We invite you to attend the Steamfest in Dresden and the greatest Hobby Show in Europe.
Tour Highlights
- 3 Days around the best German Steam locomotives
- Photo Parade of 6 steam locomotives in action at night
- Enjoy cab rides in different steam locomotives
- Boat Ride from Dresden to the “Bastei”
- Sightseeing in Dresden
- Take a Steam Ride on a narrow gauge line
- Visit the Intermodellbau in Dortmund
Departure: April 03, 2013
Return: April 12, 2013
Air travel from Chicago
Please note: You can choose any airport within the US for departure. We will make the necessary arrangements for you.
LAND/AIR PRICE (per person) $4195.00
LAND ONLY PRICE (per person) $2995.00
Day 1, Wednesday, April 03
Chicago-Frankfurt
We are leaving Chicago late afternoon on your non-stop flight to Frankfurt. Cocktails and dinner will be served en route.
Day 2, Thursday, April 04
Frankfurt-Dresden
One hour before landing they will serve breakfast. After checking through immigration and customs you will board your flight to Dresden. After checking into the hotel the afternoon is free for your own activities. We will meet for dinner at 7:30 and probably will call it a night after that.
Day 3, Friday, April 05
Dresden City Tour
We will meet with our professional tour guide. Dresden ranks as a world-class city of art and culture and their baroque architecture is one of a kind. We will see the rebuild Church of our Lady, the Royal Palace, Zwinger and the Semper Opera house. In the evening we are heading to the locomotive facility to watch the parade. I think it will be an experience to watch those smoking monster at dusk.
Day 4, Saturday, April 06
Dresden-Locomotive Facility
We are going back to the Steamfest. Today we can ride in different locomotive cabs, climb on all the different locomotives and take pictures of all the details. We will also get to watch different groups of strong men pull heavy weights at the steam locomotive pull and enjoy some BBQ in the roundhouse. Don’t worry; no one will go hungry because there is also a restaurant on site.
Day 5, Sunday, April 07
Steam Locomotive ride through the beautiful Elbe Valley
Today we climb on board our steam train. Our 3 hour ride will bring us through the Saxon Switzerland to the Czech Republic and back to Dresden.
Day 6, Monday, April 08
Dresden-Bastei
We will be on a steam boat from Dresden to the Bastei. The Bastei is an absolutely unique rock formation within this world. This day will be very relaxing as we enjoy the boat ride on the river and hiking through the Saxon Switzerland.
Day 7, Tuesday, April 09
Radeburg-Radebeul
This is one of the nicest narrow gauge train rides in Germany. We take the train from Dresden to Radebeul Ost. We will then change trains and use the narrow gauge steam train to Radeburg. On the way we can visit the Hunter’s lodge Moritzburg and then continue.
Day 8, Wednesday, April 10
Dresden-Dortmund
We are transferring from Dresden to Dortmund. Our 5 to 6 hour ride will bring us through Saxony, Thuringia, Hessen and North Rhine-Westphalia. After we have reached our second hotel, you have the rest of the day off.
Day 9, Thursday, April 11
Dortmund
We spend our last day in Germany in Dortmund. The Intermodellbau show is probably the biggest hobby show in Europe. The show will not only include the big manufacturers’ displays, but also many small companies and clubs with their layouts as well. It will take you the entire day to take in all of the impressions.
Day 10, Friday, April 12
Frankfurt-Chicago
Like all good things, this tour will come to an end today. Breakfast is early in the morning with hotel check out to follow. We will transfer to our airport and fly back home.
Welcome Home!
Tour Price Includes:
- Round-trip airfare, economy class from Chicago
- 8 nights at great hotels with daily breakfast
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Attentive tour guides speaking English and German
- Buses as per itinerary
- Tickets for Intermodellbau and Steamfest
- Ticket for train- and boat rides
- No extra charge for single occupancy
- Taxes and service charges for included features
Tour Price does not include:
- All items of personal nature, such as phone calls, room service, laundry and beverages
- Gratuities to local guides
Please note:
Airfare is included in round trip from Chicago. For departures from other cities, please contact Roman Plaszewski at Reynauld’s Euro-Imports, Inc. In most cases there is no additional charge if you fly from a different city.
Terms & Conditions:
An initial deposit of $600.00 per person is required to secure reservation. This deposit has to be made by February 20. Seats are limited, so reservations will be made on a first come-first serve basis. Final payment must be made by March 15, 2013. Please contact us before you send any payment so we can make sure that there are still seats available.
Rates are subject to change including but not limited to increases in applicable taxes, government imposed fees and exchange rates.
Cancellations:
All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations fees before February 15,2013
will be $600.00 per person plus any deposits lost to airlines or any other facilities! Cancellation fees between February 16 and March 15 will be $900.00 plus any deposits lost to airlines or any other facilities!
After March 16, 2013 there will be no refund for cancellations.
Refunds:
No refunds will be made for unused portion of the tour after travel begins.
Proof of Citizenship:
It is the traveler’s responsibility to provide proper documentation of proof of U.S. citizenship. Married women traveling with documentation in their maiden name must supply a marriage license.
Failure to possess required documentations may result in denied boarding. No refunds will be made if passengers are denied boarding.
For non-U.S. citizens, please contact the appropriate destination embassy or consulate for correct document requirements.
Your passport must be valid till December 2013 or longer.
Itinerary:
Every effort will be made to operate the program as per the scheduled itinerary. Due to local conditions or circumstances, we reserve the right to adjust or alter the itinerary.
Responsibilities:
Reynauld’s Euro Imports, Inc. is not in any way responsible for this tour. Rey and Roman Plaszewski arranged this tour for the enjoyment of European train enthusiasts.
Rey and Roman Plaszewski are responsible for arranging the services and accommodations offered hereunder, except in the absence of negligence on their part; Rey nor Roman Plaszewski are not responsible for any act, error, omission, injury to person or property, inconvenience, accident, delay or default of any company and/or their employees, agents, or servants, or facilities in connection with these. It is expressly understood that Rey and Roman Plaszewski are not responsible for any delays for any flight or non-operation of any flight hereunder due to any reasons beyond their control, including work stoppages, labor strikes, or Forces Majeure and shall have no liability of any nature whatsoever relating to flight delays, including (but not limited to) liability for damage related to shortened vacation time, inconvenience or hardship, additional expenses or any other form of damage. By accepting this contract, you hereby relieve Rey and Roman Plaszewski of all such liabilities.
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