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DRESDEN

Expect The Unexpected... 10th-13th October 2009

Start with roomfuls of the most breathtaking object d’art that you can imagine, diamonds the size of marbles, works of carved ivory and the finest filigree tortoiseshell silver and gilt, add in rooms of the finest Rubens, Tintoretto, Vermeer and Raphael then top it off with the most amazing collection of porcelain that you will ever see. Are you in the Vatican, Venice or Vienna? No all these unbelievable treasures (and more) await you in Dresden.

Repeated destruction at the hands of foes is a characteristic of Dresden and battering in the 30 years war, at the hands of Prussians, the Second World War and recently the devastating floods of 2002 have created an uncertain understanding of the city. What actually awaits you it so unexpected and so stunningly beautiful that you will be puzzled that Dresden in not mentioned in the same breath as St Petersburg, Vatican or Madrid.

On the one hand there is the old town, seat of the Elector of Saxony and one of the most beautiful baroque cities in Europe. Post war reconstruction has restored the glories to the city, from the lavish ornamentation of the Zwinger complex to the recently restored Fraukirche, rebuilt after 1945 to become the city’s proud symbol once more. Cross the Elbe to the baroque street of the Neustadt where 17th century town houses line the cobbled streets interrupted by the occasional concrete prefab of the GDR era.

What makes it all the more enjoyable is that the city is so compact. Whether it is the opera or the museums, churches or markets none are more than a few minutes walk away.

Dresden is also a city of culture and music and the famous Semperopera, Stadtscapelle and Dresden Philharmonic Orchestras perform regularly and we will be offering a night at the magnificently restored Semper Opera House. If that was not enough we shall be offering an optional tour to Meissen. The first porcelain works in the world outside China you can see the labour intense processes that goes in to creating these masterpieces and witness some of the breathtaking results in the shop and the phenomenal museum. However, Meissen is also one of the best preserved towns in Germany and it has a picture book old town with a spectacular gothic cathedral.

The intellectual history of Dresden is perfectly reflected in the high quality of our academic course. Holding to our principals of independent education our specially selected speakers will be focusing on your educational needs and leading our popular interactive sessions.

To make this weekend absolutely perfect we will be staying at the best hotel in town! The 5* Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski. Built by "August the Strong" for his favourite mistress, Anna Constantia Countess of Cosel in 1705, this hotel is situated in the heart of the Old Town and when you walk outside the door Dresden is literally at your finger tips. Back inside its Baroque architecture and elegance sits beautifully with its up to the minute service and comfort. The Kempinski Dresden was voted one of the top four hotels in Germany in 2008 – when you stay you will understand why. To really enhance your experience why not take advantage of your location and spend a few days in Prague undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Prague is dominated by the Kafkaesque Castle from which narrow atmospheric streets of the upper town tumble down to the famous Charles Bridge. The New Town square is one of the most beautiful in Europe and the historic Jewish quarter is unique having been preserved, not destroyed, by the Nazis who had earmarked it as a museum for an extinct race.

Join us in Dresden for an undiscovered gem, add in Prague for even more treasures and combine it all with superb organisation, personalised service and the pleasures of expert education.

Prague Extension

To really enhance your experience why not take advantage of your location and spend a few days in Prague undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Prague is dominated by the Kafkaesque Castle from which narrow atmospheric streets of the upper town tumble down to the famous Charles Bridge. The New Town square is one of the most beautiful in Europe and the historic Jewish quarter is unique having been preserved, not destroyed, by the Nazis who had earmarked it as a museum for an extinct race. Click here for further details.

Experience the conference, Plus...

• 3 nights at the luxurious Taschenbergpalais Kempinski

• Flights from Heathrow, Stansted & Luton

• Exclusive coach transfer from Prague

• Special Museum and Public Transport 3 Day Pass

• Comprehensive optional touring and dining programme

• Optional Opera Viewing

• Optional Tour to the Famous Porcelain Town of Meissen

• The personalised and flexible service that makes Conference Plus so special

Academic Faculty

Mr Robin Crawford,

Consultant Gynaecologist Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge

"Screening for Gynaecological Malignancy; Managing Irregular
Bleeding"

Dr Arla Ogilvie,

Consultant Endocrinologist West Hertfordshire Hospital

"Developments in Diabetes; Obesity"

Dr Iona Heath,

Consultant Endocrinologist West Hertfordshire Hospital

"Disease Mongering"

Flights

(Flights to Prague and 90 minute coach transfer)

		Outbound Sat 10th Oct	Return Tue 13th Oct
LUTON/PRAGUE	Sky Europe	08.45/11.55	19.00/19.55
STANSTED/PRAGUE	EasyJet	06.15/09.25	16.45/17.00
HEATHROW/PRAGUE	British Airways	07.25/10.25	18.45/20.05
HEATHROW/PRAGUE	Czech Airlines	07.35/10.30	18.45/20.05

Other departure airports on request.

Price

£579 includes 3 nights bed & breakfast at the 5* Taschenbergpalais Kempinski plus Museum & Transport Ticket. Flights from Luton or Stansted to Prague and coach transfer to Dresden (90 minutes).

Heathrow Supplement - BA: £80 Czech Airlines: £60

Provincial Airports on request

Course Fee: £299

Extras

Single room supplement: £160

Deluxe room supplement: £60 per person

(with unique views of the Zwinger, Semper Opera and Royal Castle)

Prague Extension

£525 per person sharing a double room.

Single Room Supplement: £180 (3 nights cost).

Guidebook

We have recently become hooked on Bradt’s guides because they are so well written, easy to use and comprehensive that it is a pleasure to just sit and read them as well as to consult them as a reference. Tim Burton’s authorative guide to Dresden is no exception.