Berlin and Dresden... Castles, Boats, Steam

A two centre tour combining a stay in Dresden, capital of Saxony, with a stay in Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital. We include excellent 4 star city centre hotels in both Berlin and Dresden. See many of the cultural highlights of eastern Europe, from the beautifully reconstructed city of Dresden to post war Berlin.

Berlin • Brandenburg Gate • Reichstag • Dresden • Mortizburg Castle • Lössnitz Steam Train

Day 1 Channel crossing. Overnight in North Germany.

Day 2 Travel across northern Germany to arrive in Berlin for a 2 night stay.

Day 3 A full day in Berlin. We suggest a morning guided tour with afternoon at leisure. See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and 'The Wall'.

Day 4 Leave Berlin and travel to Mortizburg for an included visit to the 16th century fairytale castle and gardens. In the afternoon travel to nearby Radeburg and join the scenic Lössnitzgrund Railway for a steam train ride through the Saxony countryside to Radebuel. Re-join the coach and continue to Dresden for a 3 night stay.

Day 5 A full day to explore Dresden. Largely destroyed during the second world war, the city has been lovingly reconstructed and today it is one of the cultural and architectural highlights of Germany.

Day 6 A morning cruise on the Elba from Dresden to Pillnitz. In the afternoon return to the city by coach for an afternoon at leisure.

Day 7 Depart Dresden and return for dinner and an overnight stay near Aachen.

Day 8 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 proArte, Berlin

A modern and impressive 4 star hotel with a premier location close to the Brandenburg Gate. On street coach parking is possible nearby.

• 4 star • 403 bedrooms • Lift

• Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Maritim Hotel, Dresden

This 4 star hotel offers excellent facilities and comfort on the banks of the Elbe, in the city centre. Meals include an extensive buffet breakfast and buffet dinner.

• 4 star • 356 bedrooms • Lift

• Indoor swimming pool

• River view terrace

• Nearby coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 2 nights half board in Berlin with:
Welcome drink
Hot buffet breakfast
3 course dinner, menu or buffet

• Mortizburg Castle visit

• Lössnitz Steam Train ride

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

• Elbe river cruise

• 1 night half board on inbound journey

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