Dresden, Germany

Four Day Christmas Delight - Leipzig, Dresden and Plauen

Experience Christmas festivities in the heart of Germany on this multi-day tour from Frankfurt.

Engage your senses and observe regional towns celebrating the silly season joyfully.

Marvel at the giant Christmas tree with its thousands of lights, in the heart of Leipzig before doing your last-minute Christmas shopping at numerous Christmas Markets throughout the region.

Handicraft enthusiasts will be thrilled with a visit to one of Germany's oldest porcelain manufacturers where a demonstration on painting and glazing is given in the exhibition hall. You'll also venture to two miner-villages to view the German tradition of woodcarving Christmas pyramids and filling them with candles.

Keeping with the season, you'll sample traditional German snacks including Bratwurst and mulled wine before tasting Strietzel (local cake) in Dresden.

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This guided multi-day tour is a comfortable way of getting familiar with the most interesting sights, the most beautiful landscapes and the tradition of Germany.

The experienced staff, from your coach driver to the tour guide are committed to providing the best services, making your vacation interesting, smooth and comfortable. Transportation will be in a modern coach or minivan with air-conditioning.

About Dresden

Bombed into dust and debris during World War II, Dresden rebuilt itself in the years following Germany's defeat and became one of the most successful Iron Curtain towns.

Unfortunately, Dresden's greatest claim to fame, its china industry, never fully recovered. Also, the pallor of Soviet rule stilted the town as a tourism destination.

Still, Dresden is worth the effort and a visit should be on the tick list. Dating back to 600 BC, the town is packed full with history.

One of the greenest towns in Europe, Dresden is located in the beautiful Elbe Valley.

There are a number of Elbe Valleys but the Elbe River Valley that runs through Dresden is the one most people think of. Taking a cruise on the Elbe River is a popular outing.

When you visit Dresden, make sure you see Dresden Castle. Renovation was not started until the 1960's and continues today. Still, it is a building rich with architectural design.