board it again for lunch. Our ship will leave for Oldenburg, reaching it during the night.
OLDENBURG - BREMEN
Enjoy some free time for a brief stroll around Oldenburg. Our ship will then depart for Bremen. Join us for a tour of the oldest maritime city in Germany. We'll return on board afterwards. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
BREMEN - NIENBURG - MINDEN
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the "red town": don't miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once we board it again, we'll cruise to Minden.
MINDEN - HANOVER
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Hanover. Join us for a tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will sail to Anderten where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. We'll continue to cruise to Braunschweig. Tonight is our first gala dinner and evening.
MAGDEBURG
Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Magdeburg. Join us for a tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg where we will board it. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
MAGDEBURG - BRANDENBURG - POTSDAM
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. We'll leave by coach for a excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Potsdam where we'll board it again. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
POTSDAM - BERLIN
Our ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Enjoy some free time in Berlin.
BERLIN
Join us for a visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. The evening is free to do as you please.
BERLIN
Enjoy breakfast on board and then a free day and lunch in Berlin. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
BERLIN SPANDAU - EBERSWALDE
We'll reach Henningsdorf. Join us for a guided tour of Berlin, a city boasting several prestigious museums, as well as an intense intellectual and artistic life. This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Eberswalde, reaching it in the evening.
EBERSWALDE - SZCZECIN (Poland)
Join us for an excursion to the Cistercian Chorin Abbey, one of the finest gothic buildings in Brandenburg. We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Szczecin. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
SZCZECIN - WOLGAST
We'll set out for a guided tour of Szczecin, a port town soaked in tradition and history. This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Wolgast, reaching it in the evening.
WOLGAST - Island of Usedom - GREIFSWALD - LAUTERBACH
This morning, we'll set out for a excursion to the island of Usedom. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Greifswald.Tonight's our last gala dinner and evening.
LAUTERBACH - Island of Rügen - STRALSUND
This morning, you're welcome to take part in our excursion to the island of Rügen, the biggest in Germany, famous for its historic beach resorts and its impressive steep chalky cliffs. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Stralsund. This Hanseatic town has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2002 for its stunning architecture typical of northern Germany.
STRALSUND - Rostock - Gedser - Copenhagen (Denmark)
After disembarking this morning, you'll be transferred by coach towards Rostock. We'll then board a ferry boat headed to Gedser (4-hour crossing). Enjoy lunch on your own today. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred by coach towards Copenhagen where you'll settle into your 4-star hotel.
Copenhagen (Denmark)(1)
We'll set out on a panoramic tour of Copenhagen. This tour will take you past the most beautiful monuments of the city all the way to the seafront from where you'll get to catch a glimpse of the statue of the Little Mermaid. Enjoy lunch on your own today. End of our services.
