Explore the exquisite Ore Mountains on a breathtaking journey
Explore Saxony's spectacular highlights by steam on a
breathtaking journey that travels on three wonderful heritage
railways and discover elegant Dresden, our charming base on the
banks of the gentle Elbe River.
Highlights
Journey on the Weißeritztalbahn
To Moritzburg on the Lößnitzgrundbahn
To Oberweisenthal on the Fichtelbergbahn
Guided tour of Moritzburg
Guided tours of Dresden
Guided tour of the Meissen Porcelain Factory
What’s Included
Standard Class Rail Journey on the Weißeritztalbahn Journey on the Fichtelbergbahn Journey on the Lößnitzgrundbahn
4* Hotel Accommodation Breakfast Every Day Selected Evening Meals
We meet at our dedicated Departure Office in London St Pancras,
where we board the Eurostar to Brussels. From here, we continue to
Nuremberg via Cologne, where we overnight.
After a morning at leisure in Nuremberg, we transfer to the
station to travel by rail to Dresden, where we check into our hotel
here for dinner. Perhaps venture out into the streets and soak up
the atmosphere of this sophisticated city before we dine
together.
We stay in our base Dresden, the capital of Saxony, where we
embark on a guided tour. Dresden was originally a Slav fishing
village, but rose to prominence in 1487 when it became the seat of
the Duchy of Saxony. Now, it is a thriving Baroque centre, referred
to as the 'Florence of the Elbe' due to its beautiful architecture.
Upon conclusion, we enjoy a wonderful classical concert in the
Zwinger Palace.
Today, we enjoy the first of our heritage steam-hauled journeys
in the breathtaking Ore Mountains, After transferring to Cranzahl,
we board the Fichtelbergbahn for a picturesque journey over the
Hüttenbachtal Viaduct to Oberweisenthal, the highest town in
Germany.
The Lößnitzgrundbahn and the Meissen Porcelain Factory
Our second heritage railway of the tour awaits today as we
journey from Radebuel to Moritzburg on the Lößnitzgrundbahn, a line
that opened in 1884 and still runs smoothly today. We arrive into
Moritzburg, before continuing to the remarkable Meissen Porcelain
Factory, a famous hard-paste porcelain producer with an iconic mark
made on each individual ornate work made in the factory.
We embark on a journey on the Weißeritztalbahn, a wonderfully
nostalgic steamhauled journey that takes us along the stunning Red
Weißeritz valley from Freital- Hainsberg to Kipsdorf.
Today, we bid a fond farewell to lovely Dresden and transfer in
First Class rail to Leipzig, where we join the train to Cologne.
Here, we overnight. On Day 8, we travel to
Brussels. Here, we board the Eurostar back to London.
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be
found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices
& Availability' button. We write to all booked customers
approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise
the exact departure and return time for their particular group.
An escorted experience and all travel
arrangements
The services of a professional UK Tour Manager from start to
finish
Exclusive meeting point at our St Pancras Departure Office
Standard Class rail travel throughout
Comfortable accommodation in your
destination
7 nights' hotel accommodation, including 1 outbound overnight
stay in Nuremberg, 5 nights at the 4-Star Maritim Dresden in
Dresden, and 1 inbound overnight stay in Cologne
Delicious meals included
12 meals, including 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners
Exciting excursions and free time to
explore
Journey on the Weißeritztalbahn
Excursion to Moritzburg on the Lößnitzgrundbahn
To Oberweisenthal on the Fichtelbergbahn
Guided tour of Moritzburg
Guided tours of Dresden
Private classic concert in the Zwinger Palace
Guided tour of the famous Meissen Porcelain Factory
Enhancing your tour
Upgrade to Standard Premier Class on Eurostar journeys from
£75 per person per journey
