Dresden: Elbe River Cruise to Pillnitz Castle

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Duration

3 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, German

About this tour

Experience a boat cruise along the Elbe and pass the scenic riverscape of Dresden on board a rustic paddle steamer or salon ship. Enjoy the view to the impressive castles and Baroque Pillnitz Castle.

Highlights

Discover Dresden and its fascinating old town on board a ship and marvel at the unique river landscape along the Elbe
Pass the 3 impressive castles and admire the panoramic view of Dresden's landmarks in the old town
Learn more about the eventful history of the city and enjoy the local cuisine on board

Included/Excluded

Round-trip cruise from Dresden to Pillnitz and direct return
Audio commentary via on-board announcements or via the app with detailed information

Transfer to/from pier
Food and drinks on board
Entry to Pillnitz

Itinerary

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 4 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 color.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).

Durations

3 hours

Languages

English

German

Destinations

Dresden

Frequently asked questions

Current information: The starting point for this tour is at pier number 17-20, located between the Carola - and Albertbridge. Please allow sufficient time for the walk to the piers or be at the meeting point 40 minutes before departure.

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Smoking

The tour is a round-trip cruise. The ship will anchor for 20 minutes in Pillnitz for entry and exit only. It is recommended to remain onboard. There will be no time to visit Pillnitz Castle In case of extremely high or low water levels, the timetable may change or certain trips may be canceled For wheelchairs or buggies, please notify the company in advance The tour information is offered to you via on-board announcements and an app downloadable for Apple and Android

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund