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- International flights from UK
- 7 nights Vltava & Elbe River Cruise
- All Inclusive
- Shore Excursions
- Based on 2021 - 22 prices
- ATOL protection
- Travel Trust Protection
- Dutch & Belgian Waterways
- The Danube
- The Douro
- The Elbe
- The Guadalquivir
- The Main
- The Moselle
- The Rhine
- The Rhone
- The Seine
- The Volga
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Prague, Dresden & Bohemia
Prague to Prague - 7 nights
Many thanks for your interest regarding a Vltava & Elbe River Cruise Holiday with Croisi Europe.
Discover the many hidden treasures of Bohemia on this exclusive itinerary.
Reconnect with nature on excursions to top destinations set in idyllic landscapes along the Vltava River and in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Visit Prague and Dresden, authentic cities that exude charm and boast a rich cultural and architectural history.
The castles of Bohemia, symbols of the nobility and aristocracy, house many surprising works of art.
This is a really special journey, aboard a paddle wheel ship, the only cruise currently cruising through this scenic and historic region of Europe.
The cruise is All Inclusive on board and offers an intimate cruising experience.
Please bear in mind that all of our European River Cruise holidays are tailor made and can be tailored with pre and post cruise accommodation or touring.
Inclusions
- International flights from the UK
- 7 night Vltava & Elbe River Cruise
- All Inclusive on Board
- Return airport transfers
- Shore Excursions
- ATOL Protection
- Travel Trust Protection
Accommodation
- 7 nights CroisiEurope River Cruise
Highlights
- Prague
- Stechovice
- Slapy
- Melnik
- Dresden
- Litomerice
- Roudnice - Saxon Switzerland
- Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Day 1: Fly UK to Prague
Fly to Prague with British Airways (or with your preferred airline).
On arrival in Prague you will be met and transferred to board your Croisi Europe cruise.
Board your ship for your Vltava and Elbe River cruise.
Enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner.
Day 2: Prague - Stechovice
Spend the morning cruising the Vltava to Stechovice. Nestled in peaceful surroundings, the Vltava River reveals its bucolic landscapes and natural beauty.
Once known for its gold mines, Stechovice is now famous for its traditional handmade pottery.
In the afternoon, join an excursion to Konopiste Castle. Located in an idyllic setting, this 13th-century fortress—entirely renovated in the 18th century—was the Habsburg's hunting lodge.
In addition to its sumptuously decorated apartments, the castle is home to an impressive collection of medieval weapons and armour that once belonged to Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
The castle was his last abode prior to his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.
Day 3: Stechovice - Slapy
Cruise on the beautiful Vltava River to the Slapy dam. Follow the winding river lined with hillsides on each bank and catch glimpses of castles in romantic, restful landscapes so typical of central Bohemia.
The Slapy Reservoir is a popular vacation spot for residents of Prague, offering water sports and numerous recreational activities.
Return to Prague at the end of the afternoon. Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
Day 4: Prague
Join a morning guided tour of the Old Town in Prague. Stare Mesto dates back more than 1,000 years and is one of the most important places in Bohemian history.
As you stroll through the city’s narrow streets, you’ll discover many points of interest, including the Jewish quarter, the old town hall and its famous astronomical clock, the Gothic church of Our Lady before Tyn, and the Charles Bridge. Enjoy lunch on board.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the Prague Castle district: Palaces, churches, and convents stand harmoniously in the vicinity of the castle, sitting high on a hill watching over the city.
Discover St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and most important church in the country and one of the most prestigious Gothic cathedrals in Europe; the Old Royal Palace; and the Golden Lane, named after the goldsmiths that thrived there during the 17th century. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
Day 5: Melnik
Spend the morning cruising to Melnik, at the confluence of the Elbe. Enjoy lunch on board.
This afternoon, join a tour of Nelahozeves Castleand the birth house of Antonin Dvorak.
Visit one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Bohemia that was home to 23 different Bohemian queens and princesses. The castle walls are elaborately adorned with Italian-style stucco and wall paintings depicting scenes from the Old Testament and Greek mythology.
It is also home to a rich, private collection of furniture and paintings—including works by Rubens, Velazquez, and many others—all belonging to the Lobkowicz family, the oldest and most eminent Bohemian noble family.
Discover the luxurious lifestyle of the Bohemian nobility during the Baroque period. At the end of our tour, you’ll enjoy tasting a selection of wines from the castle’s vineyard.
Nelahozeves is the birthplace of Antonin Dvorak. During a visit to the house in which he was born, discover the life and works of one of the greatest composers of the 19th century, the man who composed the famous “New World Symphony.”
The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
Day 6: Melnik - Dresden - Litomerice
Join a full-day excursion to Dresden, a fantastic city known as the “Florence of the Elbe.”
A relatively recent city with Slavic origin, Dresden became the capital of the Margravate of Meissen in the 13th century and the seat of the Dukes of Saxony in the 15th century.
Dresden offers a wide variety of attractions, including magnificent promenades on the bank of the Elbe, fascinating museums, monuments, and charming details. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, join a guided tour of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Saxon Dukes and Electors and the Kings of Saxony.
Today, you can revel in the splendour of its architecture and its collections, including the historic Green Vault, which contains the largest collection of treasures in Europe. After the excursion, return on board the ship.
Day 7: Roudnice - Saxon Switzerland - Elbe Sandstone Mountains
The ship will leave early in the morning. On arrival, leave on an excursion to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Discover Königstein Fortress, perched on top of a plateau overlooking the river below.
Then stop at the Bastei rock formation towering above the Elbe and formed by water erosion over one million years ago.
After the excursion, return on board the ship. Tonight is a festive gala evening.
Day 8: Prague – UK
After breakfast, bid farewell to the ship and prepare for your return flight home.
Alternatively extend your stay in Prague.
Arrive back in the UK.
About Croisi Europe
CroisiEurope is a leader in European river cruises, and welcomes nearly 200,000 passengers aboard its 50 boats that crisscross the rivers of Europe and the World every year.
A family business, fiercely proud of its continued independence, the company was founded in Strasbourg in 1976.
CroisiEurope operate state-of-the-art and top-of-the-range ships which can carry between 16 and 200 passengers.
The ships are really intimate in size and are prized by an international clientele for their charm and quality of life on board.
CroisiEurope are market leaders in European river cruising. Our unique range of destinations also distinguishes us apart from our competitors.
Cruising Program
CroisiEurope's programme on rivers, seas and canals, allow guests to discover the most beautiful historical, artistic and architectural treasures of the world and in particular those, which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
Cruises are designed to combine relaxation and hobbies, gastronomy & cultural visits, visiting major cities & less well-trodden destinations, as well as visit several countries at once.
From 3 days for the shortest to 16 days for the longest cruise, there is plenty of choice to experience an unforgettable getaway or cruise with an experienced and globally recognised company.
Ships
CroisiEurope are market leaders in European river cruising. The unique range of destinations also distinguishes Croisi apart from the competition.
CroisiEurope’s fleet is equipped with advanced technology allowing its boats to have exclusive access to certain rivers and mooring in the heart of cities such as Prague.
You can be in Paris a few steps from the Eiffel Tower, Venice a few hundred metres from Saint Mark’s square, on the Loire, where Croisi is the only cruise line to offer this route, in Honfleur, in Seville on the Guadalquivir.
Elbe Cruises
Discover the Elbe, Germany's second longest river, and embark on a river cruise that combines nature and culture.
You'll cross varied landscapes from natural reserves and protected areas to stopping in the heart of both large and small cities along this beautiful river.
For the history buff, Berlin, a cosmopolitan city sensitive to the geo-political evolutions of the 20th century. The Hanseatic towns of Magdeburg and Hamburg offer an unprecedented tour of the cities with prestigious pasts.
CroisiEurope is the only river cruise company to cruise on these waters and navigate right to Bohemian Prague.
CroisiEurope's exclusive cruise from Berlin to Prague or vice versa offers a thrilling glimpse of this little travelled river aboard the MS Elbe Princesse - an innovative paddle-steamer made specifically for this river.
For a longer cruise, include Potsdam and the famous Sans-Souci, park part of the former summer palace of King Frederick II of Prussia, Wittenberg the Lutheran, Meissen and its exquisite porcelain, Litomerice and its colourful Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance style houses await your visit.
View Holidays in Detail
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All of our Elbe River Cruise Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.
We have many other options so if you have a particular hotel in mind just let us know and we'll put together a price and itinerary for you.
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Prague, Dresden & Bohemia
Croisi Europe Cruise
Prague to Prague roundtrip River Cruise through Czechi and southern Germany.
All flights, Meals, Shore Excursion included.
