VIVA Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Berlin

   Depart 17:00

   Germany

   

   Berlin is Germany's dynamic capital, a city of profound historical layers from Prussian grandeur through Cold War division to its current status as Europe's creative capital. Must-do experiences include Museum Island's five world-class collections and a day trip to Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace. May through September offers the best weather for exploring the city's parks, beer gardens, and vibrant outdoor culture.

2. Day 1

   Berlin

   Arrive 19:00

   Germany

   

   Berlin is Germany's dynamic capital, a city of profound historical layers from Prussian grandeur through Cold War division to its current status as Europe's creative capital. Must-do experiences include Museum Island's five world-class collections and a day trip to Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace. May through September offers the best weather for exploring the city's parks, beer gardens, and vibrant outdoor culture.

3. Day 2

   Potsdam

   Depart 11:30

   Germany

   

   Potsdam is the former Prussian royal capital on the Havel River, home to the UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Palace and park — Frederick the Great's rococo masterpiece surrounded by 300 hectares of manicured gardens. Must-dos include touring the palace interiors, visiting the Cecilienhof where the Potsdam Conference shaped post-war Europe, and exploring the charming Dutch Quarter. May through October offers the best weather for enjoying the expansive palace grounds.

4. Day 3

   Rothensee

   Arrive 01:30Depart 09:00

   Germany

   

   Rothensee near Magdeburg features a remarkable 1938 ship lift that raises vessels twenty meters between the Elbe River and Mittelland Canal. Must-dos include experiencing the lift from aboard ship, visiting Magdeburg's Gothic cathedral and Hundertwasser's Green Citadel, and observing the Elbe floodplain's rich birdlife. May through September offers the best weather for Elbe River cruising.

5. Day 3

   Haldensleben

   Arrive 12:45Depart 13:15

   Germany

   

   Haldensleben is a thousand-year-old town on Germany's Mittelland Canal in Saxony-Anhalt, featuring a well-preserved medieval core with brick Gothic churches, half-timbered houses, and a Baroque landscape park at nearby Hundisburg Castle. Must-dos include exploring the old town's Rolandstatue and town walls, tasting hearty Saxon cuisine, and visiting the Dromling wetland reserve. Best visited May through October for pleasant weather and active outdoor markets.

6. Day 3

   Calvörde

   Arrive 15:00Depart 17:30

   Germany

   

   Calvörde is a small Altmark town in Saxony-Anhalt, bordering the Drömling UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — one of Central Europe's largest restored wetlands hosting cranes, storks, and otters. The town's medieval castle complex and half-timbered houses reflect centuries of German rural heritage. April through October offers the best weather for cycling the wetland trails and experiencing Altmark cuisine featuring game and locally brewed beer.

7. Day 3

   Wolfsburg

   Arrive 21:30

   Germany

   

   Wolfsburg, Germany, is the home of Volkswagen and its extraordinary Autostadt theme park, where twin glass car silos, brand pavilions, and the ZeitHaus automotive museum attract over two million visitors annually. Must-dos include touring the Autostadt, visiting Zaha Hadid's Phaeno Science Center, and exploring the Kunstmuseum's contemporary art. May through September offers the best weather for enjoying the campus's extensive outdoor areas.

8. Day 4

   Wolfsburg

   Depart 13:00

   Germany

   

   Wolfsburg, Germany, is the home of Volkswagen and its extraordinary Autostadt theme park, where twin glass car silos, brand pavilions, and the ZeitHaus automotive museum attract over two million visitors annually. Must-dos include touring the Autostadt, visiting Zaha Hadid's Phaeno Science Center, and exploring the Kunstmuseum's contemporary art. May through September offers the best weather for enjoying the campus's extensive outdoor areas.

9. Day 5

   Minden

   Arrive 06:00Depart 14:00

   Germany

   

   Minden is the Westphalian city where water crosses water — the Mittelland Canal passing over the Weser River on an engineering marvel that carries barges ninety meters above river traffic below. Visit May through October via CroisiEurope or Cunard for the Wasserstraßenkreuz experience, a Romanesque cathedral crypt, and the particular pleasure of appreciating German hydraulic engineering as both functional achievement and aesthetic wonder.

10. Day 6

    Münster

    Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

    Germany

    

    Münster, Germany is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by VIVA Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

11. Day 7

    Duisburg

    Arrive 11:00Depart 23:59

    Germany

    

    Duisburg, Germany is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by VIVA Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

12. Day 8

    Dusseldorf

    Arrive 03:00

    Germany

    

    Düsseldorf's port is a vibrant hub of culture and history, offering a unique blend of modern architecture and traditional charm. Must-do experiences include sampling the local Altbier and Rheintopf stew and exploring the nearby picturesque town of Wertheim. The best season to visit is during the spring, when the city blossoms and outdoor activities abound.

Cabin Categories

Double Cabin Diamond Deck

Outside

140 sq ftMax 22BD

13 m² Diamond Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Double bed French balcony Beauty products from RITUALS® Flat screen TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed Work area

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerFree Mini BarTVFree Wi-FiSafe+6

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Double Cabin Emerald Deck

Outside

140 sq ftMax 22BS

13 m² Emerald Deck Window (cannot be opened) VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) Window (cannot be opened) Beauty products from RITUALS® Flat screen TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating Bathroom with shower Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed Work area

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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Suite

Suite

215 sq ftMax 2SUD

Suite - Diamond Deck

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsFree Mini BarTV+7

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