Jan
min : -3°C
max : 2°C
We Love —
- Embark on a fantastic winter cruise through pretty scenery and soak up the festive atmosphere.
- Wandering Berlin's lively streets, illuminated by lights as the scent of spiced Apfelstrudel fills the air.
- Sip mulled wine as you search for gifts from the acclectic stalls in Berlin and Potsdam's authentic Christmas markets.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your cruise at a glance —
Enjoy a 4-night stay aboard the Ms Elbe Princess 4* and sail the Havel Lakes between gardens and palaces. Be enchanted by Germany at Christmastime with trips to traditional Christmas markets in Berlin and Potsdam in this festive season.
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Boarding at 6 p.m. in Berlin
Day 2: Berlin Tegel
Day 3: Berlin Tegel - Nedlitz - Potsdam
Day 4: Berlin Tegel
Day 5: Berlin Tegel
Please note that the order of activities may change without affecting the interest of the program.
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1: Berlin Tegel
Climb aboard your cruise at 6 pm in Berlin, meet the crew then enjoy a welcome drink.
- Dinner on board
Day 2: Berlin Tegel
Explore Berlin at your own place or choose the two optional excursions (at an extra cost) to see the city's must-visit sites.
In the morning, go for a visit to Charlottenburg Palace, stroll through sumptuously decorated rooms and admire the impressive collection of the remaining pieces of the Prussian crown jewels. The castle provides a magical backdrop for an authentic Christmas market, with stalls selling handicrafts and festive treats.
In the afternoon, head out on a panoramic tour of Berlin. From the Reichstag to Alexanderplatz, via the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, discover Berlin's history and architectural heritage.
Stop for a Kaffee Kuchen, Apfelstrudel or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (the famous Black Forest cake) then head to the Christmas market on Gendarmenmarkt
- German Christmas entertainment on board
- Night on board
Day 3: Berlin Tegel - Nedlitz - Potsdam
Cruise along the Havel lakes to Potsdam which is transformed into a winter wonderland of lakes, gardens and palaces at Christmastime.
Go for the optional excursion to the opulent New Palace - a symbol of Prussian power with its banqueting halls and sumptuously decorated galleries. Discover the Marble Hall, Grotto Hall, Concert Hall and the Palace Theatre.
Free time at the "Blauer Lichterglanz" Christmas market in the historic centre of Potsdam.
- Sail to Berlin
- Gala evening on board
- Night on board
Day 4: Berlin Tegel
Choose the full-day optional excursion around Berlin. Head for the barn district or "Scheunenviertel", one of Berlin's liveliest districts to see the listed site Hackesche Höfe with its incredible cathedral-like glass façades.
Enjoy free time in the Christmas market at Alexanderplatz, one of Berlin's most famous squares before reaching the Fernsehturm, the highest building in Germany (368m) for fantastic panoramas.
- Concert of Christmas carols on board
- Night on board
Day 5: Berlin Tegel
- Buffet breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at 9 am and return home
MS Elbe Princess 4* —
Embark on a festive cruise on MS Elbe Princess 4* and sit back as you glide along the scenic Havel lakes towards Berlin and Potsdam. Enjoy panoramic vistas of the beautiful surrounding countryside and illuminated cities from your new vantage point, and relax amongst the cruises' contemporary Nordic-styled interiors.
Your cabin
This offer is based on a choice between a Category C Cabin or a Superior Bridge Cabin.
Superior Bridge Cabin
Settle into your Superior Bridge Cabin and enjoy the view from your bed for ultimate relaxation.
Maximum room capacity
2 Adults
Category C Cabin
Put down your suitcases in this your comfortable Category C Cabin and have a restful night every night.
Maximum room capacity
2 Adults
Your dining choices
This is a half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks), from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5.
Head to the restaurant on the main deck to enjoy delicious meals during your stay. Sit bad and admire the view from the large panoramic windows, then head to the adjoining lounge bar for an evening drink on the upper deck.
Life on board
Join the lounge bar for evening entertainment, aperitif games or dancing or head to the "sun deck" for a quiet moment and panoramic vistas.
Your optional excursions —
Price for all optional excursions
This package gives you access to optional excursions such as a visit to the Christmas market and the city of Berlin, Charlottenburg Palace, Potsdam and the New Palace, and a day in the heart of the capital and its Christmas markets.
Your journey to Germany —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have 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 —
Berlin
A city that has experienced some of Germany’s most turbulent history, Berlin is now the country’s cosmopolitan heart. Its cityscape is dominated by the Berlin Wall, and no trip to the city would be complete without walking part of this iconic divide - the East Side Gallery is arguably the best place to experience it, with colourful, large-scale art pieces adorning the concrete.
Experience grand architecture with a walk down the historic avenue Unter den Linden, which cuts the city in half between the bustling shopping district of Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate. Then, observe these busy streets from a different angle from the glass dome atop the Reichstag, a contemporary addition to the historic parliament building which was partly destroyed by fire in 1933. If you’re looking for culture, Museum Island is the place to go, a beautiful ensemble of five world-class museums including the National Gallery and the Bode-Museum.
Berlin is a city with two sides - meaning you can spend your evenings exploring the quirky bars in Kreuzberg, or relaxing with a traditional German beer on the shores of one of the many lakes outside of the inner city. So whether you’re looking for a relaxing break or one that packs a punch, Berlin is the place to be!
