--- title: "Group tour \"In the footsteps of Lucas Cranach and Martin Luther\"" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/package/in-the-foodsteps-of-lucas-cranach-and-martin-luther" description: "Martin Luther was the defining personality of the Reformation era. His temporary visits to what is now the trading city of Leipzig led to the success of the Reformation in the 16th century.Numerous city tours, museum visits and church tours provide a comprehensive overview of the time and the work during the Reformation period.Follow in the footsteps of Lucas Cranach and Martin Luther and discover valuable treasures in Leipzig, Torgau and Schneeberg, among other places.Your 4-day trip to Saxony will give you a first-hand impression of this formative personality of the Reformation period and take you on a journey through the most important cities that made this period so unique to this day.First, you will be guided through the city of Torgau, the city that Luther is known to have visited 40 times. You will then visit the monastery church in the town of Grimma, where Paul Gerhardt worked. You will also explore the oldest Saxon residential town of Meissen. You will learn about the history of the trading city of Leipzig and immerse yourself in its multifaceted cultural and musical history. Thanks to the special tips from your travel guide, nothing stands in the way of a shopping spree through Leipzig's beautiful city centre. In Schneeberg, you will then visit St Wolfgang's Church with the Cranach Altarpiece.Outline of the trip:Day 1 - Arrival and city tour of TorgauArrival in TorgauGuided tour of the exhibition at Hartenfels CastleOvernight stay in a 3-star hotel in LeipzigDay 2 - Excursion to GrimmaOvernight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig2. Day 3 - LeipzigCity tour and walking tour of LeipzigVisit to St Thomas's ChurchOvernight stay in a 3-star hotel in LeipzigDay 4 - Excursion to SchneebergVisit to St Wolfgang's ChurchThis trip is organised and run by Reise Mission Leipzig." language: "en" type: "Offer" image: "https://dam.destination.one/836208/4df2e4765153d3263ada242a0b1258c6a9c2f1568d26afc09d1f1753f10b64cd/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Package" --- Share Group tour "In the footsteps of Lucas Cranach and Martin Luther" ================================================================ Cultural trip through Saxony - Group Offer/Family Offer - Special offers - 4 bis 7 Tage - from €239.00 p.P. (Copyright © Sylvio Dittrich +49 1772156417)Meißen (Upper Sorbian Mino, Latin: Misena, from Germanic-Slavic: Misenaha - nhd. Meisenbach - a shortening of this name is still contained in the small stream Meisa) is the district town of the district of the same name in the Free State of Saxony, has just under 30,000 inhabitants and has the status of a large district town.The town of Meissen is internationally famous for the production of Meissen porcelain, the first porcelain in Europe since 1708. 25 km north-west of Dresden, approx. 100 km east of Leipzig and approx. 40 km north-east of Freiberg, Meissen lies at the end of the Elbe basin on the Elbe and its tributary, the Triebisch. Coswig and Radebeul lie to the east of Meißen. The lowest point of the town is the mean water level of the Elbe at 95 m above sea level. The Meissen highlands lie to the south of Meissen and the Lommatzscher Pflege to the north of the town. Hartenfels Castle in Torgau, on the Elbe, with fortified towers and white facades. Hartenfels Castle in Torgau with its red roofs and historic Renaissance style. Ruins of the historic Nimbschen monastery in a green landscape, two people walking. The inner courtyard of Hartenfels Castle with its imposing main tower and historic architecture. Formative personalities of the Reformation era Martin Luther was the defining personality of the Reformation era. His temporary visits to what is now the trading city of Leipzig led to the success of the Reformation in the 16th century. Numerous city tours, museum visits and church tours provide a comprehensive overview of the time and the work during the Reformation period. **Follow in the footsteps of Lucas Cranach and Martin Luther and discover valuable treasures in Leipzig, Torgau and Schneeberg, among other places.** Your 4-day trip to Saxony will give you a first-hand impression of this formative personality of the Reformation period and take you on a journey through the most important cities that made this period so unique to this day. First, you will be guided through the city of Torgau, the city that Luther is known to have visited 40 times. You will then visit the monastery church in the town of Grimma, where Paul Gerhardt worked. You will also explore the oldest Saxon residential town of Meissen. You will learn about the history of the trading city of Leipzig and immerse yourself in its multifaceted cultural and musical history. Thanks to the special tips from your travel guide, nothing stands in the way of a shopping spree through Leipzig's beautiful city centre. In Schneeberg, you will then visit St Wolfgang's Church with the Cranach Altarpiece.#### Outline of the trip: **Day 1 - Arrival and city tour of Torgau** - Arrival in Torgau - Guided tour of the exhibition at Hartenfels Castle *Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig* **Day 2 - Excursion to Grimma** - **Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig******2. Day 3 - Leipzig**** - **City tour and walking tour of Leipzig** - **Visit to St Thomas's Church** ***Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig*** ****Day 4 - Excursion to Schneeberg**** - **Visit to St Wolfgang's Church** ****This trip is organised and run by Reise Mission Leipzig.**** Read more Dates ----- Good to know ------------ Categories - Group Offer/Family Offer - Special offers Catering - Half Board Price info **Further information** The prices apply for groups of 40 or more and are intended as a guide. All services are provided in German. The package is generally not suitable for people with reduced mobility. We will be happy to provide you with further information. For German nationals, the current identity documents apply. All other persons please note the respective passport and visa deadlines. Your embassy will be happy to provide you with information on this. In our travel conditions you will find the cancellation policy. We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance. Read more Persons 40 People Read more Services #### **Look forward to:** - 3 x overnight stays in a 3-star hotel in a double room with bath or shower/WC - 3 x breakfast - 3 x dinner - local, expert guided tours according to the program in Torgau incl. special exhibition, Meissen, Grimma, Leipzig and visit to St. Wolfgang's Church in Schneeberg - information material Read more Itinerary Day 1 - Arrival and city tour of Torgau Today you arrive in Torgau. Look forward to a guided tour of the exhibition at Hartenfels Castle. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig Day 2 - Excursion to Grimma and Meissen You start with a visit to the monastery church in Grimma. A visit to the ruins of Nimbschen Monastery is then on the agenda. Then a short city tour through the oldest Saxon residential town of Meissen. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig Day 3 - Leipzig Today you will finally see more of the city on a city tour of Leipzig. Of course, a visit to St. Thomas Church is a must. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in Leipzig Day 4 - Excursion to Schneeberg Off to the Ore Mountains in beautiful Schneeberg. A visit to St. Wolfgang's Church is on the program here. Read more Contact person TMGS Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH**Buchungsservice Sachsen** Bautzner Straße 45 - 47 Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45-47 01099 Dresden License (master data) Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Hotel - Church - Church - Church - Tourist information - Church - Museum/art collection - Hotel - Hotel Show more Contact **Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH** Bautzner Straße 45-47 01099 Dresden