Elegant Elbe 12 Day Viking River Cruise from $2,799!

12 Day river cruise with 10 guided tours from $2,799!

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Discover the natural beauty of former East Germany's dramatic landscape on an Elbe River cruise. Tour the opulent palaces of Saxon monarchs and stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens; sail between the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Germany's "Saxon Switzerland." Marvel at the baroque splendor of Dresden and see firsthand how Meissenware porcelain is produced. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther in historic Wittenberg and learn about the Protestant Reformation. Your journey is bookended by two nights in historic Berlin and two nights in beautiful Prague. An elegant experience indeed.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Berlin
Day 2: Berlin - City tour & free time
Day 3: Potsdam - Transfer to ship via Potsdam; Sanssouci Palace tour
Day 3: Magdeburg - Board your ship
Day 4: Dessau - Worlitz Park excursion
Day 5: Wittenberg - Walking tour & free time
Day 5: Torgau - Walking tour & free time
Day 6: Meissen - Porcelain factory tour & free time
Day 7: Dresden - Coach & walking tour; free time; optional Pillnitz Castle tour
Day 8: Bad Schandau - Saxon Switzerland & Bastei excursion
Day 9: Litomerice - City tour, wine tastiing & free time
Day 10: Melnik - Leave your ship; transfer to Prague
Day 10: Prague - Hotel check-in & city tour
Day 11: Prague - Full day at leisure
Day 12: Prague - Disembark



Available 2009 Departure Dates: Berlin - Magdeburg to Melnik - Prague

Vikiing Fontane: Mar 27; Apr 10; Jun 19; Jul 31; Aug 28; Oct 23.
Vikiing Schumann: Mar 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 7, 21; Sep 4, 18; Oct 2, 16.

Available 2009 Departure Dates: Prague - Melnik to Magdeburg - Berlin

Vikiing Schumann: Mar 27; Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22; Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Sep 11, 25; Oct 9, 23.

Included in this itinerary:

- 8 day cruise with river-view stateroom - 2 night stay in 4-star Berlin Hilton (or similar) - 2 night stay in 5-star Prague Hilton (or similar) - 10 guided tours - All meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain's Farewell Dinner - Old World Highlights: Porcelainware demonstration, wine-tasting regional vintages - Culture Curriculum: The European Union, Luther & the Reformation, The Great Flood of 2002 - All port and cruise fuel surcharges-no hidden costs

*Cruise only price. Land excursions sold separately. Add airfare to your package with one of our package specialists. Some taxes/fees may be additional. Prices are subject to availability, and all fares are subject to change.