8 Tage Elbe Reise | Dresden-Prag-Potsdam

Your ship: KATHARINA VON BORA

The atmosphere on this captivating river cruise ship is cosy wherever you happen to be – in the elegantly furnished cabins, the spacious panorama restaurant or the atmospheric salon. You will feel completely at home on KATHARINA VON BORA from the first moment you step on board. During the daytime, the sun deck is a popular meeting place for guests. From here, you you can enjoy the passing countryside of the Oder and Elbe in style. In the evenings, we will treat you to culinary delights from our galley and captivating dance music.

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Ship type: nicko boutique
Languages: de, en
Capacity: 80 passengers
Crew: 23 members
Length: 83 meter
Width: 9.5 meter
Draught: 1.1 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 04.05.2024

Dresden in Deutschland bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises

nicko cruises Flussreise nach Deutschland auf der Elbe in Bad Schandau

Dresden
Bad Schandau

Casting off: 17:00

Mooring: 23:30

Dresden

Casting off: 17:00
Bad Schandau

Mooring: 23:30

Embarkation 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

day 2, 05.05.2024

Bad Schandau

Full day excursion to the "Golden City" of Prague with Castle Hill, Jewish Quarter and the famous Charles Bridge with lunch on board a Vltava excursion boat (from/to Bad Schandau).

day 3, 06.05.2024

Elbsandsteingebirge in Deutschland bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Bad Schandau
Dresden

Casting off: 14:30

Mooring: 18:00

Bad Schandau

Casting off: 14:30
Dresden

Mooring: 18:00

Experience the unique panorama of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains from on board.
Enjoy a classical concert on board.

Excursion Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Total duration: Medium. In total about 1 hour walk.

Excursion Elbe Sandstone Mountains

The wildly romantic landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with deep gorges and whimsical rock formations, impressive table mountains and the magnificent Elbe Valley offer you an impressive panorama. On this excursion, visit the Bastei, one of the oldest and most famous tourist attractions in Saxon Switzerland. The viewpoint Bastei is one of the most beautiful natural viewpoints in Europe and opens an unforgettable panorama for visitors.

Total duration: Medium. In total about 1 hour walk.

day 4, 07.05.2024

Meissen in Deutschland bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Dresden
Meissen

Casting off: 19:00

Mooring: 21:00

Dresden

Casting off: 19:00
Meissen

Mooring: 21:00

City tour / walk Dresden

Total duration: Approximately 1:45 hour walk during the tour.

City tour / walk Dresden

Experience today why Dresden is also called the "Florence on the Elbe". During the city tour and the subsequent guided walking tour, highlights such as the rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and many lovingly restored historic buildings await you. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm of Dresden and don't miss the view of the city from Brühl's Terrace. A view that already inspired Canaletto to his famous painting.

Total duration: Approximately 1:45 hour walk during the tour.

day 5, 08.05.2024

nicko cruises Flussreise Elbe in Wittenberg

Meissen
Wittenberg

Casting off: 13:00

Mooring: 21:00

Meissen

Casting off: 13:00
Wittenberg

Mooring: 21:00

City tour Meissen with porcelain manufactory

Total duration: Ca. 2 Stunden Fußweg, teilweise über Kopfsteinpflaster, sowie Stufen.

City tour Meissen with porcelain manufactory

The "cradle" of Saxony, as Meissen is often called, looks back on a history of more than 1,000 years. The city was founded by the German King Henry I, who had a castle built near the Elbe River during a campaign against the Slavs in 929. The famous Meissen Porcelain Manufactory houses in its exhibition hall the most extensive collection of Meissen porcelain from its beginnings in 1710 to the present day. Learn interesting facts about the production of the "white gold" during a guided tour in the show workshops, before you can visit the unique exhibits in the show hall. Afterwards, a leisurely walk through the narrow, medieval alleys, past picturesque Renaissance houses, rounds off the excursion.

Total duration: Ca. 2 Stunden Fußweg, teilweise über Kopfsteinpflaster, sowie Stufen.

day 6, 09.05.2024

Magdeburg Dom in Deutschland bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Wittenberg
Magdeburg

Casting off: 13:00

Mooring: 20:30

Wittenberg

Casting off: 13:00
Magdeburg

Mooring: 20:30

City tour Wittenberg

Total duration: Approx. 2 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

City tour Wittenberg

A transfer bus will take you to downtown Wittenberg, where you will begin your exploration in the footsteps of the famous reformer Dr. Martin Luther and his contemporaries. Here you will truly experience a piece of world history. The old town of Wittenberg resembles an open-air museum with its Luther memorials, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the castle church with the famous Thesis Door, the graves of Luther and Melanchthon, the courtyards of Master Cranach and the town church.

Total duration: Approx. 2 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

day 7, 10.05.2024

Mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt durch die Rothensee Schleuse

Magdeburg
Rothensee

Casting off: 09:00

Mooring: 11:00 Casting off: 12:30

Magdeburg

Casting off: 09:00
Rothensee

Mooring: 11:00 Casting off: 12:30

City tour / walk Magdeburg

Total duration: Only short distances on foot, about 30 min. in total.

City tour / walk Magdeburg

Visit the capital of Saxony-Anhalt today. Magdeburg already looks back on 1,200 years of eventful historical past. As a former imperial residence, Hanseatic city and Prussian fortress, the city repeatedly experienced war and destruction. Fortunately, special attention was paid to the preservation and maintenance of cultural assets during each reconstruction. These include the historically significant cathedral and the monastery of Our Lady. During a short stop at the town hall you will also see the Guericke Fountain and the market square with its Golden Horseman. Afterwards, the bus will take you past magnificent houses from the Wilhelminian period and the Romanesque monastery Unser Lieben Frauen, to the impressive Hundertwasser House. You will also see the Magdeburg Cathedral of St. Maurice and St. Catherine.

Total duration: Only short distances on foot, about 30 min. in total.

day 8, 11.05.2024

Potsdam

Mooring: 00:30

Disembarkation until 09:00.
The city tour of Potsdam ends at about 11:00 at the Berlin Hbf.

City tour / walk Potsdam

Potsdam Nikolaikirche in Deutschland bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises

City tour / walk Potsdam

When you hear Potsdam, you certainly immediately think of Sanssouci Palace. But the city has even more to offer than the former summer residence of Frederick the Great. The Russian colony Alexandrowka, the Dutch Quarter and the former Bohemian Weavers' Quarter, all historic quarters of the city, also contribute to Potsdam's special charm. On the way through the historic city center with its beautifully restored buildings, you will pass the Dutch Quarter with its charming gabled houses, the Russian colony Alexandrowka and learn about the importance of the Glienicke Bridge. Afterwards, a tour through the park of Cecilienhof Palace awaits you. The tour continues to the imposing summer palace of Sanssouci. Frederick the Great had this palace built as a place of tranquility, where he could devote himself to art, music and culture without worry (sans souci), far from the hustle and bustle of Berlin. Join us for a guided walk through the impressive grounds of the estate before heading to the ship/main train station in Berlin.

City tour / walk Potsdam

When you hear Potsdam, you certainly immediately think of Sanssouci Palace. But the city has even more to offer than the former summer residence of Frederick the Great. The Russian colony Alexandrowka, the Dutch Quarter and the former Bohemian Weavers' Quarter, all historic quarters of the city, also contribute to Potsdam's special charm. On the way through the historic city center with its beautifully restored buildings, you will pass the Dutch Quarter with its charming gabled houses, the Russian colony Alexandrowka and learn about the importance of the Glienicke Bridge. Afterwards, a tour through the park of Cecilienhof Palace awaits you. The tour continues to the imposing summer palace of Sanssouci. Frederick the Great had this palace built as a place of tranquility, where he could devote himself to art, music and culture without worry (sans souci), far from the hustle and bustle of Berlin. Join us for a guided walk through the impressive grounds of the estate before heading to the ship/main train station in Berlin.

City tour / walk Dresden

Experience today why Dresden is also called the "Florence on the Elbe". During the city tour and the subsequent guided walking tour, highlights such as the rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and many lovingly restored historic buildings await you. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm of Dresden and don't miss the view of the city from Brühl's Terrace. A view that already inspired Canaletto to his famous painting.

Total duration: Approximately 1:45 hour walk during the tour.

City tour Wittenberg

A transfer bus will take you to downtown Wittenberg, where you will begin your exploration in the footsteps of the famous reformer Dr. Martin Luther and his contemporaries. Here you will truly experience a piece of world history. The old town of Wittenberg resembles an open-air museum with its Luther memorials, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the castle church with the famous Thesis Door, the graves of Luther and Melanchthon, the courtyards of Master Cranach and the town church.

Total duration: Approx. 2 hours walk, partly over cobblestones.

City tour / walk Magdeburg

Visit the capital of Saxony-Anhalt today. Magdeburg already looks back on 1,200 years of eventful historical past. As a former imperial residence, Hanseatic city and Prussian fortress, the city repeatedly experienced war and destruction. Fortunately, special attention was paid to the preservation and maintenance of cultural assets during each reconstruction. These include the historically significant cathedral and the monastery of Our Lady. During a short stop at the town hall you will also see the Guericke Fountain and the market square with its Golden Horseman. Afterwards, the bus will take you past magnificent houses from the Wilhelminian period and the Romanesque monastery Unser Lieben Frauen, to the impressive Hundertwasser House. You will also see the Magdeburg Cathedral of St. Maurice and St. Catherine.

Total duration: Only short distances on foot, about 30 min. in total.

Reformation and Renaissance

Why this trip?

Itinerary

Dresden

Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau

Dresden

Excursion Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Dresden

Meissen

City tour / walk Dresden

Meissen

Wittenberg

City tour Meissen with porcelain manufactory

Wittenberg

Magdeburg

City tour Wittenberg

Magdeburg

Rothensee

City tour / walk Magdeburg

Potsdam

City tour / walk Potsdam

Services

The services provided during your trip

Additional services

Your ship: KATHARINA VON BORA

Dresden

Bad Schandau

Bad Schandau

Dresden

Dresden

Meissen

Meissen

Wittenberg

Wittenberg

Magdeburg

Magdeburg

Rothensee

Reformation and Renaissance