Elegant Elbe
| Resort: | Elegant Elbe |
| Operator: | Viking River Cruises |
| Destination: | Czech Republic, Europe, Germany |
| Price From: | £2195.00 |
OverviewJourney to Berlin, Dresden & PragueDiscover Berlins modern chic, Potsdams rococo whimsy and Pragues Gothic exuberance. Walk in Martin Luthers footsteps in Wittenberg, birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. Admire delicate Meissen porcelain. Celebrate Dresden, a phoenix risen from the ashes of war. View Saxon Switzerlands monoliths. See the Elbe Biosphere Reserve. The Elbe is one of Europes most unspoiled rivers and it awaits youfrom Berlin to Pragueon our 10-day cruisetour. ItineraryDay 1 Berlin, GermanyGermanys vibrant capital, Berlin, lies on the flatlands at the confluence of several rivers and lakes. Day 2 Berlin, GermanyGermanys capital has been reunified and undergone a remarkable rebirth as a center of art, culture and great architecture. Day 3 Wittenberg, GermanyBirthplace of the Protestant Reformation, Wittenberg is encircled by a ring of public parks symbolizing the fortifications of ancient times. Day 4 Wittenberg, GermanyWittenbergs Old Town was spared destruction during World War II, so its charming houses remain as they have for centuries. Day 5 Meissen, GermanySurrounded by wine villages, set at a rocky outcropping, Meissen dates back more than a millennium. Day 6 Dresden, GermanyKnown as the Florence on the Elbe, Dresden is awash in artistic treasures and baroque splendor. Day 7 Saxon Switzerland, GermanyNear Bad Schandau, the majestic Bastei offer enthralling views of the Elbsandstein Mountains, the Knigstein Fortress and into the Czech Republic. Day 8 Prague, Czech RepublicLocated at the confluence of the Elbe and Plounice Rivers, the Czech town of Dn enjoys a pastoral setting amid green hills. Day 9 Prague, Czech RepublicFew cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republics atmospheric capital. Day 10 Prague, Czech RepublicIn addition to medieval architecture, Prague is a rich repository of Romanesque, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings that stir the imagination. |
