From Hamburg to Berlin: Discover the Medieval Charms of Hanseatic Cities

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From Hamburg to Berlin: Discover the Medieval Charms of Hanseatic Cities



Tour Description:

Travel back in time to discover medieval Hanseatic cities between Hamburg and Berlin. Explore two of Germany’s largest metropolises and admire the cities’ outstanding architecture along the banks of the Elbe.

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 01 Jun 24 — Friday 07 Jun 24Starting at $2,940 Get a Quote
Thursday 13 Jun 24 — Wednesday 19 Jun 24Starting at $3,123 Get a Quote
Tuesday 25 Jun 24 — Monday 01 Jul 24Starting at $3,123 Get a Quote
Sunday 07 Jul 24 — Saturday 13 Jul 24Starting at $2,129 Get a Quote
Friday 19 Jul 24 — Thursday 25 Jul 24Starting at $3,031 Get a Quote
Wednesday 31 Jul 24 — Tuesday 06 Aug 24Starting at $3,122 Get a Quote
Thursday 05 Sep 24 — Wednesday 11 Sep 24Starting at $3,408 Get a Quote
Sunday 29 Sep 24 — Saturday 05 Oct 24Starting at $3,203 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

HAMBURG
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Hamburg starting at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.

HAMBURG - Lübeck
In the morning, join us for a guided tour of Hamburg. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the maritime charm of Germany’s second-largest city. Our guided tour will bring you to the top sites, including the main shopping street Mönckebergstraße in the city center, the Alster Lakes, the Rathausmarkt (City Hall Marketplace), the stock exchange, and St. Michael's Church. We'll continue on foot through the city's historical center—one of the oldest sections of Hamburg. We’ll enjoy lunch on board.This afternoon, we’ll leave by coach for a guided tour of Lübeck. Known as the “Queen of the Hanseatic League,” Lübeck was founded in 1143 by Adolf II, Count of Schauenburg and Holstein. UNESCO lists the city as a World Heritage Site because of its aristocratic homes and numerous red-brick Gothic monuments. Founded on the banks of the Trave River, the historic center is home to a unique collection of monuments from different eras—namely the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. We’ll discover the Holsten Gate leading to the old city center, Lübeck’s most well-known landmark and a symbol of the power once possessed by this former Hanseatic city; St. Mary’s Church, an absolute Gothic gem; and the castle monastery. We’ll wrap up our excursion by visiting a tea room where we’ll enjoy some delicious marzipan, a local specialty. After our tour, we’ll return on board in Hamburg. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

LUNEBURG - WOLFSBURG
We’ll spend the morning cruising. We'll ride on the Scharnebeck twin ship lift, one of the highest in Europe with a maximum vertical lift of 125 feet (38 meters). Join us this morning for a guided tour of Luneburg, one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities. During the Middle Ages, its salt deposits made it one of Germany’s wealthiest areas. The Old City has conserved its traditional brick architecture from this prosperous time. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Wolfsburg, and we’ll arrive in the evening.

WOLFSBURG - MAGDEBURG
Join us for a visit to the Autostadt theme park, dedicated to German automobile design. Opened during Expo 2000 in Hanover, the Autostadt is every car-lover’s dream—a huge campus full of museums, games, restaurants, and a five-star hotel. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Magdeburg, and we’ll arrive in the evening.

MAGDEBURG - POTSDAM
This morning, take a guided tour of Magdeburg—situated midway on the Elbe River and also on the historic Roman Roads. This former Hanseatic League city is a melting pot of cultural and architectural riches. We’ll return on board and continue cruising to Potsdam.

POTSDAM - BERLIN
We’ll leave on a visit to the beautifully landscaped gardens of the Sanssouci Palace, once the residence of Frederick the Great. This afternoon will be dedicated to a guided tour of Berlin, the capital that once illustrated the division of the world into East and West. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

BERLIN TEGEL
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking. End of our services.