Dresden Tours &amp; Trips

none

3.7/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Budapest, Dresden, Hallstatt, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna

Highlights

From Fisherman's Bastion, marvel at the enthralling panoramic views of Budapest During the visit to the Jewish Quarter, learn about Hungary's Jewish heritage and culture Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise along the Danube, offering magnificent views of Budapest Attend a recital, featuring classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss Tour Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna Discover historic Bratislava the capital of Slovakia with its mix of modern and Baroque architecture Explore Durnstein, a quintessential village in the heart of the Wachau wine district Melk Abbey considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe Visit magical Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and scene of the Sound of Music Discover Hallstatt, a fairytale town and Austria's most scenic lakeside town Journey to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the walled town where time has stood still Cross Saxony to the Baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe" Explore Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires" In Kutná Hora, visit the Sedlec Ossuary decorated with more than 40,000 human bones †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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9 Day Christmas Markets of Germany

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bavaria, Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Nuremberg

Highlights

Experience the dazzling Christmas Markets in Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg and Munich
Cross the former Iron Curtain to the landmarks of Berlin including "Checkpoint Charlie"
Discover Dresden, an astonishing city that emerged from destruction to splendor
In Nuremberg, view the historic Palace of Justice where the Nuremberg Trials were held
Excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the fairytale town in the Franconian heartland

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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8 Day Essential Germany

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Nuremberg

Highlights

View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin Discover the baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe" In Nuremberg, view the historic Palace of Justice where the War Crimes Tribunal met in 1946 †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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9 Day Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Berlin

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Dresden, Krakow, Prague

Highlights

Experience the dazzling Christmas Markets in Krakow, Wroclaw, Prague, Dresden, and Berlin
In Krakow, tour the Jewish Quarter with its ancient synagogues and main square of the former ghetto
View the Panorama of the Battle of Raclawice in Wroclaw, a monumental cycloramic painting
Visit Sedlec Ossuary, renowned for its bizarre decorations made with more than 40,000 human bones
Take a city tour of Prague "The City of a Thousand Spires"

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Cycle Prague to Dresden

By UTracks

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

62 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Dresden, Prague

Highlights

Cycling through Bohemia along the Elbe River
Exploring the elegant city of Prague
Experiencing the timelessness of the river landscape
Discovering the beautifully restored sights of Dresden

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Prague to Dresden Guided Cycle

By UTracks

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

62 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dresden, Elbe River, Prague

Highlights

Cycling through Bohemia along the Elbe River with a group of fellow cyclists
Exploring the elegant city of Prague
Discovering the beautifully restored sights of Dresden
Experiencing the timelessness of the river landscape

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Ultimate Europe

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Alps, Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Barcelona, Bavaria, Berlin, Berlin Wall, Bratislava, Bruges, Dresden, Florence, Geneva, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Ljubljana, Munich, Pisa, Prague, Rome, Venice, Vienna

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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Best of Eastern Europe

By Expat Explore

none

4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Berlin, Bratislava, Bruges, Budapest, Dresden, Ljubljana, London, Prague, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Zagreb

Highlights

Free days to exploreVienna
Berlin & AmsterdamCity tours of Venice
Amsterdam
Budapest & PragueVisit Ljubljana
Bratislava

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."