Berlin, Dresden and the Magnificent Harz Mountains

Berlin, Dresden and the Magnificent Harz Mountains

Gaining a deeper understanding of the area’s WWII history, from Checkpoint Charlie to Colditz Castle. Uncovering the Germany of fairytales in Quedlinburg, home to more than 2,000 half-timbered houses. Taking in views of the Harz Mountains National Park from a narrow-gauge steam train.

What's Included:

• 9 nights in hotels
• International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow.
• Titan tour manager
• 14 meals - 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
• Nationwide return chauffeur service
• Travel in destination by coach
• Porterage

Included Excursions:

• Guided tours of east Berlin, west Berlin, and Potsdam
• Visits to Charlottenburg Palace, the Berlin Wall Memorial, Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, and Colditz Castle
• Guided walking tours of Dresden, Wernigerode, and Quedlinburg
• Steam train journeys through Saxony countryside and the Harz Mountains National Park
• Exploration of Dresden's historic heart, including the Semper Opera House and Church of Our Lady
• Visit to the famous Meissen Porcelain Manufactory and a scenic steam train ride from Mortizburg
• Tour of Colditz Castle and exploration of Wernigerode with its fairytale-like castle
• Journey to UNESCO-listed Quedlinburg with its Renaissance castle and Romanesque buildings

Day 1: UK - Berlin

Titan Travel's nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Berlin.

Day 2: Berlin

A guided coach tour introduces the history of Berlin’s east this morning. You’ll visit the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery (an open-air art gallery on the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall), and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

Day 3: Berlin

A coach tour will take you past west Berlin's must-see sights including the Reichstag and the statue-topped Victory Column. You'll then visit the Berlin Wall Memorial, an open-air exhibition that offers a fascinating look at what life was like when the city was divided.

Day 4: Potsdam - Dresden

In Potsdam, a guided tour reveals baroque squares and classical monuments. Continue on to Dresden, on the banks of Elbe river.

Day 5: Dresden

Your guide will lead us on a walking tour of Dresden's historic heart this morning. Following an afternoon at leisure, you might like to join an optional excursion to the Zwinger Palace, to take in a memorable performance bu the Dresdner Residenz Konzerte.

Day 6: Meissen - Moritzburg

You'll make your way to the nearby riverside town of Meissen, where you'll visit the famous Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. At Moritzburg, you'll board a heritage steam train for a scenic half-hour journey through woodland and countryside.

Day 7: Colditz

On a visit to Colditz Castle, you'll uncover its fascinating past, from its royal roots to the daring escape attempts made during the war. Continue on to Wernigerode, a half-timbered town on the edge of the Harz mountains.

Day 8: Wernigerode - Harz Railway

A morning walking tour will show you Wernigerode's charactful old town, with its medieval town hall, market square and crooked houses. Later we'll board another heritage steam train for a journey up to brocken, on the summit of the Harz's tallest mountain.

Day 9: Quedlinburg

Another storybook town awaits us as we journey to UNESCO-listed Quedlinburg. This thousand-year-old town is a joy to explore, with its Renaissance castle, Art Nouveau villas and Romanesque buildings, as well as hundreds of half-timbered houses. After a guided walking tour, you'll be free to explore the town uner your own stream.

Day 10: Wernigerode - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.