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Just 165 km from Berlin lies the beautiful city of Dresden, capital of Saxony. The city is also referred to as the ‘Florence of the Elbe’, for its resemblance to the beautiful Italian city and its location on the banks of the Elbe. This 9-hour excursion includes a guided walking tour of the city and its historical sites, free time for lunch and shopping, and the service of a private, comfortable vehicle for no more than 6 people.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Berlin, Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Just 165 km from Berlin lies the beautiful city of Dresden, capital of Saxony. The city is also referred to as the ‘Florence of the Elbe’, for its resemblance to the beautiful Italian city and its location on the banks of the Elbe. This 9-hour excursion includes a guided walking tour of the city and its historical sites, free time for lunch and shopping, and the service of a private, comfortable vehicle for no more than 6 people.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Frauenkirche Dresden, Georg-Treu-Platz 3 Eingang G der Frauenkirche, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
The Frauenkirche or “Church of Our Lady” is a Baroque Lutheran church. It is one of the most outstanding churches in Europe and a significant sample of the sacred buildings of Lutheranism.
Its particular history of almost total destruction and reconstruction a few years ago, in 2005, makes it a symbol of German reconstruction after the Second World War.
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, its reconstruction began in 1994, ending in 2005. The work was financed through private donors around the world.
It is considered a “symbol of reconciliation”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Dresden Zwinger, Theaterplatz 1 Ostra-Allee, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
The Dresden Zwinger is a baroque palace located in the old town, between the Semperoper Opera House and Postplatz.
The palace was built on the site that formerly occupied a fortress, hence its name, since the word Zwinger (synonymous with Ringmauer) was used to refer to the circular outer wall that was part of the fortresses.
Initially built as a greenhouse for orange trees, the construction alone served the representative claims of Prince Elector Augustus the Strong and was the site of great festivals. Today it stands out for the art and science collections found inside.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Semper Opera House (Semperoper), Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
Considered one of the jewels of theatrical architecture in the world, the Semperoper was designed by architect Gottfried Semper and partially destroyed in 1945. It was rebuilt in 1986.
Stop At: Augustus Bridge, Augustusbrucke, Dresden, Saxony Germany
We will cross the Elba River over this beautiful bridge and by doing so, we will have one of the most beautifull views of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Katholische Hofkirche, Schloss Strasse 24, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany
It is the largest religious building in Saxony. The Hofkirche Cathedral or Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is a cathedral of Catholic worship in the old town (Altstadt) of Dresden (Germany).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dresden, Dresden, Saxony
We will also have free time to discover the old and the new town of Dresden, or maybe you want to enjoy visiting the Dresden Castle and its museums, or enjoy a meal in a recommended restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
