--- title: "Group tour \"Yesterday and today – Catholicism in Saxony \"" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/package/yesterday-and-today-catholicism-in-saxony" description: "Changing sides: In 2017, the year of the Reformation, Saxony is not only focussing its attention on the Protestant church. Because there are also centres and monuments of the Catholic faith here that stand out for their beauty and significance. It's worth exploring them! Bautzen likes to run on two tracks - you'll soon realise that during your visit. Not only German is spoken in the medieval town, but also Sorbian. And St Peter's Cathedral also has a special dichotomy: Since the Reformation in 1524, the church has been used by both Roman Catholics and Protestant-Lutherans. This makes St Peter's Cathedral one of the oldest simultaneous churches in Germany.During your 4-day trip through Saxony, you will not only have the opportunity to experience Bautzen and the Catholic monasteries in Upper Lusatia. You can also marvel at the cultural treasures of Dresden. You will also visit the oldest castle in Germany in Meissen, where a special exhibition presents the life and work of St Benno of Meissen, who - for somewhat obscure reasons - is now venerated as the patron saint of Munich.Our itinerary: 1. Day: Dresden - Treasures from the ReformationThematic city tour with visit to the FrauenkircheVisit to the Catholic Hofkirche Dresden with prelude on the Silbermann organ (Wednesdays and Saturdays 11:30-12:00, admission free)Visit to the Dresden State Art Collections including the Picture Gallery\"Old Masters\"Visit to the Frauenkirche2. Day: Meissen - a city of superlativesCity tour with a visit to the cathedralVisit to Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen, the oldest castle in GermanyVisit to the special exhibition \"A TREASURE NOT OF GOLD - Benno of Meissen - Saxony's first saint\" (12.05. to 05.11.2017)Tour of the Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory, the first porcelain manufactory in EuropeOption to take a trip on a historic steamer3. Day 3: Panschwitz-Kuckau, Rosenthal, Bautzen, Ostritz - the Catholic side of Upper LusatiaVisit to the Cistercian nunnery St. Marienstern in Panschwitz-Kuckau. Marienstern in Panschwitz-KuckauTrip to the pilgrimage site in Rosenthal, visit to the pilgrimage churchTrip to BautzenTour of the city with a visit to St Peter's CathedralTrip to OstritzVisit to the Cistercian nunnery of St MarienthalDay 4: Journey home" language: "en" type: "Offer" image: "https://dam.destination.one/836209/66dea10ea72234dd26cbcbd7775c4f788b112b86aae8f1a8d2f453f666dfc016/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Package" --- Share Group tour "Yesterday and today – Catholicism in Saxony " ========================================================= Cultural tour through Saxony - Group Offer/Family Offer - Special offers - 4 bis 7 Tage - from €309.00 p.P. Albrechtsburg Meissen on a hill on the Elbe with magnificent Gothic architecture and towers. Panorama of Bautzen with historic towers and colorful buildings under a blue sky. Explore centres of the Catholic faith that stand out for their beauty and significance. **Changing sides: In 2017, the year of the Reformation, Saxony is not only focussing its attention on the Protestant church. Because there are also centres and monuments of the Catholic faith here that stand out for their beauty and significance. It's worth exploring them!** Bautzen likes to run on two tracks - you'll soon realise that during your visit. Not only German is spoken in the medieval town, but also Sorbian. And St Peter's Cathedral also has a special dichotomy: Since the Reformation in 1524, the church has been used by both Roman Catholics and Protestant-Lutherans. This makes St Peter's Cathedral one of the oldest simultaneous churches in Germany. During your 4-day trip through Saxony, you will not only have the opportunity to experience Bautzen and the Catholic monasteries in Upper Lusatia. You can also marvel at the cultural treasures of Dresden. You will also visit the oldest castle in Germany in Meissen, where a special exhibition presents the life and work of St Benno of Meissen, who - for somewhat obscure reasons - is now venerated as the patron saint of Munich.#### **Our itinerary:** **1. Day: Dresden **-** Treasures from the Reformation** - Thematic city tour with visit to the Frauenkirche - Visit to the Catholic Hofkirche Dresden with prelude on the Silbermann organ (Wednesdays and Saturdays 11:30-12:00, admission free) - Visit to the Dresden State Art Collections including the Picture Gallery "Old Masters" - Visit to the Frauenkirche **2. Day: Meissen - a city of superlatives** - City tour with a visit to the cathedral - Visit to Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen, the oldest castle in Germany - Visit to the special exhibition "A TREASURE NOT OF GOLD - Benno of Meissen - Saxony's first saint" (12.05. to 05.11.2017) - Tour of the Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory, the first porcelain manufactory in Europe - Option to take a trip on a historic steamer **3. Day 3: Panschwitz-Kuckau, Rosenthal, Bautzen, Ostritz - the Catholic side of Upper Lusatia** - Visit to the Cistercian nunnery St. Marienstern in Panschwitz-Kuckau - . Marienstern in Panschwitz-Kuckau - Trip to the pilgrimage site in Rosenthal, visit to the pilgrimage church - Trip to Bautzen - Tour of the city with a visit to St Peter's Cathedral - Trip to Ostritz - Visit to the Cistercian nunnery of St Marienthal **Day 4: Journey home** 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 30 or more, are intended as a guide and are usually valid all year round. 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 more detailed 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 30 People Read more Services #### **Look forward to:** - 3x overnight stay incl. half board in a 3-star hotel in Dresden and the surrounding area - themed city tour of Dresden for 1.5 hours - Admission and guided tour of the "Old Masters" art gallery - Tour guide for the day trips to Meissen and Upper Lusatia - Admission to and guided tour of the Meissen porcelain manufactory - Guided tour of Meissen - Admission to and guided tour of Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen - Admission and guided tour of the Cistercian monastery - Guided tour of Bautzen Read more Itinerary Day 1: Dresden - treasures from the Reformation era You start with a themed city tour with a visit to the Frauenkirche and then a tour of the Catholic Hofkirche Dresden with a prelude on the Silbermann organ (Wednesdays and Saturdays 11:30-12:00, admission free). Afterwards you will visit the Dresden State Art Collections including the Old Masters Picture Gallery. At the end, you will have a visit to the Frauenkirche on the program. Day 2: Meissen - a city of superlatives In Meissen, you will start with a city tour including a visit to the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen, the oldest castle in Germany. This is followed by a tour of the Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory, the first porcelain manufactory in Europe. You will have the opportunity to take a trip on a historic steamer. Day 3: Panschwitz-Kuckau, Rosenthal, Bautzen, Ostritz - the Catholic side of Upper Lusatia Visit to the Cistercian monastery of St. Marienstern in Panschwitz-Kuckau. Then continue to the pilgrimage site in Rosenthal with a visit to the pilgrimage church. The tour continues to Bautzen with a guided tour of the town and a visit to St. Peter's Cathedral. You continue to Ostritz and visit the Cistercian convent of St. Marienthal. Day 4: Journey home Tips for connoisseurs: Dresden: - Dinner in the "Sophienkeller" restaurant, which impresses with its entrance area in neo-Gothic style 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 - Monastery - Church - Museum/art collection - Hotel - Hotel - Hotel - Museum/art collection - Hotel Show more Contact **Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH** Bautzner Straße 45-47 01099 Dresden