Overview
Operated by MS Victor Hugo & MS Mona Lisa on selected dates
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.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Airport taxes
- Cabin bag
- All inclusive cruise
- ATOL protection
- Drinks with meals
- Open bar
Your Ships
The MS Victor Hugo is named after one of the most famous figures in French literature. This attractive standard ship sails on the Tisza, Sava, Elbe, Rhine and Danube, rivers with a vast history and culture.
90 guests · 45 cabins · 3 decks · built 2000 · refurbished 2019
The MS Mona Lisa is named after Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous work. An intimate sized standard ship which sails on the Elbe, the Danube and the Rhine, rivers with many cultural and natural treasures.
94 guests · 47 cabins · 3 decks · built 2000 · refurbished 2010
Itinerary
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.
We'll leave for an optional canal boat tour of Amsterdam. We'll return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, join us for an optional excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.Return on board in Hoorn and depart for navigation towards Lemmer. You will cross the Marken Lake and the IJsselmeer before reaching Lemmer in the evening. Evening entertainment on board. Overnight stop.
A day of navigation through Holland, the land of water. Between canals and lakes, you will travel through Friesland, a typical Dutch region with its lush plains, a land of farms and lakes that lives apart with its language, identity, and traditions. Here, the rhythm of life seems to be outside of time. Arrival in the late afternoon at the Delfzijl lock, the gateway to the North Sea and the River Ems. Many activities on board. Overnight stop at Herbrum.Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Departure early in the morning for navigation towards the Bollinger lock.Join us for an optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard.Return on board andcruise along the Ksten Canal.Afternoon, transfer to Oldenburg. Free time for a short walk in Oldenburg, a university town and former residence of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. Wander through the historic streets of the city, where you'll see, among other things, a majestic red brick building, the Elisabeth-Anna Palace, the former residence of a ducal family, particularly striking for its original appearance. Return on board in Oldenburg.
Join us for an optional tour of the oldest maritime city in Germany, Bremen. We'll return on board afterwards. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
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.
Morning navigation towards Anderten. In the afternoon, join us for an optional tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. We'll continue to cruise to Wolfsburg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Morning navigation. In the afternoon, join us for an optional 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.Free time. Return on board in Genthin. Continuing navigation towards Wusterwitz. Overnight stop.
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. We'll leave by coach for an optional 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.
Our ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Join us for an optional excursion to Berlin, once the iconic representation of a world divided in two blocks. Dinner on board.
Join us for an optional visit to the Charlottenburg Palace. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. End of our services.
More Information
Unless specifically stated as Included
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional Activities / Highlights
- Meals and drinks not specifically stated as included
