Berlin, Dresden, Meissen & Colditz with Flights – 5 Days
Berlin, Colditz, Meissen and Dresden in five days, with flights and four-star hotels.
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
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A guided tour of Berlin (Day 2)
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Colditz Castle (Day 3)
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The Meissen porcelain factory (Day 3)
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A walking tour of Dresden (Day 4)
Your route
4 stops from Berlin to Dresden
- Berlin Days 1–2
- Colditz Day 3
- Meissen Day 3
- 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
Day-by-day itinerary
5 days from Berlin, Germany to Dresden, Germany
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Day 1 · Berlin Berlin
Fly to Berlin.
- Hotel
- Hotel Maritim Berlin or Maritim Pro Arte
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Day 2 · Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Berlin Wall Berlin
A guided tour of Berlin.
- Hotel
- Hotel Maritim Berlin or Maritim Pro Arte
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Colditz Castle, Meissen, Dresden Dresden
Colditz and Meissen.
- Hotel
- Hotel Steigenberger or Maritim Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Frauenkirche, Zwinger Dresden
Dresden on foot.
- Hotel
- Hotel Steigenberger or Maritim Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Dresden Fly home
Return home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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
This trip might not be for you if…
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- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want most meals included
- You want a longer trip
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Departures & prices
From £1,149 per person, including flights. 13 upcoming departures.
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.
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