Berlin, Dresden, Meissen & Colditz

2022

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2023

Your tour includes

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers • Four nights in four-star superior accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes • The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

(B) Daily Breakfast Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

YOUR EXPERIENCES • 3 guided tours including Berlin,

Dresden and Colditz Castle • Visit medieval Meissen and tour the world-famous porcelain studio

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

BERLIN

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Arrive Depart

GERMANY POLAND

Colditz Meissen

Dresden 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. Our guided tour and the related 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

Our hand-picked hotels

Maritim Pro Arte, Berlin HHHH Superior (2022 only) Courtyard by Marriott Berlin HHHH Mövenpick Hotel, Berlin HHHH (2023 only) Maritim, Dresden HHHH Superior

Hotel Steigenberger de Saxe,

Dresden HHHH Superior

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) Please note: On some dates, this tour operates in reverse order.