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Christmas Along the Elbe
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Christmas Along the Elbe
Choose from a wide variety of excursions and tours sure to engage your adventurous side, from city walks and Christmas market visits to unravelling the history and culture of the enchanting locations you’ll visit.
Give yourself the gift of adventure this year with an Elbe River Cruise that will leave you in awe of the many marvels of Europe during the most festive time of the year with Viking.
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Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises -
Ship: Viking Astrild & Viking Beyla -
Duration: 9 Nights
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Departure: Nov - Dec
Christmas Along the Elbe Cruise Prices
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Christmas Along the Elbe Cruise Itinerary
Join travellers and adventurers alike on a personalised cruise complete with an entourage of exciting excursions and cultural experiences.
Note for the Jewish Quarter excursion: This activity requires that passengers are able to navigate many stairs. Furthermore, synagogues are closed to the public on Jewish holidays.
Day 1
Berlin
Arrive in Berlin and check in to your hotel. Join the Berlin by Night tour.
Day 2
Berlin
Embark on the Festive Berlin excursion, the Flavours of Berlin tour, or have dinner and a beer tasting at a microbrewery.
Day 3
Potsdam / Wittenberg
Try the Sanssouci Palace & Potsdam Walk excursion.
Day 4
Wittenberg
Join the Wittenberg city walk before visiting a Christmas market.
Day 5
Meissen
Day 6
Dresden
Explore Dresden and its historic Striezelmarkt. Alternatively, enjoy a classical music performance by the Dresden Residence Orchestra or join an all-day excursion to Upper Lusatia.
Day 7
Saxon Switzerland / Bad Schandau
Visit the spellbinding Bastei with a guide.
Day 8
Prague
Enjoy a journey to Prague’s Old Town and a visit to a Christmas market.
Day 9
Prague
Visit Prague Castle and enjoy Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Alternatively, enjoy a classical music concert, tour Prague’s Jewish Quarter, partake in a Czech meal with provided entertainment, or join the Prague Food Tour.
Day 10
Prague
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and begin your return journey home.
Day 1
Prague
Arrive in Prague and check in to your hotel.
Day 2
Prague
Visit Prague Castle and enjoy Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Alternatively, enjoy a classical music concert, tour Prague’s Jewish Quarter, partake in a Czech meal with provided entertainment, or join the Prague Food Tour.
Day 3
Prague
Enjoy a journey to Prague’s Old Town and a visit to a Christmas market.
Day 4
Saxon Switzerland / Bad Schandau
Visit the spellbinding Bastei with a guide.
Day 5
Dresden
Explore Dresden and its historic Striezelmarkt. Alternatively, enjoy a classical music performance by the Dresden Residence Orchestra or join an all-day excursion to Upper Lusatia.
Day 6
Meissen
Day 7
Wittenberg
Join the Wittenberg city walk before visiting a Christmas market.
Day 8
Potsdam / Wittenberg
Try the Sanssouci Palace & Potsdam Walk excursion.
Day 9
Berlin
Embark on the Festive Berlin excursion, the Flavours of Berlin tour, or have dinner and a beer tasting at a microbrewery.
Day 10
Berlin
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and begin your return journey home.
CHRISTMAS ALONG THE ELBE CRUISE SHIPS
Viking Astrild
Viking Beyla
CHRISTMAS ALONG THE ELBE RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Tour the Elbe during the vibrant holiday season
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Tour the Elbe during the vibrant holiday season with Crui.se
Viking 
Departure:
VISITING: Berlin Potsdam / Wittenberg Wittenberg Meissen Dresden Saxon Switzerland / Bad Schandau Prague
AVG PER PERSON*
£
3,595
Viking Departure:
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest / Danube Bend (scenic sailing) Vienna Krems / Wachau Valley (scenic sailing) Passau Regensburg Regensburg (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,495
Viking Departure:
December (2024)
VISITING: Paris (hotel) Reims / Trier (EMBARK) Bernkastel / Trier Cochem / Winningen Koblenz / Middle Rhine (scenic sailing) Mainz Mannheim / Speyer Strasbourg Basel / Zürich (DISEMBARK) Zürich (hotel) Zurich
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,395
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Christmas Along the Elbe FAQ
Which countries will we be visiting during the cruise?
You’ll be making stops in Germany and the Czech Republic during the course of your cruise.
How many excursions are available for me to choose from?
You’ll have a choice of 17 excursions, including 7 guided tours.
What will be included in my stateroom?
You can expect a queen-size bed, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a refrigerator, individual climate control, and much more.
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