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Music tour Richard Strauss

On the footsteps of Richard Strauss in Dresden

Richard Strauss was one of the most important composers and conductors of the late 19th century and is still considered one of the most famous musicians in the world today. His fame grew with the premieres of Don Juan, Death and Transfiguration and Macbeth. This offers not only music lovers a good opportunity for a particularly sonorous study trip.

From the revolutionary spirit of the operas Elektra and Salome to the tenderness and humanity of the Four Last Songs - Strauss was a versatile and eccentric artist who created enthusiasm and controversy in equal measure. Join us and be enchanted by the special concerts and exhibitions on a musical journey in Strauss' footsteps!

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
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Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival
Start your trip to Dresden off to a cosy start. After arriving at the hotel, your guests will have the opportunity to explore the baroque ‘Florence on the Elbe’ on their own during a stroll through the city.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 2: Dresden
On the second day of your music tour to Dresden, your guests will get to know the Saxon capital of culture better. During a themed city tour, the tour guide will introduce your group to important details, interesting anecdotes and historical events and allow your guests to immerse themselves in past centuries. An exclusive tour of the Semperoper Dresden and its connection to Richard Strauss will bring todays programme of your music trip to Dresden to a fitting conclusion.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 3: Dresden
Today your group can look forward to a special experience. One of the famous historic paddle steamer of Dresdens White Fleet will take you on a leisurely trip from Dresden to the baroque Pillnitz Palace. A stroll through the gardens of Pillnitz Palace will make your musical study tour to Dresden an unforgettable experience for your guests!
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 4: Individual departure or extension
After an eventful musical journey in the footsteps of Richard Strauss, your guests will be travelling home again today. We will be happy to organise a bus transfer to the train station or airport for your group. Or simply extend the travel programme of your music tour to Dresden and supplement your study tour with the help of one of our PLUS packages with an excursion to the porcelain city of Meissen, a trip to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with an ascent to the famous Bastei Bridge or a visit to the various first-class art exhibitions in Dresden. Of course, you can also enrich your music trip with an excursion to Leipzig, the birthplace of Wagner and the cradle of his musical ambitions.

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package for your music tour "On the footsteps of Richard Strauss in Dresden":

4 days / 3 nights

3 x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Welcome drink on arrival at the hotel
Guided city tour "See music"
Coffee break with a view of an original Strauss baton in the "Music Room" of the Kempinski Hotel
Exclusive guided tour "Richard Strauss and the Dresden State Opera" in the Semper Opera House
Boat trip on the Elbe from Dresden to Pillnitz
Guided tour of Pillnitz Palace Park
Final 3-course dinner at the hotel
Comprehensive travel documents incl. city map
AugustusTours telephone service during your music tour

PLUS packages for your Richard Strauss music tour

WagnerPLUS

Visit to the Lohengrin House and the Wagner Museum in Graupa
Coffee break in a local restaurant or café

ArtPLUS

Admission and guided tour of the Abertinum Dresden with the New Masters Gallery (the portrait of Strauss' close friend Ernst Schuch is on display)

LeipzigPLUS

Guided tour of Leipzig incl. St Thomas' Church
Visit to the Richard Wagner exhibition
3-course lunch at the Alte Nikolaischule restaurant (incl. subsequent visit to the special exhibition)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Attend a concert at the Dresden Zwinger Palace
Visit the Carl Maria von Weber Museum in Dresden with its permanent exhibition on Weber's work and life
Complete your music trip to Dresden with an event at the Semperoper Dresden, Dresden Philharmonic, Frauenkirche or Kreuzkirche (tickets for your group on request).
Excursion to Prague with a city tour including a visit to Prague Castle and the Old Town (e.g. as a day trip)
Extend your stay and combine Dresden with our Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen offer

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.