Essence of the Elbe: Hamburg to Prague (2012)

Germany: Hamburg, Lauenburg, Tangermunde, Berlin, Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden, Swiss Saxony • Prague, Czech Republic
  • 12 days
  • from only:
  • $2595
  • $217 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 13 days
  • from only:
  • $3395
  • $262 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Customize your trip

Learn how to customize your River Cruise, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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Customize your trip

With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle Cruise Line River Cruise that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • International airport transfers to and from your ship or hotel are available for purchase
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle Cruise Line vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

(Hamburg to Prague)

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Chicago, New York (JFK), Minneapolis

12hrs

Baltimore, Denver

15hrs

Los Angeles, San Diego

17hrs

Newark, Philadelphia, Portland, OR, Seattle

13hrs

San Francisco

14hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Hamburg, Germany. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

(Prague to Hamburg)

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Newark, Washington, DC (Dulles)

12hrs

Baltimore, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

14hrs

Boston, New York (JFK)

11hrs

Dallas, Minneapolis

13hrs

Denver, Portland, OR, San Francisco, Seattle

15hrs

San Diego

18hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Prague, Czech Republic. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Hotel & Ship Accommodations


Park Inn Prague
Prague, Czech Republic

Nestled between medieval buildings, the Park Inn Prague is located just a short walk from the Vltava River and local, historic sites. The updated Art Deco hotel is also convenient to public transportation and features an on-site bar, restaurant, and gym. Your air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite cable, minibar, Internet access, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.

M/S River Allegro

Built specifically for cruising the Elbe, and recently refurbished with our travelers' needs and comfort in mind, the M/S River Allegro officially joined the Grand Circle fleet in April 2011. While aboard, you’ll enjoy leisure time in the bar and lounge, library, and Sun Deck. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in select common areas. Your cabin features a flat-screen TV, radio, direct-dial telephone, individual heating and air-conditioning controls, twin beds that convert to sofas, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

Arcotel Rubin Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany

Located in the St. George district of Hamburg, Arcotel Rubin Hamburg is steps from several popular shopping districts, downtown sights, and public transportation. Created by an award-winning designer, this contemporary hotel features an on-site bar and a restaurant. Your air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, complimentary Internet access, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.

Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel
Rating: First Class
Munich, Germany (post-trip extension)

Just steps from beer gardens and walking trails, and ten minutes by subway to the city center, this hotel is the perfect location for discovering Munich. Spend your nights in one of 446 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring modern amenities and a private balcony. And after exploring Munich, relax in the hotel’s indoor pool and spa, or visit one of several on-site restaurants.

Sheraton Warsaw Hotel
Rating: Deluxe
Warsaw, Poland (post-trip extension)

This deluxe six-story hotel is conveniently located in the city center—an ideal location for discovering many of Warsaw’s major sites. Renovated in 2009, this contemporary facility offers several on-site restaurants, a fitness center, spa with massage services, and more. And after a day of exploration, you can retire to one of its 350 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a telephone with voicemail, cable/satellite TV, Internet access, safe, minibar, and private bath with shower.

Please Note: Accommodations may vary based on departure date.