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| The Spirit of Saxony | Ref: GE015 |
| 8 days / 7 nights | |
| Price: £420pp (based on 2 people sharing) | |
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| Distance: approx 168 miles | ||
travel :
- Fly to Dresden then train to Dessau (180km)
- Fly to Berlin then train to Dessau (100km)
- Fly to Leipzig then train to dessau (60km)
- Website for train timetable and booking tickets is Bahn.de
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Dessau.
Day 2:
The first leg of the journey will take you through the beautiful meadows of the Elbe and past the world-famous Wörlitzer Park and Gardens. The 100-hectare large park offers numerous attractions including islands, canals, temples and statues. Today you will be staying in Wittenberg, a town which became famous through Martin Luther. 23 miles
Day 3:
You journey continues to Torgau, a Renaissance town featuring Schloss Hartenfels and the palatial church which is known as the first Protestant church of Germany and which was dedicated by Martin Luther. 42 miles
Day 4:
Today you will be cycling through the town of Belgern, the only town in Saxony which boasts a Roland statue, and continuing on to Riesa, the city of sports. On the way you will be enjoying the enchanting rural atmosphere of the Elbe town of Strehla. 25/30 miles
Day 5:
Today’s tour will take you through some picturesque wine villages located along the Elbe river, especially Diesbar-Seußlitz. From far away you can already see the landmark of the city of Meissen: the impressive castle hill with the cathedral and the Albrechtsburg castle. A visit to the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory is also a must. In the evening you should enjoy a good wine as you are in the heart of one of the smallest yet most distinguished winegrowing regions of Germany. 22/17 miles
Day 6:
Today you will be cycling to Dresden, the city known as the Florence of the Elbe, which is beautifully located along the Elbe valley. A tour of the former royal residence by bicycle will take you past many sites whether its the famous bailey known as the Zwinger, the Semper Opera or the Court Church. 16 miles
Day 7:
With renewed vigour you will start the last leg of your journey. The first highlight of the day will be a stroll through the gardens of Pillnitz Palace, the former summer residence of the royal Wettin family of Saxony. The park with its numerous trees, some of which are more than 200 years old, is regarded as a significant collection of rare and precious plants. From here the journey takes you along the Elbe past the Koenigstein fortress to Bad Schandau in the heart of Saxon Switzerland. 28 miles.
Day 8:
Departure from Bad Schandau
You can of course always extend your trip with extra nights in Dresden or continuing to Prague. We will be pleased to arrange additional accommodation for you.
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