Thank you so much for the advice! Sounds solid and we will stay and explore Dresden. We will be there on a Wednesday, so based on your guidance all should be open. If you have time, could you comment or recommend sites or shopping areas we should try to check out.
Viking’s included AM tour says :
Witness the baroque beauty of Dresden by motor coach and by foot after 50 years of restoration.
Begin with a panoramic drive to the Neustadt district on the bank of the Elbe to admire beautiful 19th-century residences and cultural institutions. Then, visit the Grünes Gewölbe, the Green Vault museum that houses what many claim is the largest collection of treasures in the world, including priceless jewels and emeralds. Afterward, take a stroll among splendid architectural wonders. Marvel at the magnificent Semper Opera House, with its several graceful stories, and see the spectacular Zwinger Palace, a rococo-style complex that was once an exhibition court for royalty. Today, it houses several museums.
Any comments or information/suggestions on afternoon activities would be most appreciated !
A sincere thank you for your time and expertise!