GERMANY
Berlin
Berlin • Colditz • Meissen • Dresden
5 £899
CLASSIC TOUR FROM PP
DAYS 2024
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Your tour includes • Return flights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers • 4 nights in four-star superior accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes • The services of our experienced and insightful Tour Manager (B) Daily Breakfast
YOUR CLASSIC TOUR EXPERIENCES • 2 guided tours including Berlin and Dresden
Berlin, Dresden, Meissen & Colditz Witness Germany’s past and present merging in fascinating ways – taking in Berlin’s eclectic ambience, Dresden’s architectural glories, the artisanal heritage of Meissen and the adventure of Colditz Castle. Discover Germany’s delightful contrasts, from its vibrant modern cities to its rural landscapes.
Your itinerary DAY 1 – Arrival in Berlin Fly to Berlin airport and transfer to your hotel. DAY 2 – Berlin Originally two separate 14th-century towns, Berlin has long been known for its fascinating contrasts. Our tour takes in many landmarks including Checkpoint Charlie, a poignant symbol of the Cold War when the city was divided between East and West. You’ll see the Brandenburg Gate – one of Germany’s most iconic landmarks – and the Reichstag, the parliament of the reunified Germany that is steeped in history and partially reconstructed by Norman Foster. There’s also Unter Den Linden - the city’s most famous boulevard - the imposing cathedral and the remains of the Berlin Wall. The afternoon is free for you to explore. (B) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Berlin DAY 3 – Colditz & Meissen After breakfast we drive through gentle rolling woodland and fields into Saxony, crossing the mighty River Elbe en route to Colditz. The visit and related
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exhibition offer intriguing insights into the lives of both inmates and guards. Next, we visit the town of Meissen, famous for producing the first porcelain to be made outside of China for a tour to learn how it’s created before our arrival in Dresden. (B) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Colditz. Guided tour of Meissen porcelain studio DAY 4 – Dresden Sitting majestically astride the stately waters of the River Elbe and dating from the 12th century, Dresden is strikingly beautiful. It is a centre for art, classical music and science saw the emergence of fine Renaissance, Baroque and Classical buildings, the majority of which – though destroyed by the Allied bombings of 1945 – have been wonderfully restored in recent years. This morning we have a walking tour around these architectural gems, and in the afternoon you’re free to explore as you wish. (B) + Included Experience – Guided walking tour of Dresden DAY 5 – Return flight Transfer to the airport for our flight home. (B)
• 2 visits including Colditz Castle and exhibition, and medieval Meissen with a tour of the world-famous porcelain studio
Our hand-picked hotels Dependent on your UK departure date, we offer you a choice of hotels. We stay 2 nights in Berlin and 2 nights in Dresden. Courtyard by Marriott Berlin HHHH Within easy walking distance of museum Island, this hotel has a restaurant, bar, modern rooms and provides the perfect base to explore Berlin’s sights. Park Inn By Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz HHHH Situated in the centre of the city, this is the highest hotel in Berlin offering unique views over the capital from the rooftop terrace. Home to a restaurant, bar, lounge as well as a spa and fitness centre. Maritim, Dresden HHHH Superior Situated on the banks of the Elbe, the hotel is a protected monumented and has a restaurant, piano bar, wellness centre and indoor pool and modern rooms. Hotel Steigenberger de Saxe, Dresden HHHH Superior Beautifully designed, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and wellness centre with well appointed rooms
Please note: On some dates, this tour operates in reverse order. The use of air conditioning is at the discretion of the hotel.
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