Tour overview

This 5-day short break covers Berlin and Saxony with return flights from the UK, a tour director and four nights in four-star superior hotels, with breakfast daily.

In Berlin a guided tour takes in the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, remnants of the Wall and the grand boulevards of the reunited capital.

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Heading south through rolling countryside you visit Colditz Castle, the wartime prison famous for its escape attempts, and tour the Meissen porcelain factory before arriving in Dresden.

A walking tour of Dresden reveals the rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the riverside terraces on the Elbe. The pace is gentle, and this trip suits history lovers short on time.

Trip highlights

  • A guided tour of Berlin (Day 2)
  • Colditz Castle (Day 3)
  • The Meissen porcelain factory (Day 3)
  • A walking tour of Dresden (Day 4)

Your route

4 stops from Berlin to Dresden

5-day route: Berlin – Colditz – Meissen – Dresden
  1. Berlin Days 1–2
  2. Colditz Day 3
  3. Meissen Day 3
  4. Dresden Days 3–5

Why choose this tour

Flights and transfers included. Four-star superior hotels.

Best suited to

  • History lovers
  • Short-break seekers
  • Couples
  • First-time visitors to Germany
Colditz Castle above the river in Saxony

Day-by-day itinerary

5 days from Berlin, Germany to Dresden, Germany

  1. Day 1 · Berlin Berlin

    Fly to Berlin.

    Hotel
    Hotel Maritim Berlin or Maritim Pro Arte
  2. Day 2 · Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Berlin Wall Berlin

    A guided tour of Berlin.

    Hotel
    Hotel Maritim Berlin or Maritim Pro Arte
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Colditz Castle, Meissen, Dresden Dresden

    Colditz and Meissen.

    Hotel
    Hotel Steigenberger or Maritim Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Frauenkirche, Zwinger Dresden

    Dresden on foot.

    Hotel
    Hotel Steigenberger or Maritim Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Dresden Fly home

    Return home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Frauenkirche in Dresden

Where you stay

  • Berlin (2 nights) Hotel Maritim Berlin or Maritim Pro Arte
  • Dresden (2 nights) Hotel Steigenberger or Maritim Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Accommodation 4 nights in four-star superior hotels
  • Meals 4 breakfasts
  • Transfers and coach touring
  • Guided tours of Berlin and Dresden
  • Meissen porcelain factory and Colditz Castle
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The East Side Gallery in Berlin

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want a longer trip

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–5 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
Dresden's skyline along the Elbe

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,149 per person, including flights. 13 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

22 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,189pp
Flights from UK airports
05 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,229pp
Flights from UK airports
10 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,239pp
Flights from UK airports
17 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,179pp
Flights from UK airports
19 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,299pp
Flights from UK airports
14 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,309pp
Flights from UK airports
26 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,309pp
Flights from UK airports
25 Jul 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,279pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,369pp
Flights from UK airports
15 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,369pp
Flights from UK airports
01 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,369pp
Flights from UK airports
16 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,299pp
Flights from UK airports
08 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,149pp
Flights from UK airports

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Germany?

No, UK citizens can visit Germany visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights from the UK and airport transfers are included.

Which meals are included?

4 breakfasts.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

Up to fifty, with a tour director.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From, incl. flights £1,149
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