Christmas Along the Elbe

From $3,999 per person

10 days

Ship: Viking Beyla

Map highlighting locations for a Christmas-themed cruisetour along the Elbe River, including Dresden and Meissen.
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Take part in time-honored European holiday traditions on this 10-day cruisetour. Stroll among colorful stalls and mingle with locals as you sample <i>glühwein</i>. Revel in Berlin’s festive atmosphere and discover the treasured recipe for Dresden’s famous Christstollen. Shop for handmade porcelain in Meissen and spend two days in Prague, delving into the city’s Jewish history while its famed Christmas market exudes an abundance of good cheer.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Berlin
  • Day 2 - Berlin
  • Day 3 - Potsdam
  • Day 4 - Wittenberg
  • Day 5 - Wittenberg
  • Day 6 - Meissen
  • Day 7 - Dresden
  • Day 8 - Scenic Sailing: Saxon Switzerland
  • Day 9 - Bad Schandau
  • Day 10 - Prague

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - December 01, 2025

Berlin

Day 2 - December 02, 2025

Berlin

Day 3 - December 03, 2025

Potsdam

Day 4 - December 04, 2025

Wittenberg

Day 5 - December 05, 2025

Wittenberg

Day 6 - December 06, 2025

Meissen

Day 7 - December 07, 2025

Dresden

Day 8 - December 08, 2025

Scenic Sailing: Saxon Switzerland

Day 9 - December 09, 2025

Bad Schandau

Day 10 - December 10, 2025

Prague

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Dec 02, 2027Dec 02, 2027Dec 07, 2027Dec 07, 2027Dec 12, 2027Dec 12, 2027Dec 17, 2027Dec 17, 2027

Ship

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The Viking Beyla docked along a scenic riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery and buildings under a bright sky.
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