A superb tour encompassing all that is best of the magnificent cities of Berlin, Dresden and Prague. The Berlin Wall was the most graphic and public manifestation of the iron curtain that separated Western Europe from the east and is now one the city’s main visitor attractions alongside the famous Brandenburg Gate.

The city of Dresden has been recognised as a World Heritage Site, a city rich in history, art treasures and culture, now rebuilt to its former glory following the devastation of WWII.

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Straddling the River Vltava, the “Golden City” is full of architectural gems and contrasts, major sights not to be missed are the famous Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and St Vitus Cathedral.

ITINERARY

• Day One: Early departure to Dover for our Channel crossing to France, then on into Belgium and our overnight stay at the Hotel Post in Liege.
• Day Two: Continue east through Germany and on to Berlin for two nights at the Hotel Excelsior.
• Day Three: A morning guided tour of Berlin, take in all the sights of this amazing city from the Brandenburg Gate to the spectacular modern architecture in the Reichstag parliament building. Afternoon free for personal sightseeing.
• Day Four: Today we head to Potsdam to discover the seat of Prussian power. A guide will take you on a tour including the “forbidden city” and the Cecilienhof Palace, the venue for the famous conference between Churchill, Truman and Stalin, then to the spectacular Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great’s summer residence. We leave Berlin in the afternoon and head south to Dresden and the Hotel Mercure Elbpromenade where we stay for two nights.
• Day Five: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic centre of Dresden to see famous sights such as the magnificent Zwinger Palace, a baroque building modelled on a Roman amphitheatre, plus the Church of Our Lady which took 13 years to reconstruct and was finally completed in 2005. Remainder of the day at leisure, an opportunity for a cruise on the river.
• Day Six: Meissen porcelain is the finest in the world and we include a visit to the factory for a fascinating insight into its history and to watch the artists and sculptors at work. In the afternoon we travel on to the city of Prague and check in to the Diplomat Hotel where we stay for three nights.
• Day Seven: We meet our guide for a morning tour taking in all the main sights of this lovely city including the famous Prague Castle, St Vitus cathedral and Charles Bridge. Afternoon free to explore at your leisure.
• Day Eight: We take to the river for a relaxing boat trip to see the city from a different perspective and enjoy an included buffet lunch whilst on board. The rest of the day is then free for you to explore further. Dinner this evening is at the Folklore Garden with traditional Czech dishes served buffet style and accompanied by dancing and music.
• Day Nine: We leave the beautiful city of Prague and head into Germany for an overnight stay at the Dorint Novotel in Kaiserslautern.
• Day Ten: Continue to Calais for our return Channel crossing to Dover and home to North Wales.
• HOTELS
• All hotels used throughout the tour will be of a high standard with three or four star rating. All bedrooms will feature en suite facilities, television and telephone.