From River to Sea

9 days
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This special trip starts in Berlin and takes you along the Havel and the Elbe Lateral Canal to the Baltic Sea. In Potsdam and Haldensleben you will experience Prussian history and tranquil river landscapes before continuing on to Calvörde and Uelzen. Via Scharnebeck with its impressive ship's hoist and Lauenburg on the Elbe, you reach Hamburg, the gateway to the world, with its maritime flair and Hanseatic history. The destination of this trip is Kiel, where the city shines in a festive atmosphere during Kieler Woche - an unforgettable end to a trip that combines water, culture and maritime lifestyle in a special way.

Itinerary

day 1-2 | 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 2-3 | 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 4 | Haldensleben

Haldensleben is a historic town in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany, serving as the administrative seat of the Börde district. Situated along the Ohre River and the Mittelland Canal, it is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, extensive Neolithic history, and scenic natural surroundings.


day 4 | Calvörde

The town of Calvörde is located in northwestern Saxony-Anhalt and is about 50 kilometers north of Magdeburg. Calvörde is a quiet and idyllic town, but it is also quite lively. The oldest mention of the city dates back to 1046. Calvörde Saxony-Anhalt is extremely worth seeing and impresses with many historic buildings and sights. The market square is the center of Calvörde and here are also the oldest buildings of the city. The town hall was built in 1331 and is therefore the oldest building. The castle of Calvörde was built in the 15th century and is also very popular with tourists. In recent years it has been restored several times and now offers space for various exhibitions and events. If you want to learn more about the history of Calvörde, you should definitely visit the St. Wendelinus Church. This church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest churches in Saxony-Anhalt.

The town of Calvörde is located in northwestern Saxony-Anhalt and is about 50 kilometers north of Magdeburg. Calvörde is a quiet and idyllic town, but it is also quite lively. The oldest mention of the city dates back to 1046. Calvörde Saxony-Anhalt is extremely worth seeing and impresses with many historic buildings and sights. The market square is the center of Calvörde and here are also the oldest buildings of the city. The town hall was built in 1331 and is therefore the oldest building. The castle of Calvörde was built in the 15th century and is also very popular with tourists. In recent years it has been restored several times and now offers space for various exhibitions and events. If you want to learn more about the history of Calvörde, you should definitely visit the St. Wendelinus Church. This church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest churches in Saxony-Anhalt.


day 5 | Uelzen

Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in Lower Saxony and was formerly called Löwenwalde. Today, Uelzen is best known for its Hundertwasser train station. Even those who arrive not by train but by ship should not miss this imposing structure. From here, the path of stones leads to the inner city area. The total of twenty stone sculptures were created by the artist Dagmar Glemme and are colorful eye-catchers in the city area. In the center of Uelzen in Lower Saxony, buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Post Office and the New Town Hall are worth seeing. The Church of St. Mary, built in 1270, is also an important sight. It houses the so-called Golden Ship, which, along with the Hundertwasser train station, is a landmark of the city. In the area of Lüneburger Strasse and Gudesstrasse runs the pedestrian zone of Uelzen with various stores and gastronomic offerings.

Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in Lower Saxony and was formerly called Löwenwalde. Today, Uelzen is best known for its Hundertwasser train station. Even those who arrive not by train but by ship should not miss this imposing structure. From here, the path of stones leads to the inner city area. The total of twenty stone sculptures were created by the artist Dagmar Glemme and are colorful eye-catchers in the city area. In the center of Uelzen in Lower Saxony, buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Post Office and the New Town Hall are worth seeing. The Church of St. Mary, built in 1270, is also an important sight. It houses the so-called Golden Ship, which, along with the Hundertwasser train station, is a landmark of the city. In the area of Lüneburger Strasse and Gudesstrasse runs the pedestrian zone of Uelzen with various stores and gastronomic offerings.


day 5 | Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck is a municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany, located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Lüneburg. It is most famous for the Scharnebeck twin ship lift (Schiffshebewerk Scharnebeck), a massive engineering feat on the Elbe Lateral Canal.


day 5-6 | Lauenburg

Located just outside Hamburg, the small town of Lauenburg has a beautiful old town, which nestles picturesquely on the slopes of the Elbe River and is home to many galleries and arts and crafts businesses. Thanks to the charming atmosphere of the town, walks in this district are very nice. Also worth seeing is the lovingly designed Elbschifffahrtsmuseum, which is housed in a historic building in the middle of the old town and vividly depicts the most important aspects of shipping on the Elbe, which has always been very important for Lauenburg.


day 6-7 | Hamburg

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster River, which is a tributary of the Elbe. At the same time it is one of the three new federal states since the reunification of Germany. The Hamburg fish market is a popular tourist magnet. The Reeperbahn is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Visitors can get up close to their stars at the Panoptikum, a wax museum. The Speicherstadt offers cafes, museums and smaller canals and the Elbphilharmonie, which is located on the banks of the Elbe, is considered a "cultural monument for all".

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.


day 8-9 | Kiel

Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.


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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