Semper Opera House Dresden
Silhouette Dresden © Anja Upmeier
Semper Building, Picture Gallery, Old Masters, French Pavilion, German Pavilion © Frank Exß DML BY
Zwinger Crown Gate Dresden © AugustusTours

Music tour Dresden

A music tour in Dresden for music lovers

For all choirs and enthusiasts of classical music, we offer a special music tour to Dresden. Two great German composers are closely linked with the Saxon capital: Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Did you know that nine out of fifteen operas of Richard Strauss once were premiered at the Semper Opera House in Dresden? And that an inconspicuous, small house in Graupa near Dresden is the birthplace of Richard Wagner’s well-known opera "Lohengrin"?

Come on a music tour to Dresden and travel on the footsteps of these famous musicians. To give your group tour a special highlight you should add at least one of the various musical events to your schedule: an opera performance at the Semper Opera House, an organ concert at the Church of our Lady or the Sächsische Staatskapelle with their outstanding conductor Christian Thielemann. The annual Dresden Music Festival offers the opportunity to enjoy classical music at traditional but also extraordinary venues for this music tour to Dresden.

This group tour is customised by us for you. It can be modified, shortened or extended according to your wishes. We look forward to receiving your enquiry and will be happy to provide you with a customised offer for your group tour.

Duration	4 days/ 3 nights
Travel period	daily
Bookable from	10 person(s)
Characteristics of the tour

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Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival to Dresden
Give your tour a perfect start and join our local guide on a special guided walking tour „The sights of sound – seeing Dresden through musical eyes“. Within two hours, you will not only see "the sights of sound" but also enjoy a delicious coffee break. For sure your guests will be delighted in tasting the typical Saxon cake "Eierschecke"!
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 2: Get to know the musical side of Dresden
Todays focus on music venues will lead you to the renowned Semper Opera House. During a private guided tour your guests will learn more about the past and present of the opera house which is full of history. If you also wish to include an evening performance at the Semper Opera House, please ask us about our ticket service for groups! For the afternoon we would recommend our CulturalPlus with a visit to the Richard Wagner Sites in Graupa.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 3: Explore the fancy side of Dresden
No one should leave Dresden without having seen the well-known exhibitions at the Royal Palace of Dresden. See the unique treasures that August the Strong and other electoral princes of Saxony gathered while taking part in an informative guided tour of the Royal Palace including a visit to the Turkish Chamber, the New Green Vault and the Armoury.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 4: Individual departure
Do not hesitate to ask us for an extension of your tour! There are a lot of other excursions you should include to your tour, for example a visit of the porcelain city of Meissen or Leipzig with its various sights about famous musicians.

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package for your music tour to Dresden:

4 days/3 nights

3 x overnight stay including breakfast
Guided walking tour „The sights of sound – seeing Dresden through musical eyes“, 2 hours
Coffee stop with tasting of the typical Saxon cake „Eierschecke“
Private guided tour at Semper Opera House
Admission and guided tour of Royal Palace including Turkish Chamber, New Green Vault and Armoury
City map of Dresden per room
Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
24-hrs AugustusTours telephone assistance during your music tour to Dresden

PLUS packages for your music tour to Dresden

ChurchPLUS

Visit the famous „Church of our Lady“ including guided tour
Guided tour of Dresden Church of the Holy Cross (Kreuzkirche)
Visit of the Church of the Holy Trinity including organ recital (Silbermann organ)

CulturePLUS

Visit Richard Wagner Museum in Graupa including Lohengrin House
Admission and guided tour of Pillnitz Park and Gardens

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Visit to the Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Museum in Dresden with its exhibition about life and work of the composer
Concerts and operas at Semper Opera House, Frauenkirche, Kreuzkirche, Dresden Philharmonie and Dresdner Residenzkonzerte
Tickets for the Dresden Music Festival
Day excursion to Prague with visit of Prague Castle and the historic city centre
Day excursion to Leipzig including visit of Bach Museum and Mendelssohn House

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.