River Life Along the Elbe in Saxony Aboard Excellence Coral
October 5–13, 2012
Prague, Czech Republic
Photo Credit - C.Schoettle
Brandenburg Gate, Germany
Berlin Wall
Photo by C.Schoettle
Reichstag Building, Berlin
Reichstag Building.Dome
Photo Credit: www.photoeverywhere.co.uk
Capture the true essence of life in the Elbe River Valley—from the music of Mozart, Strauss, and Wagner, the Protestant reformation of Martin Luther, and the captivating beauty of Bohemia to the striking castles of Prague, the Baroque palaces of Dresden, and the medieval river towns of Saxony. Cruise "Saxon Switzerland's" stunning mountainous countryside. Taste local beers and observe centuries-old porcelain artisanship in Meissen; walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther along the narrow streets of historic Wittenberg; and talk with local residents who will offer their personal perspectives of the area's modern life and cultural heritage.
Study Leader Information
Dwight Young has been actively involved in historic preservation for over 30 years. He joined the staff of the National Trust in 1977, and moved to Trust headquarters in Washington in 1992. He is newly retired and now makes his home in Charleston, SC. Dwight is the author of several titles, including Alternatives to Sprawl, Saving America's Treasures, as well as, Dear First Lady: Letters to the White House and Dear Mr. President: Letters to the Oval Office from the files of the National Archives. He is best known as author of the "Back Page" feature in Preservation magazine. In 2003, the National Trust published a collection of these essays titled Road Trips through History. Dwight has enriched countless National Trust tours to historic destinations all over the world through his love and knowledge of architecture and unique places
Tour Itinerary
Day 1:
Depart from US
Day 2:
Prague, Czech Republic / Embark M.S. Excellence Coral
Day 3:
Prague
Day 4:
Cruising Saxon Switzerland / Bad Schandau, Germany / Dresden
Day 5:
Dresden
Day 6:
Meissen
Day 7:
Wittenberg
Day 8:
Potsdam / Berlin
Day 9:
Berlin / Disembark / Return to US
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