Steam train
In the Dresden Zwinger
Royal Palace Dresden
Lößnitzgrundbahn with locomotive driver
Moritzburg Hunting Lodge © Sylvio Dittrich
Dresden Transport Museum

Group tour suggestion: Experience Saxony by Steam

Embark on a nostalgic journey through Saxony's rich railway heritage

Nostalgic traces can be found everywhere in Saxony: The first German steam train was built here, the first inter-city railway line of Germany was inaugurated and still today it is a marvellous way to experience “Saxony by Steam”.

The locomotive whistles briefly, the valves hiss and the stoker bucks up for your nostalgic ride in the oldest narrow railway in commission: The Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn), which counts as one of the most beautiful tracks in Europe due to its scenic variety. It runs from Freital through the charming Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) to Kipsdorf. Of course we would like to send you on further "tracks": Discover the Lößnitz Ground (Lößnitzgrund) during a trip with the Lößnitz Valley Railway ("Lößnitzdackel") or betake yourself to the mountain area which opens up during a trip with the Fichtelberg Railway or the Zittau narrow-gauge railway (Zittauer Schmalspurbahn).

Not only onshore you get to see "Saxony by Steam" but also by sea, for example on a trip with a historic paddle steamer from Dresden to Pillnitz. Enjoy the view at the Old Town of Dresden and Pillnitz Palace!

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
On the first day of your tour to Saxony you get to know Dresden on a guided walk. On your way with the guide you see the Old Town with the Church of Our Lady, the Green Vault and the Semper Opera. Afterwards you learn everything about steam engines during a visit to the railway museum in Dresden. In the evening, a very special dinner is awaiting you in the restaurant
Dresden 1900 which tells the story of transport in Dresden at the turn of the century.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 2: Boat tour with a historic paddle steamer
A historic paddle steamer near Pillnitz.Today you start with a railway tour from Freital to the northern Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) to Dippoldiswalde. The Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn) weaves through partly narrow and sharply incised valleys, passes majestic rock faces over the viaduct up to the dam Malter and ends in the health resort Kipsdorf. In the afternoon you take a boat trip with a historic paddle steamer through the picturesque Elbe Valley from Dresden to Pillnitz. Enjoy the view over the protected biota. In Pillnitz you have the possibility to visit the palace from the 18th century and the adjacent park.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 3: Moritzburg and ride with the Lößnitz Valley Railway
The hunting lodge Moritzburg.On the third day of your group tour the topic "Saxony by Steam" will be enlarged on again. On a tour with the Lößnitz Valley Railway "Lößnitzdackel", a popular Saxon narrow-gauge railway, you go from Radebeul to Moritzburg. Here you visit the baroque Moritzburg Hunting Lodge which is located on an artificially formed island. After your return in Dresden the rest of the day is free time at your disposal.
Overnight stay in Dresden
Day 4: Individual departure from Dresden
With many new impressions and great experiences around the topic steam engines you strike out for home today. Extend your group tour to Dresden and plan further trips to the surroundings for example with the narrow railway to the Zittau Mountains. Visit the Dresden Transport Museum or the engine shed in Bertsdorf. We will be pleased to organise further steam engine tours or exciting excursions to museums which are specialised on steam engines for you.

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package for your special interest tour "Saxony by steam":

4 days / 3 nights

3x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Sightseeing tour to Dresden
Admission and guided visit to the Dresden Railway Museum
1 dinner in the restaurant Dresden 1900
Boat trip with a historic paddle steamer from Dresden to Pillnitz
Ride with the Weißeritz Valley Railway (Weißeritztalbahn) from Freital to Kipsdorf
Ride with the Lößnitz Valley Railway ("Lößnitzdackel") from Radebeul to Moritzburg
Visit to the Moritzburg Hunting Lodge
Travel documents for the tour manager/ driver
24-hrs AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

PLUS packages for your steam train tour to Saxony

DresdenPLUS

No group trip to Dresden is complete without an excursion to Pillnitz Castle, which was once the summer residence of Saxon rulers from the House of Wettin. A stroll through the park gives visitors the chance to explore a fascinating and important collection of rare and valuable plants. To finish your excursion to Pillnitz in style, why not travel back to Dresden on a historic paddle steamer?

2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Sightseeing tour by vintage tram through Dresden incl. guided visit to the Tram Museum Dresden
Excursion by paddle steamer to Pillnitz Palace and guided visit to the Park
Tour with the historic funicular in Pillnitz and coffee break at the restaurant Luisenhof, also called the "Balcony of Dresden"
Guided visit to the Railway Museum and depot Dresden-Altstadt

OreMountainsPLUS

If you would also like your group trip to include tradition, craftsmanship and enchanting landscapes, we recommend taking an excursion to the Ore Mountains. In addition to a steam train tour to Steinbach by the narrow gauge railway "Pressnitztalbahn" you will visit two important railway museums.

2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Chemnitz
Day excursion incl. tour on the "Pressnitztalbahn" from Joehstadt to Steinbach
Guided visit to the Railway Museum in Schwarzenberg
Day excursion incl. guided visit to the Saxon Railway Museum in Chemnitz
Tour on the museum Railway in Schönheide and visit to the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Rittersgruen.

LusatiaPLUS

This extension of your group tour includes a guided walking tour of the historic old town of Bautzen, which boasts a wonderful variety of listed buildings, towers, narrow mediaeval streets and atmospheric pubs.

2x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Bautzen/Görlitz
Guided sightseeing tour in Bautzen
Tour on the Zittau Railway from Zittau to Oybin
Exursion to the city of Goerlitz and following tour with the narrow-gauge Railway Bad Muskau

LeipzigPLUS

Complement your group tour with an extention in Leipzig. Your guests will be delighted by this lively city and its network of architecturally interesting traders’ buildings and beautiful, historic shopping arcades.

1x additional overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dresden
Sightseeing tour Leipzig
Visit to the Railway Museum Leipzig
a tour on the “Döllnitzbahn” from Oschatz to Mügeln (Under steam during several weekends)

Further suggestions

Visit to the Dresden Transport Museum
Ride with the Dresden Park Railway
Ride with the narrow-gauge railways Zittauer Schmalspurbahn, Döllnitzbahn and Preßnitztalbahn
Visit to the engine shed of the Zittau narrow-gauge railway (Zittauer Schmalspurbahn) in Bertsdorf

Our hotel recommendation

IBIS hotels Dresden

The IBIS hotels Bastei and Königstein are located in the heart of Dresden in a pedestrian zone. The railway station, public transport and the sights of the Old Town are easily-accessible within minutes. For coaches a fee-based parking spot is located approx. 500 m from the hotels.

The Dresden lodging tax is quoted based on the accommodation rate per person per night. The exact costs will be calculated for each tour individually. Please note that coach driver/tour manager can be excluded from the payment of the tax as it is a work related overnight stay. An attestation by the employer has to be produced at the latest on departure day.

Please note: The steam train travel is only offered for groups off 10 people. But we are also offering a similar service for individual travelers or small groups with less than 10 persons. Visit our topic experience travels for private clients and discover our travels about the topic of steam, which are also bookable off one person.

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.