Description

Join us for an fascinating day trip with private bus to Dresden - the royal residence of the King's of Saxony, who established a city of such cultural and artistic splendour it was named “The Pearl of the Baroque” and is considered one of Germany's most beautiful capitals and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage City

Dresden is more widely known however for the devastating and controversial Allied bombing campaign. US and Royal Air Force bombers dropped 3,900 tons of high-explosive and incendiary bombs over 3 days in February 1945, destroying 13 square miles of the city, it caused a firestorm of such intensity many of the estimated 40,000 civilian casualties died of asphyxsiation. American Kurt Vonnegut, who was a POW in Dresden during the firebombing, later memorialized the event in his novel Slaughterhouse-Five.

We'll explore the immaculately restored Old Town including the famous Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), the Semper Opera House, the 'Balcony of Europe' - once Dresden's defensive rampart on the River Elbe, and the Zwinger medieval fortress - home to the Old Masters Collection featuring works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens and more.

Hear stories of Dresden at the time of August the Strong (who allegedly sired 300 children), on to horrific wartime experiences, the Communist era and also discover the vibrant city of today - enjoy free time to visit the world class museums, relax on the waterfront, or  stroll through the flea market

Meeting Points / Prices / Times

Year round:

• 9 am Wednesday and Sunday from McDonald's opposite the main entrance to Zoo Station
  

• Reservation only! - advanced booking is required, simply fill in the fields under 'private tour' above

  or call us directly on (+49 (30) 6923149)  and we'll confirm your place on the private tour bus
  
  

How much?

• € 45  (Our Day Trip is cheaper than the regular train ticket to Dresden alone i.e. it's great value!)

Duration

• 10 hours inc. travel time 2 hours approx. each way

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