Tour overview

This 5-day short break is designed for solo travellers, with a group of fourteen to twenty-eight, a tour director, return flights from the UK and your own room in four-star superior hotels. Breakfast is included daily, with a welcome dinner on the first night.

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

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Heading south you visit Colditz Castle, the wartime prison famous for its escape attempts, and tour the Meissen porcelain factory before reaching Dresden.

A guided tour of Dresden shows off the rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the terraces above the Elbe. The pace is gentle, and porterage is included.

Trip highlights

  • A welcome dinner (Day 1)
  • A guided tour of Berlin (Day 2)
  • Colditz Castle (Day 3)
  • The Meissen porcelain factory (Day 3)
  • A guided 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 & 5
  2. Colditz Castle Day 3
  3. Meissen Day 3
  4. Dresden Days 3–4

Why choose this tour

Designed for solo travellers. Flights, porterage and your own room included.

Best suited to

  • Solo travellers
  • History lovers
  • Short-break seekers
  • First-time visitors to Germany
The Reichstag in Berlin

Day-by-day itinerary

5 days from Berlin, Germany to Dresden, Germany

  1. Day 1 · Berlin Berlin

    Fly to Berlin.

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

    A guided tour of Berlin.

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

    Colditz and Meissen.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Frauenkirche, Zwinger Dresden

    Dresden.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Dresden Fly home

    Return home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Zwinger Palace courtyard in Dresden

Where you stay

  • Berlin (2 nights) Maritim Pro Arte (4-star superior)
  • Dresden (2 nights) Four-star superior 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, single rooms
  • Meals 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Transfers, coach touring and porterage
  • Guided tours of Berlin and Dresden
  • Meissen porcelain factory and Colditz Castle
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Most lunches and dinners
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Frauenkirche in Dresden

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are travelling as a couple
  • 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: Day 1
The Brandenburg Gate at sunset

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,349 per person, including flights. 6 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

24 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,349pp
Flights from UK airports
08 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,699pp
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14 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,599pp
Flights from UK airports
15 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,679pp
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27 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,639pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,789pp
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.

Will I have my own room?

Yes, every traveller has a single room, with no extra supplement.

Are flights included?

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

Which meals are included?

4 breakfasts and 1 dinner.

How many people travel together?

Between fourteen and twenty-eight solo travellers, 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 £1,349
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