Follow in the footsteps of
Martin Luther, with visits to
Wittenberg and
Luther’s house.
Explore churches and
cathedrals in Berlin,
Magdelburg, and Prague,
and enjoy a private tour of
the library at
Strahov Monastery.
Many fine baroque castles, such as the Moritzburg Castle of Dresden, can be seen along the Elbe in what was
formally East Germany.
NEW! Cruising the Elbe River:
Berlin, Dresden & Prague
Berlin • Dresden • Magdeburg • Meissen • Melnik • Potsdam • Prague
Saxon Switzerland • Wittenberg
The former East Germany and the Czech Republic are wonderlands of massive Gothic cathedrals, medieval city
squares, splendid royal palaces, and breathtaking natural beauty. For decades, these treasures were under Soviet
control and off limits to visitors from the West. Now, you can enjoy them the best way: on a leisurely river cruise
aboard a ship chartered exclusively for Vantage travelers. The Elbe River flows through the heart of this region,
but because it has no locks or dams, it requires a ship specially built to navigate it. The ms Frederic Chopin is one
of these rare vessels. On your voyage, you’ll see where the Protestant Reformation was launched, discover how
Dresden china is made, dine as an honored guest in a Czech castle, enjoy private concerts, and so much more. And
framing your voyage are stays at superior hotels in two dynamic world capitals, Berlin and Prague.
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Your Four-Star River Cruise Ship The ms Frederic Chopin will be your home for
the cruise portion of your Elbe River journey —
an intimately sized ship chartered exclusively
for Vantage travelers. Each well-appointed,
stylish, cabin offers outside views, while Upper
Deck saterooms also feature French balconies.
For complete ship details, visit our website.
View our online video
to learn more.
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Melnik
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Exclusive Features
• Vantage-exclusive Berlin-to-Prague itinerary with
two included nights in the center of Berlin and two
included nights in Prague’s Old Town
• Most comprehensive Elbe River cruise, privately
chartered for the American traveler — with the most
included tours!
• Private guided tour of the Strahov Monastery Library
in Prague
• Private dinner at Nelahozeves Castle in the
Czech Republic
Berlin ~ Prague Itinerary
day
location
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➤Pre-trip extension to Berlin, Germany
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Depart home / Overnight flight
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Berlin, Germany /
Hilton Berlin HHHH+
Welcome Briefing and Dinner at the hotel
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Berlin
Berlin City tour; Schöneberg Town Hall visit
with East & West Berlin “Time Witness” lecture
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Berlin / Potsdam /
Embark ship
Guided sightseeing tour of Potsdam;
Welcome drink
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Magdeburg
Lecture on Martin Luther; Magdeburg tour
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Wittenberg
Guided Wittenberg tour; Lecture: “German
Reunification”; Captain’s Cocktail Party & Dinner
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Meissen / Dresden
Guided visit Museum of Meissen; Porcelain
organ performance; Walking tour in Dresden
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Dresden / Cruising
Saxon Switzerland
Visit Dresden’s Royal Palace (New Green Vault)
& Church of Our Lady; Scenic afternoon cruising through Saxon Switzerland
Cruising the Elbe /
Melnik, Czech
Republic
Presentation “History of the Czech Republic
& the Lobkowicz Family”; Nelahozeves Castle
visit with dinner & Dvorák chamber music
concert
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Melnik / Prague
Scenic cruising; Farewell Cocktail Party on
board; Pub crawl
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Prague/ Disembark
ship / Art Nouveau
Palace Hotel HHHH+
Prague Castle tour; Strahov Monastery tour
Prague / Art Nouveau
Palace Hotel HHHH+
Day at leisure to explore Prague on own;
Farewell Dinner
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Your Price Includes
• P
urchase your airfare from Vantage and airport
transfers, fuel surcharges, and government taxes
and fees are included
• A
ccommodations: 7 nights aboard the ms
Frederic Chopin, exclusively chartered for Vantage
travelers; plus 2 nights in Berlin at the Superior
First-Class Hilton Berlin and 2 nights in Prague at
the Superior First-Class Art Nouveau Palace Hotel
• 10 included sightseeing tours — a value of
$1,400 per couple — PLUS Cultural Connections
• Q
uietVox audio headsets to enhance your
sightseeing experience during your cruise, and
on extensions!
• 2
6 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 9 dinners,
including Captain’s Dinner, and meals ashore
• C
omplimentary wine & beer, as well as soft
drinks, included with dinner every night
aboard ship
• N
ew! FREE Vantage Deluxe Concierge Service
on board to assist with all your personal requests
• T
he services of a European Vantage Cruise
Director, City Hosts, and local guides, plus
shipboard commentary, and private motorcoach
for excursions
• 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Prague / Return home
➤Post-trip extension to Salzburg, Austria
• A
ll transfers & baggage handling overseas
beginning with your first hotel
• V
antage 5% Travel Reward, received upon
your return, to use toward your next Vantage
Memorable Journey®
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H ighlights preview
Sailing straight into Prague on the ms Frederic Chopin allows for unmatched views.
This trip includes 10 sightseeing tours
plus Cultural Connections
— a value of $1,400 per couple. Here are just a few ex-
amples of the discoveries that await you.
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Berlin
Once the symbol of the East and West division, Berlin today is a
thriving cultural center and the capital of a reunified Germany.
You’ll spend two included nights at a Superior First-Class hotel in
the heart of the city and embark on a guided coach and walking
tour of the city’s historic highlights.
Potsdam
Discover the splendor of Potsdam, formerly the residence
of emperors and kings, including Frederick II of Prussia, the
philosopher-king. Potsdam still retains many vestiges of its imperial
past, as you’ll see when you explore on a guided city tour. The
Russian Colony, St. Nicholas Church, and Sanssouci, Frederick II’s
landscaped park, are among the highlights.
Saxon Switzerland
“Saxon Switzerland” is a spectacular German landscape nicknamed
for its resemblance to the dramatic mountainscapes of Switzerland.
As you cruise, you’ll see why this region has been an inspiration to
painters and composers for centuries.
Prague, Czech Republic
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complex in the world. Your two-night stay at a Superior First-Class
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hotel in the heart of the city’s Old Town includes two guided tours.
And there’s more...
Guided tour of Magdeburg • Onboard Lecture Series: Luther and
the Reformation; German reunification; and the history of the
Czech Republic and the Lobkowicz family • Lecture on President
Kennedy’s famous “I am a Berliner” speech at Schöneberg Town
Hall • Private guided tour of the Strahov Monastery Library in
Prague • Private dinner at Nelahozeves Castle in the Czech Republic
with chamber music concert
Wittenberg
In 1517, a German priest named Martin Luther nailed his NinetyFive Theses to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg,
becoming the father of the Protestant Reformation. Your guided
tour includes the Luther House, where the reformer lived, and the
church where it all began.
Dresden
A cultural center since the 1500s, this historic gem was
devastated by World War II bombing and has since been miraculously restored to its former glory. Tour the highlights of Germany’s
“Baroque Pearl”, and visit the New Green Vault at Dresden Royal
Palace, where you’ll find more than 4,000 precious artifacts.
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Dresden’s Green Vault houses more than 4,000 artifacts, but we think
you’ll prefer feasting your eyes over counting them!
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$385 per day
Cabin
Upgrades
$200 increments; $600 to Deluxe Suite
$100-$200 increments; $1,500
to French Balcony; No suites
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10 included tours plus Cultural
Connections
8 included tours
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Special
Features
Two included nights in Berlin; Three included
nights in Prague; Private guided tour of
Strahov Monastery Library in Prague; Private
dinner at Nelahozeves Castle in Czech
Republic; Onboard lecture series on the region;
Chamber music concert; Visit Dresden’s Green
Vault; Pub crawl
Sampling Bohemian beers;
Lecture series
The MOST cultural
experiences
Meals
26 meals — including Captain's Dinner
and a special dinner at Nelahozeves Castle
22 meals
The MOST included meals!
Single
Travelers
Single cabins plus low Single Supplements
from $2,000; Roommate Matching; Free
singles on optional extensions — a value
of up to $500!
100% Single Supplement
The MOST options and BEST
VALUE for
single travelers!
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2 choices:
3 days Berlin, 4 days Salzburg
2 choices:
3 days Berlin, 3 days Prague
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trip and your value!
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Traveler
Rewards
After your first trip you will receive 5%
on your next journey — up to $560 per
couple! 10% off at the Vantage Travel Store
& more!
Reserve next trip within one
year — $200 per person;
reserve within two years —
$100 per person
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when compared to our
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$307 per person or $614 per
couple PLUS receive two
more days!
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Extend Your River Voyage: More Travel, More Value!
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