Tues 2 July - Mon 8 July 2024: A 7 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Germany with Jones Holidays staying at Maritim Hotel, Dresden
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2 8 July 2024
Tuesday Monday
7 Days
From £1,149
Once one of Germanys most popular tourist destinations, Saxony all but disappeared from view during the years of communist rule. Today, nearly 30 years since German reunification, the regions spectacular architecture, landscape and cultural heritage is once again attracting visitors from across the world.
Dresden Sightseeing - A City of Beauty Rebuilt | Meissen Home of Porcelain | Moritzburg Castle | Leipzig | Colditz
We depart from your home and make our way to Dover for a short sea crossing to France and make your way to Germany. We stop overnight en route to Dresden, your base for the next four nights.
A beautiful city rich in art treasures, history and legend, Dresden offers so much. Its hard to believe that the city was all but wiped off the map by Allied bombings in 1945. Sitting on the River Elbe, the citys skyline, full of spires, towers and domes belonging to palaces, churches and stately buildings offers a taste of a city proud of its cultural heritage. In the morning, we take a half day guided walking tour to find out more about the citys rebirth. Well see the Zwinger Palace, Theaterplatz Square and the famous Semper Opera House, as well as the Royal Palace, the Frauenkirche on Neumarkt and the Brühl Terrace. In the afternoon theres free time to explore more of what this remarkable place has to offer.
Dresden: A City of Beauty Rebuilt
During this tour we explore Dresden, the 800-year-old capital of Saxony. The citys skyline of spires, towers and domes is a glimpse into its rich cultural heritage. In 1491, Dresden suffered a devastating fire, but from the ashes, the city was built in a renaissance style, becoming a hotbed for the European elite for centuries to come. However, this was not the first time the city succumbed to a fiery destruction. Visiting Dresden today, its difficult to conceive of the utter destruction it suffered during the Second World War. Known as the Dresden fire, the allies bombing destroyed the city. Since then, classic Dresden buildings have been rebuilt and restored, retaining its reputation as the Florence on the Elbe.
This morning we travel upstream from Dresden to visit the town of Meissen, the home of European porcelain manufacturing.
A visit to Meissen® Manufactory will reveal the secrets of their famous porcelain. We take a guided walking tour to learn more, including the castle rock with Albrechtsburg Castle, where the world-famous china was first made, and the majestic Gothic Cathedral. Dont miss the spectacular views of the Elbe valley. Our journey then takes us to Moritzburg Castle, a beautiful Baroque palace named after Duke, Moritz of Saxony who had a hunting lodge built there between 1542 and 1546.
Meissen: Home of Porcelain
A town famous for its manufacture of ceramics. The thousand-year-old city of Meissen is not only known for its porcelain production, it is also famous for its medieval centre and vineyard landscape of the Elbe valley. The picturesque city on the Elbe River offers abundant attractions, many of them touristic highlights of the region. While in Meissen, perhaps visit the beautiful Moritzburg Castle or enjoy a steam train journey.
Our first stop today is in Leipzig, a city that retains much of its historic character while reinventing itself for a modern generation. The market square is home to the beautiful 16th Century Old Town Hall, generally regarded as being one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany. In the afternoon, we visit the infamous Colditz Castle, one of the most important Allied officers prisoner-of-war camps in WWII. The Escape Museum portrays the period and the 300 documented escape attempts.
An Art Lovers Paradise: Leipzig
Another fantastic Saxon town is Leipzig, which fuses its history seamlessly into its modern vibe. Known as the City of Rivers, this is a spectacularly beautiful place. With a history going back almost 1,000 years, this Saxon metropolis has earned more than a few claims to fame as a city of music, of commerce, of heroes, as the site of the Peaceful Revolution, as Little Paris, Athens on the River Pleisse, and the Venice of the North. A final highlight is a stark piece of history. Visit Colditz Castle, a Renaissance castle used by the Nazis as a prisoner of war camp in WWII.
The time has come to leave Germany. We depart and begin our journey home to our overnight hotel. We then continue our journey onto our ferry crossing the following day and home.
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
2 nights accommodation, & breakfast
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Guided walking tour of Dresden, Meissen
Admission to Meissen® Manufactory
Admission to Moritzburg Castle
Admission to Colditz Castle.
Located in the city centre, just a few steps away from the Semper Opera House. The hotel offers spacious accommodation, a swimming pool and a large terrace along the River Elbe. The rooms feature a minibar, TV, safe and free Wi-Fi.
DAY ONE & TWO
We depart from your home and make our way to Dover for a short sea crossing to France and make your way to Germany. We stop overnight en route to Dresden, your base for the next four nights.
B, DDAY THREE
A beautiful city rich in art treasures, history and legend, Dresden offers so much. It's hard to believe that the city was all but wiped off the map by Allied bombings in 1945. Sitting on the River Elbe, the city's skyline, full of spires, towers and domes belonging to palaces, churches and stately buildings offers a taste of a city proud of its cultural heritage. In the morning, we take a half day guided walking tour to find out more about the city's rebirth. We'll see the Zwinger Palace, Theaterplatz Square and the famous Semper Opera House, as well as the Royal Palace, the Frauenkirche on Neumarkt and the Brühl Terrace. In the afternoon there's free time to explore more of what this remarkable place has to offer.
B, DDAY FOUR
This morning we travel upstream from Dresden to visit the town of Meissen, the 'home' of European porcelain manufacturing.
A visit to Meissen® Manufactory will reveal the secrets of their famous porcelain. We take a guided walking tour to learn more, including the castle rock with Albrechtsburg Castle, where the world-famous china was first made, and the majestic Gothic Cathedral. Don't miss the spectacular views of the Elbe valley. Our journey then takes us to Moritzburg Castle, a beautiful Baroque palace named after Duke, Moritz of Saxony who had a hunting lodge built there between 1542 and 1546.
DAY FIVE
Our first stop today is in Leipzig, a city that retains much of its historic character while reinventing itself for a modern generation. The market square is home to the beautiful 16th Century Old Town Hall, generally regarded as being one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany. In the afternoon, we visit the infamous Colditz Castle, one of the most important Allied officer's prisoner-of-war camps in WWII. The Escape Museum portrays the period and the 300 documented escape attempts.
B, DDAY SIX & SEVEN
The time has come to leave Germany. We depart and begin our journey home to our overnight hotel. We then continue our journey onto our ferry crossing the following day and home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
2 nights accommodation, & breakfast
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Guided walking tour of Dresden, Meissen
Admission to Meissen® Manufactory
Admission to Moritzburg Castle
Admission to Colditz Castle.
MARITIM HOTEL, DRESDEN
Located in the city centre, just a few steps away from the Semper Opera House. The hotel offers spacious accommodation, a swimming pool and a large terrace along the River Elbe. The rooms feature a minibar, TV, safe and free Wi-Fi.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
General | Rooms | Accessibility |
4 star | Air Conditioning | Lift |
Bar | Television | Wheelchair accessible |
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Gym (additional charge) |
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Swimming Pool |
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Wi-Fi |
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Dresden: A City of Beauty Rebuilt
During this tour we explore Dresden, the 800-year-old capital of Saxony. The citys skyline of spires, towers and domes is a glimpse into its rich cultural heritage. In 1491, Dresden suffered a devastating fire, but from the ashes, the city was built in a renaissance style, becoming a hotbed for the European elite for centuries to come. However, this was not the first time the city succumbed to a fiery destruction. Visiting Dresden today, its difficult to conceive of the utter destruction it suffered during the Second World War. Known as the Dresden fire, the allies bombing destroyed the city. Since then, classic Dresden buildings have been rebuilt and restored, retaining its reputation as the Florence on the Elbe.
Meissen: Home of Porcelain
A town famous for its manufacture of ceramics. The thousand-year-old city of Meissen is not only known for its porcelain production, it is also famous for its medieval centre and vineyard landscape of the Elbe valley. The picturesque city on the Elbe River offers abundant attractions, many of them touristic highlights of the region. While in Meissen, perhaps visit the beautiful Moritzburg Castle or enjoy a steam train journey.
An Art Lovers Paradise: Leipzig
Another fantastic Saxon town is Leipzig, which fuses its history seamlessly into its modern vibe. Known as the City of Rivers, this is a spectacularly beautiful place. With a history going back almost 1,000 years, this Saxon metropolis has earned more than a few claims to fame as a city of music, of commerce, of heroes, as the site of the Peaceful Revolution, as Little Paris, Athens on the River Pleisse, and the Venice of the North. A final highlight is a stark piece of history. Visit Colditz Castle, a Renaissance castle used by the Nazis as a prisoner of war camp in WWII.
DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT |
7 | 2 8 JUL 2024 | TUESDAY | £1,149 | £186 SINGLE |
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE | £80.64 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
Wrexham (Plas Coch Pub) | Wrexham Plas Coch Pub |
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