A Festive Journey Through
Elbe's Cultural Highlights

Dresden

Mostly known for the World War II bombings
that killed 25,000 people and destroyed 75 percent of the city
centre, Dresden now strives to channel its former splendour. Dating
back to the early 13th century, many buildings have endured
hundreds of years of history, including the rebuilt Frauenkirche,
the Swinger Palace, the Semperoper and the Fürstenzug. Excellent
museums in the city are dedicated to art, local culture, the
military, natural history, anthropology and even hygiene.

A lively city with a strong arts and
culture scene, Dresden has an energetic nightlife and a number of
music, film and cultural festivals throughout the year. These
include the Bunte Republik Neustadt, the Dixieland Festival,
Filmnächte and the festive Christmas street markets. But really,
there's a party to be found on any night of the week, with many
clubs and bars concentrated in Neustadt and Weiße Gasse, and some
excellent restaurants around the Frauenkirche.

More active holidaymakers will find plenty
to do in Dresden too. Rollerblading in the Großer Garten is a
popular pastime, as is rowing in the small boats on the Carolasee.
Saxon Switzerland, located upstream along the Elbe River, is a
national park perfect for hiking and rock-climbing, while wildlife
enthusiasts are welcome at the oldest zoo in Germany.

Dresden is situated about two hours from
Prague, and within easy distance of some of Germany's top
attractions, including the Königstein Fortress, the Saxon Ore
Mountains, Pillnitz, Meissen and Leipzig.

Kingston

Dresden

Mostly known for the World War II bombings
that killed 25,000 people and destroyed 75 percent of the city
centre, Dresden now strives to channel its former splendour. Dating
back to the early 13th century, many buildings have endured
hundreds of years of history, including the rebuilt Frauenkirche,
the Swinger Palace, the Semperoper and the Fürstenzug. Excellent
museums in the city are dedicated to art, local culture, the
military, natural history, anthropology and even hygiene.

A lively city with a strong arts and
culture scene, Dresden has an energetic nightlife and a number of
music, film and cultural festivals throughout the year. These
include the Bunte Republik Neustadt, the Dixieland Festival,
Filmnächte and the festive Christmas street markets. But really,
there's a party to be found on any night of the week, with many
clubs and bars concentrated in Neustadt and Weiße Gasse, and some
excellent restaurants around the Frauenkirche.

More active holidaymakers will find plenty
to do in Dresden too. Rollerblading in the Großer Garten is a
popular pastime, as is rowing in the small boats on the Carolasee.
Saxon Switzerland, located upstream along the Elbe River, is a
national park perfect for hiking and rock-climbing, while wildlife
enthusiasts are welcome at the oldest zoo in Germany.

Dresden is situated about two hours from
Prague, and within easy distance of some of Germany's top
attractions, including the Königstein Fortress, the Saxon Ore
Mountains, Pillnitz, Meissen and Leipzig.

Litomerice

Kingston

Melnik

Litomerice

Prague

The Czech Republic's capital and international showpiece,
Prague, is one of the most popular city-break destinations in
Europe. Its attraction lies primarily in the physical beauty of the
city, which boasts 600 years of architecture amazingly untouched by
time. Prague's UNESCO-listed historic centre is like a colossal
outdoor museum which makes travellers feel like they're stepping
into a Gothic fairy-tale. In the 14th century, Prague enjoyed the
reputation of being one of the most important cities in Europe,
only to disappear completely behind the Iron Curtain after the
Second World War. Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution and the end of
Communism, Prague has thrown off the years of repression with
alacrity and is returning to its earlier grandeur, enticing
tourists with its romantic atmosphere. In recent years, Prague has
also become a popular weekend destination for stag and hen party
groups, who are attracted by the lively nightlife, world-famous
beer, and low prices. All in all, the city is now famous among
lively young partygoers and refined cultural tourists alike. The
historical centre of the city is compact and its attractions are
all within easy reach on foot. The core comprises the Castle
District (Hradeany) west of the River Vltava, and the Old and New
Town (Stare Mesto and Nove Mesto) to the east. They're joined by
the famous Charles Bridge. Situated on the hill overlooking the
city, the Castle District incorporates the main attractions,
including the Castle itself and the Cathedral. The Old Town is a
maze of alleyways, cobbled streets and passages winding their way
towards the beautiful Old Town Square, Staromestske Namesti. The
old Jewish Quarter, Josefov Ghetto, is also enclosed within the Old
Town. The New Town, by contrast, is modern and has been laid out in
wide boulevards, most famously Wenceslas Square: the fashionable
shopping boulevard leading up to the foot of the grand National
Gallery. The city's performing arts scene also features high on the
list of things to do in Prague, with world-class classical music
concerts, opera and ballet, as well as many art galleries around
the city. This beautiful city, a 'symphony in stone', built along
the river and on the surrounding hills, has never ceased to capture
the hearts and imagination of visitors, painters, photographers and
poets.

Melnik

Prague

The Czech Republic's capital and international showpiece,
Prague, is one of the most popular city-break destinations in
Europe. Its attraction lies primarily in the physical beauty of the
city, which boasts 600 years of architecture amazingly untouched by
time. Prague's UNESCO-listed historic centre is like a colossal
outdoor museum which makes travellers feel like they're stepping
into a Gothic fairy-tale. In the 14th century, Prague enjoyed the
reputation of being one of the most important cities in Europe,
only to disappear completely behind the Iron Curtain after the
Second World War. Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution and the end of
Communism, Prague has thrown off the years of repression with
alacrity and is returning to its earlier grandeur, enticing
tourists with its romantic atmosphere. In recent years, Prague has
also become a popular weekend destination for stag and hen party
groups, who are attracted by the lively nightlife, world-famous
beer, and low prices. All in all, the city is now famous among
lively young partygoers and refined cultural tourists alike. The
historical centre of the city is compact and its attractions are
all within easy reach on foot. The core comprises the Castle
District (Hradeany) west of the River Vltava, and the Old and New
Town (Stare Mesto and Nove Mesto) to the east. They're joined by
the famous Charles Bridge. Situated on the hill overlooking the
city, the Castle District incorporates the main attractions,
including the Castle itself and the Cathedral. The Old Town is a
maze of alleyways, cobbled streets and passages winding their way
towards the beautiful Old Town Square, Staromestske Namesti. The
old Jewish Quarter, Josefov Ghetto, is also enclosed within the Old
Town. The New Town, by contrast, is modern and has been laid out in
wide boulevards, most famously Wenceslas Square: the fashionable
shopping boulevard leading up to the foot of the grand National
Gallery. The city's performing arts scene also features high on the
list of things to do in Prague, with world-class classical music
concerts, opera and ballet, as well as many art galleries around
the city. This beautiful city, a 'symphony in stone', built along
the river and on the surrounding hills, has never ceased to capture
the hearts and imagination of visitors, painters, photographers and
poets.