We start with a local departure and make our way via the cross Channel ferry or Eurotunnel to Germany for an overnight stopover.
On day 2 we take you via the Rhine Valley to our second night’s hotel accommodation within coaching distance of Wurzburg.
On day 3 we visit one of Germany’s best preserved Mediaeval towns – Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The city is entirely walled and a walk around it provides the perfect perspective on the history of this beautiful town. Travel back to our hotel via the town of Welkersheim known for its Renaissance Palace and Baroque Garden. (Admission not included).
Day 4 – travel to Colditz – the notorious German military prison which held allied prisoners of war. (Admission included). Continue to the Dresden area.
Day 5 – today we take you to the beautiful city of Dresden. The city has so much to offer visitors including the recently restored Frauenkirche – Church of the Lady – a highlight to any visit to the city. Don’t miss the Swinger Palace – the most important late Baroque building in Germany, the opulent Semper Opera House, the Residenz Palace with its stables and ‘procession of dukes’ – a frieze of Meissen tiles in the cathedral.
Day 6 – today we have an excursion to Meissen with a factory visit to the famous Porcelain manufacturer and a guided walking tour of the town, including Castle Rock with Albrechtsburg Castle and Cathedral. Return via Moritzburg with its famous castle, (admission extra)
Day 7 – today we have a day trip to the German capital of Berlin where we have included a half day guided tour. See the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the infamous ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ and the Reichstag Parliament building.
Day 8 – we bid a fond farewell to Germany and make our way back for our overnight stopover. Arrive back in the UK on day 9.
Price Includes:
- Coach travel and Channel crossing either by ferry or Eurotunnel
- 2 nights bed and Continental breakfast accommodation in overnight stopover hotels in France / Belgium / Germany - 1 night on outward and 1 night on return journey
- 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at a good class hotel within coaching distance of Wurzburg
- Admission to Meissen porcelain factory
- Admission to Colditz Castle
- 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommdoation at a good class hotel within coaching distance of Dresden
Not Included:
- Any charges made by hotel for use of facilities
- Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges other than stated
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance
- Single room supplement