Day trip to Dresden
The city of art and culture on the Elbe river
Discover the world renowned Semper Opera house, the historic Church of the Royal Court of Saxony (Hofkirche), the stunning baroque Zwinger as well as the romantic Taschenberg Palace, once home to Countess Cosel the most intriguing mistress of Frederick Augustus I (or Augustus II the Strong), Elector of Saxony, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania.
Enjoy living history when walking trough the baroque old town of Dresden and see the world famous Frauenkirche, which was rebuild from scratch with donations from all over the world.
See the breathtaking view over Dresden and the Elbe river from the Brühl's Terrace 'the balcony of Europe'.
Later you may take a stroll through the beautifully restored buildings and landscaped gardens of Pillnitz, the summer palace of the Kings of Saxony on the banks of the Elbe river .