Dresden and Saxony's Castles, Boats & Trains

This tour is based in the magnificent city of Dresden. Located on the River Elbe, the city has a number of wonderful visits, including the impressive Fraunenkirche, and The Dresden Zwinger, as well as the many interesting museums. Visits to nearby Meissen Porcelain, Pillnitz Castle and Moritzburg Castle are included in the tour, and a visit to Leipzig is also highly recommended.

Pillnitz Palace • Dresden • Meissen PorcelainMoritzburg Castle

Day 1 Channel crossing. Overnight in northern Germany.

Day 2 Travel eastwards through Germany to Dresden for a 5 night stay.

Day 3 A day at leisure to explore Dresden. Largely destroyed during WWII, the city has been lovingly reconstructed, with cultural and architectural gems to discover, such as the Fraunenkirche, Castle and Dresden Zwinger, considered one of the finest Baroque buildings in Germany.

Day 4 Take a morning cruise on the scenic River Elbe, from the city centre down to the impressive Pillnitz Palace and beautiful gardens. The architecture is a curious mix of Baroque and Oriental influences which was once the summer residence for the Saxon rulers. Enjoy time to explore before taking the short journey back to Dresden by coach.

Day 5 A full day beginning with a visit to the famous musical city of Leipzig. A guided tour is recommended to gain the most from this impressive city. Return to Dresden via Meissen Porcelain for a guided tour including their workshop, with free time to explore the museum. 

Day 6 A full day beginning with a visit to Moritzburg and admission to this fairytale castle and gardens. In the afternoon, join the scenic Lössnitzgrund Railway for a relaxing steam train ride through the pretty Saxony countryside to Radebeul.

Day 7 Depart Dresden and travel across Germany to an overnight stay in the Aachen area.

Day 8 Short Channel crossing to Dover and home.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Maritim Hotel, Dresden

This 4 star hotel is located on the banks of the River Elbe, in the city centre. It offers excellent facilities, including a cosy bar, elegant restaurant, and a wellness area including a large indoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy. 

• 356 bedrooms

• Indoor swimming pool

• Riverview Terrace

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 5 nights half board in Dresden with:
Hot buffet breakfast
3 course evening meals with choice from night 2

• Elbe river cruise

• Admission to Pillnitz Palace

• Admission to Moritzburg Castle

• Admission and tour of Meissen Porcelain

• Lössnitz Steam Train ride

• 1 night half board on the inbound journey

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