16-Day
INDEPENDENT CRUISE- TOUR #2
Combine
a 1- week Westerly Baltic sailing experience to
the Danish Archipelago with a 1- week Deluxe River
Cruise in Germany.
Day 1/
FRIDAY: USA- DRESDEN (Germany)
Depart from your US gateway city for an optional
overnight flight to Dresden.
Day
2/ SATURDAY: DRESDEN
Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred
to the deluxe river vessel, MV Dresden, for embarkation
at 2PM. Departure at 4PM.
Day
3/ SUNDAY: BAD SCHANDAU- DECIN (Czech Republic)
This morning, you may want to join an optional
morning excursion through Saxon Switzerland to
take in the striking beauty of the region. Or,
join a full day excursion to experience the splendors
of Prague.
Day
4/ MONDAY: DRESDEN (Germany)
A tour will introduce you to the city of Dresden
and its enchanting Old Town this morning. This
afternoon, you may spend your time at leisure
exploring more of Dresden, or join an optional
excursion to the nearby Moritzburg Hunting Lodge.
Day
5/ TUESDAY: DRESDEN- MEISSEN
Morning arrival (8AM) in Meissen. Here, you will
visit the porcelain factory and the Albrechtsburg
Castle during a guided tour. This afternoon you
may want to join an excursion to enjoy a Saxon
wine tasting.
Day
6/ WEDNESDAY: WITTENBERG- DESSAU- MAGDEBURG
Arrive Wittenberg at 8:30AM. This morning, a tour
will follow the footsteps of the Protestant reformer,
Martin Luther. This afternoon, enjoy a tour to
Worlitz Park, which is one of the most important
scenic parks on the European mainland. Arrive
in Magdeburg (10:30PM) for an overnight stay.
Day
7/ THURSDAY: MAGDEBURG- TANGERMUNDE
Enjoy a city tour of Magdeburg this morning and
see the different architecture throughout. The
vessel will depart at noon. Relax this afternoon
on board until your arrival in Tangermunde. Here
you will have a couple of hours to join an optional
guided walk or spend the time at leisure.
Day
8/ FRIDAY: BLECKEDE- LAUENBERG
Enjoy cruising on the Elbe River today until your
arrival in Bleckede at 2PM. From here, you may
want to join a tour to the Elbtalaue Nature Reserve,
that will rejoin the ship in Lauenberg. Or, sail
to Lauenberg and stroll through town on your own
this afternoon; ship departs at 8PM.
Day
9/ SATURDAY: HAMBURG- NEUSTADT in HOLSTEIN
Disembark the MV Dresden. Enjoy a morning tour
of Hamburg before transferring to Neustadt to
embark on the S.Y. Lili Marleen. Enjoy an evening
at leisure in this small fishing port.
Day
10/ SUNDAY: SAILING
Depart from Neustadt this morning and enjoy your
first day sailing in Baltic Sea.
Day
11/ MONDAY: AEROSKOBING (Denmark)
Morning arrival in Aeroskobing. Walk the cobbledstoned
streets through the medieval town center, view
the fisherman's houses dating from the 17th century
and then enjoy a tour around the island.
Day
12/ TUESDAY: SVENDBORG (Denmark)
Explore the Danish island of Funen. Depending
on the weather, you will have the opportunity
to enjoy either a city tour to Odense (including
a visit to the Hans Christian Anderson Museum),
or a tour through the idyllic south.
Day
13/ WEDNESDAY : FALKENBERG (Sweden)
Arrive in Falkenberg this afternoon, where you
will take a guided city walk and visit the historic
town center with its interesting wood architecture.
The many alluring cafes, restaurants and bars
that line the white sand beaches beckon you to
enjoy a drink.
Day
14/ THURSDAY: COPENHAGEN (Denmark)
Today explore Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city.
A morning tour will introduce you to city sights
including the 'Little Mermaid', the Stock Exchange,
and Christiansborg Castle. This afternoon you
will have time at leisure to stroll the harbor
area and Tivoli Gardens.
Day
15/ FRIDAY: WISMAR (Germany)
This afternoon arrive in the historic Hanse town
of Wismar. Walk through the city and discover
famous brick gothic- style buildings and visit
one of the traditional beer cellars to sample
Wismar beer.
Day
16/ SATURDAY: NEUSTADT in HOLTSTEIN- HAMBURG (Germany)
Disembark the Lili this morning and transfer to
Hamburg, for your optional return flight to the
US.
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