Berlin has always been a new city, although Schinkel, who was responsible in the 1800s for turning it from a provincial town to a new city, built classical style buildings to make it appear much older. The new Berlin of the 2000s has restored many of the old buildings, modernised many such as the Reichstag, and built some astonishing new buildings such as the Federal Chancellery. In Dresden concentration has been on restoring old buildings, in particular the Frauenkirche, a symbol of regeneration and reconciliation. There we hear a concert of Schumann, a native of Dresden. There will also be a performance of l'elise d'amore at the Staatsoper in Berlin.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Fly to Berlin. On arrival there will be a short coach tour of Dresden.
Day 2 – This morning we take the train to Dresden. In the afternoon there will be a city tour. In the evening there is a Schumann concert in the Frauenkirche. Schumann Violin concerto, Symphony No 4.
Day 3 – This morning there is a visit to the Green Vaults, newly restored to their former splendour. They display the treasure collection of Augustus the Strong and of the many works subsequently added to the collection. Afternoon visits can be made to the Porcelain Museum, one of the three most important porcelain museums in the world. It is also possible to visit the old Master collection in the Zwinger.
Day 4 - This morning we take the train to Berlin. There is an opportunity to visit some of the many museums in Berlin, most of which are within easy walking distance of the hotel or a short subway ride away. In the evening there is a performance of l’elisir d’amore at the Staatsoper.
Day 5 – The morning is free for additional visits before the return flight to London.
Dresden and Berlin
Price: £895 per person
Single Supplement: £275
Deposit: £250 per person
| Departure |
Tour Code |
| 19 May – 23 May 2010 |
DRE10 |
Price Includes: 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3-star+ Hotel Albrechtshof in central Berlin, 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 5-star Westin Bellevue Hotel in Dresden, excursions as described, concert at the Frauenkirche in Dresden, performance of l'elise d'amore at the Staatsoper in Berlin, return train travel between Berlin and Dresden.
Travel: Travel to Berlin is not included. You can make your own arrangements or we can book them for you. All flights booked by us must be paid for at the time of booking.
Suggested British Airways flight details as follows.
| BA0982 |
Departs Heathrow |
10:55 |
Arrives Berlin |
13:45 |
| BA0983 |
Departs Berlin |
14:25 |
Arrives Dresden |
12:52 |
Train Timings:
20 May |
Dep. Berlin |
10:36 |
Arr. Dresden |
12.52 |
22 May |
Dep. Dresden |
09:04 |
Arr. Berlin |
11.17 |
