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14-Day Luxury Central Europe Rail Circle Tour (14R01)

First-class rail loop through Frankfurt, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg and Munich

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Travel to Europe's 14-day Luxury Central Europe Rail Circle Tour is a first-class rail and hotel package through six major cities across Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria. Starting from Frankfurt and ending in Munich, the journey spans 14 days with 13 nights in five-star properties including the Intercontinental Frankfurt, The Mandala Hotel Berlin, Art Nouveau Palace Hotel Prague, The Ring Hotel Vienna, Sheraton Grand Salzburg and Sofitel Bayerpost Munich. First-class trains carry you between the cities, with high-speed rail covering Frankfurt to Berlin and Munich to Frankfurt, EuroCity services for Berlin to Prague and Prague to Vienna, and RailJet trains for Vienna to Salzburg and Salzburg to Munich. The itinerary balances guided experiences with free exploration: a private English-speaking Prague walking tour on Day 5, a four-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg on Day 9, and an all-day escorted coach excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace on Day 12. Day 8 includes a coach and boat trip through the Wachau Valley with a cruise on the Danube River and a tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single supplement is substantial: USD 6,369 per person versus USD 3,899 for two sharing, a difference of 63 percent above the per-person double rate.
  • The package price covers accommodation and most ground arrangements but requires separate booking of airfare from your origin to Frankfurt and return.
  • Several days are unguided or partly free (Berlin Days 3 and 4, Prague Day 6, Vienna Day 7 morning, Munich Day 11 afternoon and evening), requiring independent navigation using included city cards and public transit.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

    Arrive at Frankfurt International Airport and take the commuter train to Frankfurt Central Station, covered by the included Frankfurt Card. Sightseeing options include the Romerberg, Goethe Haus and the Museum Riverbank.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Berlin

    Berlin

    First-class high-speed rail (about 4h10) to Berlin. Includes the 72-hour Berlin & Potsdam Welcome Card with free public transportation and museum discounts.

  3. Day 3overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    A second day in Berlin using the Welcome Card, with walking-tour suggestions covering Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie and the Museum Island.

  4. Day 4overnight: Berlin

    Day trip to Potsdam/Oranienburg

    Optional day trip using the Welcome Card to Potsdam (Sanssouci Palace, Cecilienhof Palace) or the Sachsenhausen Memorial in Oranienburg, or additional sightseeing in Berlin.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    EuroCity (EC) train (about 4.5 hours) from Berlin to Prague. Met by a private tour guide for an English-speaking Prague walking tour of the historic Old Town.

  6. Day 6overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Free day to explore Prague's Old Town on foot, including the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle district.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Vienna

    Vienna

    EuroCity (EC) speed rail (about 4h10) from Prague to Vienna. Includes the 48-hour Vienna Card with free public transportation and 200+ discounts. Sightseeing options include the Hofburg, State Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Schonbrunn Palace.

  8. Day 8overnight: Vienna

    Day trip into the Danube Valley, Melk and Danube River Cruise

    Coach and boat day trip from Vienna through the Wachau Valley via Krems and Durnstein Castle, a Danube river cruise to Melk, and a guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey.

  9. Day 9overnight: Salzburg

    Salzburg

    High-speed RailJet (RJ) (about 2h40) from Vienna to Salzburg. Afternoon 4-hour English-speaking Sound of Music tour with hotel pick-up.

  10. Day 10overnight: Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Half-day tour to the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest) near Berchtesgaden.

  11. Day 11overnight: Munich

    Munich

    High-speed RailJet (RJ) (about 1h20) from Salzburg to Munich. Includes a public transportation ticket and admission to multiple Munich sights, plus a self-guided walking tour of the city centre.

  12. Day 12overnight: Munich

    Escorted Coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace

    All-day escorted coach tour to Oberammergau, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle, with admissions included.

  13. Day 13railovernight: Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

    Direct high-speed rail (about 3h10) from Munich to Frankfurt, with flexible train timing.

  14. Day 14rail

    Frankfurt Int. Airport

    Short train ride (about 11 minutes) from Frankfurt Central Station to Frankfurt International Airport, where the tour ends.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2First-class high-speed rail from Frankfurt reaches Berlin in just over four hours, arriving in Germany's capital for three nights of exploration.
  • Day 5EuroCity train departs Berlin for Prague; a private English-speaking guide meets you for a walking tour of the Old Town, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle district.
  • Day 8Coach and boat day trip through the Wachau Valley to Melk, including a Danube River cruise and guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey.
  • Day 9RailJet high-speed train from Vienna reaches Salzburg in under three hours, followed by a four-hour Sound of Music tour with hotel pick-up.
  • Day 12All-day escorted coach tour from Munich to Oberammergau, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle, with all admissions included.

Included

  • 1st class rail tickets throughout, including seat reservations
  • 13 nights in 5-star hotels
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Frankfurt Card
  • 72-hour Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card (free public transportation, discounts to 200 museums/attractions)
  • 48-hour Vienna Card (free public transportation, 200+ discounts)
  • Munich public transportation ticket
  • Private guided English-speaking Prague walking tour
  • 4-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg with hotel pick-up
  • Day trip through the Danube Valley (Krems, Durnstein, Melk) by coach and boat, including guided tour of Melk Abbey
  • All-day escorted coach tour to Oberammergau, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle, with admissions
  • Admission to multiple Munich sights (Residence Museum, Treasury, Cuvillies-Theatre, Hall of Fame and Statue of Bavaria, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum, Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain)

Not included

  • Airfare from origin to Frankfurt Int. Airport and back
  • All meals other than breakfast
  • Gratuities (tips)

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes first-class rail tickets and seat reservations on all trains: high-speed services Frankfurt to Berlin and Munich to Frankfurt, EuroCity trains Berlin to Prague and Prague to Vienna, and RailJet trains Vienna to Salzburg and Salzburg to Munich.
Are the hotels luxury?
Yes. The 13 nights are in five-star hotels: Intercontinental Frankfurt, The Mandala Hotel Berlin, Art Nouveau Palace Hotel Prague, The Ring Hotel Vienna, Sheraton Grand Hotel Salzburg and Sofitel Bayerpost Hotel Munich.
What is included beyond hotels and trains?
Breakfast daily, Frankfurt Card and commuter train to Frankfurt Central Station on Day 1, 72-hour Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card, 48-hour Vienna Card, private Prague walking tour, Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, Danube Valley day trip with boat cruise and Melk Abbey tour, escorted coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace, and multiple Munich museum admissions.
Do I have free time or is every day guided?
Days are a mix of guided tours and free time. You have free days in Berlin (Day 3 and optional Day 4), a full free day in Prague (Day 6), a free morning in Vienna (Day 7), a free afternoon and evening in Munich (Day 11), and flexibility on train times from Munich to Frankfurt (Day 13).
Is this escorted or independent?
Mostly independent with selected guided experiences. You navigate most days using included city cards and public transit, but Travel to Europe arranges a private Prague guide, a Sound of Music tour from Salzburg, and an all-day coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle.
What is not included?
Airfare to and from Frankfurt International Airport, all meals except breakfast, and gratuities.

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