MS Elbe Princesse: Christmas on the Elbe

from 

£1,582

per person
 
Duration: 6 Nights
Destination: Europe River
Deal Code: DCLBIL3

 

 

Description

Christmas on the Elbe

Embark on a cruise along the Elbe this Christmas. You will pass through tremendous cities such as Berlin with its numerous Christmas markets, and Dresden where you will be able to attend an unforgettable Christmas Mass. You will also be surprised by the charming cities of Magdeburg, Wittenberg or Meissen which are dotted with the most authentic Christmas markets.

 

Itinerary Highlights:

Ship: MS Elbe Princesse

Cabin: 2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category C

Sail Date: 20th Dec 2023

Sail Duration: 6 Nights

Includes:

  • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
  • Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • All entertainment
  • Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner
  • Christmas present -
  • Christmas Eve dinner including wine
  • Concert at the Dresden Frauenkirche
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees.

The CroisiEurope Difference:

  • All meals included - Drinks included with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Cruise Highlights

  • Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.
  • A true festival of colors and fragrances
  • Discover the oldest christmas markets in Germany(1)
  • Closing symphony with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche
  • Midnight Mass in Dresden(2-3)
  • Christmas present
  • Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)

 

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: 20th Dec 2023 - Berlin Tegel

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, Get introduce to onboard crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Day 2: 21st Dec 2023 - Berlin Tegel

Join for an optional tour of Berlin to catch a glimpse of all the must-see sites and visit the city's Christmas market. In the afternoon, join us for an optional tour of Cecilienhof Palace. After the end of World War II in Europe, the Potsdam Conference - attended by Stalin, Churchill and Truman - was held in the palace.

Day 3: 22nd Dec 2023 - Magdeburg

Spend the morning cruising the river. This afternoon, take an optional guided tour of Magdeburg. Enjoy some free time on your own at the local Christmas market before returning to the ship.

Day 4: 23rd Dec 2023 - Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Join for an optional visit of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. We'll discover the city center and its noble Renaissance-style houses. We'll return to the ship, and the afternoon will be spent cruising to Meissen. Tonight will be our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Day 5: 24th Dec 2023 - Meissen - Dresden

We'll leave on an optional guided tour of Meissen, famous for its trademark porcelain. We'll then spend some time browsing the magnificent Christmas market in the old town. We'll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Dresden. This evening, revel in our festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Dresden(2-3).

Day 6: Dresden

Christmas day services will take place at the Dresden Frauenkirche for those who would like to attend. The afternoon will be dedicated to an optional tour of Dresden on foot. Tonight, we'll enjoy a symphony of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche.

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All fares are displayed in Great British Pound and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.