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Excursion #1 - MAYOR’S RECEPTION IN THE ALBRECHTSBURG CASTLE
Excursion #2 - AN EVENING AT THE SEMPER OPERA – Mozart’s “Magic
Flute” - Tuesday
Excursion #3 - AN EVENING AT THE SEMPER OPERA – Wagner’s
“Twilight of the Gods” - Wednesday
Excursion #4 - CONFERENCE CHILL-OUT WITH WINE TASTING AND
DINNER
Excursion #5 - DRESDEN WALKING TOUR THROUGH OLD TOWN - Wednesday
Excursion #6 - DRESDEN WALKING TOUR THROUGH OLD TOWN - Thursday
Excursion #7 - MUSEUM TOUR - Wednesday
Excursion #8 - MUSEUM TOUR - Thursday
Excursion #9 - “MUSICAL” CITY WALKING TOUR - Tuesday
Excursion #10 - “MUSICAL” CITY WALKING TOUR - Wednesday
Excursion #11 - THE FAMOUS FRAUENKIRCHE FROM THE INSIDE - Wednesday, 3pm
Excursion #12 - THE FAMOUS FRAUENKIRCHE FROM THE INSIDE - Wednesday, 4pm
Excursion #13 - THE FAMOUS FRAUENKIRCHE FROM THE INSIDE - Wednesday, 5pm
#1 MAYOR’S RECEPTION IN THE ALBRECHTSBURG CASTLE
Time: Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 USD
Limit: 500 persons
On Tuesday evening the mayor of Dresden invites conference participants to a
reception in one of the landmark buildings of Dresden, the Albrechtsburg Castle.
The castle overlooks the Elbe valley and the city of Dresden and is situated in
the center of one of the official World Heritage Sites. Depending on the
weather, the reception will be held in the castle’s salons or the park.
Registration fee includes food, beverage, and musical entertainment. The event
is sponsored by the City of Dresden, the German Communication Association (DGPuK),
the Bertelsmann Corporation, and private sponsors. The castle is a 30 to 40
minute walk from the conference center and is also easily accessible by public
transportation (direct line by streetcar). Limited bus transportation
will be provided for those with special mobility issues. **Please indicate your
need for bus transportation when you register for this excursion by selecting
the special transportation option on the registration form.**
#2 AN EVENING AT THE SEMPER OPERA – Mozart’s “Magic
Flute” - Tuesday
Time: Tuesday, June 20, 7:30 pm
Cost: $75.00 USD
Limit: 58 persons
As a special offer for conference attendees, ICA has booked ticket blocks for
performances in the famous Semper Opera. The Semper Opera is situated only a
five minute walk from the International Congress Centre. Its interior is worth a
visit alone, but with an opera performance it will be a real artistic highlight.
#3 AN EVENING AT THE SEMPER OPERA – Wagner’s
“Twilight of the Gods” - Wednesday
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 5:30 pm
Cost: $65.00 USD
Limit: 50 persons
Wagner acted in the first opera presented at the Semper in the 1840’s. As a
special offer for conference attendees, ICA has booked ticket blocks for
performances in the famous Semper Opera. The Semper Opera is situated only a
five minute walk from the International Congress Centre. Its interior is worth a
visit alone but with an opera performance it will be a real artistic highlight.
#4 CONFERENCE CHILL-OUT WITH WINE TASTING AND
DINNER
Time: Friday, June 23, 3:00 pm
Cost: $45.00 USD
Limit: 150 persons
In the surrounding area of Dresden there is a relatively small but well-known
wine-growing district. On Friday afternoon, immediately after the conference has
ended, we have booked one of the winery castles exclusively for ICA. While
dining you can taste different Saxonian wines in a picturesque old castle and
learn more about the tradition of wine growing. Registration fee includes food,
wines, and transportation by buses.
GUIDED TOURS THROUGH DRESDEN
Tuesday, June 20 through Thursday, June
22
English Speaking Tour Guide
#5 DRESDEN WALKING TOUR THROUGH OLD TOWN - Wednesday
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 6:00 pm (2 hours)
Cost: $15.00 USD
Limit: 25 persons
Get to know the old baroque town of Dresden with its famous architecture and
learn more about the history of the city. The tour starts directly at the
International Congress Center: it is a stroll across Theaterplatz, through the
Zwinger courtyard, passing the Cathedral, the Procession of Princes, and the
Frauenkirche on the way to Brühl’s Terrace.
#6 DRESDEN WALKING TOUR THROUGH OLD TOWN - Thursday
Time: Thursday, June 22, 6:00 pm (2 hours)
Cost: $15.00 USD
Limit: 25 persons
Get to know the old baroque town of Dresden with its famous architecture and
learn more about the history of the city. The tour starts directly at the
International Congress Center: it is a stroll across Theaterplatz, through the
Zwinger courtyard, passing the Cathedral, the Procession of Princes, and the
Frauenkirche on the way to Brühl’s Terrace.
#7 MUSEUM TOUR - Wednesday
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 6:00 pm (1 hour)
Cost: $15.00 USD
Limit: 25 persons
Come and see the most famous museums in Dresden:
- the Old Masters Picture Gallery with the world-famous “Sistine Madonna” by
Raphael
- the New Green Vault – the most magnificent treasure chamber museum in Europe
- the Porcelain Collection – one of the largest collections specializing in
ceramics with beautiful pieces from Chinese and Japanese work alongside a great
wealth of Meissen porcelain
#8 MUSEUM TOUR - Thursday
Time: Thursday, June 22, 6:00 pm (1 hour)
Cost: $15.00 USD
Limit: 25 persons
Come and see the most famous museums in Dresden:
- the Old Masters Picture Gallery with the world-famous “Sistine Madonna” by
Raphael
- the New Green Vault – the most magnificent treasure chamber museum in Europe
- the Porcelain Collection – one of the largest collections specializing in
ceramics with beautiful pieces from Chinese and Japanese work alongside a great
wealth of Meissen porcelain
#9 “MUSICAL” CITY WALKING TOUR - Tuesday
Time: Tuesday, June 20, 12 noon (2 hours)
Cost: $15.00 USD
Limit: 25 persons
Join a city walking tour in the footsteps of great musical personalities. The
highlights of German music culture have left clearly visible marks in Dresden:
Weber, Wagner and Strauss performed their works in the opera house and Bach was
a regular guest at the organ of the Frauenkirche church.
#10 “MUSICAL” CITY WALKING TOUR - Wednesday
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 12 noon (2 hours)
Cost: $15.00 USD
Limit: 25 persons
Join a city walking tour in the footsteps of great musical personalities. The
highlights of German music culture have left clearly visible marks in Dresden:
Weber, Wagner and Strauss performed their works in the opera house and Bach was
a regular guest at the organ of the Frauenkirche church.
#11 THE FAMOUS FRAUENKIRCHE FROM THE INSIDE - Wednesday, 3pm
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 3 pm (1 hour)
Cost: $5.00 USD
Limit: 30 persons
The Frauenkirche is probably the most significant sight in Dresden. After its
destruction in World War II, the church has been completely restored to a new,
glittering splendor. The tour will guide you through the interior where you will
learn more about its architecture and history. Further information:
http://www.frauenkirche-Dresden.org.
#12 THE FAMOUS FRAUENKIRCHE FROM THE INSIDE - Wednesday, 4pm
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 4 pm (1 hour)
Cost: $5.00 USD
Limit: 30 persons
The Frauenkirche is probably the most significant sight in Dresden. After its
destruction in World War II, the church has been completely restored to a new,
glittering splendor. The tour will guide you through the interior where you will
learn more about its architecture and history. Further information:
http://www.frauenkirche-Dresden.org.
#13 THE FAMOUS FRAUENKIRCHE FROM THE INSIDE - Wednesday,
5pm
Time: Thursday, June 22, 5 pm (1 hour)
Cost: $5.00 USD
Limit: 30 persons
The Frauenkirche is probably the most significant sight in Dresden. After its
destruction in World War II, the church has been completely restored to a new,
glittering splendor. The tour will guide you through the interior where you will
learn more about its architecture and history. Further information:
http://www.frauenkirche-Dresden.org.
These are only some of the opportunities to
explore Dresden and its surroundings. The Dresden tourist promotion agency will
have a booth at the conference center with information and booking opportunities
for other tours.
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