RIVER CRUISES 2018 | MS REDERIC CHOPIN AAAA 8 Days / 7 Nights Havel region & Baltic coast Dates: 07/28 – 08/04 2018 Cruising the Havel and from Potsdam to 08/04 – 08/11 2018* *reversed itinerary

Day 1: Board the MS Frederic Chopin in Pots- Day 4: During the night the ship will cross dam in the afternoon. On the same day the ship the Lagoon to reach the Polish seaside will head out onto the Havel and stop for the resort of Świnoujście by morning. From here night in Lehnitz. you’ll discover the Polish island of *, whe- re you can enjoy the cosy seaside resort of Day 2: Near Lehnitz the Oder–Havel Canal Międzyzdroje.The afternoon will be spent on- branches off from the Havel river. After lunch board, as the ship sets a course for the Hanse- on-board and landing in Eberswalde, you’ll take atic town of Wolgast. This is where the ship and a *trip to the 13th century Chorin Abbey, which you will spend the night. was built in a north German style. After a guided tour through the well-preserved Day 5: Your time in Wolgast will start with a complex, you move on to admire the *Nieder- trip to the holiday island of , which lies finow Boat Lift on the Oder–Havel Canal. Ever partially in and partially in Poland. On since its completion in 1934, this technical mas- the extensive eastern shores of the terpiece has bridged the 36-meter difference you’ll come upon sophisticated seaside resorts in height between the Barnimer Plateau in the with characteristic tower bridges – including west and the Oderbruch in the east. And it Ahlbeck and , which you will visit only takes five minutes! The MS Frederic Cho- during your *tour of the island. From midday Price in EUR p.P. pin will pick you up again from Oderberg, and the ship will set off from Peenemünde and head 2 bed cabin Main deck Aft 1.599,– continue on into the Oder river. around to on the mainland, where 2 bed cabin Main deck Standard 1.699,– you can take a *tour of this picturesque Han- 2 bed cabin Main deck Deluxe 1.799,– Day 3: In the morning the ship will sail along seatic town and discover magnificent Brick the Oder to the Polish city of Szczecin. Once Gothic architecture.The ship will stay in Greifs- 2 bed cabin Upper deck 1.999,– you arrive in the afternoon, you’ll head out for wald overnight. 1 bed cabin Main deck 2.099,– a *tour of this former Hanseatic town. The 1 bed cabin Upper deck 2.399,– city’s poster child is its ensemble of buildings on Day 6: In the morning the ship will lea- the west bank of the river Oder, which feature ve Greifswald and arrive in Lauterbach on grandiose museum buildings and two view vaul- Germany’s largest island, Rügen. This well- *Optional excursion package ted pavilions.You’ll also get to see the impres- kept Baltic spa town has been popular since (9 excursions) € 369,- sive Renaissance Ducal Castle and the former the late 19th century. During a morning *tour • Excursion to Chorin Abbey and seat of the Dukes of , as well as the you’ll also explore the nearby towns of Binz Niederfinow boat lift Gothic-styled St. John’s church, the town hall, and Sellin to wonder at their bathing-resort • Sightseeing in Szczecin and the mighty Szczecin Cathedral. architecture. In the late afternoon you’ll arrive • Island tour of Wolin (28th July only) in the pretty Hanseatic town of *Stralsund.The • Island tour of Usedom town’s medieval collection of buildings, inclu- • Tour of Greifswald ding the old market and magnificent brick town • Island tour of Rügen hall, are complemented by the Gothic church of • Sightseeing in Stralsund St. Nicholas, the oldest church in the city. • Horse-drawn carriage ride around island During the morning you’ll take a trip Day 7: • Excursion to north of Rügen, including to the car-free island of *Hiddensee. Starting in National Park the village of Vitte, enjoy a relaxing tour of the island by horse-drawn carriage, as well as going for a tasting of sea buckthorn liqueur. Back in Services included © dzt Stralsund in the afternoon, take a *coach tour • Cruise on board the MS Frederic Chopin in to explore the north of Rügen island. A true the booked category highlight of the trip is seeing the striking white • Full board on board the ship (buffet- chalk cliffs in . breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, dinner, midnight snack), starting with dinner on the Day 8: After breakfast, you’ll disembark in 1st day, ending with breakfast on the last Stralsund. day, 1x as Captain‘s Dinner • Crew show and entertainment programme on board *If you are taking the cruise in reverse order, • Luggage service on board you will not moor in Świnoujście or take the • Embarking, disembarking and lock fees and tour on Wolin island. However, you will get to harbour dues experience the Niederfinow boat lift from on- • Experienced English-speaking tour guides © Hansestadt Stralsund board the ship! on board

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