On Vacation Guide Book Dresden | Page 33

EVENING TOUR 12 STOPS The Old Town panorama in its nightly illumination: During the evening hours, the Dresden Old Town with ist magnificent skyline of a multitude of towers and domes exudes a special kind of magic: The buildings are illuminated, the warm light of the historic street lamps shine in between and the the light bands of the bridges stretch over the river Elbe. The nightlife awakes in the trendy district of Neustadt, which you can get to know a little bit closer. Our buses run every hour and you can take advantage of them as much as you want, since your ticket is valid for the whole evening. So this is a great opportunity for a drink (or two) in one of the many bars and pubs of Dresdens Neustadt. EXCURSION PILLNITZ CASTLE A sightseeing tour to Pillnitz – with a visit of the Pillnitz Castle Park: The excursion to Pillnitz Castle takes you from Dresden‘s historic city centre, past the most important city sights, across the Elbe at Blaues Wunder bridge and through idyllic old vineyards to Pillnitz in 12 km distance. The bus reaches Pillnitz Castle after 40 minutes. The Baroque complex with the water and mountain palace, pleasure garden and maze, tea pavillion, orangery, large outside staircase, the palm house and the oldest Japanese camellia in Europe is an art-historical treasure. It offers visitors a diverse experience during a stroll through the park and a visit to the palace. The Elbe meadows vis á vis the three Elbe Castles are part of the return trip with the bus.