Excursions on the Elbe river

We’ll set off on a full-day excursion to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a range straddling the border between the state of Saxony in southeastern Germany and the North Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. The immense sandstone shapes in the national park were carved by erosion over millions of years. Here, you can see Nature’s wonders in full force. We’ll discover Königstein Fortress, perched on top of a plateau overlooking the river below. Also known as the “Saxon Bastille,” the fortress was once used as a location for private festivities and ceremonies for the Saxon court, as well as a state prison. Today it is an open-air, military museum and the top tourist site in the region.

We’ll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. After, we’ll stop at the Bastei rock formation towering above the Elbe that was formed by water erosion over one million years ago. The rock outcrop juts 646 feet into the air above the Elbe River. The views of the verdant valley and the rock towers from the bridge are unrivaled.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The order of the visits can change.
• Times are approximate.
• INCLUDED in the BED and DBE cruises.
• These rates are approximate and are subject to change without prior notice.