VIVA Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Berlin

   Depart 16:00

   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 2

   Brandenburg

   Depart 06:00

   Germany

   

   Brandenburg an der Havel, older than Berlin itself, is a medieval island city where a Romanesque cathedral, half-timbered streets, and a Roland statue spanning a thousand years of German history sit amid pristine Havel River lakes. Must-dos include touring the 12th-century cathedral on Dominsel, canoeing the surrounding waterways, and tasting smoked Havel eel with local Beelitzer asparagus. Visit May through September for waterside exploration, or April through June for asparagus season.

3. Day 2

   Magdeburg

   Arrive 17:30Depart 23:30

   Germany

   

   Magdeburg is a historic Elbe river city in central Germany, once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire under Otto I, whose pioneering Gothic cathedral houses Germany's oldest freestanding equestrian statue. Must-dos include the cathedral's medieval sculptures, the fantastical Hundertwasser Grune Zitadelle building, and Europe's longest navigable water bridge. Visit May through September for warm weather and lively Elbe promenade dining.

4. Day 3

   Wittenberg

   Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00

   Germany

   

   Wittenberge is a quietly compelling Elbe River port in Brandenburg's Prignitz region, where a thirteen-century medieval heritage meets reimagined industrial architecture and pristine biosphere landscapes. Visitors should not miss the Steintorturm and Uhrenturm clock tower, and a riverside meal of pan-fried Zander with linseed oil is essential. The optimal season for a river cruise call is May through October, when long northern daylight illuminates the Elbe promenade and surrounding wildflower meadows at their most resplendent.

5. Day 4

   Meissen

   Arrive 21:00

   Germany

   

   Meissen is a thousand-year-old porcelain town on the Elbe River in Saxony, Germany, where the Albrechtsburg castle, Gothic cathedral, and the world's oldest porcelain manufactory crown a hilltop above cobblestone lanes and rare Saxon vineyards. Visitors should not miss a guided tour of the Meissen porcelain workshop and a tasting of Goldriesling wine on the market square beneath the porcelain-bell carillon. The ideal season to visit is late spring through early autumn, when the vineyard terraces are lush and river cruising conditions on the Elbe are at their finest.

6. Day 5

   Dresden

   Germany

   

   Dresden, an elegant port city in Saxony, is celebrated for its baroque architecture and rich cultural heritage. Must-do experiences include visiting the stunning Frauenkirche and sampling local delicacies like Dresdner Stollen. The best season to visit is during the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the city buzzes with vibrant festivals and events.

7. Day 6

   Dresden

   Arrive 19:00

   Germany

   

   Dresden, an elegant port city in Saxony, is celebrated for its baroque architecture and rich cultural heritage. Must-do experiences include visiting the stunning Frauenkirche and sampling local delicacies like Dresdner Stollen. The best season to visit is during the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the city buzzes with vibrant festivals and events.

8. Day 7

   Bad Schandau

   Arrive 23:30

   Germany

   

   Bad Schandau is the elegant spa town gateway to Saxon Switzerland National Park, where a 1904 cliff-face elevator and Jugendstil villas provide civilized access to Central Europe's most dramatic sandstone scenery. Visit April through October via Viking's Elbe itineraries for the Schrammsteine rock formations, Toskana Therme post-hike spa recovery, and the Romantic-era landscapes that inspired Caspar David Friedrich.

9. Day 8

   Litoměřice

   Arrive 13:00Depart 13:30

   Czech Republic

   

   Litoměřice, Czech Republic 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.

10. Day 8

    Troy

    United States

    

    Troy is a resurgent upstate New York city at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers, blessed with one of America's finest inventories of nineteenth-century architecture and home to the celebrated Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market in a magnificent cast-iron atrium. Must-do experiences include the Saturday market, touring the Italianate brownstone districts, and attending a concert at the acoustically perfect Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. May through October offers the best weather and market season.

11. Day 9

    Troy

    Arrive 09:00

    United States

    

    Troy is a resurgent upstate New York city at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers, blessed with one of America's finest inventories of nineteenth-century architecture and home to the celebrated Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market in a magnificent cast-iron atrium. Must-do experiences include the Saturday market, touring the Italianate brownstone districts, and attending a concert at the acoustically perfect Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. May through October offers the best weather and market season.

12. Day 10

    Prague

    Czech Republic

    

    The port of Prague is a vibrant gateway to Central Europe, renowned for its stunning architecture, rich history, and culinary delights. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like svíčková and exploring the charming streets of Český Krumlov. The best time to visit is during spring or early fall when the weather is pleasant and the city is alive with cultural festivals.

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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