Thuringia and Saxony – Germany’s East

Day 1: Arrival in Weimar
Arrive in Weimar during the late afternoon. Accommodation in your hotel in Weimar or surroundings.

Day 2: Erfurt, Eisenach and Wartburg Castle (UNESCO World Heritage)
After breakfast, travel back to the Middle-Ages and undertake a trip to Erfurt. During a guided walking tour you will get to know the cathedral and Luther´s town. After your lunch break continue towards Eisenach. During a guided walking tour you can learn about the features of medieval architecture. Thereafter, join a guided visit of Wartburg castle (UNESCO World Heritage). Return to your hotel.

Day 3: Weimar and Jena
Today, you will follow the footsteps of Goethe, Schiller and many other luminaries of art, culture, politics and science. During a guided tour of Weimar you will hear many famous names. Thereafter, continue to Jena and undertake a guided tour there. Return to your hotel.

Day 4: Meissen and Moritzburg Castle
Today´s first stop will be in Meissen where you will get to know its cathedral and Albrechtsburg castle during a guided tour. Then continue to Moritzburg castle which you can explore on your own. Thereafter, continue to Dresden. Accommodation in your hotel in Dresden or surroundings.

Day 5: Dresden
Experience the magic of Dresden’s historical architecture during a guided tour. The afternoon is free for your own discoveries. How about a visit to one of Dresden´s spectacular museums? Accommodation in your hotel.

Day 6: Saxony’s Switzerland
Far from museums and old walls, you will experience the refreshing beauty of the landscape of Saxony’s Switzerland during a guided tour. Accommodation in your hotel.

Day 7: Departure after Breakfast