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We love —
- Embarking on a journey past picturesque Eastern European lakes, gardens, palaces, and countryside along a scenic river cruise that's sure to charm.
- Exploring Christmas markets, Nelahozeves Castle, and fairytale towns to enchant during the most magical season.
- Dancing the night away at the lounge-bar with a dance floor and tasty drinks.
New Voyage Privé —
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Your itinerary in brief —
Step aboard for a magical winter cruise along the Elbe, where festive traditions, authentic discoveries and Christmas charm come together. Sailing from Prague to Melnik and Dresden before returning to Prague, this enchanting journey invites you to experience the Christmas markets of the Czech Republic and Germany, with onboard entertainment, local tastings and fairy-tale city scenery along the way.
During your cruise, enjoy time to discover Prague and its glittering Christmas markets, visit the beautiful Nelahozeves Castle, and experience Dresden, known as the “Florence of the Elbe” and home to one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets.
Your 4-night cruise:
Day 1: Prague | Embarkation at 6 pm
Day 2: Prague
Day 3: Prague → Melnik
Day 4: Melnik → Dresden → Prague
Day 5: Prague | Disembarkation at 9 am
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall cruise experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
DAY 1: PRAGUE
Embark in Prague at 6 pm and settle into your cabin as your festive river cruise begins. After the crew presentation and welcome cocktail, enjoy dinner on board. In the evening, you may choose to join an optional Prague by night walking tour (at an additional cost). During the Christmas season, the Czech capital takes on a magical atmosphere, with illuminated streets, views over Charles Bridge and the castle, and the Old Town Square sparkling beneath its Christmas tree.
Included:
- Embarkation in Prague at pm
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
- Night on board
Optional:
- Prague by night walking tour
DAY 2: PRAGUE
Spend the day discovering the festive beauty of Prague. In the morning, you may join an optional excursion to the Prague Castle district, with panoramic views over the Old Town and time to explore the characterful Malá Strana quarter. After lunch on board, another optional excursion takes you through Prague’s Old Town and Christmas markets. Stroll through Staré Město, soak up the festive atmosphere, browse stalls filled with local crafts and seasonal gifts, and enjoy a tasting of Trdelník with a hot drink. In the evening, return to the ship for a Christmas carol concert on board.
Included:
- Full board on board
- Christmas carol concert on board
- Night on board
Optional:
- Prague Castle district excursion
- Prague Old Town and Christmas markets excursion
DAY 3: PRAGUE → MELNIK
Spend the morning cruising towards Melnik, set at the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava rivers. During navigation, join a conference in the lounge dedicated to Christmas traditions in the Czech Republic, before enjoying lunch on board. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit Nelahozeves Castle, one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Bohemia. Its richly decorated interiors are home to a private collection belonging to the Lobkowicz family, with works by major artists. The visit ends with a tasting of wines from the estate. Back on board, enjoy the gala evening.
Included:
- Full board on board
- Morning navigation to Melnik
- Conference on Czech Christmas traditions
- Gala evening
- Night on board
Optional:
- Nelahozeves Castle visit with wine tasting
DAY 4: MELNIK → DRESDEN → PRAGUE
Today, you may join a full-day optional excursion (at additional cost) to Dresden, known as the “Florence of the Elbe”. During a walk through the historic centre, admire landmarks such as the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger, Taschenberg Palace and the Church of Our Lady, while learning more about regional Christmas traditions. Lunch is served in a restaurant, before free time to enjoy Dresden’s colourful Christmas markets. The famous Dresdner Striezelmarkt, created in 1434, is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany and is known for its festive stalls, local crafts, Stollen and seasonal decorations. During the excursion, the ship continues sailing towards Prague, where you will rejoin it later. In the evening, enjoy Czech Christmas tales on board.
Included:
- Full board on board
- Navigation towards Prague
- Czech Christmas tales evening on board
- Night on board
Optional:
- Full-day Dresden and Christmas markets excursion with lunch
DAY 5: DEPARTURE FROM PRAGUE
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarkation in Prague at 9am.
Included:
- Breakfast buffet on board
- Disembarkation in Prague at 9am
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Welcome aboard the MS Elbe Princesse —
Just for you:
Step aboard the MS Elbe Princesse, a 5-anchor river cruise ship designed for elegant journeys along the Elbe. With its intimate capacity and contemporary Nordic-inspired interiors, the ship offers a refined and cosy setting for a festive river cruise, combining clean lines, blond wood touches, velvet details and fuchsia and blue-green accents.
Throughout your journey, enjoy a peaceful atmosphere between each port of call, with comfortable communal spaces, panoramic river views and a warm onboard style inspired by the landscapes and cities along the route.
Anchors: 5 | Cabins: 38 | Passengers: 75 | Decks: 2
Your cabins
Choose between a stay in a Main Deck Cabin or a Superior Deck Cabin.
Main Deck Cabin (14 m²)
Set on the main deck of the MS Elbe Princesse II, the Main Deck Cabin offers a warm and peaceful retreat close to the water. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, it combines contemporary style with understated elegance, creating a soothing space to unwind after days of festive discovery. A large panoramic window, with an opening upper section, brings in natural light and gentle river breezes, inviting you to relax and admire the passing scenery as your Christmas cruise unfolds.
2 Adults
Superior Deck Cabin (14 m²)
Your Superior Deck Cabin becomes a soft and light-filled cocoon, designed to offer an intimate and refined retreat throughout your river cruise. Bathed in natural light, it creates a peaceful setting where you can relax, unwind and enjoy the gentle rhythm of life on the water. Thanks to its large picture window opening onto a French balcony, the cabin invites you to admire the passing river landscapes in complete serenity. An elegant haven designed to extend the magic of the journey from the moment you wake.
2 Adults
Your dining choices
This is a full board stay. Your breakfast, lunch and evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (excludes drinks).
Meals are served in the ship’s main-deck restaurant, a bright and welcoming space designed to make every dining moment part of the journey. Thanks to its large panoramic windows, you can enjoy your meals while admiring the riverside scenery passing by. The restaurant offers a comfortable setting throughout the cruise, while the lounge-bar provides a pleasant space to enjoy a drink, relax after excursions or continue the evening in a lively yet elegant atmosphere.
Life on board
Make the most of life on board as the landscapes of the Elbe unfold around you. The sun deck, furnished with armchairs and loungers, is the perfect place to relax in the open air and admire the surrounding nature between festive discoveries. On the upper deck, the lounge-bar with dance floor offers a convivial setting for aperitif games, dancing evenings and onboard entertainment. An adjoining terrace also allows you to enjoy the lounge-bar service while taking in the peaceful rhythm of the river.
Your journey to Prague —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Prague
Dresden
