Dates: August 27 – September 6, 2026
Germany: Stralsund to Berlin
Beatles, Bike and Boat
- Walk in the footsteps of The Beatles through Hamburg’s vibrant St. Pauli district
- Explore the red-brick beauty of Lübeck, a UNESCO-listed Hanseatic city
- Cruise the calm waters of the Baltic Sea and Szczecin Lagoon aboard the MS PRINCESS
- Cycle through Rügen, Germany’s largest island, dotted with forests and neoclassical architecture
- Savor local flavors with full-board meals prepared fresh onboard
- Ride along the scenic coasts of Usedom with stops in charming beach towns like Zinnowitz
- Tour the fascinating Peenemünde Museum or opt for a tasting at a local distillery
- Relax during a scenic rest day cruise into the historic port city of Szczecin
- Pedal through Lower Oder Valley National Park, home to migratory birds and wildflower meadows
- Marvel at the engineering feat of the Niederfinow Boat Lift
- Trace rivers and canals through lush forests and lakes en route to Berlin (optional extension)
- Optional: Bike Berlin with a local guide, exploring iconic sites like Brandenburg Gate and remnants of the Berlin Wall
- Optional: Delight in a night of Berlin cabaret and celebration
Germany: Stralsund to Berlin
August 27 – September 6, 2026 | Itinerary
Enjoy a scenic drive through northern Germany’s picturesque countryside.
Along the way, you’ll stop in UNESCO-listed Lübeck, the ‘Queen of the Hanseatic League,’ where red-brick Gothic architecture tells the story of centuries of trade and culture. Upon arrival in Stralsund, board the MS PRINCESS and settle in for the journey ahead.
– Built 1981, renovated 2024, 80m long, max 98 passengers
– Restaurant, salon, and sun deck
– All cabins: ~10.5 m², outer cabins with private ensuite, satellite TV, A/C
– Main Deck: Windows cannot open
– Upper Deck: Panoramic window (opens)
– Steep stairs; stair lift available (max 100 kg)
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely full-day cruise across the Szczecin Lagoon as the MS PRINCESS sails southward.
Today you will spend all day on board. You will cross the expansive waters of the Bay of Szczecin (Oder Lagoon) and reach Szczecin, the green city on the mouth of the Oder and one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea. The reconstructed castle of the dukes of Pomerania situated in the city’s historic centre is worth seeing.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (onboard), Dinner, Afternoon Coffee/Tea
- Inclusions
- 1 night hotel in Hamburg with breakfast
- Guided Beatles Tour through St. Pauli & Reeperbahn
- Transfer from Hamburg to Stralsund with stop in Lübeck
- 7 nights aboard the MS PRINCESS in an outside cabin with private bathroom
- Daily room cleaning and towel/linen changes as needed
- Full board: 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches/snacks, 7 three-course dinners, 6 afternoon coffee/tea breaks
- Cabaret Dinner
- Welcome drink upon embarkation
- Daily cycling route briefings
- Navigation app + GPS data and digital travel documents
- Onboard tour guide
- Optional Berlin Extension (2 Nights)
- Transfer from Berlin Tegelsee port to Berlin hotel
- 1 night hotel in Berlin with breakfast
- Berlin city bike tour
- Cabaret evening with dinner
- Flights and airport transfers
- Local visitor taxes during cycling stops
- City maps, ferry fees, entrance fees, or optional excursions
- Travel insurance (required)
- Alcoholic beverages or specialty drinks onboard
- Tips, personal expenses
- 7-gear Unisex Trekking Bike: $150 (includes insurance + pannier)
- 8-gear E-Bike: $295 (limited quantity; insurance included)
- Helmet (UVEX I-VO): $60 (onboard purchase, cash only)
- Please provide your height at booking for proper bike sizing
- 50% at time of booking to confirm
- Balance due at 60 days prior to departure
- Time of booking to 90 days prior: $100
- 50%: 90 – 45 days prior
- 100%: 45 days to departure date
