MV Frederic Chopin – 2011

Prague to Potsdam

2011 Per Person Cruise Fares*

* Shore excursions are not included in the cruise fare and are optional at an additional cost.  Package price of $273 for 5 tours.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Saturday Travel to Prague and embark
In Prague the ship’s crew bids you a hearty welcome on board at 15.00 hrs. There is now an opportunity to explore your floating hotel. The ship remains overnight in Prague.

Sunday Prague
Our tour of the “Golden City” begins after breakfast. We see its beautiful, historic buildings, as history is brought to life. Prague was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and thus the cultural centre of Europe. We trace the steps of the ancient rulers and admire the fine villas and the world-famous Wenceslas Square. Our ship has meanwhile cast off and stops to pick up the excursionists further downstream. We then cruise to Litomerice for an overnight stop.

Monday Bad Schandau / Dresden
During the early afternoon we arrive in Bad Schandau, starting point for our excursion through Saxon Switzerland, which includes a visit to the Bastei rock tower, before taking us to the palace park in Pillnitz (bookable only on board). On the tour you will gain an impression of the narrow gorges and bizarre sandstone cliffs and enjoy views of the Elbe Valley and the surrounding landscape. The park in Pillnitz invites you to a very pleasant stroll, before we rejoin the ship in Dresden.

Tuesday Dresden
After breakfast we start our coach tour of Dresden, nicknamed “Florence of the Elbe”. Wonderful buildings as the Semper Opera, the “Zwinger”, or the Church of our Lady will elate you. The city has a multifaceted history. Prince August the Strong has influenced the face of the city with his agile building activities. The baroque flair Dresden will fascinate you.
After lunch we offer an optional excursion to the attractive castle at Moritzburg (bookable only on board).

Wednesday Dresden / Meissen
We leave Dresden around midday to arrive in Meissen in the early afternoon. Our excursion here (bookable only on board) takes us to the porcelain factory to learn something about how it is made and to visit the exhibition with its magnificent collection of Meissen ware. We then have time for a stroll through the very attractive town centre.

Thursday Wittenberg
We set sail during the night to reach Wittenberg around midday. Our afternoon walk through the town centre follows the footsteps of the Reformer Martin Luther. During this excursion you will visit the house of Martin Luther and of course the castle church on which he fixed his thesis. In the early evening we set sail again for Magdeburg.

Friday Magdeburg
After breakfast we offer a tour through this historic state capital of Sachsen-Anhalt. We visit the market square, which bears the landmark of the city – the gilded statue of the Magdeburg Rider, and then enter the mighty cathedral. On our return we set sail again for the last time to head for Potsdam. We recommend you stay on the Sun Deck to appreciate the attractive riverside landscape.

Saturday Potsdam
It is time to say farewell to the ship after a final breakfast on board. You will disembark from your ship with many happy memories as your individual onward journey commences. To round off your cruise we offer a coach tour through the city of Potsdam, which includes the park of Sans Souci Palace, before heading for Berlin’s main railway station. This tour can be booked as part of the Transfer Package.

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