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9-night Elegant Elbe Cruise/Land Package

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Prague Prague 05/02/2023 Arrive in Prague, then transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore this celebrated city, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented.,	05/02/2023	05/02/2023
Prague Prague 05/03/2023 This morning, tour the "City of a Hundred Spires". A guided walk takes you through Old Town to the famed Charles Bridge. Then, travel to Hradcany for a guided tour inside Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure; you can see the Town Hall's intricate 15th-century astronomical clock, or spend some time in historic Wenceslas Square. You also have the opportunity today to join an optional tour to Lobkowicz Palace. (B),	05/03/2023	05/03/2023
Prague Prague 05/04/2023 Enjoy your final morning in Prague at leisure, or join an optional excursion to discover the city's rich Jewish heritage in the Josefov quarter. This afternoon, continue to Decín to embark your ship. (B, D),	05/04/2023	05/04/2023
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 05/04/2023 Enjoy your final morning in Prague at leisure, or join an optional excursion to discover the city's rich Jewish heritage in the Josefov quarter. This afternoon, continue to Decín to embark your ship. (B, D),	05/04/2023	05/04/2023
Decin Decin 05/04/2023 Enjoy your final morning in Prague at leisure, or join an optional excursion to discover the city's rich Jewish heritage in the Josefov quarter. This afternoon, continue to Decín to embark your ship. (B, D),	05/04/2023	05/04/2023
Bad Schandau Bad Schandau 05/05/2023 After breakfast, dock at the spa town of Bad Schandau. From here we make our way to the famous rock tower known as the Bastei (bastion), formed by water a million years ago, to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Elbe. Return aboard for lunch and afternoon cruising through the magnificent, soaring rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland region. (B,L,D),	05/05/2023	05/05/2023
Bastei Bastei 05/05/2023 After breakfast, dock at the spa town of Bad Schandau. From here we make our way to the famous rock tower known as the Bastei (bastion), formed by water a million years ago, to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Elbe. Return aboard for lunch and afternoon cruising through the magnificent, soaring rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland region. (B,L,D),	05/05/2023	05/05/2023
Dresden Dresden 05/06/2023 After breakfast, disembark in Dresden, nicknamed "Florence on the Elbe". Drive through the 19th-century residential area to the Dresden Castle complex; enter the Green Vault to see a comprehensive collection that houses what many claim is the world's largest collection of treasures, including priceless jewels and emeralds. Continue on foot to see Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House, and the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) with its distinctive bell-shaped dome that was destroyed as a result of a World War II bombing raid. Later, it was rebuilt. Alternatively, enjoy more of Dresden on our optional tour with visits to Dresden's Baroque castles, sweeping wine estate, and opulent palace—once home to royal and lavish banquets. Dinner is served onboard your ship; afterward, feel free to enjoy Dresden's many charms and attractions as we remain docked until early morning. (B,L,D); Please note: If you're in Dresden on a Tuesday, The Green Vault is closed, therefore you will instead visit Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) to view some of the world's great masterpieces, including works by Raphael, Vermeer, Rubens, and Rembrandt.,	05/06/2023	05/06/2023
Meissen Meissen 05/07/2023 This morning, you'll arrive in Meissen where you'll stop in at the Meissenware factory, producers of fine porcelain since the early 1700s. Discover how this trademarked porcelain is created by hand, then tour the museum. Continue on to Castle Hill for a walking tour through Old Town. Return to your ship for lunch and an afternoon departure. Later, arrive in Torgau with its remarkable Renaissance houses. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B,L,D),	05/07/2023	05/07/2023
Torgau Torgau 05/07/2023 This morning, you'll arrive in Meissen where you'll stop in at the Meissenware factory, producers of fine porcelain since the early 1700s. Discover how this trademarked porcelain is created by hand, then tour the museum. Continue on to Castle Hill for a walking tour through Old Town. Return to your ship for lunch and an afternoon departure. Later, arrive in Torgau with its remarkable Renaissance houses. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B,L,D),	05/07/2023	05/07/2023
Wittenberg Wittenberg 05/08/2023 Follow in Martin Luther's footsteps to view many of Wittenberg's historic landmarks. Tour inside Luther's House and St. Marien's Church, where he preached. See the Castle Church where Luther posted his "95 Theses", then enjoy free time. Return to your ship for dinner and a leisurely evening. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B,L,D),	05/08/2023	05/08/2023
Wittenberg Wittenberg 05/09/2023 Disembark and travel to Potsdam. Tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German Rococo architecture, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Built as a summer retreat, it became his personal sanctuary and place to relax in the company of his beloved dogs. Wander through the rooms of the elegant palace and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Enjoy free time and lunch on your own, then transfer to your hotel in Berlin in the afternoon. (B),	05/09/2023	05/09/2023
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 05/09/2023 Disembark and travel to Potsdam. Tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German Rococo architecture, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Built as a summer retreat, it became his personal sanctuary and place to relax in the company of his beloved dogs. Wander through the rooms of the elegant palace and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Enjoy free time and lunch on your own, then transfer to your hotel in Berlin in the afternoon. (B),	05/09/2023	05/09/2023
Potsdam Potsdam 05/09/2023 Disembark and travel to Potsdam. Tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German Rococo architecture, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Built as a summer retreat, it became his personal sanctuary and place to relax in the company of his beloved dogs. Wander through the rooms of the elegant palace and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Enjoy free time and lunch on your own, then transfer to your hotel in Berlin in the afternoon. (B),	05/09/2023	05/09/2023
Berlin Berlin 05/09/2023 Disembark and travel to Potsdam. Tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German Rococo architecture, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Built as a summer retreat, it became his personal sanctuary and place to relax in the company of his beloved dogs. Wander through the rooms of the elegant palace and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Enjoy free time and lunch on your own, then transfer to your hotel in Berlin in the afternoon. (B), Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Berlin: Historic Berlin - 12 Hours <span><span><font color="#000000"><span lang="EN">Explore Berlin’s </span><span>eclectic mix of celebrated architecture, gritty history and edgy culture. Upon arrival at Warnemünde Port you are met by your driver and privately transferred to Berlin centre, where you receive a warm welcome from your guide. </span></font><br /> <br /> <font color="#000000"><span>Highlights of your absorbing tour include the impressive Reichstag, complete with its stunning Norman Foster dome and the new home of the German Parliament. Lunch can be arranged for you in the spectacular setting of its roof terrace restaurant*. This afternoon’s touring includes </span><span lang="EN">the Brandenburg Gate, together with </span><span>the spectacularly redeveloped Potsdamer Platz and nearby Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point between East and West Berlin. Time permitting also visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, whose ruin stands as a dramatic reminder of World War II. After your visit you are privately transferred back to your ship in Warnemünde. </span></font></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>See some of Berlin's most impressive sights including the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate</span></span></li> </ul> <div><strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 12 Hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 5 hours in Berlin</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul> Explore the Cultural Capital with focus on art (Full day excursion) <strong><span>Highlights:</span></strong><br /> <br /> <span>Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span><br />  <br /> <span>Excursion to be tailored to your interests, be it classical or contemporary art</span><br />  <br /> <span>Meet your Berlin expert and upon arrival in town and start with important cultural sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, and Forum Fredericianum</span><br /> <span>Explore cultural highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island for museum visits of your choice such as:  </span><br />  <br /> <span>PERGAMON MUSEUM which houses one of the greatest historic works of architecture the Pergamon Altar or the </span><br />  <br /> <span>NEUES MUSEUM with Berlin’s Egyptian and papyrus collection, artifacts of Pre- and Early History and other antiquities.  Must see: The Bust of Queen Nefertiti</span><br />  <br /> <span>Explore the <span>ScheunenviertEl</span>, Berlin's oldest and best preserved historic neighbourhoods, bustling with commercial galleries, boutiques and Berlin designer stores as well as site specific art hidden in courtyards</span><br />  <br /> <span>Optional further visit to other museum collections of interest such as the <span>Jewish Museum</span>, Hamburger Bahnhof- <span>Museum of Contemporary Art</span>, or other</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Tour Duration: </span></strong><span>10 hours</span><br /> <strong><span>Tour can operate:</span></strong><span> Full day</span><br /> <strong><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></strong><span> Yes </span><br /> <strong><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></strong><span>Light</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions:</span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Privately led tour by art expert</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><strong><span>Not Included: </span></strong></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Berlin visit with focus on Jewish heritage (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>Experience the past and present of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Meet your Jewish Berlin expert upon arrival in town and start </span></span><span><span>with a visit at the memorial of the ‘Murdered Jews of Europe’ a field of stelae located next to Brandenburg Gate</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Walk through the Forum Fredericianum – site of the infamous book burning during the Nazi regime </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Stroll the ‘Scheunenviertel’, the former Jewish quarter with its narrow alleys, hidden courtyards and the famous ‘Neue Synagoge’</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Visit memorials and site specific art dedicated to Jewish heritage</span></span><br /> <span><span>See the former Jewish Nursing home turned into a collection point for deportation of Berlin´s Jews</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>See the Reichstag and the ‘Topography of Terror’ located close to remains of the Wall</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Private guided tour of the Jewish Museum, in the award winning architecture designed by Daniel Libeskind</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>En route back to the port visit the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a deportation ramp at the former Grunewald train station</span></span></span><br />  <br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Privately led tour by Jewish expert</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Explore Berlin with focus history and WWII (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Day to be tailored to your interests</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Day to be tailored to your interests</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Tour the Baroque city center with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Explore Pariser Platz, site of the world-renowned Berlin landmark, the Brandenburg Gate</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Visit important cultural sites such as Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum, and the Reichstag</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>See the ‘Topography of Terror’ former site of the Nazi headquarters</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stop at the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a</span></span></span><span><span><span> former deportation ramp at the Grunewald train station</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Bernauer Strasse</span></span></span> <span><span><span>memorial located on the former death strip and see remains of the Wall at East Side Gallery</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stroll through the Scheunenviertel, the former Jewish Quarter now filled with memorials and site specific art hidden in courtyards</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Walk through</span></span></span><span><span><span> the ‘Memorial of the Murdered Jews of Europe’</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>See Tempelhof Airport, heart of the Berlin airlift during the Cold War blockade</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Highlights of Germany’s Capital City (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Excursion to be tailored to your interests</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Visit important cultural sites such as Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Explore recent architectural developments since the Fall of the Wall, such as <strong><span><span>Potsdamer Platz and the new Government Quarter with the refurbished Reichsstag building </span></span></strong></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Witness Cold War sites such as remains of the Berlin wall, East Side Gallery, the former no-mans land, </span></span><span><span>Checkpoint Charlie</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Full Day Tour (10 - 11 hours) to Berlin - Shore Excursion to Berlin Our English speaking driver will await you at the harbor of Rostock and takes you to Berlin. The duration of the drive is max 3 hours.<br /> You will start the tour in Berlin at Charlottenburg palace where your personal guide is waiting for you and will show you the wonderful garden of the castle.<br /> Afterwards you will start with the theme tour “Berlin the city of contrasts”:<br /> <em>The historical Berlin </em><br /> includes the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the boulevard Unter den Linden, the famous Gendarmenmarkt as well as Charlottenburg Palace, the largest and most beautiful Baroque palace in Berlin.<br /> <em>The cultural Berlin </em><br /> includes the city's three opera houses, two concert halls, numerous theaters and museums as well as the unique Museum Island with five important museum-buildings and the Kultur-Forum, where one of the world's most important collections of European paintings from the 13th till the 19th century is shown.<br /> <em>The political Berlin </em><br /> includes the government area around the Reichstag with the new Office of the Federal Chancellor and the Paul Löbe Building as well as the Embassy Quarter around Pariser Platz and Tiergarten.<br /> <em>The divided Berlin </em><br /> Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing between East and West Berlin, reminds us of the long period which Berlin was a divided city.<br /> <em>The new Berlin </em><br /> includes Potsdamer Platz – one of the most popular attractions with its mix of restaurants, stores, theaters, cinemas and business areas, which was predominantly designed by Sony and Daimler-Chrysler during the past 10 years.<br /> <em>The young Berlin </em><br /> Features exciting night life around the Hackescher Markt, located in Berlin Mitte, the concentrated trendy scene from Oranienburger Straße and its side streets to the courtyard ensemble at Hackesche Höfe. This area is also known as the former Jewish Quarter the Centrum Judaicum/New Synagogue.<br /> After up to 5 hours spend in Berlin, your private driver will bring you back to Warnemünde.<br />  <br /> <em>Itinerary</em><br /> 07:30 am: Pick Up by your private car at the port<br /> - 2,5 - 3h Transfer -<br /> 10:30am: You will start the tour in Berlin at Charlottenburg palace where your personal guide is waiting for you and will show you the wonderful garden of the castle.<br /> 11:00 am: Start of the theme tour “Berlin the city of contrasts"<br /> - 2 hours of guided tour -<br /> 12:30 pm: Free time for lunch<br /> 01:30 pm: Continue guided tour through Berlin<br /> 03:30 pm: End of guided tour & Departure to Warnemünde<br /> - 2,5 - 3 h Transfer -<br /> 06:30 pm: Arrival at the ship<br />	05/09/2023	05/09/2023
Berlin Berlin 05/10/2023 After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of the vibrant German capital, which has seen its fair share of dramatic changes in the last century. See the Reichstag with its spectacular glass dome, the historic Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and many other iconic sites. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. (B), Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Berlin: Historic Berlin - 12 Hours <span><span><font color="#000000"><span lang="EN">Explore Berlin’s </span><span>eclectic mix of celebrated architecture, gritty history and edgy culture. Upon arrival at Warnemünde Port you are met by your driver and privately transferred to Berlin centre, where you receive a warm welcome from your guide. </span></font><br /> <br /> <font color="#000000"><span>Highlights of your absorbing tour include the impressive Reichstag, complete with its stunning Norman Foster dome and the new home of the German Parliament. Lunch can be arranged for you in the spectacular setting of its roof terrace restaurant*. This afternoon’s touring includes </span><span lang="EN">the Brandenburg Gate, together with </span><span>the spectacularly redeveloped Potsdamer Platz and nearby Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point between East and West Berlin. Time permitting also visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, whose ruin stands as a dramatic reminder of World War II. After your visit you are privately transferred back to your ship in Warnemünde. </span></font></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>See some of Berlin's most impressive sights including the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate</span></span></li> </ul> <div><strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 12 Hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 5 hours in Berlin</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul> Explore the Cultural Capital with focus on art (Full day excursion) <strong><span>Highlights:</span></strong><br /> <br /> <span>Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span><br />  <br /> <span>Excursion to be tailored to your interests, be it classical or contemporary art</span><br />  <br /> <span>Meet your Berlin expert and upon arrival in town and start with important cultural sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, and Forum Fredericianum</span><br /> <span>Explore cultural highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island for museum visits of your choice such as:  </span><br />  <br /> <span>PERGAMON MUSEUM which houses one of the greatest historic works of architecture the Pergamon Altar or the </span><br />  <br /> <span>NEUES MUSEUM with Berlin’s Egyptian and papyrus collection, artifacts of Pre- and Early History and other antiquities.  Must see: The Bust of Queen Nefertiti</span><br />  <br /> <span>Explore the <span>ScheunenviertEl</span>, Berlin's oldest and best preserved historic neighbourhoods, bustling with commercial galleries, boutiques and Berlin designer stores as well as site specific art hidden in courtyards</span><br />  <br /> <span>Optional further visit to other museum collections of interest such as the <span>Jewish Museum</span>, Hamburger Bahnhof- <span>Museum of Contemporary Art</span>, or other</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Tour Duration: </span></strong><span>10 hours</span><br /> <strong><span>Tour can operate:</span></strong><span> Full day</span><br /> <strong><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></strong><span> Yes </span><br /> <strong><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></strong><span>Light</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions:</span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Privately led tour by art expert</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><strong><span>Not Included: </span></strong></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Berlin visit with focus on Jewish heritage (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>Experience the past and present of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Meet your Jewish Berlin expert upon arrival in town and start </span></span><span><span>with a visit at the memorial of the ‘Murdered Jews of Europe’ a field of stelae located next to Brandenburg Gate</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Walk through the Forum Fredericianum – site of the infamous book burning during the Nazi regime </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Stroll the ‘Scheunenviertel’, the former Jewish quarter with its narrow alleys, hidden courtyards and the famous ‘Neue Synagoge’</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Visit memorials and site specific art dedicated to Jewish heritage</span></span><br /> <span><span>See the former Jewish Nursing home turned into a collection point for deportation of Berlin´s Jews</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>See the Reichstag and the ‘Topography of Terror’ located close to remains of the Wall</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Private guided tour of the Jewish Museum, in the award winning architecture designed by Daniel Libeskind</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>En route back to the port visit the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a deportation ramp at the former Grunewald train station</span></span></span><br />  <br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Privately led tour by Jewish expert</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Explore Berlin with focus history and WWII (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Day to be tailored to your interests</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Day to be tailored to your interests</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Tour the Baroque city center with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Explore Pariser Platz, site of the world-renowned Berlin landmark, the Brandenburg Gate</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Visit important cultural sites such as Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum, and the Reichstag</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>See the ‘Topography of Terror’ former site of the Nazi headquarters</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stop at the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a</span></span></span><span><span><span> former deportation ramp at the Grunewald train station</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Bernauer Strasse</span></span></span> <span><span><span>memorial located on the former death strip and see remains of the Wall at East Side Gallery</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stroll through the Scheunenviertel, the former Jewish Quarter now filled with memorials and site specific art hidden in courtyards</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Walk through</span></span></span><span><span><span> the ‘Memorial of the Murdered Jews of Europe’</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>See Tempelhof Airport, heart of the Berlin airlift during the Cold War blockade</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Highlights of Germany’s Capital City (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Excursion to be tailored to your interests</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Visit important cultural sites such as Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Explore recent architectural developments since the Fall of the Wall, such as <strong><span><span>Potsdamer Platz and the new Government Quarter with the refurbished Reichsstag building </span></span></strong></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Witness Cold War sites such as remains of the Berlin wall, East Side Gallery, the former no-mans land, </span></span><span><span>Checkpoint Charlie</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Full Day Tour (10 - 11 hours) to Berlin - Shore Excursion to Berlin Our English speaking driver will await you at the harbor of Rostock and takes you to Berlin. The duration of the drive is max 3 hours.<br /> You will start the tour in Berlin at Charlottenburg palace where your personal guide is waiting for you and will show you the wonderful garden of the castle.<br /> Afterwards you will start with the theme tour “Berlin the city of contrasts”:<br /> <em>The historical Berlin </em><br /> includes the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the boulevard Unter den Linden, the famous Gendarmenmarkt as well as Charlottenburg Palace, the largest and most beautiful Baroque palace in Berlin.<br /> <em>The cultural Berlin </em><br /> includes the city's three opera houses, two concert halls, numerous theaters and museums as well as the unique Museum Island with five important museum-buildings and the Kultur-Forum, where one of the world's most important collections of European paintings from the 13th till the 19th century is shown.<br /> <em>The political Berlin </em><br /> includes the government area around the Reichstag with the new Office of the Federal Chancellor and the Paul Löbe Building as well as the Embassy Quarter around Pariser Platz and Tiergarten.<br /> <em>The divided Berlin </em><br /> Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing between East and West Berlin, reminds us of the long period which Berlin was a divided city.<br /> <em>The new Berlin </em><br /> includes Potsdamer Platz – one of the most popular attractions with its mix of restaurants, stores, theaters, cinemas and business areas, which was predominantly designed by Sony and Daimler-Chrysler during the past 10 years.<br /> <em>The young Berlin </em><br /> Features exciting night life around the Hackescher Markt, located in Berlin Mitte, the concentrated trendy scene from Oranienburger Straße and its side streets to the courtyard ensemble at Hackesche Höfe. This area is also known as the former Jewish Quarter the Centrum Judaicum/New Synagogue.<br /> After up to 5 hours spend in Berlin, your private driver will bring you back to Warnemünde.<br />  <br /> <em>Itinerary</em><br /> 07:30 am: Pick Up by your private car at the port<br /> - 2,5 - 3h Transfer -<br /> 10:30am: You will start the tour in Berlin at Charlottenburg palace where your personal guide is waiting for you and will show you the wonderful garden of the castle.<br /> 11:00 am: Start of the theme tour “Berlin the city of contrasts"<br /> - 2 hours of guided tour -<br /> 12:30 pm: Free time for lunch<br /> 01:30 pm: Continue guided tour through Berlin<br /> 03:30 pm: End of guided tour & Departure to Warnemünde<br /> - 2,5 - 3 h Transfer -<br /> 06:30 pm: Arrival at the ship<br />	05/10/2023	05/10/2023
Berlin Berlin 05/11/2023 After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with two additional nights in fascinating Berlin, giving you time to see more of the city's highlights. (B), Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Berlin: Historic Berlin - 12 Hours <span><span><font color="#000000"><span lang="EN">Explore Berlin’s </span><span>eclectic mix of celebrated architecture, gritty history and edgy culture. Upon arrival at Warnemünde Port you are met by your driver and privately transferred to Berlin centre, where you receive a warm welcome from your guide. </span></font><br /> <br /> <font color="#000000"><span>Highlights of your absorbing tour include the impressive Reichstag, complete with its stunning Norman Foster dome and the new home of the German Parliament. Lunch can be arranged for you in the spectacular setting of its roof terrace restaurant*. This afternoon’s touring includes </span><span lang="EN">the Brandenburg Gate, together with </span><span>the spectacularly redeveloped Potsdamer Platz and nearby Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point between East and West Berlin. Time permitting also visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, whose ruin stands as a dramatic reminder of World War II. After your visit you are privately transferred back to your ship in Warnemünde. </span></font></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>See some of Berlin's most impressive sights including the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate</span></span></li> </ul> <div><strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 12 Hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning<br /> <br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 5 hours in Berlin</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></li> <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li> <li>Gratuities</li> </ul> Explore the Cultural Capital with focus on art (Full day excursion) <strong><span>Highlights:</span></strong><br /> <br /> <span>Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span><br />  <br /> <span>Excursion to be tailored to your interests, be it classical or contemporary art</span><br />  <br /> <span>Meet your Berlin expert and upon arrival in town and start with important cultural sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, and Forum Fredericianum</span><br /> <span>Explore cultural highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island for museum visits of your choice such as:  </span><br />  <br /> <span>PERGAMON MUSEUM which houses one of the greatest historic works of architecture the Pergamon Altar or the </span><br />  <br /> <span>NEUES MUSEUM with Berlin’s Egyptian and papyrus collection, artifacts of Pre- and Early History and other antiquities.  Must see: The Bust of Queen Nefertiti</span><br />  <br /> <span>Explore the <span>ScheunenviertEl</span>, Berlin's oldest and best preserved historic neighbourhoods, bustling with commercial galleries, boutiques and Berlin designer stores as well as site specific art hidden in courtyards</span><br />  <br /> <span>Optional further visit to other museum collections of interest such as the <span>Jewish Museum</span>, Hamburger Bahnhof- <span>Museum of Contemporary Art</span>, or other</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Tour Duration: </span></strong><span>10 hours</span><br /> <strong><span>Tour can operate:</span></strong><span> Full day</span><br /> <strong><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></strong><span> Yes </span><br /> <strong><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></strong><span>Light</span><br /> <br /> <strong><span>Inclusions:</span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Privately led tour by art expert</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><strong><span>Not Included: </span></strong></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Berlin visit with focus on Jewish heritage (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>Experience the past and present of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Meet your Jewish Berlin expert upon arrival in town and start </span></span><span><span>with a visit at the memorial of the ‘Murdered Jews of Europe’ a field of stelae located next to Brandenburg Gate</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Walk through the Forum Fredericianum – site of the infamous book burning during the Nazi regime </span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Stroll the ‘Scheunenviertel’, the former Jewish quarter with its narrow alleys, hidden courtyards and the famous ‘Neue Synagoge’</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Visit memorials and site specific art dedicated to Jewish heritage</span></span><br /> <span><span>See the former Jewish Nursing home turned into a collection point for deportation of Berlin´s Jews</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>See the Reichstag and the ‘Topography of Terror’ located close to remains of the Wall</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Private guided tour of the Jewish Museum, in the award winning architecture designed by Daniel Libeskind</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>En route back to the port visit the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a deportation ramp at the former Grunewald train station</span></span></span><br />  <br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Privately led tour by Jewish expert</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Explore Berlin with focus history and WWII (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Day to be tailored to your interests</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span>Day to be tailored to your interests</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Tour the Baroque city center with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Explore Pariser Platz, site of the world-renowned Berlin landmark, the Brandenburg Gate</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Visit important cultural sites such as Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum, and the Reichstag</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>See the ‘Topography of Terror’ former site of the Nazi headquarters</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stop at the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a</span></span></span><span><span><span> former deportation ramp at the Grunewald train station</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Experience Bernauer Strasse</span></span></span> <span><span><span>memorial located on the former death strip and see remains of the Wall at East Side Gallery</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Stroll through the Scheunenviertel, the former Jewish Quarter now filled with memorials and site specific art hidden in courtyards</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>Walk through</span></span></span><span><span><span> the ‘Memorial of the Murdered Jews of Europe’</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span><span>See Tempelhof Airport, heart of the Berlin airlift during the Cold War blockade</span></span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Highlights of Germany’s Capital City (Full day excursion) <strong><span><span>Highlights:</span></span></strong><br />  <br /> <span><span>Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Excursion to be tailored to your interests</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Visit important cultural sites such as Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum</span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Explore recent architectural developments since the Fall of the Wall, such as <strong><span><span>Potsdamer Platz and the new Government Quarter with the refurbished Reichsstag building </span></span></strong></span></span><br />  <br /> <span><span>Witness Cold War sites such as remains of the Berlin wall, East Side Gallery, the former no-mans land, </span></span><span><span>Checkpoint Charlie</span></span><br />  <br /> <strong><span><span>Tour Duration: </span></span></strong><span><span>10 hours</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Tour can operate:</span></span></strong><span><span> Full day</span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span></span></strong><span><span> Yes </span></span><br /> <strong><span><span>Physical Activity Level: </span></span></strong><span><span>Light</span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span><span>Inclusions:</span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Transportation by luxury car </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <strong><span><span>Not Included: </span></span></strong> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul> Full Day Tour (10 - 11 hours) to Berlin - Shore Excursion to Berlin Our English speaking driver will await you at the harbor of Rostock and takes you to Berlin. The duration of the drive is max 3 hours.<br /> You will start the tour in Berlin at Charlottenburg palace where your personal guide is waiting for you and will show you the wonderful garden of the castle.<br /> Afterwards you will start with the theme tour “Berlin the city of contrasts”:<br /> <em>The historical Berlin </em><br /> includes the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the boulevard Unter den Linden, the famous Gendarmenmarkt as well as Charlottenburg Palace, the largest and most beautiful Baroque palace in Berlin.<br /> <em>The cultural Berlin </em><br /> includes the city's three opera houses, two concert halls, numerous theaters and museums as well as the unique Museum Island with five important museum-buildings and the Kultur-Forum, where one of the world's most important collections of European paintings from the 13th till the 19th century is shown.<br /> <em>The political Berlin </em><br /> includes the government area around the Reichstag with the new Office of the Federal Chancellor and the Paul Löbe Building as well as the Embassy Quarter around Pariser Platz and Tiergarten.<br /> <em>The divided Berlin </em><br /> Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing between East and West Berlin, reminds us of the long period which Berlin was a divided city.<br /> <em>The new Berlin </em><br /> includes Potsdamer Platz – one of the most popular attractions with its mix of restaurants, stores, theaters, cinemas and business areas, which was predominantly designed by Sony and Daimler-Chrysler during the past 10 years.<br /> <em>The young Berlin </em><br /> Features exciting night life around the Hackescher Markt, located in Berlin Mitte, the concentrated trendy scene from Oranienburger Straße and its side streets to the courtyard ensemble at Hackesche Höfe. This area is also known as the former Jewish Quarter the Centrum Judaicum/New Synagogue.<br /> After up to 5 hours spend in Berlin, your private driver will bring you back to Warnemünde.<br />  <br /> <em>Itinerary</em><br /> 07:30 am: Pick Up by your private car at the port<br /> - 2,5 - 3h Transfer -<br /> 10:30am: You will start the tour in Berlin at Charlottenburg palace where your personal guide is waiting for you and will show you the wonderful garden of the castle.<br /> 11:00 am: Start of the theme tour “Berlin the city of contrasts"<br /> - 2 hours of guided tour -<br /> 12:30 pm: Free time for lunch<br /> 01:30 pm: Continue guided tour through Berlin<br /> 03:30 pm: End of guided tour & Departure to Warnemünde<br /> - 2,5 - 3 h Transfer -<br /> 06:30 pm: Arrival at the ship<br />	05/11/2023	05/11/2023

New to the fleet in 2015 and hosting just 98 guests in 49 staterooms, Viking Astrild was built specifically to navigate the Elbe River. Boasting many of the same popular design elements of our Viking Longships®, these vessels feature state-of-the-art engineering, a patented corridor design* and deluxe accommodations with streamlined Scandinavian interiors. In addition, the ships feature customized hulls and engines specially designed to navigate this historic river.

*Corridor configuration designs U.S. Patent # 1832106-0001 to 1832106-0011.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 2014
Year Refurbished: –
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2015
Previous Name: –
Country of Registry: Switzerland
Tonnage (GRT): 1,279
Guests (Lowers): 98
Total Guests: 98
Passenger Decks: 3
Number of Crew: 28
Officers' Nationality: International
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

Total Rooms: 49
Suites: –
Balconies: –
Ocean/River View: –
Interior: –
Accessible: –

Let Viking's staff treat you to personalized service, fine wines, and delicious, regional cuisine. Engage in immersive cultural activities, and take advantage of a wide array of amenities, from the onboard Congierge to shipwide Wi-Fi and 24-hour beverage bar.

Shipboard Policies

Pregnancy Policy
Viking reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.
Smoking Policy
All Viking ship interiors, staterooms, and verandas are non-smoking. Each ship has an outdoor smoking area, generally on the sun deck.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Viking will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs. Every meal has vegetarian options on the menu, and chefs are able to prepare low-salt or gluten-free cuisine. Guests requiring special diets, such as diabetic or low-cholesterol meals, must alert Viking Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d’ when on board, and the chefs will make make reasonable efforts to fulfill these requests.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Guests must report any disability requiring special attention while on their Viking Cruises itinerary to Viking at the time the reservation is made. All vessels and motorcoaches are equipped to European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motorcoaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Viking will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by vessel operators, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Viking cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. The guest assumes the full risk of use and of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. Motorized scooters are not typically suitable on international cruises and cannot be accommodated.
Guests who have any medical, physical, or other special needs should contact Viking River Cruises directly at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) with additional questions, and to obtain a copy of Viking's Policy Statement.

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer
In-Stateroom Movies
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Private Safe
Slippers
Television / Radio

Entertainment

Classes and Workshops
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Guest Lecturers
Internet Access
For guests' convenience, all Viking ships have Internet access, as follows:
- Ships in Europe, Russia and Ukraine - There is free Wi-Fi available, so you can bring your laptop and get online at any time. Alternatively, each ship has a few computers for guest use; there are desktop machines in Russia and laptops in Europe that guests may use free of charge. Guests who bring laptops to Russia may wish to bring a LAN cable for use in their stateroom; this may work a bit better than the wireless LAN in rural areas along the river.
- Ships in China - There is an Internet café with desktop stations for guest use, free of charge. There is no onboard wireless network in China or Southeast Asia, so you will not be able to get Internet service on your personal computer while on the ship, although you may be able to do so during hotel stays.
- Please note - Shipboard service may be unreliable during certain parts of the journey. The Internet connection functions via cellular service or satellite downlink, and there may be times when reception is not possible and/or when the connection is quite slow. For this reason, it is recommended that guests use the internet connection checking and sending email only, and not for downloading large files or watching video online.
Local Entertainment

Information provided within these pages has been updated as of July 2019. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

Suite

Veranda Suite (AA) Call for Price

Category: AA
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 250

Suite size: 250 sq. ft.
River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters
Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens and pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Two 42" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, and more
110/220-Volt outlets and USB ports
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes and slippers
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Space under bed for storing suitcases
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Early check-in (no later than 12 PM)
Complimentary Viking Air Plus, laundry, and shoe shine services
Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
Binoculars
View the Veranda Suite in our360° Elbe Ship Tour

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom (A) Call for Price

Category: A
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 180

Stateroom size: 180 sq. ft.
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda
Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens and pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, and more
110/220-Volt outlets and USB ports
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes and slippers available upon request
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Space under bed for storing suitcases
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
View the Veranda Stateroom in our360° Elbe Ship Tour

Veranda Stateroom (B) Call for Price

Category: B
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 180

Stateroom size: 180 sq. ft.
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda
Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens and pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, and more
110/220-Volt outlets and USB ports
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes and slippers available upon request
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Space under bed for storing suitcases
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
View the Veranda Stateroom in our360° Elbe Ship Tour

French Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (C) Call for Price

Category: C
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 122

Stateroom size: 122 sq. ft.
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony
Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens and pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, and more
110/220-Volt outlets and USB ports
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes and slippers available upon request
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Space under bed for storing suitcases
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
View the French Balcony Stateroom in our360° Elbe Ship Tour

French Balcony Stateroom (D) Call for Price

Category: D
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 122

Stateroom size: 122 sq. ft.
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony
Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens and pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, and more
110/220-Volt outlets and USB ports
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes and slippers available upon request
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Space under bed for storing suitcases
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
View the French Balcony Stateroom in our360° Elbe Ship Tour

River View

Standard Stateroom (E) Call for Price

Category: E
Main Deck
Square Feet: 140

Stateroom size: 140 sq. ft.
River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens and pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, and more
110/220-Volt outlets and USB ports
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower
Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes and slippers available upon request
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Space under bed for storing suitcases
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
View the Standard Stateroom in our360° Elbe Ship Tour

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of May 1, 2014, are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Please call for the most up-to-date prices, as pricing and availability may change at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract. All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections.