Program Tour Offerings IBMM 2008   For all tours the guides will meet their guests at the meeting point: Equestrian sculpture on the Theaterplatz (in front of the Semper Opera) Please note: The tour will only take place in order of 20 participants minimum. If the tour has to be canceled we will refund your expenses.         1. City Tour by Coach   Monday, September 1, 2008 1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. A sightseeing tour outside of the city centre will lead you to the gorgeous Elbe castles located beautifully on the hillside of the Elbe bend. The indescribable ambience of the unique, late-classicist castles, embedded in vineyards above the River Elbe that provides a breath-taking panorama view across the city of Dresden, will make an everlasting impression. The bus will bring you to the Blue Wonder Bridge and Dresden's most favourite residential areas, called Loschwitz with its scenic beauty and magnificent view of the Elbe valley. Körnerplatz is the starting point for a funicular and a cable railway. In the cable railway you reach a viewing platform where you will have a magnificent view over the City. Last but not least we visit Pfund´s Dairy, another unique place in Dresden and the most beautiful dairy in the world! See the magnificent interior decoration with fantastic tile paintings and taste the unique choice of selected cheese (tasting not included). cost:   EUR 38,00 p.p. – min. 20 persons guided city tour by coach Elbe castles Bridge Blue Wonder cable railway to viewing platform Visit of Pfund’s Dairy     2. Saxon Switzerland (Sächsische Schweiz)   Tuesday, September 2, 2008 08.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Take a coach trip to the beautiful Elbe sandstone massif known as Swiss Saxony. A trip to the Saxon Switzerland is an experience of a different kind. We will drive by coach to the small town Wehlen. From here we go to the Bastei (about 1.5 hour hiking or by bus in bad weather). A stunning view across the valley of the river Elbe will surprise you. The “Bastei Bridge” from 1851 crosses the ravine between the rocks, giving a magnificent view of the sand stone rocks, such as “Lilienstein” and “Königstein”. Opportunity for Lunch (at one's own expense) Afterwards we will drive to the Fortress Königstein which is a unique example of the art of European fortress construction. A guided tour is arranged to show you the 750 years' history and the impressive configuration of architecture. Enjoy the spectacular views of the jagged rocks and the Elbe river gorge. cost:   EUR 45,00 p.p. – min. 20 persons Transfer by coach Visit Bastei bridge Transfer to the Fortress Königstein Guided tour through the fortress       condition:   sturdy shoes physical fitness     3. Excursion to Meissen / Moritzburg   Wednesday, September 3, 2008 8.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. This trip by coach leads you to the 1000 year old charming town of Meissen and the well-known Meissen Porcelain factory. After a guided city walk we reach the late gothic Albrechtsburg Castle and the Cathedral Meissen on the citadel hill. The cathedral is a pure sacred building of the Mid-Gothic age, although its steeples are from the beginning of this century. Opportunity for Lunch (at one's own expense) Afterwards we go by bus to the Porcelain Manufactory. In the manufactory the production process of the ”White Gold” will be shown, but also you can see the impressive collection of exceptional porcelain masterpieces. There will be an opportunity to make purchases at the factory shop. On our way back to Dresden we will stop at the hunting lodge Moritzburg. The Castle is situated on a small island in a lake. It was originally built as a hunting lodge for the duke of Saxony in 1546 but was renovated in the baroque style in 1730. Though the interior is proported to be lovely, it is the surrounding parks that draw most visitors. cost:   EUR 65,00 p.p. – min. 20 persons Transfer by coach Guide City walk Meissen Visit at the Cathedral Tickets Porcelain Manufactory Short stop at the hunting lodge Moritzburg (only outside)     4. Excursion to Pillnitz   Thursday, September 4, 2008 1.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. On this tour you will see the most beautiful sides of Dresden: The historical city, the castles located beautifully on the hillside of the Elbe, the Blue Wonder Bridge and Pillnitz. We start at 2 p.m. by boat from the Terrassenufer quayside in Dresden (departure time). You will have a magnificent view of the historic city centre before three romantic castles come into view. The impressive Elbe palaces Albrechtsberg, Lingner and Eckberg with their beautiful gardens are embedded in vineyards above the River Elbe. Next highlight is the Blue Wonder bridge. The suspension bridge was considered a technical wonder at that time and owes its name »Blue Wonder« to its light blue paint. We reach Pillnitz Palace with its extensive park, the summer residence of Saxon kings and electors and one of the finest of Saxony`s castles and gardens. Guides will lead you through the park which is deserving of particular attention, as it combines the strict forms of the baroque period with those of an English landscape garden. Alongside many rare trees the over 200-year-old Japanese camellia is a particular magnet for visitors. A bus will bring you back to Dresden, at this trip a guide will give you more details to Dresden and its surroundings before we stop at the hotels we have booked for you.     5. Walking tour through the historical city centre and Historical Green Vault   Friday, September 5, 2008 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. A guided walking tour through the historical city centre of Dresden is a “must”. Within two hours you will get an overview over the most famous sights of Dresden, i.e. the Residence Castle, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and the Church of our Lady. The guide will lead you to one of the choicest jewel collections in the world. The “Historical Green Vault” shows collected treasures of the Saxon Kings and Dukes. An audio guide in German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Czech or Spanish will lead you through the collected works. cost:   EUR 29,00 p.p. – min. 15 persons guided walking tour through the historical city centre tickets and audio guided tour Historical Green Vault       condition:   sturdy shoes       * Please note all price include VAT

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