Hamburg

Explore the architectural treasures of Hamburg and the natural beauty of fruit-producing Altes Land before discovering Lubeck’s Old Town, a revered UNESCO World Heritage site.

DAY 1

Upon your arrival at the Hamburg International Airport, you will be greeted by our local ground staff who will assist you to your transfer vehicle. Look for our representatives once you have cleared Customs, Immigration and luggage claim.

A hospitality desk will be available for your convenience at your hotel.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Meals are on your own.

DAY 2

Following breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby for a comprehensive exploration of Hamburg. Your tour begins with a panoramic tour of the harbor city and continues with a visit to the iconic Elbphilharmonie Plaza, offering panoramic views of the city and the harbor. Continue to HafenCity, where innovative architecture meets bustling waterfront life. Stroll along the scenic Landing-stages promenade, soaking in the atmosphere of Hamburg's historic harbor.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, where you can savor authentic Hamburg cuisine.

Following lunch, embark on a relaxing boat tour on the Alster Lake, allowing you to admire Hamburg's picturesque waterfront from a unique perspective. Afterwards, delve into the heart of the city with a photo stop at the iconic Rathaus (City Hall) and admire its stunning neo-Renaissance architecture.

Next, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Miniature Wonderland, the world's largest model railway exhibit located at the charming Speicherstadt (historic Warehouse) district, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, your guide will give you a brief introduction and hand out the entrance tickets.

Then you can explore and enjoy the museum at your own pace. You can leave the museum and the warehouse district on your own. Transfer back to the hotel or remain in the city and make your own way back. Dinner is on your own this evening.

DAY 3

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby. Board your coach and enjoy the journey, where you will see the Airbus site and walk through the historic Elbe Tunnel.

At the other end of the Elbe Tunnel, you will meet your bus again for a 30-minute drive through the countryside towards the Altes Land. The Altes Land is the largest fruit-producing region in Northern Europe and is situated downstream from Hamburg on the southwestern riverside of the Elbe River around various towns.

Upon arrival, stop at one of the fruit/apple farms. You will be welcomed by friendly fruit growers with a glass of naturally cloudy apple juice. On the farm and during your tour, you will be informed about the fruit harvest, storage, plant protection, and marketing.

Afterwards, board your tour bus again and transfer to one of the historic towns. Enjoy lunch and a 60-minute city walk before driving back to Hamburg.

Return to Hamburg where you will have some time to freshen up before heading out to one of Hamburg’s restaurants for an included dinner where you can indulge in the flavors of the region.

Day 4

After breakfast at your hotel and check out, meet your guide and bid farewell to Hamburg as you embark on a day trip to the enchanting city of Lübeck. Your escort will meet you at the hotel and accompany you throughout the day. Upon arrival in Lubeck meet your costumed guide and explore Lübeck's charming old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its rich history and architectural wonders like Holstentor, the town hall and other unique landmarks.

After lunch at a local restaurant, take a stroll through the city's narrow streets and picturesque alleys, soaking in the unique atmosphere. Visit the St. Mary´s church, an architectural masterpiece, and a symbol of Lübeck's rich history and cultural heritage.

Return to Hamburg where you will be dropped off at the port for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel

3:00pm onwards Check-in available at your hotel

2:00-6:00pm Hospitality Services available at the hotel lobby

Overnight at Le Meridien Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you cannot locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Meet your guide at the hotel lobby

10:30am Visit the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall Plaza

11:30am Tour continues to HafenCity, see the historic landing stages

12:30pm Transfer to you lunch venue

1:00pm Lunch at a traditional local restaurant

2:30pm 45-minute boat trip on the Alster lake

3:15pm Panoramic highlights of the city by coach

4:00pm Arrival at the Speicherstadt and the Miniature Wonderland Museum

4:00pm onwards Inside visit of the Miniature Wonderland Museum at your own pace

Return to your hotel or make your own way back independently

5:00-8:00pm Hospitality Services available at the hotel lobby

Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at Le Meridien Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby and start your tour of the Altes Land

9:30am Arrive at the historic Elbtunnel, guided walking tour through the Elbtunnel

10:15am Continue through the Altes Land

10:45am Arrival at a Fruit Farm, welcome by the farmer, enjoy a glass of homemade apple juice and a guided tour of the farm

12:45pm Board your tour bus again and transfer through the Altes Land to one of the historic

towns

1:15pm Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

2:15pm Historic City walk

3:15pm Drive back to the hotel, time at leisure

6:00pm Depart for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant

8:30pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at Le Meridien Hotel or similar hotel

Day 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel and check out

8:00am Meet your escort and start the drive to the Hanseatic City of Lübeck

9:30am Meet your costumed guide at Lübeck and begin walking tour of the historic center

12:00pm Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant

1:30pm Continue with an inside visit St. Mary´s church

2:30pm Escorted coach transfer back to Hamburg

4:00pm Arrival at the port for embarkation

Expected Weather:

The average high in Hamburg in late August, early September is 18.4°C (65.1°F) and the average low temperature 10.8°C (51.4°F).

What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes, sweater or jacket for cooler evenings and mornings, camera, chargers, 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.

Visa costs are not included in the program.

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

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Hotel address:

Hotel Meridien

Address: An d. Alster 52, 20099 Hamburg

Phone: +49 04021000

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If comparable 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:

•3 nights at the Le Meridien Hotel or similar – Deluxe room including breakfast and porterage

•2 lunches at local restaurants including drinks

•1 dinner including drinks

•Tours and entrances as outlined in the itinerary

•Whispers headsets

•Hospitality desk services at the hotel each day

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service, laundry

•Visa costs if required

•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.

Please note: 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.

Land 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. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.