Excursion to Meissen

Excursion to Meissen

Head to Meissen, the birthplace of Saxon history. Visit the world-famous porcelain factory before touring the city, dominated by Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen cathedral.

Meissen is reknowned for its porcelain, trademarked with "crossed blue swords". You'll watch as a unique work of art is created before your eyes during a guided tour of the porcelain factory. The city itself is a medieval gem: gabled houses lead up to the Albrechtsburg Castle, prized as one of the purest examples of gothic architecture. Complete your day with a photo stop at Moritzburg, the grandiose hunting lodge that sits elegantly in the middle of a lake.

Inclusions :

• Guided tour to Meissen
• Roundtrip transportation via motorcoach
• Guided tour of the Meissen porcelain factory
• Guided city tour
• Commentary during the tour of Meissen porcelain factory is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese

Duration:
4 hours

Available:
April-Oct: Fri.-Sun.
Nov.-March: Saturday only

Departure time:
10:15 AM

Departure location:
Stadtrundfahrt Dresden office, Theaterplatz, Augustusbrucke

Return time and location:
2:15 PM; same as departure location

Note:
Commentary during the guided tour of the Meissen pottery factory is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese. All other commentary is available in German only. Children under the age of 14 participate for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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