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90 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au ELEGANT ELBE 10 day cruise/tour with 8 guided tours in 2 countries DAY 1 Prague, Czech Republic Arrive in Prague, then transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore this celebrated city, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get orientated. Prague Folklore Dinner Raise a glass to the vibrant and colourful traditions of Czech culture during a fun-filled evening of food, dance and wine. DAY 2 Prague, Czech Republic This morning, tour the "City of a Hundred Spires." A guided walk takes you through Old Town to the famed Charles Bridge. Then, travel to Hradčany for a guided tour inside Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure; you can see the Town Hall's intricate 15th-century astronomical clock, spend some time in historic Wenceslas Square or discover the city's Jewish heritage in the Josefov Quarter. Lobkowicz Palace See the stately residence of one of the region's most avid patrons of the arts, and admire the priceless artefacts they left behind. (B) DAY 3 Prague & Děčín, Czech Republic Enjoy your final morning in Prague at leisure, or join an optional tour to Lobkowicz Palace. Jewish Prague Immerse yourself in the Josefov, or Jewish Quarter, of Prague during an enlightening walking tour. This afternoon, continue to Děčín to embark your ship. (B, D) DAY 4 Saxon Switzerland, Germany After breakfast, dock at the spa town of Bad Schandau. From here we make our way to the famous rock tower known as the Bastei (bastion), formed by water a million years ago, to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Elbe. Return aboard for lunch and afternoon cruising through the magnificent, soaring rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland region. (B, L, D) DAY 5 Dresden, Germany After breakfast, disembark in Dresden, nicknamed "Florence on the Elbe." Drive through the 19th-century residential area to the Dresden Castle complex; enter the Green Vault to see a comprehensive collection that houses what many claim is the world's largest collection of treasures, including priceless jewels and emeralds. Continue on foot to see Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) with its distinctive bell-shaped dome that survived World War II bombings but collapsed the following day. Later, it was rebuilt. Dinner is served aboard your ship; afterward, feel free to enjoy Dresden's many charms and attractions as we remain docked until early morning. (B, L, D) DAY 6 Meissen & Torgau, Germany This morning, you'll arrive in Meissen where you'll stop in at the Meissenware factory, producers of fine porcelain since the early 1700s. Discover how this trademarked porcelain is created by hand, then tour the museum. Continue on to Castle Hill for a walking tour through Old Town. Return to your ship for lunch and an afternoon departure. Later, arrive in Torgau with its remarkable Renaissance houses. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D) DAY 7 Wittenberg, Germany Follow in Martin Luther's footsteps to view many of Wittenberg's historic landmarks. Tour inside Luther's House and St. Marien's Church, where he preached. See the Castle Church where Luther posted his "95 Theses"; then enjoy free time. Return to your ship for dinner and a leisurely evening. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D) DAY 8 Wörlitz & Potsdam, Germany Disembark and travel to Wörlitz Park, Germany's first landscaped park with English-style gardens. Tour inside Wörlitz Castle, fashioned after an English country home, and stroll the grounds. Continue to Potsdam and tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German rococo architecture, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Transfer to your hotel in Berlin in the afternoon. (B) DAY 9 Berlin, Germany After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of the vibrant German capital, which has seen its fair share of dramatic changes in the last century. See the Reichstag with its spectacular glass dome, the historic Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and many other iconic sites. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. (B) DAY 10 Berlin, Germany After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with 2 additional nights in fascinating Berlin, giving you time to see more of the city's highlights. (B) The following meals are included: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner *Please note: If you're in Dresden on a Tuesday, The Green Vault is closed, therefore you will instead visit Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) to view some of the world's great masterpieces, including works by Raphael, Vermeer, Rubens and Rembrandt. S A N S S O U C I PA L A C E , P O T S D A M , G E R M A N Y Key Example of Optional Shore Excursion