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Christmas on the Elbe

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MS Elbe Princesse II
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2024

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BERLIN TEGEL - MAGDEBURG - LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG - MEISSEN - DRESDEN

Embark on a cruise along the Elbe this Christmas. You will pass through tremendous cities such as Berlin with its numerous Christmas markets, and Dresden where you will be able to attend an unforgettable Christmas Mass. You will also be surprised by the charming cities of Magdeburg, Wittenberg or Meissen which are dotted with the most authentic Christmas markets.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Christmas Eve on board, an unforgettable moment in a warm atmosphere of sharing and enchantment
  • Discover Germany's oldest Christmas markets(1)
  • Christmas Mass in Dresden(2-3)
  • MUST-SEES(1) :
    • The New Sans-Souci Palace, sumptuous with its lavishly decorated galleries
    • Meissen, a place where beauty is omnipresent
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

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20 December: BERLIN TEGEL(3)

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 before dinner.

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D1
21 December: BERLIN TEGEL

Join us for a tour of Berlin to catch a glimpse of all the must-see sites and visit the city's Christmas market. In the afternoon, join us for a visit to the New Palace. This magnificent palace in the Sanssouci Park symbolizes the power of Prussia. Unlike the intimate Sanssouci Palace, the New Palace is a building with long rows of rooms, banquet halls, and sumptuously decorated galleries. Notable highlights include the Marble Hall, the Grotto Hall, the Concert Hall, and the Palace Theater.
During the excursion, the boat will sail towards Nedlitz, where we will rejoin it. The journey will then continue towards Magdeburg.

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D2
22 December: MAGDEBURG

We'll spend the morning cruising the river. This afternoon, take a guided tour of Magdeburg. Enjoy some free time on your own at the local Christmas market before returning to the ship.

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D3
23 December: LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG

Join us for a visit of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. We'll discover the city center and its noble Renaissance-style houses. We'll return to the ship, and the afternoon will be spent cruising to Meissen. Tonight will be our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.

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D4
24 December: MEISSEN - DRESDEN

We'll leave on a guided tour of Meissen, famous for its trademark porcelain. We'll then spend some time browsing the magnificent Christmas market in the old town. We'll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Dresden. This evening, revel in our festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Dresden(1-2).

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D5
25 December: DRESDEN

Christmas day services will take place at the Dresden Frauenkirche for those who would like to attend. The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Dresden on foot. Tonight, we'll enjoy a symphony of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche.

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D6
26 December: DRESDEN(3)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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D7
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

(1) Midnight Mass will be held in German and may take place at another location depending on availability.

(2) Transfer to the church only proposed in case the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is available for an extra fee (€25 per person to be booked and paid for on board).

(3) Recommendation: Arrival D1 in Berlin (BER) before 5pm; departure D7 from Berlin (BER) after 3pm.

Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.