Capital of the Saxony region this city of Art and Culture on the River Elbe owes its baroque splendour to August the Strong, eighteenth century Elector of Saxony.
The city boasts a wealth of architectural monuments, top-class museums and world famous cultural attractions.
The Old City has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored following mass destruction in WWII.
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Accommodation
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Dresden
Dresden
A & O Hostel Official Rating: Youth Hostel
Location: Close to the main Railway Station and the central Bus Station of Dresden, 2 kms from the Semper Opera House, Frauenkirche and Zwinger.
Facilities: Gift Shop, Internet corner in the Reception area.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated in 2 – 6 bedded rooms. All rooms have private facilities and Cable TV.
Meal Basis: Half Board.
STS work with other youth accommodations in the City. Hotel accommodation also available at a supplement.
The city can be explored on foot or using the public transport systems. STS can quote for coach excursions which can be pre-booked before you travel. Excursions are not included in the tour price. Both tours include a 2 hour city guide.
Other guides can be arranged at a supplementary charge.
Sample Itinerary - 6 DAYS TO DRESDEN BY COACH
Day 1 — Depart UK by coach - overnight travel to Dresden.
Day 2 — Arrive in Dresden in afternoon. Time for some exploration on foot or by public transport (cost not included). STS includes a city guide for a 2 hour walking tour. Due to driver's regulations your coach will not be available for use. Evening meal (first included meal).
Days 3 - 4 — Explore Dresden and surrounding areas (see our Excursion Selection).
Day 5 — Day at leisure for sightseeing on foot or by public transport (cost not included). Due to driver's regulations your coach will not be available for use Depart Dresden in the early evening for overnight travel to UK.
Day 6 — Arrive in the UK.
Sample Itinerary - 4 DAYS TO DRESDEN BY AIR
Day 1 — Depart London - travel to Germany by air Transfer to your hotel accommodation is included in the price.
Days 2-3 — Time at leisure for excursions of your choice.
Day 4 — Airport transfer (included) for flight to the UK.
Meal Arrangements
Half Board (By Coach):
First Meal - Evening meal on Day 2
Final Meal - Breakfast Day 5.
Half Board (By Air):
First Meal - Evening meal on Day 1
Final Meal - Breakfast on Day 4.
Tour Variations
Multi Centre Tours - Dresden can be combined with other centres e.g. Berlin and Prague.
Please request a quotation.
Free Back-Up Material
STS Guide to Dresden and a map.
Excursion Selection
History & Landmarks Old Town Kreuzkirche - Church of the Holy Cross – Home of the Kreuzchor Boys Choir, which is more than 500 years old.
Old Market Square - Oldest and largest of the city's squares and still used for markets several times a year, including the oldest Christmas Market in Germany.
Landhaus - 18th Century building, now the City Museum.
Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady – The church was reconsecrated in 2005 following its restoration after being badly damaged in WWII.
Bruhlsche Terrasse - Popular promenade on the banks of the Elbe.
Albertinum - Combines a number of world class museums under a single roof.
Catholic Hofkirche - Built 1738 – 1755, a unique combination of Roman and Baroque architecture.
Residenz-Schloss - Royal Palace - Neorenaissance towers. The Palace houses the Green Vault with its treasures and the Cabinet of prints and drawings.
Zwinger - Outer bailey. The Semper Gallery in the Zwinger is the home of the Old Masters Art Gallery and the Armoury. The Zwinger also houses a world renowned porcelain collection. The Salon of Mathematics and Physics features clocks, globes, telescopes and measuring instruments.
Semper Opera - Beautiful 19th century building destroyed in 1945 and reopened in 1985 following extensive reconstruction (guided tours available).
Furstenzug Procession of Princes - All the rulers of Saxony from 1123 to 1904 are on display.
Special Interests & Crafts Pfund's Molkerei - Ornate interior and huge selection of cheeses.
Cable Car ride - overlooking Dresden.
Paddle steamer trip - on the Elbe.
Volkswagen - "glass manufactory".
Semper Opera House - Guided tour.
Outside the City Meissen - 13th century Cathedral and Albrechtburg Castle. Visitors can observe the world famous Meissen porcelain being made in the demonstration workshops.
Radeberg - Radeberg Export Beer Brewery.
Pillnitz Palace - Summer residence of August the Strong.
Radebul - Wackerbath Castle
Berlin - (Long Full Day)
Colditz Castle
Leisure Tropical Island (Outside City) - Huge indoor tropical complex (www.my-tropical-islands.com).
Dresden Zoo Dresden Christmas Market - the oldest in Germany. During Advent period.
Music - STS can arrange concert tours to Dresden, further details on request.
Departing from your school and returning to school by full specification touring coach with two drivers, arriving in the centre on Day 2 and departing from the centre on Day 5. Minimum group size: Coach tour price is based on 35 paying passengers. Supplements apply for smaller groups.
Standard Channel Crossing
Ferry: Dover to Calais: 1½
Other channel crossings: Available at a supplementary charge.
Eurotunnel: Folkestone to Calais: 35 minutes platform to platform.
Transfer Times
Calais: Dresden – 13 hours.
Tour Length
6 days. Extra day supplement applicable upon request.
Air Travel Arrangements
Depart from London to Germany.
Minimum Group Size: based on a minimum of 30 paying passengers.
Tour Length
4 days by Air. You can request extra days at a supplement.
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