This tour will introduce you to some of Berlin’s major highlights and you’ll have free time to explore further on your own. Depart the pier and take a short walk to the train station and board your exclusively chartered standard train for an approximate 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey to Berlin. While relaxing and watching the German countryside pass by, you’ll be served a light snack. Upon arrival,your local tour guide will welcome you and you’ll transfer to a coach.

Your sightseeing tour begins with an overview of some of the major highlights of Berlin, you’ll pass by remnants of the Berlin Wall, Alexanderplatz Square, Checkpoint Charlie, the Red City Hall, Gendarmenmarkt Square, Potsdam Square, the Victory Column, Bellevue Palace and Brandenburg Gate.

You’ll have approximately 3 hours of free time to explore further or perhaps enjoy lunch on your own. Then, meet your escort at the central location point of Gendarmenmarkt square to transfer to the train station for your return journey.

Are you the type of person who wants to explore a destination entirely on your own? Then don't miss this convenient opportunity for an organized transfer into the heart of Berlin. Depart the pier and take a short walk to the train station and board your exclusively chartered standard train for an approximate 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey to Berlin. While relaxing and watching the German countryside pass by, you’ll be served a light snack. Upon arrival at one of Berlin’s train stations, your escort will hand out information about the city and will explain the procedure of the day. You’ll return to a central train station in the early evening, as your escort has instructed you, for your return train journey.

Established in 1323, Warnemunde has been a fisherman’s village since medieval days. Join your local tour guide for a walking tour of this quaint, little village and visit the regional Heritage Musuem. Meet your guide at the pier for your stroll along the bustling promenades and piers, where mariners either sell their catch or stop during their Baltic journeys. Continue past busy shops and restaurants which adorn the beautiful one-story gabled houses.

A visit to the regional Heritage Museum will present you with interesting exhibits and information about the history and the daily life and work of the fisherman and seafarers. Explore the white-sand beaches where you’ll discover the history of the beach basket. Continue your walk to the lighthouse, for an excellent panoramic view. Enjoy some coffee and traditional German cake, before returning to your ship.

Discover Wismar, a medieval, Hanseatic town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival you’ll enjoy a guided walk, along cobbled streets with Gothic houses, Baroque buildings and Renaissance facades. The classic Town Hall, the water tower, the historic drainage system and merchants’ houses are just some of the fascinating buildings this town has to offer. Stop for refreshments at a nostalgic brewery dating back to the Middle Ages to taste some medieval beer and enjoy a traditional German snack. You’ll return to Warnemunde in the afternoon.

For those travelers who prefer an added measure of intimacy and flexibility, we are pleased to offer this Exclusive tour. With a minimum of 10 guests and a maximum of just 16, each tour benefits from a higher level of personal attention and the added flexibility and agility that comes from traveling in a small group. Board your chartered train for your journey to Berlin. Upon arrival, you'll depart on an exciting tour, covering the top ten highlights of this bustling city.

Depart the pier and take a short walk to the train station to your chartered standard train for an approximate 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey to Berlin. While relaxing and watching the German countryside pass by, you’ll be served a light snack. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your local tour guide and transfer to a coach.

Your exciting city tour of Berlin will cover the top ten highlights of the city. Photo stops will be made at the East Side Gallery, a 3/4 mile section of the Berlin wall, Checkpoint Charlie and at the Bebelplatz, one of the most beautiful squares in the city. You’ll pass by Potsdamer Platz where the first hole in the Berlin Wall was made and which today is a block of glass and steel skyscrapers. At the Holocaust Memorial, you’ll have another opportunity for a photo stop before making your way over to the Brandenburg Gate.

After enjoying a traditional German pub-style lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll have an outside visit of Charlottenburg Palace, the oldest surviving Prussian palace. You’ll drive into the former western part of Berlin, where you’ll pass by the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and see the Victory Column commemorating the Prussian victories. Depending on the order of the tour and timing, you’ll have the opportunity to spend some leisure time, before transferring to the train station for your return journey.

Depart the pier in the late morning for an approximate2 1/2 hour scenic coach tour that covers the main attractions within the Warnemuende/Rostock area. Drive to Rostock past the typical Eastern Block living quarters of the area. Upon arrival in Rostock’s center, you’ll see its century’s old red-brick architecture, experience the local Hanseatic ambience, and pass the old ‘New Market’ with its beautiful City Hall and St. Mary's Church – Rostock's famous landmark.

Continue past ruins of the old city walls and a former STASI prison (State Security of former East Germany) before continuing into the countryside. You’ll pass by the Bad Doberan Cathedral, one of northern Germany’s largest and mightiest medieval churches that towers above the rest of the village and nearby fields. From here you’ll continue through lush countryside and small villages before returning to your ship. This is a perfect tour for guests with walking difficulties.

Board your exclusively chartered train for Berlin. Discover the extraordinary city of Potsdam and enjoy a panoramic tour of bustling Berlin. Depart the pier and take a short walk to the train station and board your chartered standard train for an approximate 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey. While relaxing on the train and watching the German countryside pass by, you’ll be served a light snack. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide and transfer to a coach for a 40 minute ride to Potsdam.

Enjoy a panoramic tour of this city steeped in Prussian royal and imperial history. Pass by the charming Dutch and Russian quarter before you stop at the magnificent summer residence of Frederick the Great, the Palace of Sanssouci. Dating back to the 18th century, it is believed to be one of the most beautiful rococo buildings in Europe. You’ll be transferred to a local venue to enjoy a traditional lunch. Stop for a photo of Cecilienhof Palace, constructed in 1915 – it was also the venue for the 1945 Potsdam Conference, attended by Truman, Stalin and Churchill.

Continue to Berlin crossing the Bridge of Glienicke, a popular spy-exchange location during the Cold War. During your panoramic tour you'll stop at a remnant of the Berlin Wall and the famous former border crossing, Check-Point-Charlie. Proceed to the Brandenburg Gate and close by you'll pass the Reichstag government building, the Holocaust Memorial and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. You’ll circle the Gendarmenmarkt, home to the German and French Cathedrals, before proceeding to the train station for your return journey.

Travel to Bad Doberan, a former summer residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and home to a grand example of Gothic red-brick architecture. Enjoy a visit into the Minster, which was built between 1294 and 1368 and was once a Cistercian convent. It is home to one of Germany’s earliest winged altars and also exhibits the earliest wood carved Madonna statue in northern Germany dating back to 1290.

Transfer to a tiny train station and board the Molli, a narrow gauge steam train, for a leisurely 15-20 minute journey to Heiligendamm, passing along Europe’s longest Linden tree lined avenue. Board your coach for a brief ride to the seaside resort of Kuhlungsborn, where your guide will take you out onto one of the sea bridges. Enjoy some traditional German cake and a coffee before you stroll through the town center on your own or treat yourself to a short walk along the beach promenade.

Journey back in time and discover the highlights of the Hanseatic city of Rostock on a guided walk and take a relaxing cruise along the Warnow River. After a short transfer to the station, board an exclusive tram, which is still Rostock’s main transportation system and ride into the heart of the city. Your guided walk will take you to one of the oldest universities in Europe - the University of Rostock, founded in 1419 and built in Italian Renaissance style. Continue on a leisurely stroll through and explore the quaint shopping streets, which have flourished since the reunification Germany in 1990.

You’ll see the 15th century Town Hall with its 18th century Baroque front structure, and St. Mary’s church built around 1398. Enjoy a guided tour of this church before spending some time at your leisure - time permitting. After reuniting with your guide, walk down to the jetty for a relaxing cruise along the Warnow River, transferring you back to Warnemunde. During your approximate 50 minute cruise, you’ll be served some typical snacks and refreshing German beer.

Board your exclusively chartered train for your journey to Berlin. You'll visit the former Nazi Concentration Camp at Sachsenhausen and take a panoramic tour of bustling Berlin. Depart the pier and take a short walk to the train station to board your chartered standard train for an approximate 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey. While relaxing and watching the German countryside pass by, you’ll be served a light snack. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your local tour guide and transfer to a coach.

Established in 1936, Sachsenhausen was one of the first concentration camps built by the Nazis. About 6,000 Jews were forcibly brought here after the “Kristallnacht” (Night of Broken Glass), and it was here that some of the first experiments in organized mass murder were made. The scale of the terror remembered here can be very disturbing, however, simply by visiting you can help change the future; as Winston Churchill put it, “the further backward you can look, the further forward you are likely to see.”

An approximately 45 minute scenic drive brings you to Berlin, where you’ll enjoy a traditional German – pub style lunch. Your panoramic tour of the German capital will pass by Bebel Platz, one the most beautiful squares in the city, remnants of the Berlin Wall, the former border crossing - Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. From the comfort of your coach, you’ll also see the Berlin Cathedral,the old Jewish quarter and the New Synagogue, Berlin’s most prominent Jewish landmark. You’ll make a stop at the Holocaust Memorial, a central place of remembrance, before heading to the train station for your return journey.

Depart Warnemünde by coach and transfer directly to the fairy-tale city of Schwerin. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken on a guided walk of the Old Town. Your walk will cover the main highlights, such as the historical buildings, the Mecklenburg State Theatre, medieval Schwerin Cathedral, and the imposing Romanesque-Gothic red-brick building. You’ll also get to see the magnificent Schwerin Castle, a historic castle located on a picturesque island, considered the capital’s most famous building.

Enjoy some time on your own for lunch, maybe a boat ride, depending on the schedule or some shopping. Next, enjoy a guided walk through Schwerin Castle to admire the beautiful interior. The gardens with their majestic beauty offer a stunning view of the castle.

From the quayside, you will start your journey to Berlin by coach. During this approx. 3 hrs transfer which will include 1 comfort stop, your Escort will give you an overview of your exciting day in Berlin as well as general, useful information.

Upon arrival at Sachsenhausen, your local, specialist guide will take you to the infinitely more sombre and one of the most chilling destinations, the former Nazi Concentration Camp at Sachsenhausen, a memorial near Oranienburg, just north of Berlin.

During a guided tour, you will be shown the entrance to the camp, that is still haunted with the slogan, “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Makes You Free), the parade grounds, shoe testing strip, prisoner barracks and Station Z where prisoners were held and perished.

After this visit, your guide will take you to Berlin for a “snapshot” of this bustling city, passing by Bebel Platz where below the ground level lies the Empty Library which commemorate authors whose books were burned on this sight by students and Nazis in 1933.

Stop at Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate), which symbolizes the German and European unification and known as the border between East and West Germany. Next see Berliner Mauer (Berlin wall), the Reichstag, Check-Point Charlie, the Berliner Dome, Berlin’s Protestant cathedral, with its Neo-Baroque interior and massive dome. Pass by the Gendarmenmarkt, the most harmonious square in Berlin, with Theatre, the German Dome and the French Dome.

See the New Synagogue, Berlin’s most prominent Jewish landmark, which was rebuilt at the site of the original synagogue – deliberately left as a memorial to what was damaged by Nazi flames and finished off by war time bombs. Pass by the Haeckesche Hoefe, built by Jewish idealists in 1906-07 with elegant ceramic facades which today symbolizes Berlin’s new ‘Mitte’ (centre) that survived two wars.

Continue to the Holocaust Memorial, designed by New Yorker Peter Eisenman, a ‘Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe’ and a central place for remembrance.

Enjoy a typical German pub-style lunch in a local Berlin restaurant before you continue your exploration of Berlin, covering sights that you have not seen in the morning. Return to your ship in Warnemünde in the late afternoon.

Experience the Old World and modern-day landmarks of Berlin during this full-day sightseeing excursion.

Scenic Drive to Berlin

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate three-hour drive through the north German countryside to Berlin.  En route, you are provided with breakfast snacks and informational material about Berlin.

Berlin Sightseeing

Upon arrival, begin your orientation drive through the city.  Along the way, pass by sites that include the Alexander Square, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, sections of the Berlin Wall, and Potsdam Square.

Lunch, Sightseeing and Leisure Time

After a traditional German lunch, your tour continues with more sightseeing and approximately an hour of free time for shopping and independent exploration.  At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximate three-hour drive back to the pier.

This escorted transfer is ideal for guests who have previously visited Berlin, or guests who wish to explore this beautiful city at their leisure.

Drive to Berlin

Depart the pier via coach for the scenic, approximately three-hour drive to Berlin via the North German countryside. Your escort provides informational material, city maps, and advice and directions in-transit.

Time at Leisure in Berlin

Upon arrival in Berlin, start your exploration of the city from Gendarmenmarkt Square (City Centre East) which offers easy access in all directions. Your pick-up time is provided as you depart the coach.

Return Drive to Warnemunde

Following your independent exploration of Berlin, please return to the pick-up point 15 minutes prior to departure, as the coach is not permitted to wait. Your day will conclude with the approximately three-hour return transfer to the ship in Warnemünde.

Take a step back in time and walk in the footsteps of nobility during this memorable full-day visit to Schwerin Castle, and a picturesque lake cruise.

Lake Cruise and Schwerin Castle

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 1.5-hour drive along the Autobahn and through Mecklenburg en route to Schwerin.  Upon arrival, embark a boat for a picturesque 30-minute cruise on Schwerin Lake.  Afterward, proceed for a visit to Schwerin Castle.  During your guided tour of the castle, admire the magnificent throne room, the library and other beautiful rooms filled with unique woodworks, exquisite carvings and beautifully decorated inlays.  Learn about the dukes and duchesses who once called this castle home, along with the castle's good-natured ghost, 'Petermannchen'.

Schwerin City Walking Tour

Following your castle tour, take a walking visit through the city centre of Schwerin.  Along the way, pass by sights that include the Town Hall, Cathedral, regional Parliament Building, and the old market en route to the downtown shopping area.  Here, time is made available to explore your surroundings, browse the souvenir and handicraft shops along the Schlosstrasse, or just relax with a cup of coffee.  Afterward, re-board your coach for the approximate 1.5-hour return drive to the pier.

Embrace the scenic beauty of the Mecklenburg countryside and coast during this panoramic, half-day excursion aboard a narrow-gauge steam train.

Warnemunde, Bad Doberan, Doberan Abbey and Minster

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the town of Bad Doberan. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the Doberan Abbey (Kloster Doberan) and Minster. Dating from 1368, this former Cistercian monastery is adorned with an impressive façade, and one of Europe's finest examples of Brick Gothic architecture. During your guided walking tour, marvel at the stunning, vaulted interior and 14th-century cross.

Train Station, Narrow-Gauge Steam Train-Ride, Baltic Coastline, Forests, Fields

Following your tour, re-board your coach for the short drive to the local train station. Upon arrival, board the historic and charming, narrow-gauge train, Molli, which is pulled by a steam engine. Take a picturesque ride along the beautiful Baltic coastline, and traverse lovely forests and fields en route to the charming coastal resort of Kuhlungsborn.

Kuhlungsborn, Refreshment Stop, Free Time, Pier, Beach

Upon arrival at Kuhlungsborn, proceed for a refreshment stop at a seaside restaurant. Afterward, some free time is made available to explore the area at your leisure. You can enjoy the beach, stroll along the small wooden pier, browse the shops for souvenirs or simply relax in a 'strandkorb', a traditional wicker beach chair typical of this part of the coast.

Depart the quayside by coach for a short transfer to the tramway departure point.

Board an authentic, well preserved nostalgic tram (1950/1960), privately chartered, which was once Rostock’s main transportation system and depart on a nostalgic ride into the heart of the city.

On arrival in the centre, step back in time and start a brief orientation city walk through Mecklenburg Vorpommern’s largest city. Proceed to Northern Europe’s oldest university, the University of Rostock, founded in 1419 and built in the Italian Renaissance style. From here you will take a leisurely stroll through the “Kroepeliner Strasse” and “Am Neuen Markt” and explore the quaint shopping streets, which have flourished since the re-unification of East and West Germany in 1990. Even though the city centre was largely destroyed during the Second World War, you will still find a lot of historical buildings especially in this particular district.

Rostock lies 8 miles from Warnemuende, nestled on the banks of the river Warnow and the Baltic shore. It is largest Baltic port in Germany and a turntable for travellers and goods to and from Scandinavia and the Baltic countries. While other towns pay homage to glass and aluminium, the buildings in this old Hanseatic city pay tribute to diverse architectural eras; medieval and 1950’s architecture in the centre, modern housing blocks and 19th century villas in the suburbs.

Of special interest is the medieval town centre; the 15th century town hall has a seven turreted Gothic facade and an 18th century Baroque front structure and St. Mary’s Church, with its characteristic redbrick which was built around 1398. You will pay an inside visit and see an astronomical clock, which was built in 1472, with the calendar dating 2017, predicting days, dates, spot on.

Before you walk down to the jetty where you will board a boat for a cruise along the “Warnow” river transferring you back to Warnemuende, spend some time at leisure exploring Rostock on your own.

During the boat ride you can savour some typical and traditional German beer or German sparkling wine, whilst passing along waters travelled by seafarers of past and present.

Discover the Old World charm and 800-year history of one of the most beautiful Hanseatic cities in Germany during this memorable visit to Rostock.

Rostock

Your journey begins with a 30-minute coach ride into the city of Rostock. On the way, you will be introduced to the area of your port of call whilst you perceive a first impression of Rostock's different districts.

University Square

Arriving into the city center follow your guide on a brief walking tour that leads you to the University Square, and its playful fountain. Founded in 1419 the beautifully brick-red Alma Mater is the oldest university in the Baltic. Enjoy a walk through the consecrated gardens of the Holy Cross Convent before making your way to the new market. View the oldest building that houses the town's library today, and enjoy an awe-inspiring inside visit of St. Mary's Church to listen to stories out of its history. The astrological clock of St. Mary's is the key feature to visit in there.

Local Microbrewery

After your guide has familiarized you with Rostock's changing history, you'll visit a local microbrewery. There you will taste the fruits of their labor, a glass of beer, along with a typical pretzel.

Sightseeing Cruise to Warnemunde

Having renewed your energy, embark your sightseeing boat for a 45-minute cruise from the port in Rostock to the port in Warnemunde. Once you arrive in Warnemunde it is a short walk back to the ship.

Enjoy a scenic drive through Mecklenburg County and the city of Rostock.

A 30-minute drive will take you to Rostock, passing thorugh the typical eastern-bloc living quarters of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest city. Drive through Rostock's centre with its century’s old red-brick architecture and Hanseatic vibe. Pass the old New Market with its beautiful City Hall, and St Mary's Church,  Rostock's famous landmark. Continue past ruins of the old city walls and a former STASI prison (State Security of former East Germany, that was commanded by the KGB), before continuing your panoramic journey into the countryside.

You will pass by the Bad Doberan Cathedral, one of Northern Germany’s largest and mightiest medieval churches that towers above the rest of the village and the nearby fields. From here you will continue through countryside and small villages before returning to the quayside.

Explore Warnemünde at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Warnemünde at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace.  Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Warnemünde at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Warnemünde at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace.  Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Experience the Old World beauty of Wismar during a scenic sightseeing tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wismar Walking Tour & Free Time

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Wismar. Founded in the 13th century and a leading centre of the Hanseatic League for the next two centuries, Wismar is situated on the Baltic Coast of northern Germany. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the city. Along the way, see the huge warehouses, imposing Gothic brick buildings and lovely Swedish architecture that recall the heyday of this Hanseatic city.

Some free time will be available for you to enjoy before your 45 minites drive back to the ship.

Established in 1323, Warnemuende has been a fisherman's village since Medieval days.

Depart the pier on foot with your local tour guide on an exciting tour of this little village, lined with pretty fishermen houses along its quaint streets.

Nowadays, Warnemuende has become one of the most popular holiday resorts in Germany which you will experience during your stroll along the bustling promenades and piers, where mariners line the busy piers in the morning, either to sell their catch, or as a brief stopover during their Baltic journeys.

Continue past busy shops and many restaurants which adorn the beautiful one-storey gabled houses. Pass by the church of Warnemuende, a relatively young building from 1871, which is built in the typical red-brick-architecture of Northern Germany. Explore the white-sandy beaches where you'll hear about the history of the famous beach basket. Continue your walk to the 102-foot high lighthouse built in 1897/98, one of Warnemuende’s landmarks, from where you'll have an excellent panoramic view of Warnemuende, if you feel fit enough to climb those 135 steps. You may also stay downstairs and enjoy the hustle and bustle at the sea promenade.

Pay a brief inside visit to Warnemuende’s small local History Museum which is based in an old, local house from 18th century and which founded in 1914,

exhibiting the lives of fishermen, seafarers and the bathing culture of the coastal area.

During your walk through picturesque Warnemuende you will stop at a local Café for tea/coffee & cake before returning to the quayside.

Please note that the order of the tour may vary.