Hamburg Cruises
Historic Hamburg, Germany's largest port and its second largest city lies 70 miles inland on the banks of the Elbe. Founded over 1,000 years ago by Charlemagne, this one-time Hanseatic League port has emerged from post-war restoration to become a prosperous city of striking architecture both modern and ancient, of an epic history and splendid art, of cosmopolitan shopping, dining and nightlife. Its two lakes, hundreds of canals and spacious parks, the grandeur of its church steeples and great City Hall belfry, its sense of energy and confidence – these all contribute to the subtle appeal of this imposing city. From Hamburg you can also visit Berlin, Germany's historic capital or Lubeck.