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| Duration | 6 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 1,593 | $ 4,027 |
| Price Per Day | $ 265 | $ 336 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Description | Glide along Germany’s charming Elbe and Havel rivers aboard the exclusively-chartered MS Johannes Brahms. Take in beautiful scenery as the ship passes through a number of historic locks and waterways, experience interesting walking tours of historic cities and charismatic towns with mesmerising palaces and churches, glorious monuments and magnificent landmarks. Unforgettable places to discover on our journey include Lauenburg, Brandenburg and the grand capital, Berlin. |
From Amsterdam to Berlin, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover Amsterdam and its famous UNESCO World Heritage Canals before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. In Germany, you will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before exploring Bremen, the oldest maritime city in the country. Discover Hanover, Magdeburg or Potsdam, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Your cruise will end in Berlin. |
Day 1 UK - Hamburg
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Hamburg. On arrival, we transfer to the port and embark MS Johannes Brahms (3T+) with time to settle in as we set sail. Enjoy dinner before we begin cruising this evening.
Day 2 Lauenburg - Wittenberge
This morning we arrive in Lauenburg where we enjoy a fascinating guided walking tour of this notable historic town, with a number of pre-17th century buildings. Situated in the beautiful Lahn River valley, Lauenburg’s medieval houses were once the homes of sailors and today the town is a favourite of artists. The 13th century Maria-Magdalenen Church sits in the old town, located at the bottom of steep bluffs that confine the narrow cobbled streets leading up to the ruins of the castle. This afternoon we resume cruising along the stunning waterways before our arrival into Wittenberge this evening.
Day 3 Wittenberge - Havelberg
After breakfast, choose to leisurely explore the port of Wittenberge and its fascinating historic town. Later, we continue cruising and pass through the lock in Havelberg - the waterway connecting the Havel and Elbe since 1936. This afternoon arrive into Havelberg itself where we dock overnight. You may wish to take an evening stroll around this beautiful town, located on the banks of the waterway and home to the stunning 12th century St Mary’s church.
Day 4 Havelberg - Brandenburg
Today we enjoy scenic cruising towards Brandenburg, sailing through a number of charming water passages, all of which host delightful green scenery. This afternoon we arrive in Brandenburg where we enjoy a guided walking tour of the city viewing the main attractions. Brandenburg is a place of brilliant diversity with an array of lakes and waterways. See the remains of the medieval city walls and gate towers, or the Roland statue in front of the Gothic red-brick Town Hall, an oversized mythological knight with his sword drawn to symbolise Brandenburg’s independence in the Middle Ages.
Day 5 Potsdam - Berlin
A morning at leisure, or join a fascinating optional walking tour of Potsdam, the capital and largest city of the German federal state of Brandenburg. The royal residence of the Prussian kings until around 1918, Potsdam hosts an abundance of outstanding historic architecture including the City Palace, St Nicholas’ Church - a magnificent classicist Evangelical Church located in the beautiful Old Market Square - and the Dutch Quarter, a neighbourhood consisting of over 100 Dutch buildings. Later, we continue our voyage to Berlin for an afternoon tour. This city will forever be shrouded with the infamous wall which divided the city and families for almost 30 years; however it has bounced back from this turbulent time with an unpretentious and creative attitude. We take an included tour to Checkpoint Charlie, one of the most important crossing points between East and West, as well as restored buildings including the prestigious Reichstag, the seat of the German Parliament.
Day 6 Berlin - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Day 1 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1)
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Free evening in Amsterdam.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1)
We'll leave for a tour of Amsterdam. We'll return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, join us for an excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.
Day 3 GRONINGEN
Our ship will start cruising early this morning towards Groningen. You'll have some free time to tour the youngest city in the Netherlands. We'll depart for Delfzijl. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 4 PAPENBURG - OLDENBURG
We'll cruise towards Papenburg. Join us for a tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. During this time, the boat will be sailing towards Doerpen, where we will board it again for lunch. Our ship will leave for Oldenburg, reaching it during the night.
Day 5 OLDENBURG - BREMEN
Enjoy some free time for a brief stroll around Oldenburg. Our ship will then depart for Bremen. Join us for a tour of the oldest maritime city in Germany We'll return on board afterwards. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
Day 6 BREMEN - NIENBURG - MINDEN
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the "red town": don't miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once we board it again, we'll cruise to Minden.
Day 7 MINDEN - HANNOVER
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Hanover. Join us for a tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will sail to Anderten where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. We'll continue to cruise to Braunschweig. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 8 MAGDEBURG
Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Bulstringen. Join us for a tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg where we will board it for dinner. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
Day 9 MAGDEBURG - POTSDAM
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. We'll leave by coach for an excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Potsdam where we'll board it again. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 10 POTSDAM - BERLIN
Our ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Join us for an excursion to Berlin, once the iconic representation of a world divided in two blocks. Dinner on board.
Day 10 POTSDAM - BERLIN
Our ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Join us for an excursion to Berlin, once the iconic representation of a world divided in two blocks.Dinner on board.
Day 11 BERLIN
Join us for a visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 12 BERLIN
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. End of our services.
