Group Size: Up to 60 guests
Price: Starting from $7,990 per person double occupancy
Co-sponsored with: Vanderbilt University, National Trust Tours, Commonwealth Club of California
Trip Overview
Between Prague, fairy tale city of spires and domes, and dynamic, reunited Berlin, the placid Elbe River traverses a landscape of idyllic green countryside and spectacular gorges, overlaid by the broad sweep of history: medieval cobblestone old towns, the Wittenberg church where Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, historic Jewish synagogues and cemeteries; World War II memorials; and Prague’s Wenceslas Square, ground zero of the Velvet Revolution. There are also many riches to behold, from springtime fields of bright yellow rapeseed blooms and fragrant lilacs, to the sparkling treasures of the Green Vault; the art collection at the Zwinger museum; books at the Strahov Monastery; and the lavish palace and delightful gardens of Sanssouci.
Schedule by Day
- Apr 2: Depart U.S.
- Apr 3: Arrive Prague, Czech Republic
- Apr 4: Prague
- Apr 5: Prague / Embark Elbe Princesse
- Apr 6: Bad Schandau, Germany
- Apr 7: Dresden
- Apr 8: Dresden / Meissen
- Apr 9: Wittenberg
- Apr 10: Dessau
- Apr 11: Potsdam
- Apr 12: Potsdam / Berlin
- Apr 13: Berlin / Disembark / Depart for U.S.
Pricing
Per person double occupancy:
- Main Deck: $7,990
- Upper Deck: $8,990
Per person single occupancy:
- Main Deck: $11,990
- Upper Deck: $12,490
Accommodations
- Two nights at the Four Seasons Prague
- Eight nights aboard the Elbe Princesse
Extensions
Optional Post-Extension to Berlin
April 13-16, 2023
Additional details coming soon
What to Expect
In order to make the most of what each locale has to offer, shore excursions and time spent in Prague will be active, with a substantial amount of walking. During the cruise, most days include a half-day shore excursion with the balance of the day spent onboard, cruising to the next destination and enjoying the riverside scenery. Walking tours can be as long as three hours, covering one to two miles, most of it in old town squares and lanes where streets are cobblestone and/or the terrain is uneven. Many historic buildings do not have elevators, and you’ll occasionally encounter steps without handrails. Some historic towns do not allow buses into the city centers, and extensive walking is required—often six or more city blocks from the hotel or coach to each sightseeing venue. Please note that Elbe Princesse does not have an elevator.