Individual arrival in Dresden during the day. We will welcome you to our hotel in the evening. From our hotel it is only about 3 minutes on foot to the banks of the Elbe, 10 minutes to the Golden Rider, the equestrian statue of Augustus the Strong, and about 20 minutes to the old town with the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the Semperoper.

The tour begins and ends at the ferry landing in Hrensko/Herrnskretschen in Bohemian Switzerland. We follow an old church path past the abandoned... We leave the village cemetery and hike through the forest to the neighboring village of Janov/Jonsdorf. From the observation tower there, we enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the table mountains of Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland and the blue Bohemian mountains. Following an unusual hiking trail, we then cross the golf course and might encounter some Bohemian Indians who have set up camp there. A little later, we reach Hutberg with its striking viewpoint via scenic paths. Along the way, we encounter numerous traces of the former inhabitants of the vanished Sudetenland. Our hike ends at the lovingly reconstructed church of Ruzova/Rosendorf. And, as is typical for a Bohemian village, there is a tavern directly opposite the church. With a bit of luck, we can enjoy the wait there before the bus takes us back to the ferry landing.

We'll take the S-Bahn to Meissen. First, we'll head to the Ratsweinberg vineyard and from there hike to Proschwitz Castle, Saxony's oldest privately owned winery. We'll then descend through the vineyards to the Benno Pulpit viewpoint and cross to the other side of the Elbe River. After a few minutes, we'll reach the ruins of the Holy Cross Monastery, one of Saxony's oldest monastic complexes. After a tour of the grounds, we'll visit Albrechtsburg Castle. First mentioned in 968, this castle is considered the oldest castle in Germany and one of the most famous examples of late Gothic architecture. The legendary Bishop Benno, later canonized, once ministered in Meissen Cathedral. Finally, we'll stroll through the narrow streets of the picturesque old town before stopping for refreshments.

The tour begins at the market fountain in Stadt Wehlen. From there, we hike leisurely uphill through the village and enter the Saxon Switzerland National Park at Buschholz. A few minutes later, we reach the entrance to the Devil's Chamber and descend through the eerily beautiful gorge into the Wehlener Grund valley. Passing a glacial pothole and the Höllengrund (Hell's Ground), we reach the Stone Table on natural paths. From there, it's only 15 minutes to the famous Bastei Bridge. There, we take in the breathtaking views before descending via the Schwedenlöcher (Swedish Holes) to the Amselsee (Blackbird Lake). The tour continues to the spa town of Rathen, where we can conclude the hike at a welcoming establishment.

Today we're taking a break. You can explore the surrounding area on your own, visit Dresden's highlights, or take a trip to Prague or Leipzig. A steamboat trip on the Elbe is also a special experience.

The tour begins and ends in Dresden-Pillnitz. We'll experience the unique features of an inner-city nature reserve along historic hunting trails and the charm of the Pillnitz vineyards. In the garden of Graupa Hunting Lodge, we'll admire some oak trees over 400 years old and learn about the life of the master of music, Richard Wagner. Along the way, we'll encounter wineries, and with a little luck, we can taste the fine wines directly from the producers. At the end of the tour, there's an opportunity to visit the beautifully landscaped park of Pillnitz Palace.

The tour leads along largely natural paths past the Großer and Kleiner Bärenstein to the Götzingerhöhle cave and Thürmsdorf Castle with its adjacent chocolate factory. At the Malerweg Chapel, we enjoy the legendary Thieleblick viewpoint overlooking the Lilienstein and Königstein Fortress. We round off our tour with a panoramic view from the Rauenstein before returning to the train station.

It's time to say goodbye, or you can extend your stay in Florence on the Elbe. Nearby Prague or Leipzig are, of course, always worth a visit. Regarding travel dates