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Baltic Sea Coast, Germany

Enjoy a unique attraction in Lübeck: Splashtour, a bus that transforms into a boat.  The captain will greet you at the bus stop and take you on a journey through his hometown, mixing personal stories with historical facts to make this a truly special experience. This ride will give you a completely different view of the city. On this 1-hour tour, you'll see the most interesting and beautiful corners of the Hanseatic city. The highlight is the spectacular splash, when this bus suddenly becomes a ship and drives you along the Trave, past the picturesque skyline of Lübeck. Enjoy the live commentary in German, giving you insights on Lübeck's history, glory days, and most famous inhabitants. Travel through the Lübeck harbor and around the historic old town. From the water, you can see all main sights including the 7 towers of Lübeck, the Holsten Gate, countless bridges, the romantic garden district, and the historic houses of the old town. From the road, glimpse into everyday live in Lübeck, passing unique little shops, historic houses, and countless sights.

Embark on a harbor cruise of Hamburg and listen closely to live German narration as you pass the Speicherstadt district, HafenCity, Köhlbrand Bridge, Elbe Philharmonic Hall, and more. See the most iconic of the city's 2,400 structures crossing over the waterways, canals, and harbor basin. Climb aboard the boat and explore the various attractions of the city, depending on the tide and the time of day. Along the way, learn interesting facts about the city and its history as well as the incoming and outgoing ships. Simply sit back and enjoy the fantastic views from the water. Admire the historical Speicherstadt (warehouse district) with its narrow waterways, the modern HafenCity, the numerous bridges over the Elbe River, busy locks and container terminals, the large Blohm and Voss shipyard, and the Köhlbrand Bridge. Finally, finish your tour and disembark at the departure point.

Board the boat "Altefähr" to enjoy a one-hour sightseeing cruise. The captain will keep you entertained with interesting facts and amusing stories about Stralsund and the role it played during the Hanseatic League. First, you will venture north, passing by the impressive Rügenbridge and the surrounding the island of Danhölm. Afterwards, you will return towards the coastline and central Stralsund. Your captain will point out the shipyard, the impressive sailing ship "Gorch Fock", the architectural highlight Ozeaneum, and the different church spires of Stralsund. At the end, the boat will return to Stralsund Harbor and arrive back at the departure location. For your comfort, you can choose to sit inside or relax outside. The boat has rooftop seating offering splendid views onto the skyline while allowing you to soak up the sun. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the boat, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Discover the most beautiful courtyards and corridors of Lübeck on a guided tour. Be led along narrow paths to the small, picturesque courtyards that the city is famous for. Explore the small stalls where workers used to live and immerse yourself in local history. Learn all sorts of interesting facts about the Hanseatic League and how the city's population increased sharply in the Middle Ages. Hear why living space had to be created, leading to the construction of narrow and crooked corridors between the front buildings. See the monastery courtyards and be taken back in time. Admire how merchant and shipper widows were housed at that time.

Experience the maritime atmosphere of Kiel from a different perspective with a 24-hour ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. Marvel at the boats in the port from the open-top bus, and travel to the extreme end of the North Sea-Baltic Canal to visit the former fishing village of Kiel-Holtenau. Look at the many sailboats, ferries and freighters in the Kiel Fjord. Due to the natural seawater harbor, the imposing offshore ferries and cruise ships can be seen directly in the city. An informative and live audio commentary will provide you with information about Kiel's history and monuments, as well as interesting facts about the vibrant city along the way. See the distinctive towers of the shipyards and submarine memorial at Laboe from the eastern shore. Journey through the locks of the Kiel Canal, before driving through the former fishing village of Holtenau. Admire the Holtenauer Lighthouse, and get panoramic views of City Hall Tower in the distance. See the tower of the Kiel Opera House and the ruins of Kiel Castle. Return to the city center to walk among the fountains of Hiroshima Park, and discover a former estuary at the Kleinen Kiel. Tour Stops: Stop 1 - Hbf Kiel (Wasserseite) Stop 2 - Schwedenkai Stop 3 - Ostseekai - Schiffahrtmuseum Stop 4 - Reventloubrucke - Landtag Stop 5 - Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (NOK): Schleuse Stop 6 - NOK Kanalfahre Stop 7 - Holtenau Stop 8 - Universitat - Rankestrabe

Would you like to gain first, wonderful impressions of the time-honored Hanseatic city of Lübeck and also learn a little about the illustrious history and special architecture of the Hanseatic city? Then join us on an informative walk through the listed old town of the world cultural heritage. It begins at Lübeck's world-famous landmark, the Holsten Gate, in front of the famous seven-towered city skyline and takes you through the historic streets to Lübeck's other brick buildings worth seeing, such as the town hall and the St. Marien Church. A detour to the medieval corridors and abbey courtyards of Lübeck should not be missing from our tour. At the end of the tour you will understand why the Hanseatic city of Lübeck is one of the most visited cities in Europe.

Marvel at Rostock's cityscape in the company of a professional guide. Join a fascinating walking tour that will bring you all around the city center, including the iconic Town Hall. Allow your guide to teach all there is to know about local history. Enjoy some time to stroll leisurely through the city. See its buildings from a new perspective, by acquiring deeper knowledge about them.

Discover the stunning marine life of Rügen on this seal-watching cruise. Learn about the gray seals in the Baltic from a marine biologist, spot seals, and enjoy a cruise through the sea. Board your ship at Baabe on Rügen, and become part of a scientific team researching the life of the seals. As you sail out of Baabe, listen to a biologist speak about the historical development of gray seals in the Baltic Sea and about the importance of monitoring the population. Please note that the trips offered here are nature trips and sightings are highly dependent on the respective weather conditions. The Seal Spot "Großer Stubber" is not a shoal as known from the North Sea. Its a stony elevation that dries up at low tide. Continue your cruise through the Greifswald Bay near Rügen and spot as many seals as you can before returning to the Baabe.

This shore excursion is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare - ensuring that you will not miss your cruise ship’s departure.  Meet your host in front of your cruise ship as soon as it docks. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and take a relaxing journey through the picturesque flatlands of East Germany. Arrive in Berlin and meet your professional English-speaking tour guide. Begin the tour in West Berlin at the Charlottenburg Palace. Stretch your legs as your knowledgeable local guide gives you an introduction to the city. Then, drive through the former British sector along Berlin’s Champs-Élysées - the Kurfürstendamm, past the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the KaDeWe, the largest department store in continental Europe. Next, head to East Berlin - visiting the impressive parliament building, the Reichstag - on the way. Stroll through the famous Brandenburg Gate and nearby Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Admire the Tiergarten central park, the Victory Column, a Soviet memorial, the Memorial to the Murdered Sinti and Roma as well as the Paris Square. Continue on to the site of Hitler’s bunker, through Potsdamer Platz to one of the few remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall before reaching the former site of the Headquarters of the SS and Gestapo, today known as the Topography of Terror. Next is your chance to pass through Checkpoint Charlie – the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War - and visit the former US sector. After some free time for lunch (not included in the tour price), continue the tour through the former Soviet sector of East Berlin to visit the spectacular Gendarmenmarkt and Bebelplatz – famous for being the ‘Nazi Book Burning Square’. Visit Berlin’s historic former Royal Quarter – the beautiful boulevard of Unter den Linden, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral, and Alexanderplatz with its iconic TV Tower. Time permitting, your tour guide might drive past the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall with its world-famous graffiti – the East Side Gallery or stop in the former Jewish Quarter, which has recently become the fashion and art center of the German capital. At the end of your Berlin tour, say goodbye to your tour guide, and be whisked off in comfort back to your cruise ship.

Explore the most famous sights of Wismar on a self-guided walking tour, while having a varied time in this beautiful city. The tour starts at the railway station, takes you to Germany's largest market square, shows you the traces of the "Old Swedes", gives you the creeps at original film locations with Nosferatu, the first vampire in film history, and breathes maritime sea air in the old harbour. Visit the Wasserkunst, a magnificent fountain on the market square, and the Haus Störtebeker, a historic building with a fascinating history. The tour also takes you to the filming locations of the popular German TV series "Soko Wismar". At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what kind of practical joke the legendary Till Eulenspiegel pulled in Wismar? Along the way, you can stop for some refreshments at any time. Use the hints to find the best sights and hidden gems of the city. Stroll through the picturesque streets and discover Wismar on this fun tour. It's like being shown Wismar by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. Enjoy your time in Wismar ! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.