Trip vs trip
European Christmas Magic vs Rail tour around the North Sea and Baltic Sea by train
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| European Christmas Magic Authentic Europe | Rail tour around the North Sea and Baltic Sea by train railtour suisse | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 8 days | 7 days |
| From price | $1,173 | $842 |
| Price per day | $147 | $120 |
| Rail share | 38% | 57% |
| Pace | relaxed | relaxed |
| Comfort | essentials | classic |
| Guiding | Self-guided | Independent rail holiday |
| Countries | Germany, Czech Republic | Germany |
| Nights on board | no | no |
Which one, honestly
- For value: Rail tour around the North Sea and Baltic Sea by train costs the least per day here: $120 against $147 (European Christmas Magic).
- For time on the train: Rail tour around the North Sea and Baltic Sea by train spends the most of the trip on rails: 57% rail share, against 38% (European Christmas Magic).
- For support level: European Christmas Magic is escorted; European Christmas Magic and Rail tour around the North Sea and Baltic Sea by train run independently, so you set the daily plan.
European Christmas Magic: worth knowing
- This is a self-guided trip with no tour guide; travelers use electronic documents and vouchers to manage their own hotel check-ins and train connections between Berlin, Dresden, Prague and Munich.
- Tourist taxes are not included in the price and must be paid locally in each city.
- The evidence pack does not list specific departure dates; confirm with Authentic Europe which weeks during the Christmas market season this itinerary runs.
Rail tour around the North Sea and Baltic Sea by train: worth knowing
- The optional night walk (about CHF 10) and the Ozeanum visit in Stralsund (about CHF 20) are bookable on site and not included in the price.
- This is a self-guided 'Independent rail holiday' with no tour guide; beach walks, cycling and sightseeing at each stop are up to the traveller.
- The evidence does not list specific departure dates for this trip.