The 730-mile River Elbe will start from the north-west part of Czech Republic, across Germany and will empty into the North Sea. Centuries of architectural and cultural history define many ports along the Elbe River. Various Czech ports of call will include Prague, the “garden of Bohemia” and Litomerice. Various ports from Germany will include Dresden, a seat of kings some while ago; Bad Schandau holiday resort; Berlin, the capital of Germany; and Meiseen, well known for its porcelain.
Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt Paddlewheel Steamer Cruises
Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt will date back to 1836. According to the Europe For Visitors Website, this company owns the oldest fleet from Europe of mostly nineteenth century paddle wheel steamers, plus 2 modern cruisers. Cruises along the Elbe River between Dresden and Prague are quite popular. A non-stop cruise, round-trip will take about one and a half hours. The cruise line will provide a day ticket for unlimited travel along the Elbe River, where its boats will be visiting over 13 ports. Cruises tours like Summer Night Cruise or Jazz and Dixieland will give passengers a wide selection of themes. A snack bar will sell drinks and snacks on board their ships. These cruise tours are not only for travelers, as many of the locals will also enjoy them.
Sächsische Dampfschiffahrts GmbH & Co.
Conti Elbschiffahrts KG
(011) 49 351 866090
saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de
Sächsischer Dampfschiffahrt Dresden To Rathen Cruise
Sächsischer Dampfschiffahrt will feature a four one-and-a-half-hour Elbe cruise tour from Dresden to Rathen, a German village. “Swiss Saxony” is probably the most beautiful attraction of this cruise. According to Frommer`s, it will comprise “isolated pillars, sheer sandstone cliffs, table-shaped outcrops and deep gorges.” You will be able to choose to return to Dresden by train or by ship, which will not take you more than 40 minutes. Trains will depart every day from between Rathen or Dresden at intervals of 30 minutes.
Sächsische Dampfschiffahrts GmbH & Co.
Conti Elbschiffahrts KG
(011) 49 351 866090
saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de
Viator Travel`s Hamburg Riverside Tour
This one-and-a-half-hour cruise tour will trace the passage of the Elbe River near the Elbchaussee, an anfluent area which will include luxury homes, to a formerly fishing village, the Blankeneser “Treppenviertel.” The cruise tour will proceed by ferry to the “Altes Land,” the largest fruit farming area from Europe. The Hamburg Riverside Tour will operate every season, from April through October.
Viator Travel
(866) 648 5873
viator.com
Viking Elbe River Cruises
Every port along the Elbe River cruise itinerary has its very own special attractions or history. Viking Elbe River cruises will combine the best that individual excursions during the day will have to offer. Viking craft usually travel at night also, so passengers will be able to make the most of each and every day excursion in a distinct port. In Potsdam, you will be able to visit eight Sanssouci Palace with its rococo architecture that includes German influences or the baroque, New Palace. In Dessau, you will be able to see English-style Worlitz Park as well as Worlitz Castle. In Meissen, you will be able to visit the museum and the Meissenware factory which has been established in 1700s. In Wittenberg, you will be able to visit the of the Reformation, as well as trace the footsteps of Martin Luther. In Dresden, you will be able to visit Dresden Castle`s Green Vault beckons with its Saxon monarchs` crown jewels. The beautiful scenery of Saxon Switzerland region will be highlighted as you will be cruising down to Bad Schandau. Litomerice will feature baroque, Gothic architecture and Renaissance, as well as beer tasting.
Viking River Cruises
5851 San Felipe
(800) 510 4002
elberivercruise.com