Elbe River Cruises

Elbe River cruises travel through Germany and the Czech Republic on a picturesque route characterized by soaring cliffs, storybook castles and medieval towns.

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Learn about the life of theologian Martin Luther in Wittenberg -- see the church where he preached and the door where he nailed his famous "95 Theses." In Meissen, visit the factory where the famous fine porcelain has been made since the early 18th century. Sample Bohemian beers in Litomerice, and marvel at the crown jewels of Saxon monarchs at Dresden's castle.

In Potsdam, you can walk through the halls of rococo Sanssouci Palace or the baroque New Palace; both were built by Prussian King Frederick the Great. Torgau has lovely Renaissance houses, while Dessau is home to the English-style gardens of Worlitz Park and Worlitz Castle, which was modeled after an English country manor.

Elbe River cruises offer a relaxing, convenient way to explore this part of Central Europe. You'll unpack only once and settle in for a leisurely cruise. Often, riverboats dock in the center of town, so you don't need to walk far to get to the main sights. These cruises are easy to budget as well, as one price includes your cabin, onboard meals and guided sightseeing.

River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Elbe river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class, deluxe and luxury). Click any Elbe cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Elbe River Cruises	Days	Starts In	Ends In	Company	Quality*	From**
Elegant Elbe 2011 (Berlin - Magdeburg to Melnik - Prague)	10	Berlin, Germany	Prague, Czech Republic	Viking	1st Class	Dates and Prices
Elegant Elbe 2011 (Prague - Melnik to Magdeburg - Berlin)	10	Prague, Czech Republic	Berlin, Germany	Viking	1st Class	Dates and Prices

* Key to Quality Ratings Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations. Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = River cruises typically range from $200 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $450 per person, per day, plus airfare. Luxury = River cruises typically range from $500 to $800 per person, per day, plus airfare.

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