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Panorama of Dresden with the Elbe and historic buildings.

Leipzig and Dresden - Under the Spell of Music

Fidelio & Concert at the Gewandhaus

Leipzig and Dresden combine a great musical tradition with unique cultural treasures. Look forward to a concert with the renowned Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig and Beethoven's «Fidelio» at the magnificent Semperoper in Dresden. A varied supporting programme of major sights, art and history rounds off this special opera and concert tour through two of Saxony's most beautiful cultural cities.

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Baroque Zwinger in Dresden with fountains and visitors in sunny weather. Interior view of a magnificent theatre with empty seats and an ornate ceiling. Blue sky, river, paddle steamer, historic bridge, green riverbank vegetation Historic buildings and a tram in sunny weather in the city of Dresden. Historic buildings in a European city, dome in the background. Frauenkirche in Dresden in sunny weather, surrounded by historic buildings. Historic opera house at sunset with an illuminated façade. Magnificent entrance hall with ornate ceilings and marble columns. Historic buildings with towers, lit by sunlight. Panorama of a modern city square with a skyscraper and fountain in sunshine. 5* Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof

Day 1: Switzerland – Leipzig

Journey to Leipzig. Room allocation and dinner at the exclusive Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof.

Day 2: Leipzig & Concert

During the city tour you will discover the market square with the historic town hall, St Thomas Church and the Mädler Passage. In the afternoon you have time to explore at your own pace. Before the concert at the Gewandhaus, enjoy a delicious dinner at a selected restaurant, a atmospheric prelude to an engaging evening of music.

Day 3: Leipzig – Dresden

After a late breakfast, you set off from Leipzig for Dresden. There you will visit the Frauenkirche and listen to a stirring organ devotion. Afterwards you will check into your elegant room at the Steigenberger Hotel. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy for your own discoveries or some relaxing hours.

Day 4: Dresden & Opera

A guided walking tour takes you past the finest sights of the Saxon royal capital. Afterwards, enjoy a free lunch break. In the early afternoon your boat cruise begins along the Elbe valley, past magnificent palaces and elegant villas as far as the "Blue Wonder" and back. Coffee and cake await you on board. The rest of the afternoon is free for your own plans. Before the opera performance, you will meet for a light dinner.

Day 5: Dresden – Switzerland

Return journey to Switzerland.

You will stay two nights at the 5* Steigenberger Hotel in the Old Town of Leipzig and two nights at the 4* Steigenberger Hotel by the Frauenkirche in Dresden.

  • 5* Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
  • 5* Steigenberger Grandhotel Leipzig
  • 5* Steigenberger Grandhotel Leipzig
  • 4* Hotel Steigenberger Dresden
  • 4* Hotel Steigenberger Dresden

Included services

  • Journey in the Car Rouge
  • Music tour escort from/to Switzerland
  • Accommodation in 4* and 5* hotels
  • 4 x B&B (room and breakfast buffet)
  • 2 x dinner incl. drinks
  • 1 x snack before the opera incl. drinks
  • City tours of Leipzig and Dresden
  • 1 x Premium ticket, Gewandhaus
  • 1 x 1st category ticket, Semperoper
  • Boat cruise on the Elbe
  • Coffee and cake
  • Car Rouge audio system

Car Rouge Premium coach

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

  • Red Premium armchairs with headrests in the Car Rouge
  • View down the aisle of the Car Rouge with 2+1 seating
  • Armrest with smartphone holder and charging port at the seat
  • 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in 2+1 seating
  • Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
  • Unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
  • Multi-channel audio at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

Three burgundy Car Rouge coaches in front of the depot

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