Day 1 - Check in to DFDS
Your ship departs Newcastle
at 1730hrs. Relax as you cross to Amsterdam and enjoy the great range of entertainment
on board.
Day 2 - Hamburg
Disembark late morning / lunchtime and drive to your
hotel in Hamburg. Discover the sights, such as the Alster Lake, surrounded
by historical buildings. This is Germany’s greenest city, with parks
and tree-lined boulevards that lead you to the huge shopping and restaurant
areas.
Day 3 - Berlin
After breakfast drive across Northern Germany, arriving
in Berlin early evening.
Day 4 - Berlin
You have a full day in Berlin today and
we have included both a walking tour and a boat cruise, enabling you to see
most of the city's attractions, such as the impressive 'Reichstag', Germany's
parliament building and the Brandenburg Gate, entrance to the Unter den Linden,
having resumed its pre-war role as the city's main bustling thoroughfare.
Day
5 - Prague
Depart Berlin this morning and travel to the Czech Republic, arriving
in Prague this afternoon. The rest of the day and evening is at leisure to enjoy
your new surroundings.
Day 6 - Prague
Enjoy a full day at leisure today in this
fairytale city, which hosts arguably some of the most beautiful buildings in
the world. Sights include the Prague Castle and the Royal Palace and of course
the ornate
St Charles Bridge.
Day 7 - Prague
There is plenty in this city to entertain visitors
for a further day, so we would recommend a second leisure day. Perhaps take
a lunch cruise down the Elbe River. Alternatively drive to the spa town of
Kutna Hora, formerly one of the most important cities of Eastern Europe, now
a UNESCO listed site.
Day 8 - Dresden
Depart Prague this morning, arriving at
your hotel in Dresden this afternoon, when there will be time to relax and
enjoy your new surroundings.
Day 9 - Dresden
This morning a guide will accompany
the coach on a city tour when you will learn about the city’s fascinating
past and present. The tour will finish in the beautiful old quarter and the
afternoon is free to wander Dresden at your leisure.
Day 10 - Bremen
Depart Dresden
this morning, arriving in Bremen late afternoon. Check in to your overnight
accommodation in the early evening.
Day 11 - Bremen & Check in to DFDS
This
morning is at leisure in Bremen. Its highlight is the medieval Chnoor Quarter
in the city centre, formerly home to artisans and traders back in the 12th
century and now home to cosy pubs and exclusive boutiques. Late morning head
to Amsterdam for your return overnight sailing.
Day 12 - Disembark the ship at around 0900hrs and continue homeward.
Dates and prices are according to DFDS Sailing Schedules and maybe subject to change.