Group Tour Operator and DMC for Saxony, Germany

Dresden; A City of Beauty Rebuilt

During this tour we explore Dresden, the 800-year-old capital of Saxony. The city’s skyline of spires, towers and domes is a glimpse into it’s 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, it’s difficult to conceive of the utter destruction it suffered during the Second World War. Known as the ‘Dresden fire’, the allies bombing completely 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

From there, we also visit Meissen, a town famous for its manufacture of ceramics.  The thousand year-old city of Meissen is not only known for it’s 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 an 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 Lover’s 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 Nazi’s as a prisoner of war camp in WWII.