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8-Day Vienna, Prague, Berlin Rail Tour (8R01)

Eight-day Vienna to Berlin rail journey through three Imperial capitals

Illustration of 8-Day Vienna, Prague, Berlin Rail Tour (8R01)

Travel to Europe (To-Europe) operates this 8-day independent rail journey connecting Vienna, Prague, Dresden and Berlin, the capitals and cultural centres of Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany. Seven nights in three- and four-star hotels include daily breakfast, and all travel between cities uses RailJet or EuroCity trains in 2nd class with reserved seats. Days divide between guided sightseeing and self-exploration: Day 1 begins with a private airport transfer and the 48-hour Vienna Card; Days 2 through 4 split between Vienna's Hofburg and Schonbrunn Palace, and Prague's Charles Bridge and Castle. The journey continues by rail to Dresden on Day 5 with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, then to Berlin on Day 6, where the 72-hour Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card covers public transport and museum entry. Days 6 and 7 offer optional walking tours or independent exploration. The package suits first-time rail travellers and repeat visitors who prefer self-guided city discovery over group escorted touring, and history enthusiasts drawn to three Imperial capitals.

What to know before you look closer

  • High single supplement: a single room costs US$2,309 per person versus US$1,429 sharing, roughly 62% above half the double rate.
  • Meals other than breakfast are not included; dining is on your own in Vienna, Prague, Dresden and Berlin.
  • Day 4 and Day 7 offer optional walking tours only; if you do not join, those hours are unguided.
  • Tour ends on Day 8 with a self-arranged train to Berlin Tegel Airport; no group departure transfer.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Private transfer from Vienna International Airport to the hotel. Includes the 48-hour Vienna Card for free public transportation and 200+ discounts. Sightseeing options include the Hofburg, State Opera House and St Stephen's Cathedral.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    A full day of sightseeing in Vienna with the Vienna Card, including the Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace and Garden.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    RailJet or EuroCity train (about 4 hours) from Vienna to Prague. Explore the Old Town, including Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Option to join a free English-speaking 3-hour walking tour of Prague, then further sightseeing including Prague Castle and the Lesser Quarter.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Dresden

    Dresden

    RailJet or EuroCity train (about 2h20) from Prague to Dresden, with an included Hop-on Hop-off city sightseeing bus tour.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Train (about 2 hours) from Dresden to Berlin. Includes the 72-hour Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card for free public transportation and museum discounts.

  7. Day 7overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Option to join a free English-speaking 2.5-hour walking tour of Berlin. Optional half-day trips to the Sachsenhausen Memorial or Potsdam, both covered by the Welcome Card.

  8. Day 8rail

    Departure

    Tour ends; train to Berlin Tegel Airport at your convenience.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Full day exploring Vienna's Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace and Garden with the included 48-hour Vienna Card
  • Day 3RailJet or EuroCity train crosses from Vienna to Prague in about 4 hours; afternoon visit to Charles Bridge and Old Town Square
  • Day 5Train from Prague to Dresden (2 hours 20 minutes) followed by an included Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour
  • Day 6Two-hour train journey from Dresden to Berlin; arrival includes 72-hour Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card with museum discounts

Included

  • Rail tickets between all cities (2nd class RailJet/EuroCity, including seat reservations on long-distance trains)
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation in Vienna, Prague, Dresden and Berlin
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Private transfer from Vienna Airport to hotel
  • 48-hour Vienna Card (free public transportation, 200+ discounts)
  • 72-hour Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card (free public transportation, discounts to 200 museums/attractions)
  • Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour in Dresden (valid all day)
  • Option to join free English-speaking walking tours in Prague and Berlin
  • Day-by-day itinerary, vouchers and general destination information

Not included

  • Airfare to/from Germany
  • All meals other than breakfast
  • Gratuities (tips)

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are used?
RailJet or EuroCity trains run Vienna to Prague (4 hours) and Prague to Dresden (2 hours 20 minutes), both 2nd class with seat reservations included. Dresden to Berlin is also by train, about 2 hours. First class upgrade available for US$89 per person.
Is the rail travel included in the from-price?
Yes. Rail tickets, seat reservations, the Vienna Card (48 hours), the Berlin and Potsdam Welcome Card (72 hours), the Dresden hop-on hop-off bus tour, breakfast daily, and the Vienna Airport transfer are all included in the from-price of US$1,429 per person sharing.
What hotels are booked?
Hotel Zeitgeist Wien in Vienna (2 nights), Grandium Hotel Prague (2 nights), Pullman Dresden Newa (1 night), and Adina Hotel Berlin Mitte (2 nights).
Is this escorted or independent?
Independent. You receive day-by-day itinerary and vouchers, and can join optional free English-speaking walking tours in Prague and Berlin, but travel between cities and explore at your own pace.
When does it run?
The evidence highlights December departures for Christmas Markets travel. For a current full schedule, contact Travel to Europe directly.
How much walking is involved?
City sightseeing on foot includes Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle, the Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace, and Berlin landmarks. Optional walking tours are 2.5 to 3 hours. Hotels are located within walking distance of train stations.

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