From Copenhagen to Berlin: The Baltic Sea and the Oder and Havel Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

We'll leave by coach from Berlin-Spandau with a local guide who will help us discover the history, monuments and fascinating facets of this particularly historic city. We'll travel up the 17th of June Street to see the famous Victory Column, the Bismarck Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building with its steel and glass cupola. We'll then arrive at the renowned Unter den Linden and head to Museum Island—a complex of five internationally significant museums that occupy the island's northern part—including the Pergamon Museum, and the Alte Nationalgalerie. Beyond Museum Island are the modern Alexanderplatz and its famous Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower). You'll be able to go through Checkpoint Charlie, the symbol of the Cold War and passage between the American and Soviet zones during this time. This might seem like just a glance, but you'll be able to discover the monuments that make Berlin one of the most cultural cities in Europe.

PLEASE NOTE

• The tour primarily takes place in a coach with stops for photos.
• Depending on the tour guide, there can be small steps to climb, and the order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.

Departure by coach from Oderberg in the company of your guide for a tour of the Chorin Cistercian Monastery.
This 13th century monastery is viewed as one of the masterpieces of Brick Gothic, typical of Northern Germany. Settled amidst an unspoiled picturesque landscape on the Southern edge of the Uckermark region, it was once a significant center for architecture in the Middle-Ages. The monastery lost its distinctiveness at the time of the Reformation and was then used as a quarry. It enjoyed a renewed interest in the 19th century, when Romanticism rediscovered the hidden beauty in old ruins.

PLEASE NOTE

• The ship will be sailing during the excursion.
• Good walking shoes are recommended: the monastery is located on the edge of a forest and there are some dirt roads.
• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.

Departure by coach from the charming fishermen town of Wieck for a visit of downtown Greifswald on foot. In the company of your guide, you will discover this lovely Hanseatic town with its renovated Brick Gothic style buildings typical of Northern Germany. Our walk along the ramparts surrounding the center will take us past the city's imposing churches - St. Jacob (St. Jacobi-Kirche), St.-Mary (St.-Marien-Kirche) and the Cathedral (Dom St. Nikolai) - as well as the Town Hall. The most romantic spot in the city is without a doubt the inner courtyard of St Spiritus hospice, which today houses a Socio-Cultural Center. Greifswald-born artist and one of the most famous figures of German Romanticism, Caspar David Friedrich immortalized this city through one of his paintings.
Free time before returning on board.

PLEASE NOTE

• Good walking shoes are recommended.
• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.

Departure by coach in the company of your guide to discover Rugen Island, the biggest island in Germany. This tour will give you a good idea of the diversity of its landscapes, from rapeseed and wheat fields to the banks of the Baltic sea and its chalk cliffs. Rugen was the most famous holiday resort in Germany up until World War II. In 1936, a bridge between Rugen and the mainland was built. This ideal vacation spot in former GDR saw an emphasis on investment for new infrastructures after the reunification of the country. You will go through Putbus, first seaside resort founded in 1816, before visiting the island's main city of Bergen with its 20,000 inhabitants. Finally you will reach Jasmund National Park with its famous chalk cliffs towering at 100m above the sea. Free time in the seaside resort of Binz, a chance for you to wander along this delightful beach before returning on board.

PLEASE NOTE

• Tour of the island by coach with stops and free time.
• Good walking shoes are recommended: stop to the Königstuhl (the King's chair) - cliffs.
• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.

This walking tour will bring to life the history of this Hanseatic town surrounded by water. Amidst its picturesque historic center where famous Brick Gothic prevails, you'll discover Nikolaikirche (St Nicholas's Church) - the oldest one in Stralsund and also one of the most beautiful religious edifices in northern Europe - as well as Jakobikirche (St James's Church) dating from the 14th century. You'll also see the Katharinenkloster (Monastery of St Catherine) founded in 1251 by the Dominicans and the Johanniskloster (Franciscan Monastery), built in 1254. From the Old Market Square, enjoy a view of the red brick Gothic Town Hall from the 13th century and its northern façade ornate with the Stralsund, Greifswald, Rostock, Hamburg and Lübeck coats of arms, commemorating the powerful Hanseatic League. The unique city of Stralsund has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 2002.
Enjoy some free time before returning on board.

PLEASE NOTE

• At the end of the visit, passengers will have free time and return on board at their own pace.
• Good walking shoes are recommended.
• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.

Departure by coach for our tour of the capital of the Dukes of Pomerania. Once a flourishing port, the city, which suffered serious damage in the Second World War, has nonetheless preserved an architectural heritage which bears witness to its past splendors. We will stop inside the courtyard of the Ducal Castle dating from the 14th century. The Dukes of Pomerania ruled for over 500 years and in 1637, after the death of the last sovereign who left his kingdom without an heir, the treaty of Szczecin split the Duchy of Pomerania in half and left the city occupied by the Swedish Empire. This is but a detail from the town's tormented history, one you'll get to hear from your guide. We'll also admire The Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle which was built between the 13th and 14th centuries, as well as the wonderful view over the Port of Szczecin from the terrace of the Maritime Museum.

PLEASE NOTE

• Coach tour with stops.
• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.

Departure by coach in the company of your guide towards Usedom Island.
Known as a trendy location after bathing in the sea came into fashion, "Sun Island” benefits from beautiful beaches as well as a charming seaside architecture. You'll discover the Ahlbeck and Heringsdorf seaside resorts, nicknamed "Kaiserbäder" (Emperor's baths). You will discover an island where a lush green countryside mingles with charming seaside towns lined with white-painted wooden buildings and the famous "Strandkorb” (roofed wicker beach chairs) providing shelter on windy days.

PLEASE NOTE

• Visit by coach with stops and free time.
• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.