Prague – Dresden – Berlin

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Prague – Dresden – Berlin

   Early morning meeting at Thessaloniki “Makedonia” Airport, introduction to our tour escort and departure on a Ryanair Group flight to Prague, the famous “City of a Hundred Spires”. Upon arrival and baggage collection, we depart for Dresden, one of Germany’s most beautiful cities and the capital of the Free State of Saxony. Known as the “Florence of the North”, Dresden is renowned for its magnificent Baroque architecture, outstanding art collections and beautiful setting on the banks of the River Elbe. During our tour, we will visit Theaterplatz, dominated by the famous Semperoper, and admire the impressive Zwinger Palace, one of Germany’s most important Baroque landmarks. We will also see the renowned Fürstenzug, the “Procession of Princes”, composed of thousands of porcelain tiles depicting the rulers of Saxony, as well as the iconic Frauenkirche, destroyed during World War II and later rebuilt as a symbol of reconciliation and rebirth. We will stroll through the historic centre and enjoy free time for lunch, shopping and a visit to the city’s festive Christmas markets. Afterwards, we depart for Berlin. Arrival and check-in at our hotel. In the evening, enjoy your first introduction to the German capital, with the opportunity for dinner or drinks along the famous Kurfürstendamm boulevard.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Berlin City Tour & Christmas Markets

   After breakfast, we begin our panoramic tour of Berlin, a city where history meets contemporary architecture and every neighbourhood tells a different story. Travelling along the famous Unter den Linden boulevard, we will discover important monuments and impressive buildings from the Prussian and Imperial periods. We will stop at the Brandenburg Gate, the enduring symbol of Berlin and German reunification, and see the nearby Reichstag, home of the German Parliament, with its distinctive glass dome. We will pass the Holocaust Memorial before continuing to Potsdamer Platz, one of the finest examples of Berlin’s modern transformation. Along the grand Straße des 17. Juni, we will see the Victory Column and Tiergarten, the largest and most important green space in central Berlin. Our tour continues to Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, where preserved sections of the Berlin Wall and other historic sites reveal the events that shaped the city before reunification. We continue to Alexanderplatz and its iconic Television Tower before reaching Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to some of Europe’s most important museums, Berlin Cathedral and the impressive Humboldt Forum. Afterwards, enjoy free time for shopping along Friedrichstraße and Kurfürstendamm, visit the historic KaDeWe department store or explore attractions such as Madame Tussauds, Berlin Dungeon, SEA LIFE Berlin or the Berlin Story Bunker. Later, immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Berlin’s Christmas markets, sample traditional German specialities and warm spiced wine, and enjoy the beautifully illuminated city.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Berlin’s Historic Scheunenviertel – Prague

   After breakfast, we discover a different side of Berlin with a tour of the historic Scheunenviertel district, whose name means “Barn Quarter”. The area is closely connected with the history of Berlin’s Jewish community, whose residents experienced poverty and persecution under the Nazi regime before the horrors of the “Final Solution”. Today, the district preserves important traces of its past while also having developed into one of Berlin’s most interesting and creative neighbourhoods. Narrow streets, small squares, historic buildings, hidden courtyards, art galleries, contemporary boutiques, cafés and restaurants create a distinctive atmosphere. We will explore the area around Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, see the historic Volksbühne theatre and Babylon cinema, and walk through the famous Hackesche Höfe, Germany’s largest interconnected courtyard complex and one of Berlin’s most photographed locations. After our tour, we board our coach and depart for Prague. Following the necessary stops along the way, we arrive in the Czech capital and check in at our hotel. In the evening, enjoy your first walk through illuminated Prague and experience the magical atmosphere of the Old Town.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Prague Old Town & Black Light Theatre

   Breakfast at the hotel followed by our organised tour of Prague’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built along the banks of the Vltava River, Prague is known as the “Golden City”, the “Mother of Cities” and the “City of a Hundred Spires”. Its remarkable combination of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Art Nouveau architecture creates a unique open-air museum. We begin at Republic Square, where we will see the Municipal House, one of Prague’s finest Art Nouveau buildings, and the Gothic Powder Tower, one of the historic gateways to the city. We continue to Wenceslas Square, closely associated with major events in modern Czech history and dominated by the impressive National Museum. On our way towards the Old Town, we will see the Estates Theatre, where Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni” premiered. At Old Town Square, we will admire the medieval Old Town Hall and the famous Astronomical Clock, one of the oldest and most remarkable astronomical clocks in the world. We will also see the Church of Our Lady before Týn, with its distinctive twin towers, and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas. We continue along elegant Pařížská Street to the historic Jewish Quarter, Josefov, where we will see the Old-New Synagogue from the outside and discover important monuments reflecting the centuries-old presence of Prague’s Jewish community. Free time follows for lunch, coffee, shopping and exploring the beautifully decorated streets. Do not miss the Christmas markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, where you can sample traditional delicacies and enjoy Prague’s festive atmosphere. In the evening, we suggest an optional performance at Prague’s famous Black Light Theatre, a unique theatrical experience combining light, darkness, colour, movement, music and optical illusions without language barriers.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Prague Castle – Malá Strana – Charles Bridge – Vltava Cruise

   After breakfast, we prepare our luggage and depart for one of Prague’s most important and beautiful areas, the famous Castle District. Our tour begins at Strahov Monastery, founded in the 12th century and renowned for its magnificent library and panoramic views over the city. We continue to Loreto, one of the Czech Republic’s most important pilgrimage sites, with its impressive Baroque façade and famous bell tower. Walking through the historic Hradčany district, we reach the magnificent Prague Castle complex, where we will see Schwarzenberg Palace, the Old Royal Palace, the residences of the Kings of Bohemia and today’s Presidential Palace. At the heart of the Castle District stands St. Vitus Cathedral, the country’s most important religious monument, renowned for its Gothic architecture and the Chapel of St. Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech lands. Our tour continues towards St. George’s Basilica before descending into picturesque Malá Strana, Prague’s “Lesser Town”, one of the city’s oldest districts, filled with aristocratic palaces, Baroque churches, intimate squares and cobbled streets. We will admire the imposing Church of St. Nicholas from the outside and continue towards the legendary Charles Bridge. With its distinctive statues and magnificent views of Prague Castle and the Vltava River, this Gothic bridge is Prague’s most famous landmark and an ideal setting for memorable photographs. Following the picturesque streets of the Royal Route, we return to the Old Town and the Astronomical Clock area. Free time follows for a final stroll, shopping and lunch in the historic centre. Alternatively, join us for an optional cruise on the Vltava River, offering a different perspective of Prague as we sail beneath its historic bridges and admire the major landmarks lining the riverbanks while enjoying a generous buffet meal with main courses, desserts and fruit. In the afternoon, meeting at the designated point and transfer to Prague Airport. Boarding our Ryanair Group flight and departure for Thessaloniki, taking home wonderful images and unforgettable memories from a fascinating journey through the heart of Europe.

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