From Copenhagen to Amsterdam
: The Baltic Sea,
the Oder and Havel
and Elbe Rivers (port-to-port
cruise)

Copenhagen

The coastal city of Copenhagen is packed
with old-world charm alongside avant-garde architecture. It's a
vibrant and modern city, with a long and fascinating history. It
has been the capital of Denmark for nearly 600 years and is home to
the oldest resident monarchy in the world.

Copenhagen is the biggest city in
Scandinavia, occupying a pleasant and strategic spot on the Baltic
east coast of Denmark's largest island, Zealand. Its harbour is
overlooked by the world-famous statue of the Little Mermaid.

Visitors are often first struck by the
cleanliness and orderliness of this busy and dynamic capital. This
is epitomised in the suburb of Christianshavn, with its picturesque
canals and old cobbled streets all in pristine condition.

Most of the attractions in Copenhagen are
situated within one square mile (3 square km) of flat terrain in
the centre, making it easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, the
vehicle of choice for locals.

Five streets in the heart of the city have
been merged to provide the world's longest pedestrian mall of
Strøget, running between Rådhuspladsen and Kongens Nytorv. It's
packed with historic gabled buildings, dynamic department stores,
numerous interesting little shops, restaurants, pavement cafes,
theatres and world-class museums and galleries.

Copenhagen is not short on green lungs
either. Parks such as the ever popular Tivoli Gardens abound in
this city, which prides itself on its strict anti-pollution laws
and lack of glass and chrome skyscrapers.

Stralsund

Greifswald

Stralsund

Wolgast

Greifswald

Szczecin

Wolgast

Lichterfelde

Szczecin

Lunow

Oderberg

Niederfinow

Spandau/Berlin

Lichterfelde

Lehnitz

Hennigsdorf

Spandau/Berlin

Spandau/Berlin

Wusterwitz

Spandau/Berlin

Potsdam

Wolfsburg

Wusterwitz

Magdeburg

Calvörde

Hannover

Wolfsburg

Braunschweig

Nienburg

Hannover

Minden

Bremen

Situated in the heart of Central Europe and bordering nine other countries, Germany is an established and rewarding tourist destination. Its sweeping land is varied, with turreted castles and medieval villages tucked below snow-capped mountains, and amid lush river valleys and dark and mysterious forests. It is also a place of fairytales, where minstrels first regaled audiences with such fantastical tales as Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.

Despite the beauty and romance of the German countryside, most first-time visitors head straight for one of the country's famous cities. Each year, millions of litres of beer are consumed in Munich during the city's Oktoberfest, where locals and visitors discover true German revelry and gemutlichkeit, while Berlin promises an abundance of sightseeing opportunities, such as the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the ruins of the Berlin Wall and a truly wild and exotic nightlife. Frankfurt is Germany's financial powerhouse, promising business opportunities and great shopping and dining experiences, while Hamburg is more of a picturesque urban experience, full of canals, parks and gardens.

Germany seldom disappoints, which can be expected from a country that gave us Beethoven and Bauhaus, Goethe and Glühwein, Lager and Lederhosen.

Nienburg

Hoya

Bremen

Situated in the heart of Central Europe and bordering nine other countries, Germany is an established and rewarding tourist destination. Its sweeping land is varied, with turreted castles and medieval villages tucked below snow-capped mountains, and amid lush river valleys and dark and mysterious forests. It is also a place of fairytales, where minstrels first regaled audiences with such fantastical tales as Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.

Despite the beauty and romance of the German countryside, most first-time visitors head straight for one of the country's famous cities. Each year, millions of litres of beer are consumed in Munich during the city's Oktoberfest, where locals and visitors discover true German revelry and gemutlichkeit, while Berlin promises an abundance of sightseeing opportunities, such as the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the ruins of the Berlin Wall and a truly wild and exotic nightlife. Frankfurt is Germany's financial powerhouse, promising business opportunities and great shopping and dining experiences, while Hamburg is more of a picturesque urban experience, full of canals, parks and gardens.

Germany seldom disappoints, which can be expected from a country that gave us Beethoven and Bauhaus, Goethe and Glühwein, Lager and Lederhosen.

Oldenburg

Küsten Canal

Gaarkeuken

Küsten Canal

Bollingerfähr

Amsterdam

Amsterdam wears two faces. On one, it beckons youth with its
notorious Red Light District and liberal views around marijuana
use. On the other, it offers discerning travellers some of Europe's
finest museums and art galleries. Its house boats, bicycles,
cobbled streets, and quaint canals are a visual treat.

For tourists, Amsterdam's compactness is a plus. The old part of
town is a story-book setting of narrow lanes, gabled houses and
ancient bridges, and a pleasure to explore on foot. Visitors can
shop boutiques for souvenirs such as Delft china or wooden clogs,
or relax at cosy bars and pavement cafes.

At night even the most conservative visitors are drawn to the
Red Light District's lively atmosphere, where prostitutes stand in
shop windows and touts encourage passers-by to view raunchy
floorshows. For the most part, travellers will find the best bars
in the bustling Leidesplein and Rembrandtplein.

Gaarkeuken

Amsterdam

Amsterdam wears two faces. On one, it beckons youth with its
notorious Red Light District and liberal views around marijuana
use. On the other, it offers discerning travellers some of Europe's
finest museums and art galleries. Its house boats, bicycles,
cobbled streets, and quaint canals are a visual treat.

For tourists, Amsterdam's compactness is a plus. The old part of
town is a story-book setting of narrow lanes, gabled houses and
ancient bridges, and a pleasure to explore on foot. Visitors can
shop boutiques for souvenirs such as Delft china or wooden clogs,
or relax at cosy bars and pavement cafes.

At night even the most conservative visitors are drawn to the
Red Light District's lively atmosphere, where prostitutes stand in
shop windows and touts encourage passers-by to view raunchy
floorshows. For the most part, travellers will find the best bars
in the bustling Leidesplein and Rembrandtplein.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam wears two faces. On one, it beckons youth with its
notorious Red Light District and liberal views around marijuana
use. On the other, it offers discerning travellers some of Europe's
finest museums and art galleries. Its house boats, bicycles,
cobbled streets, and quaint canals are a visual treat.

For tourists, Amsterdam's compactness is a plus. The old part of
town is a story-book setting of narrow lanes, gabled houses and
ancient bridges, and a pleasure to explore on foot. Visitors can
shop boutiques for souvenirs such as Delft china or wooden clogs,
or relax at cosy bars and pavement cafes.

At night even the most conservative visitors are drawn to the
Red Light District's lively atmosphere, where prostitutes stand in
shop windows and touts encourage passers-by to view raunchy
floorshows. For the most part, travellers will find the best bars
in the bustling Leidesplein and Rembrandtplein.