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Cologne or Dresden: Rhine city days or Elbe heritage?

Both sets use the same dates, party and room basis — two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027 — so you can compare Cologne and Dresden directly. Rows are hotel samples in observed-price order, not matched quality tiers; then check fit for your own trip in the planner.

Scope, dates and party

These are dated ground-cost illustrations for two adults sharing one room, six nights over seven days, 19–25 January 2027. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes. Flights, visas, insurance and regional trips are excluded. They are not bookable and not year-round ranges or calculator defaults.

What is specific to this budget

  • Cathedral/Rhine and Deutz exhibition access versus Altstadt/Neustadt and museum plans.
  • Cologne sample overlaps imm cologne, not generic low-season rates.
  • Cologne 5% and Dresden 6% reserves have different bases, Hampton breakfast allocation unresolved.
  • Airport rail is not permission to use every train.
  • Every total shows its provisional reserve and the subtotal before it. A reserve is calculated — not a reconciled checkout charge or a guaranteed maximum. Deposits, card holds and unlisted charges are unknown, not zero; breakfast, water, drinks, transport and activities are MTC gross planning estimates.

Which trip fits: Cologne

Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

Spring and early autumn are editorial walking preferences. Winter can suit indoor culture but fair and Carnival dates require separate demand checks. No event admission is included.

imm cologne (19–22 January 2027) overlaps these dates: event-week examples, not average winter rates. Fair admission and eligibility are excluded.

Which trip fits: Dresden

Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

Spring through early autumn is an editorial preference for combining city walks and indoor culture. January needs winter pacing; Christmas-market operation is not implied by a January stay.

Breakfasts and reserves in Cologne

Courtyard by Marriott Cologne: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Hilton Cologne: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Cologne Marriott Hotel: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Some totals carry a provisional, calculated reserve; it is shown with the subtotal before it and is not a final tax or a maximum. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

Breakfasts and reserves in Dresden

Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre: breakfast for two included — 12 breakfasts credited once, two outside breakfasts budgeted.

Hilton Dresden an der Frauen kir che: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Some totals carry a provisional, calculated reserve; it is shown with the subtotal before it and is not a final tax or a maximum. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

Arrival and excluded trips: Cologne

Arrival is modelled from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

Arrival and excluded trips: Dresden

Arrival is modelled from Dresden Airport (DRS). S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

Meals in Cologne

Lunch and dinner use Gaffel am Dom as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan.

Meals in Dresden

Lunch and dinner use Sophienkeller Dresden as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan.

Dated ground cost side by side

Basket A at each named hotel, same party and dates, flights excluded. Samples 1–3 follow each city's observed room-price order only; they are not matched quality tiers, and the hotels in a row are not equivalents. Scopes differ, so read the full itemised examples on each cost guide before deciding.

Hotel sampleCologneDresden
Sample 1Courtyard by Marriott Cologne2,440.75 USD174.34 USD per person per ground dayIncludes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 64.79 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,375.96 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG1,774.31 USD126.74 USD per person per ground dayIncludes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 34.30 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 1,740.01 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
Sample 2Hilton Cologne2,453.81 USD175.27 USD per person per ground dayIncludes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 65.42 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,388.39 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre1,772.43 USD126.60 USD per person per ground dayIncludes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 40.33 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 1,732.10 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
Sample 3Cologne Marriott Hotel2,804.95 USD200.35 USD per person per ground dayIncludes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 82.14 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,722.81 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Non-refundable; pay property before arrival. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche2,018.62 USD144.19 USD per person per ground dayIncludes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 48.13 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 1,970.49 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

Cologne

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.

imm cologne (19–22 January 2027) overlaps these dates: event-week examples, not average winter rates. Fair admission and eligibility are excluded. Some totals carry a provisional, calculated reserve; it is shown with the subtotal before it and is not a final tax or a maximum. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Lunch and dinner use Gaffel am Dom as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Menu charges: July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.

Courtyard by Marriott Cologne · Example A

Total for two adults

2,440.75 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 64.79 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,375.96 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

174.34 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,147 EUR (stay) = 1,147 EUR ≈ 1,295.88 USD

    Source-backed: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne — Deluxe Guest room, 1 King. 1,147.00 EUR for six nights. Deluxe Guest room, 1 King; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 57.35 EUR (person-night) = 57.35 EUR ≈ 64.79 USD

    Source-backed: 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 14.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 208.6 EUR ≈ 235.68 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 20.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 292.6 EUR ≈ 330.58 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 1 EUR (adult-day) = 14 EUR ≈ 15.82 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne — Deluxe Guest room, 1 King; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Courtyard by Marriott Cologne · Example B

Total for two adults

2,674.84 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 64.79 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,610.05 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

191.06 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,147 EUR (stay) = 1,147 EUR ≈ 1,295.88 USD

    Source-backed: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne — Deluxe Guest room, 1 King. 1,147.00 EUR for six nights. Deluxe Guest room, 1 King; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 57.35 EUR (person-night) = 57.35 EUR ≈ 64.79 USD

    Source-backed: 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 14.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 208.6 EUR ≈ 235.68 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 35.7 EUR (person-dinner) = 499.8 EUR ≈ 564.67 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 1 EUR (adult-day) = 14 EUR ≈ 15.82 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne — Deluxe Guest room, 1 King; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hilton Cologne · Example A

Total for two adults

2,453.81 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 65.42 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,388.39 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

175.27 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,158 EUR (stay) = 1,158 EUR ≈ 1,308.31 USD

    Source-backed: Hilton Cologne — Queen Room. 1,158.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room; room only; Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 57.9 EUR (person-night) = 57.9 EUR ≈ 65.42 USD

    Source-backed: 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 14.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 208.6 EUR ≈ 235.68 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 20.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 292.6 EUR ≈ 330.58 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 1 EUR (adult-day) = 14 EUR ≈ 15.82 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hilton Cologne — Queen Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hilton Cologne · Example B

Total for two adults

2,687.90 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 65.42 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,622.48 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

191.99 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,158 EUR (stay) = 1,158 EUR ≈ 1,308.31 USD

    Source-backed: Hilton Cologne — Queen Room. 1,158.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room; room only; Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 57.9 EUR (person-night) = 57.9 EUR ≈ 65.42 USD

    Source-backed: 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 14.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 208.6 EUR ≈ 235.68 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 35.7 EUR (person-dinner) = 499.8 EUR ≈ 564.67 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 1 EUR (adult-day) = 14 EUR ≈ 15.82 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hilton Cologne — Queen Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Non-refundable; pay online; partial city view only in some rooms, not guaranteed. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Cologne Marriott Hotel · Example A

Total for two adults

2,804.95 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 82.14 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,722.81 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Non-refundable; pay property before arrival. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

200.35 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,454 EUR (stay) = 1,454 EUR ≈ 1,642.73 USD

    Source-backed: Cologne Marriott Hotel — Standard Room, King bed. 1,454.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Room, King bed; room only; Non-refundable; pay property before arrival; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 72.7 EUR (person-night) = 72.7 EUR ≈ 82.14 USD

    Source-backed: 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 14.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 208.6 EUR ≈ 235.68 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 20.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 292.6 EUR ≈ 330.58 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 1 EUR (adult-day) = 14 EUR ≈ 15.82 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Cologne Marriott Hotel — Standard Room, King bed; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Non-refundable; pay property before arrival. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Cologne Marriott Hotel · Example B

Total for two adults

3,039.04 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 82.14 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,956.90 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Non-refundable; pay property before arrival. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

217.07 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,454 EUR (stay) = 1,454 EUR ≈ 1,642.73 USD

    Source-backed: Cologne Marriott Hotel — Standard Room, King bed. 1,454.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Room, King bed; room only; Non-refundable; pay property before arrival; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 72.7 EUR (person-night) = 72.7 EUR ≈ 82.14 USD

    Source-backed: 5%gross lodging including lodging VAT but excluding tourist tax and unrelated extras. Provider headline inclusion not reconciled; any 5%headline reserve is explicit conditional proxy, not final tax and remove if included. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 14.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 208.6 EUR ≈ 235.68 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 35.7 EUR (person-dinner) = 499.8 EUR ≈ 564.67 USD

    Source-backed: Gaffel am Dom: Cheese spaetzle with salad 14.90; bakedpotato with chicken/herbquark/salad 20.90; B adds tomatosoup withbread 6.90 and mixed icecream 7.90. July 2026 PDF explicitly VAT inclusive. Service not separately itemized; reconfirm, do not add invented percent. Included bread/salad not recharged. Dated July 2026 menu, no January guarantee. Excludes alcohol, no halal claim.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 1 EUR (adult-day) = 14 EUR ≈ 15.82 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Cologne Marriott Hotel — Standard Room, King bed; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Non-refundable; pay property before arrival. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes

Practical notes

Arrival is modelled from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Airport railway station has local and regional connections to Cologne. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not a fare quote. Bonn is a different destination; airport-branded hotels are not equivalent to central Cologne. Do not assume local tickets cover ICE. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.

Limits of these examples

Covers Central Cologne, cathedral district and Rhine city waterfront; Bonn and regional river cruises separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.

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Dresden

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.

Some totals carry a provisional, calculated reserve; it is shown with the subtotal before it and is not a final tax or a maximum. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Lunch and dinner use Sophienkeller Dresden as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Menu charges: Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.

Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG · Example A

Total for two adults

1,774.31 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 34.30 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 1,740.01 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

126.74 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 506 EUR (stay) = 506 EUR ≈ 571.68 USD

    Source-backed: Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG — Standard Double Room with Bed 1.6 x 2m. 506.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double Room with Bed 1.6 x 2m; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 30.36 EUR (person-night) = 30.36 EUR ≈ 34.30 USD

    Source-backed: 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 23.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 334.6 EUR ≈ 378.03 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.98 EUR (adult-day) = 13.72 EUR ≈ 15.50 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 3.6 EUR (adult-direction) = 14.4 EUR ≈ 16.27 USD

    Source-backed: S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG — Standard Double Room with Bed 1.6 x 2m; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG · Example B

Total for two adults

2,071.67 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 34.30 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,037.37 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

147.98 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 506 EUR (stay) = 506 EUR ≈ 571.68 USD

    Source-backed: Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG — Standard Double Room with Bed 1.6 x 2m. 506.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double Room with Bed 1.6 x 2m; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 30.36 EUR (person-night) = 30.36 EUR ≈ 34.30 USD

    Source-backed: 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 42.7 EUR (person-dinner) = 597.8 EUR ≈ 675.39 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.98 EUR (adult-day) = 13.72 EUR ≈ 15.50 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 3.6 EUR (adult-direction) = 14.4 EUR ≈ 16.27 USD

    Source-backed: S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Dresden – Am Zwinger by IHG — Standard Double Room with Bed 1.6 x 2m; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre · Example A

Total for two adults

1,772.43 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 40.33 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 1,732.10 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

126.60 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 595 EUR (stay) = 595 EUR ≈ 672.23 USD

    Source-backed: Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre — Queen Room with Sofa Bed. 595.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room with Sofa Bed; breakfast included; Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 35.7 EUR (person-night) = 35.7 EUR ≈ 40.33 USD

    Source-backed: 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 23.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 334.6 EUR ≈ 378.03 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.98 EUR (adult-day) = 13.72 EUR ≈ 15.50 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 3.6 EUR (adult-direction) = 14.4 EUR ≈ 16.27 USD

    Source-backed: S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre — Queen Room with Sofa Bed; breakfast included. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre · Example B

Total for two adults

2,069.79 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 40.33 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,029.46 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

147.84 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 595 EUR (stay) = 595 EUR ≈ 672.23 USD

    Source-backed: Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre — Queen Room with Sofa Bed. 595.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room with Sofa Bed; breakfast included; Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 35.7 EUR (person-night) = 35.7 EUR ≈ 40.33 USD

    Source-backed: 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 42.7 EUR (person-dinner) = 597.8 EUR ≈ 675.39 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.98 EUR (adult-day) = 13.72 EUR ≈ 15.50 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 3.6 EUR (adult-direction) = 14.4 EUR ≈ 16.27 USD

    Source-backed: S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre — Queen Room with Sofa Bed; breakfast included. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; observed occupancy two adults, sofa does not include additional guests. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche · Example A

Total for two adults

2,018.62 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 48.13 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 1,970.49 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

144.19 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 710 EUR (stay) = 710 EUR ≈ 802.16 USD

    Source-backed: Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche — Double Room. 710.00 EUR for six nights. Double Room; room only; Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 42.6 EUR (person-night) = 42.6 EUR ≈ 48.13 USD

    Source-backed: 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 23.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 334.6 EUR ≈ 378.03 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.98 EUR (adult-day) = 13.72 EUR ≈ 15.50 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 3.6 EUR (adult-direction) = 14.4 EUR ≈ 16.27 USD

    Source-backed: S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche — Double Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche · Example B

Total for two adults

2,315.98 USD

Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 48.13 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,267.85 USD. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

165.43 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 710 EUR (stay) = 710 EUR ≈ 802.16 USD

    Source-backed: Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche — Double Room. 710.00 EUR for six nights. Double Room; room only; Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split.

  • Conditional hotel visitor-tax reserve (calculated; remove if already included)

    1 × 42.6 EUR (person-night) = 42.6 EUR ≈ 48.13 USD

    Source-backed: 6%gross lodging excluding breakfast/board; round down to euro cent. Provider inclusion and Hampton breakfast allocation not itemized.6%whole headline conservative proxy reserve for Hampton not actual tax; final assessment needs breakfast split. Remove if already included; not a final bill.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 42.7 EUR (person-dinner) = 597.8 EUR ≈ 675.39 USD

    Source-backed: Sophienkeller Dresden: Pepper stuffed with pumpkin/quinoa/redlentils 17.90; chicken fillet baked inpastry withsalad 23.90; B adds small arugula salad 9.90 and Quarkkaeulchen 8.90. Displayed consumer prices used once. The inspected menu did not separately itemize VAT/service: no additional percentage invented, no assertion of zero unlisted charges. Confirm extras when ordering. Current 2026 PDF checked in addition to HTML; no separately confirmed service/VATfooter. Seasonal price benchmark, notJanuary guarantee.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.98 EUR (adult-day) = 13.72 EUR ≈ 15.50 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 3.6 EUR (adult-direction) = 14.4 EUR ≈ 16.27 USD

    Source-backed: S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche — Double Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 15 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes

Practical notes

Arrival is modelled from Dresden Airport (DRS). S2 connects the airport with Dresden’s central railway stations. Model uses four Dresden-zone singles at EUR 3.60 under the 1 April 2026 tariff; verify January service and fare. Local mobility is a discretionary allowance for other journeys, not a second charge for connections covered by the same ticket. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.

Limits of these examples

Covers Dresden Altstadt, Neustadt and city Elbe banks; Meissen and Saxon Switzerland separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.

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