On this overnight program, discover the highlights of Berlin as well as some of the splendid landmarks and palaces of its sister city, Potsdam. From your centrally located hotel, you can enjoy the dining scene and nightlife of Berlin’s bustling city center.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Warnemünde and meet the local escort who will accompany the group to Berlin.

The scenic drive takes approximately 3.5 hours during which your escort will distribute water and light snacks. A comfort stop will be made along the way.

Upon reaching Berlin, meet your official guide and commence on an Instagram-worthy sightseeing tour. Stops will be made to briefly explore the iconic landmarks of former West Berlin including the Kaiser-Memorial Church, Kurfürstendamm boulevard, Wittenberg Platz, Victory Column, and Brandenburg Gate.

Following a typical German lunch, your tour continues to former East Berlin, where you will visit landmarks such as the Humboldt Forum, Nikolai Quarter and the Berlin Cathedral. Next, visit the famous Reichstag building where you will have a guided tour of the cupola on the rooftop and a professional photographer will be on hand to assist with getting ‘that perfect picture’. Following this, head to the Käfer Restaurant for a refreshment while enjoying the breathtaking views of the city below.

When the tour has concluded, you will be transferred to your hotel which is located in the heart of the city at Potsdamer Platz. This iconic location is one of Berlin’s most renowned attractions, embodying the city’s rich history of triumphs and challenges – a defining feature of Berlin’s character.

The hotel’s Concierge will be able to provide dinner or evening sightseeing recommendations. You can also visit Berlin’s official travel website visitBerlin.de for a calendar of events, ticket information and evening sightseeing suggestions.

DAY 2

After breakfast and check-out, you day begins with a tour to the city of Potsdam. The first highlight is a visit to Glienicke Palace, where you will admire the interior design of its rooms before strolling across the renowned Glienicker Brücke. This bridge, spanning the Havel River and connecting Berlin and Potsdam, gained significance during the Cold War as the site for exchanging spies between East Germany and West Germany, and was featured in the movie "Bridge of Spies."

Your tour then takes you to the city center of Potsdam, the capital city of the federal state of Brandenburg and formerly the seat of the Prussian Kings. Here, you will see landmarks such as St. Nicholas' Church, the Dutch Quarter, the New Palais, and the Russian Quarter, among others.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace. Completed in 1747, this palace served as the residence for various Prussian kings and queens, rivaling Versailles in splendor. This stop includes an audio-guided inside visit to the palace and a walking tour through its splendid gardens.

Following this tour, reboard your coach for the 3.5-hour scenic drive back to the port in Warnemünde. Once again snacks and water will be provided and a comfort stop made along the way.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

7:00am Depart Warnemünde by coach

Escorted transfer to Berlin, water and snacks provided

10:15am Arrival in Berlin, meet your tour guide and begin tour

Several stops in the former West Berlin

12:15pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Several stops in the former East Berlin

3:00pm Drink reception on rooftop of the Reichstag

3:30pm Tour continues in the former East Berlin

5:00pm Arrival at your hotel and check-in

Evening and dinner at leisure

Overnight at the Marriott hotel or similar hotel

DAY 2

7:00am Breakfast and check-out

8:30am Guided transfer to the city of Potsdam

9:30am Stop at the Schloss Glienicke for a brief inside visit

10:30am Walk across the famous Glienicker Bridge

10:45am Panoramic sightseeing tour of Potsdam

12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Visit Sanssouci Palace and Gardens

Audio- guided inside visit and walk of the palace garden

3:30pm Drive back to Rostock

Drive will be escorted and water and snacks will be provided

7:00pm Arrival in Restock, re-board the ship

Walking:

Day 1 - Approximatley 2.5 hours throughout the day including about 1 hour of walking at the cupola of the Reichstag. The walking path is smooth and is without steps.

Day 2 - Approximately 3.5-4 hours throughout the day due to all the sites that are visited on foot.

If necessary, guests may find a place to rest while the group continues.

Expected Weather:

Approximately 75°F / 24°C

What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, camera, medicines, umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Local Currency:

EURO

Electricity:

Standard Voltage: 230V. Adapter Needed: Plug Type C and/or Plug Type F

(Plug Type C is recommended). We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Germany

Note that Germany is part of the European Union as well as the Schengen Area

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Accommodation:

Marriott Hotel Berlin

Inge-Beisheim - Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 22 000 0

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Marriott Hotel (subject to change) Deluxe Double King Room

•2 lunches at local restaurants including drinks

•Snack boxes for the transfers to and from Berlin

•Professional photographer at the Reichstags building to assist guests when taking photos

•Drink reception on top of the Reichstags building

•Local tour guide for Berlin and Potsdam sightseeing

•Tour escort (not a guide) for the coach transfers to and from Berlin

•Entrance fees per the itinerary

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers, guides, and escorts

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Price: $1,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.