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Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, and Budapest from London

13-day independent rail trip: London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Budapest

Illustration of Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, and Budapest from London

Railbookers operates this 13-day independent rail vacation from London to Budapest, spending two nights each in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, and Budapest. The journey begins with a London city tour before a nonstop Eurostar train carries travelers under the English Channel to Amsterdam, where a small-group food tour explores the city's streets. From there, trains cross into Berlin for visits to the DDR Museum and Checkpoint Charlie, then continue through Dresden to Prague for Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and a local food tour. The route carries on to Munich, with an open-top bus tour and an evening at the Hofbrauhaus, before a final train journey through southern Germany and Austria to Budapest, where hop-on-hop-off passes and a river cruise round out the trip. Because it is independent rather than escorted, this suits travelers who want the trains, hotels, and headline tours arranged in advance while still exploring each city at their own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 35 accommodation options across the six cities and multiple tiers, so the specific hotel you get depends on the tier and city option you select.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Your Journey Begins in London

    On arrival into this great city, make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    London

    The included sightseeing tour of London gives you the best opportunity to enjoy all this great city has to offer, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the London Eye.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Amsterdam

    London to Amsterdam

    Venture under the English Channel on board a nonstop Eurostar train bound for Amsterdam. Check-in to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Explore Amsterdam on an amazing food tour, walking through streets that are a living part of history.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Berlin

    Amsterdam to Berlin

    Cross Germany today on the comfortable IC train to Berlin. Take a wander to the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate.

  6. Day 6overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Visit the DDR museum, the Pergamon museum, Checkpoint Charlie, and Bernauer Strasse.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    Take the direct train to Prague, passing through Dresden. Discover Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Jewish Museum, Old Town Hall, and Petrin Observation Tower.

  8. Day 8overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Experience Prague like a local on a small group food tour, sampling Czech dishes and beer culture.

  9. Day 9overnight: Munich

    Prague to Munich

    Travel directly to Munich today, and on arrival check-in to your hotel then enjoy your evening.

  10. Day 10overnight: Munich

    Munich

    See Munich from an open top bus, visit the Town Hall's Glockenspiel and the Englischer Garten, and enjoy the Hofbrauhaus in the evening.

  11. Day 11overnight: Budapest

    Munich to Budapest

    Speed through southern Germany and Austria en-route to Budapest. Check-in to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

  12. Day 12overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Use Hop-on-Hop-Off tickets to explore, visit Szechenyi baths, Budapest castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and take a 1hr river cruise.

  13. Day 13

    Your Journey Ends in Budapest

    Check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3A nonstop Eurostar train travels under the English Channel from London to Amsterdam.
  • Day 6A Berlin day visiting the DDR Museum, the Pergamon Museum, Checkpoint Charlie, and Bernauer Strasse.
  • Day 7The direct train to Prague passes through Dresden, arriving in time to see Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
  • Day 10Munich sightseeing from an open-top bus, the Town Hall's Glockenspiel, and an evening at the Hofbrauhaus.
  • Day 12Budapest by hop-on-hop-off bus, Szechenyi Baths, Budapest Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and a 1-hour river cruise.

Included

  • Rail Travel and all necessary reservations throughout
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in London
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amsterdam
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Berlin
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Prague
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Budapest
  • London City Tour & London Eye
  • Small-group Food Tour of Amsterdam
  • Skip the line VIP tickets to the DDR Museum in Berlin
  • Small-group food tour of Prague
  • Munich Hop-on-Hop-Off bus pass
  • Budapest Hop-on-Hop-Off bus pass + Boat tour

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel and reservations are included throughout, including a nonstop Eurostar from London to Amsterdam and cross-border trains through Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria to Budapest.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. City days are at your own pace, with select included tours such as the London city tour, food tours in Amsterdam and Prague, and hop-on-hop-off bus passes in Munich and Budapest.
Which cities does the trip visit?
London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Munich, and Budapest, with two nights in each city.
What is included besides the train and hotels?
A London city tour with the London Eye, a small-group food tour in Amsterdam, skip-the-line tickets to the DDR Museum in Berlin, a small-group food tour in Prague, a Munich hop-on-hop-off bus pass, and a Budapest hop-on-hop-off bus pass with a boat tour.
How long is the trip?
The package runs 13 days and 12 nights.
What does it cost?
Prices start from $1,739 per person, about $134 a day.

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