Elbe river cruise to Pillnitz Castle in Dresden

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Discover the historic old town of Dresden aboard a ship and admire the most beautiful sites of the Elbe Valley. Start off at Terrassenufer and see the three famous castles: Albrechtsberg, Eckberg, and Lingner Castle, along the Elbe on the way to the villa quarter Loschwitz.Pass the four famous Elbe bridges, whose histories affect the city up until now. The most memorable bridge is called Blue Wonder, which gets its name because of the colour.Soak up the views of the impressive Pillnitz Palace as your boat drops anchor for roughly twenty minutes. It was built in the 18th century under the Elector of Saxony August the Strong and is now the site of the Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Arts and Crafts) as well as the Schlossmuseum (Castle Museum).

Highlights

You will discover Dresden and its fascinating old town on board a ship and marvel at the unique river landscape along the Elbe
The trip passes the three impressive castles, and you will admire the panoramic view of Dresden's landmarks in the old town
You will learn more about the eventful history of the city and enjoy the local cuisine on board

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Facilities

Free cancellation

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3 hours

Available in English, German

What's included

Audio guide
Timed entry ticket

Where you'll meet

Please note that the starting point for this tour is from piers 1-7, beneath the Brühlsche Terrasse. Please allow sufficient time for the walk to the piers. Boarding starts approx. 15 minutes before departure.

Operated by

WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH

Important information

Accessibility: * For wheelchairs or buggies, please notify the company in advance Not allowed: * Smoking Know in advance: * In case of extremely high or low water levels, the timetable may change, or certain trips may be canceled * The tour information is offered to you via on-board announcements and an app downloadable for Apple and Android * A member of staff at the service station next pier 2 will help you find the right pier Remember to bring: * Student card * Disability card

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