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Dresden Tours (from Prague)
| Tour Description | During this tour you will see the historical center of Dresden and learn all the major sights. Upon request, you can also visit Dresden´s famous galleries and museums. You will have about 4 hours for sightseeing so there will be enough time also for a lunch break and interiors. CITY OF DRESDEN Dresden is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendour. The city was completely destroyed by the controversial Allied aerial bombing towards the end of World War II. The impact of the bombing and 40 years of urban development during the East German socialist era have considerably changed the face of the city. Dresden has experienced dramatic changes since the reunification of Germany in the early 1990s. The city still bears many wounds from the bombing raids of 1945, but it has undergone significant reconstruction in recent decades. Restoration of the Dresden Frauenkirche was completed in 2005, a year before Dresden's 800th anniversary. MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) is arguably the best museum in Dresden. It has paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries ? the star of the collection is Raphael?s Sistine Madonna. The Grünes Gewölbe (Green Vault) contains one of Europe?s most important treasuries. The collection is split in two: the Historisches Grünes Gewölbe (Historical Green Vaults) is housed in the original sumptuous Baroque rooms while the Neues Grünes Gewölbe (New Green Vault) is in modern display rooms. The Porzellansammlung (Porcelain Collection) has over 8,000 Meissen pieces as well as a wealth of Chinese and Japanese porcelain. (Admission to the Gemäldegallerie Alte Meister, Porzellansammlung, and Neues Grünes Gewölbe is EUR 6 each. Other museums are EUR 3 each. Family tickets are usually double individual tickets plus EUR 1.) TEREZIN CONCENTRATION CAMP (Czech Republic) Along the way to/from Dresden we can make a stop at the Terezin Concentration Camp. Add 3 hours and 1500 CZK to the lower prices. |
| Location | 150 km / 2 hour drive north of Prague (direction Germany - Dresden) |
| Sights to See | Dresden - Zwinger, Dresden - Hofkirche, Dresden - Church of Our Lady, Dresden - Semper Opera House, Bruhl Terrace, Dresden - Royal Palace, Dresden - Procession of Prices |
| Interiors | None |
| Availability From-To | All year round |
| Departure Time and Location | We will pick you up at agreed place and time; most likely at the reception of your hotel. To be specified in the lower order form. |
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Return Location | In Prague, we can finish the tour / drop you off anywhere you wish. |
| Means of Transportation | Walking and/or Driving - Car, Van, Minibus, Bus |
| Required Walking Ability | Low |
| Additional Info | It is possible to do this trip in both directions. |
| Price Info 8 Hour Tour |
Guide only1-6 People | Driver-Guide & Car1-3 People | Driver-Guide & Van4-6 People | Entrance Fees(per person) | |
| CZK / EUR / USD | N/A / N/A / N/A | 7500 / 313 / 436 | 8500 / 354 / 494 | 250 / 10 / 15 | |
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