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NEW CH R I ST M A S A LON G T H E ELBE B E R L I N – P R A G U E o r v i ce v e r s a 1 0 D A Y S | 7 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON. Take part in time-honoured European holiday traditions on this 10-day cruise. Stroll among colourful stalls and mingle with locals as you sample glühwein. Revel in Berlin's festive atmosphere and discover the treasured recipe for Dresden's famous Christstollen. Shop for handmade porcelain in Meissen and cap your cruise with two days in Prague, delving into the city's Jewish history while its famed Christmas market exudes an abundance of good cheer. D A Y 1 B E R L I N , G E R M A N Y Arrive at the airport, then transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to get acquainted with the city or join our "Welcome Walk". D A Y 2 B E R L I N , G E R M A N Y After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of the vibrant German capital and browse the stalls of the city's famed Christmas market as you breathe in the scent of grilled sausages and spiced pastries. D A Y 3 P O T S D A M & W I T T E N B E R G , G E R M A N Y After breakfast, travel to Potsdam. Tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German rococo architecture constructed by Prussian king Frederick the Great during the 18th century. After free time transfer to Wittenberg to board your ship. D A Y 4 W I T T E N B E R G , G E R M A N Y This morning, enjoy scenic sailing along the Elbe, then disembark and follow in Martin Luther's footsteps to view many of Wittenberg's historic landmarks during a walking tour. D A Y 5 M E I S S E N , G E R M A N Y Celebrate a festive tradition at a gingerbread decorating class on board, arriving in Meissen just after lunchtime. Stop at the Meissenware factory, producer of fi ne porcelain since the early 1700s. D A Y 6 D R E S D E N , G E R M A N Y In Dresden enter the Green Vault, then continue on foot to see Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady). Visit the Striezelmarkt, one of Germany's oldest recorded Christmas markets since 1434. D A Y 7 S A X O N S W I T Z E R L A N D , G E R M A N Y This morning, cruise through the magnifi cent, soaring rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland region and partake in a festive cookie demonstration. D A Y 8 D Ě Č Í N & P R A G U E , C Z E C H R E P U B L I C After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Prague. Upon arrival, tour Prague, the "City of a Hundred Spires," and shop at the colourful winter market for handcrafted gifts and traditional fare. D A Y 9 P R A G U E , C Z E C H R E P U B L I C Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this celebrated city or join an optional tour; perhaps head out for an all-day visit to Prague Castle and Lobkowicz Palace. D A Y 10 P R A G U E , C Z E C H R E P U B L I C After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return fl ight. B E R L I N , G E R M A N Y 90 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au