Social Program: Tours
Dresden and its surrounding area offer a lot of things to see. We have selected the following tours for you to recover from a long conference day.
Tours from Sun 14th to Wed 17th
Time / Day Sun 14th Mon 15th Tue 16th Wed 17th Morning Opening Tour 5 : Tour 1 : Tour 3 : 14:00-15:00h Noon 13:00-15:00h 12:00-15:00h City tour: a Bus tour Dresden Castle tour closer look Tour 2 : Tour 6 : Tour 7 : Tour 4 : 15:00-16:00h 15:00-16:00h 17:00-18:00h Afternoon 16:00-17:00h City tour: a closer Church of Our Hist. Green Hist. Green Vault look Ladies Vault Welcome Evening Banquet Dinner Reception
Day trip on Thu 18th
Time / Day Thu 18th Tour 9 : Whole 09:00-17:00h day Excursion to "Saxon Switzerland"
Please note: The meeting point for every tour is 15 – 30 minutes before start of the tour at the main entrance of the International Congress Center Dresden (ICCD; congress venue). We will also be at your disposal at the registration desk on every conference day.
K.I.T. Congress Incentives GmbH Managing Director: Register no. 8245 Dresden Jörg Herrmann Court of Jurisdiction Dresden Münzgasse 2 Sales Tax ID no.: DE155291300 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone +49 351 496 75 40 Fax +49 351 495 61 16 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kitdresden.de
Prices
Tour/Excursion Duration Price p.p. Tour 1 Bus tour Dresden - Getting an overview 2 hours 29,00 € Tour 2 City tour Dresden - A closer look 1 hour 25,00 € Tour 3 Castle Tour - Steamer trip 3 hours 45,00 € Tour 4 Visit of the Historic Green Vault 1 hour 25,00 € Tour 5 City tour Dresden - A closer look 1 hour 25,00 € Tour 6 Visit of the Church of Our Ladies 1 hour 20,00 € Tour 7 Visit of the Historic Green Vault 1 hour 25,00 € Tour 9 Excursion to "Saxon Switzerland" Day trip 89,00 €
Tour description
Tour 1: Bus tour Dresden - Getting an overview
Date
Sunday, 14 June 2009, 01:00 - 03:00 pm
Description
This sightseeing tour by bus invites you to gain a first impression of the ancient and present Dresden as well as of the famous Dresden Elbe valley. You will see the historic city center with the Residential Castle, the Cathedral, the Zwinger, the Theaterplatz, the Semper Opera House and the Brühl Terrace. During the tour, you will drive by the three famous Elbe castles on the hills above the river and pass the Blue Wonder bridge. This technical masterpiece was built in 1893 and got this name from its blue colour. Later on, the bus will lead you through the exclusive residential district in Striessen and finally passes the modern Volkswagen AG's Transparent Factor.
K.I.T. Congress Incentives GmbH Managing Director: Register no. 8245 Dresden Jörg Herrmann Court of Jurisdiction Dresden Münzgasse 2 Sales Tax ID no.: DE155291300 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone +49 351 496 75 40 Fax +49 351 495 61 16 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kitdresden.de
Tour 2: City tour Dresden - A closer look
Date
• Sunday, 14 June 2009, 03:00 - 04:00 pm (Tour 2) • Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 02:00 - 03:00 pm (Tour 5)
Description
Dresden's historic city centre with its baroque flair is famous beyond the frontiers of Germany. It is part of the Dresden Elbe Valley, which is recognized as world heritage site since 2004, and captivates millions of visitors every year. Besides the reopened Church of Our Ladies, the Historic Green Vault has a great appeal. This guided tour offers a closer look at the ancient city centre of Dresden, its extraordinary buildings and sights. You will discover the city by foot, walking around the Theater place with its unique ensemble of Semper Opera House, Zwinger, and the bordering Residential Castle, over the Brühl Terrace, also called "Europe's balcony", to the Cathedral, the Procession of Princes - a 101-metres-long wall painting on 20.000 tiles of Meissen porcelain - and finally to the Church of our Ladies.
Tour 3: Castle Tour - Steamer trip
Date
Monday, 15 June 2009, 12:00 - 03:00 pm
Description
The river Elbe gives Dresden its particular appeal and remarkable scenery. You will get to know Dresden's riverside on a steamer ship. Starting at the historic city centre, you can enjoy the view and listen to the guide’s explanations while travelling upstream. First of all, you will pass Albrechtsberg Castle, which was built in the early 19th century and is nowadays part of the world heritage asset "Dresden Elbe Valley". The Castle with its noble atmosphere provides an outstanding setting for balls, banquets and concerts, among others.
K.I.T. Congress Incentives GmbH Managing Director: Register no. 8245 Dresden Jörg Herrmann Court of Jurisdiction Dresden Münzgasse 2 Sales Tax ID no.: DE155291300 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone +49 351 496 75 40 Fax +49 351 495 61 16 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kitdresden.de
Afterwards, you will see the second of the three castles at the Elbe Loschwitz hillside: The Lingner Castle. This exceptional building is a monument of late neo-classical architecture. The spacious premises may be used for events, company presentations, symposia, workshops or concerts.
The highlight of the trip is Pillnitz Castle. The unique ensemble of architecture and garden design, which is embedded in the vineyards of the Elbe Valley, was built in the early 18th century. It was used among others as a summer residence of the Saxon monarchs. Worth seeing, apart from the castle itself is the gorgeous French-style park asset with its impressive collection of botanical beauties and exotic plants - above all the 200-years-old camellia, which blossoms every year. Nowadays, it hosts a museum and states a popular destination for spending leisure time and enjoying cultural events here.
Please note: A cold snack will be provided for every participant on board. All beverages and extra meals must be paid individually.
Tour 4: Visit of the Historic Green Vault
Date
• Monday, 15 June 2009, 04:00 - 05:00 pm (Tour 4) • Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 05:00 - 06:00 pm (Tour 7)
Description
Amidst Dresden's impressive historic scenery you will find Europe's most beautiful and precious treasure chamber museum, the Historic Green Vault. Founded by August the strong, it has been reopened in September 2006. Nowadays, the Residential Castle again houses besides the New Green Vault the second part of the world-famous art collections of the Wettin princes.
Being the original exhibition area, the Historic Green Vault presents the most exceptional baroque work of art in all its wealth and glory. Experience all the unique artwork made of gold, silver, jewel, ivory, bronze, and amber. The separation of both expositions implies many advantages which are primarily based on the possibility to display more artwork than ever.
K.I.T. Congress Incentives GmbH Managing Director: Register no. 8245 Dresden Jörg Herrmann Court of Jurisdiction Dresden Münzgasse 2 Sales Tax ID no.: DE155291300 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone +49 351 496 75 40 Fax +49 351 495 61 16 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kitdresden.de
Tour 5: City tour Dresden - A closer look
Date
• Monday, 15 June 2009, 03:00 - 04:00 pm (Tour 2) • Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 02:00 - 03:00 pm (Tour 5)
Description: See tour 2
Tour 6: Visit of the Church of our Ladies
Date
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 03:00 - 04:00 pm
Description
The Church of Our Ladies (Frauenkirche) was built in the 18th Century of very hard sandstone from quarries in the Saxon Switzerland. Its characteristic dome, the so-called "stone bell" owing to its shape, collapsed in the Second World War during the bombing. For a long time, its ruins were an impressive anti-war monument. The reconstructed church was consecrated in October 2005 and ever since is a symbol of conciliation, largely rebuilt with donations from German and international foundations. Nowadays, it again completes Dresden picturesque skyline. Interested participants may visit the church and experience the unique ambience in this magnificent baroque dome.
Tour 7: Visit of the Historic Green Vault
Date
• Monday, 15 June 2009, 04:00 - 05:00 pm (Tour 4) • Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 05:00 - 06:00 pm (Tour 7)
Description: See tour 4
K.I.T. Congress Incentives GmbH Managing Director: Register no. 8245 Dresden Jörg Herrmann Court of Jurisdiction Dresden Münzgasse 2 Sales Tax ID no.: DE155291300 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone +49 351 496 75 40 Fax +49 351 495 61 16 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kitdresden.de
Tour 9: Excursion to "Saxon Switzerland"
Date
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Description
The bus brings you upstream the river Elbe to the Elbe sandstone highlands. These highlands, also called "Saxon Switzerland", form a national park that offers numerous opportunities for relaxation and leisure, whether in the form of rambling, hiking, climbing or canoeing. You will first of all visit the Königstein Castle, which has served many different purposes over the centuries, such as for military reasons, as a retreat for Saxon sovereigns, as a safe place to keep treasures as well as a prison. Since Königstein is so beautifully located, it has also been the place where the Saxon royal court held numerous festivities. You will enjoy a typical Saxon lunch and the fantastic view in Königstein In the afternoon you will visit the Bastei where on the highest cliff of the Elbe sandstone highlands, you have a magnificent view over the Elbe valley. Afterwards, you will have a walk through this exceptional scenery, before travelling back to Dresden.
We wish you a pleasant trip to Dresden and wonderful experiences during the social tours.
K.I.T. Congress Incentives GmbH Managing Director: Register no. 8245 Dresden Jörg Herrmann Court of Jurisdiction Dresden Münzgasse 2 Sales Tax ID no.: DE155291300 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone +49 351 496 75 40 Fax +49 351 495 61 16 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kitdresden.de