Between History and Harbor

8 days
Feb 2027
Museum Visits

2027

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The river cruise begins in Berlin Spandau, where the Havel River flows past green banks and bridges. Soon, Potsdam enchants with palaces, parks, and lakes – Sanssouci Palace and the royal gardens shine in baroque splendor.

The route continues to Genthin, a town marked by waterways and inland shipping traditions, surrounded by fields and quiet villages. In Rothensee, near Magdeburg, the impressive ship lift demonstrates remarkable engineering, connecting the Elbe with the Mittelland Canal.

Wolfsburg offers a glimpse of modern industry through the Volkswagen plant and the Autostadt, while its natural surroundings provide calm and balance. In Braunschweig, medieval heritage unfolds at the Burgplatz with its cathedral and lion statue.

In Hanover, nature and city combine: Herrenhausen Gardens, contemporary buildings, and the Maschsee offer variety and charm. Minden fascinates with its waterway crossing, where the canal flows above the Weser.

Through tranquil Stolzenau, guests experience the quiet countryside, before reaching Bremen. The Hanseatic city impresses with its UNESCO-listed town hall and Roland statue, the Bremen Town Musicians, and maritime flair along the Weser – a fitting finale to a diverse journey.

Itinerary

day 1 | Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.


day 1-2 | Potsdam

The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.

The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.


day 2-3 | Genthin

Genthin is a town in the Jerichower Land district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with a population of approximately 13,400. Located between Berlin and Magdeburg on the Elbe-Havel Canal, it is known for its industrial history—particularly in detergent production—and its scenic surroundings.


day 3 | Rothensee

Rothensee is located in the north of Magdeburg and is known for its famous ship lift, which is a true work of art due to its technical construction. The construction of the ship lift has historically been a milestone for water transport technology, but was already decommissioned in 2006 because the dimensions of the construction are too small for today's ships. For these reasons, the ship lift nowadays only serves as a monument.

Rothensee is located in the north of Magdeburg and is known for its famous ship lift, which is a true work of art due to its technical construction. The construction of the ship lift has historically been a milestone for water transport technology, but was already decommissioned in 2006 because the dimensions of the construction are too small for today's ships. For these reasons, the ship lift nowadays only serves as a monument.


day 4 | Wolfsburg

The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It is mainly known as a car city, because a large VW plant is located here. In addition, VW has a large museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Furthermore, one can visit the "Science Center Phaeno" in Wolfsburg, which is convincing from the outside by its special architecture, and from the inside by its exciting content on the subject of natural science and technology. The visitor is introduced to over 350 phenomena. Furthermore, the city also has an art museum, a planetarium and designer outlets to offer..


day 4-5 | Brunswick

Welcome to Braunschweig! This beautiful city in the heart of Germany is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The city's long history and cultural diversity make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. The old town of Braunschweig is unique and offers a wealth of sights and activities. Dankwarderode Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Braunschweig and offers an impressive view of the entire city. Braunschweig Castle is also a popular destination for tourists. This imposing building houses the Braunschweig State Theater and is a true gem of the city. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. In the numerous restaurants, cafes and snack bars in the city center, you can fill your stomach and let your soul dangle. From Asian dishes to Italian pizza and German schnitzel, you'll find it all. If you prefer a romantic meal, you can dine by candlelight in one of the restaurants on Burgplatz.

Welcome to Braunschweig! This beautiful city in the heart of Germany is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The city's long history and cultural diversity make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. The old town of Braunschweig is unique and offers a wealth of sights and activities. Dankwarderode Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Braunschweig and offers an impressive view of the entire city. Braunschweig Castle is also a popular destination for tourists. This imposing building houses the Braunschweig State Theater and is a true gem of the city. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. In the numerous restaurants, cafes and snack bars in the city center, you can fill your stomach and let your soul dangle. From Asian dishes to Italian pizza and German schnitzel, you'll find it all. If you prefer a romantic meal, you can dine by candlelight in one of the restaurants on Burgplatz.


day 5 | Anderten, Hanover

Anderten is a tranquil, historic district in the eastern part of Hannover, Lower Saxony, that officially became part of the city in 1974. Known for its village-like charm despite being an urban suburb, it is most famous for housing the Anderten Lock (Hindenburgschleuse), which was once the largest inland waterway lock in Europe.


day 6 | Anderten, Hanover

Anderten is a tranquil, historic district in the eastern part of Hannover, Lower Saxony, that officially became part of the city in 1974. Known for its village-like charm despite being an urban suburb, it is most famous for housing the Anderten Lock (Hindenburgschleuse), which was once the largest inland waterway lock in Europe.


day 6-7 | Minden

Minden is a picturesque city in the northeast of North Rhine-Westphalia with 81,000 inhabitants. The town with a long history nestles directly on the Weser River and has many buildings worth seeing in a small area. These date back to its past as a bishop's seat, a fortress town and a Hanseatic city with stacking rights. The cityscape is mainly characterized by the large cathedral with Gothic and Romanesque components, which was founded in the eighth century. Also worth seeing are the many half-timbered houses in the old town, especially in Hohe Strasse and Museum Row. Among the special features is also a coffee museum and a ship mill, which is located directly on the shore.

Minden is a picturesque city in the northeast of North Rhine-Westphalia with 81,000 inhabitants. The town with a long history nestles directly on the Weser River and has many buildings worth seeing in a small area. These date back to its past as a bishop's seat, a fortress town and a Hanseatic city with stacking rights. The cityscape is mainly characterized by the large cathedral with Gothic and Romanesque components, which was founded in the eighth century. Also worth seeing are the many half-timbered houses in the old town, especially in Hohe Strasse and Museum Row. Among the special features is also a coffee museum and a ship mill, which is located directly on the shore.


day 7 | Stolzenau

Stolzenau is a picturesque municipality in the district of Nienburg, located in Lower Saxony, Germany. It sits on the left bank of the Weser River, roughly 20 km southwest of Nienburg and 25 km northeast of Minden.


day 7-8 | Langwedel

This is a historic market town (Flecken) situated on the right bank of the Weser River, roughly 30 km southeast of Bremen. It is known for its rural charm and proximity to the water.


day 8 | Bremen

The city of Bremen, together with its northern offshoot Bremerhaven, forms the smallest German federal state. The focal point and landmark of Germany's eleventh-largest city is Bremen's Roland, a statue of Roland on the central market square, which was erected in 1404. The Roland stands directly in front of the Gothic-style Bremen Town Hall, together with which it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. At the town hall, visitors will also find the Bremen Town Musicians, who are famous far beyond the city limits and are not just a great photo opportunity. Touching the donkey's front legs is said to make a wish come true. On the Schlachte, the historic waterfront promenade on the Weser, guests can end their visit with a leisurely stroll or in one of the many bars, cafés and restaurants.

The city of Bremen, together with its northern offshoot Bremerhaven, forms the smallest German federal state. The focal point and landmark of Germany's eleventh-largest city is Bremen's Roland, a statue of Roland on the central market square, which was erected in 1404. The Roland stands directly in front of the Gothic-style Bremen Town Hall, together with which it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. At the town hall, visitors will also find the Bremen Town Musicians, who are famous far beyond the city limits and are not just a great photo opportunity. Touching the donkey's front legs is said to make a wish come true. On the Schlachte, the historic waterfront promenade on the Weser, guests can end their visit with a leisurely stroll or in one of the many bars, cafés and restaurants.


What's included

VIVA All-Inclusive

  • Diner

    Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.

  • Soda

    All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages; have a look at our bar menu

  • High Tea

    High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match

  • Minibar

    daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin

  • Sekt

    A warm welcome with a welcome champagne - here's to a wonderful stay on board

  • Beauty

    Selected beauty products from RITUALS

  • Wifi

    Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed reception

  • Service

    Tips for the entire crew


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