Travel to Europe (To-Europe)
15-Day Germany, Austria & Prague Rail Tour (15R03)
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Travel to Europe (To-Europe) · Independent rail tour package
14-Day Luxury Central Europe Rail Circle Tour (14R01)
A two-week 1st-class rail tour of Central Europe's highlights, with luxury 5-star hotels in Frankfurt, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg and Munich.
Day by day
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Day 6overnight: Prague
Prague
Free day to explore Prague's Old Town on foot, including the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle district.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Day 10overnight: Salzburg
Salzburg
Half-day tour to the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagles Nest) near Berchtesgaden.
- 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.
- 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.
- Day 13railovernight: Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Direct high-speed rail (about 3h10) from Munich to Frankfurt, with flexible train timing.
- Day 14rail
Frankfurt Int. Airport
Short train ride (about 11 minutes) from Frankfurt Central Station to Frankfurt International Airport, where the tour ends.
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)
