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Dresden and Saxon Switzerland day trip with the Bastei Bridge

  • 12 hours
  • Fuente de Neptuno
  • 4.7(127 reviews)

Baroque Dresden in the morning, sandstone cliffs after lunch

A guided walk through Dresden, the 'Florence on the Elbe': Neumarkt, the rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera, the Zwinger, the Castle and the porcelain Procession of Princes, followed by free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, Saxon Switzerland National Park and the Bastei Bridge, a sandstone span about 200 metres above the Elbe, with time for the viewpoints before returning to Berlin.

Best for

  • A Baroque city and dramatic nature in one day
  • A full day out without trains or a rental car
  • Photographers

Highlights

  • The Bastei Bridge and its views
  • Saxon Switzerland National Park
  • Guided walk through Dresden's old town
  • Free time in Dresden

Itinerary

  1. Coach to Dresden

    ~3 hours

    Transfer by coach from central Berlin.

  2. Guided tour and free time in Dresden

    ~4 hours

    Neumarkt Square, the Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger Palace and Dresden Castle, then time at your own pace.

  3. Bastei Bridge

    ~75 minutes

    A photo stop and free time walking the sandstone bridge and viewpoints.

  4. Return to Berlin

    ~3.5 hours

    Coach transfer back to the starting point.

What's included

  • Transportation by bus
  • Professional guide
  • Guided tour at Bastei Bridge
  • Guided tour at Dresden
  • Free time at Bastei Bridge and Dresden
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Important information

  • Not suitable for travellers with mobility impairments, given the walking involved at both stops.
  • The order of the itinerary may vary with weather, traffic or operational requirements.
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended for the full-day itinerary.

Meeting and end point

Meeting point

Fuente de Neptuno, Rathausstraße 1, 10178 Berlin.

Get there with Meilora

A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.

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