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Berlin, Dresden & Leipzig

Seven-day rail loop from London through Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig

Illustration of Berlin, Dresden & Leipzig

Tailor Made Rail's independent seven-day rail holiday connects three important German cities: Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig. You travel by Eurostar from London under the English Channel to Brussels, then board the German high-speed ICE network to reach Berlin on the evening of day one. Spend two nights in Berlin with a complimentary walking tour of the Mitte district covering the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall remains. On day three, a short train journey under two hours takes you to Dresden on the River Elbe, where you have a full day at leisure before moving on. Day five brings you to Leipzig, home to composers Bach and Mendelssohn, with another day of free time to explore. The return journey on day seven retraces your route by ICE and Eurostar back to London. All rail travel, hotel accommodation with breakfast, and seat reservations are included. This is ideal for independent travellers new to rail holidays who want to experience three distinct German cities at an unhurried pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package includes a 'from' price of GBP 999; final cost depends on travel dates and hotel availability.
  • All hotels are listed as 'or similar,' meaning the exact property may differ based on availability and season.
  • Day 7 requires you to make your own way back to Leipzig station for the return journey to Brussels and London.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Berlin

    London to Berlin

    Take your seat on the Eurostar this morning and travel under the English Channel to France and then on to Brussels, where you change onto the German high-speed network. You'll arrive in Berlin this evening and check in for a 2-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Spend a full day exploring the German capital. In the morning, you have a complimentary walking tour included in your holiday, which gives you an overview of the central Mitte district including the remains of the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Dresden

    Dresden

    A rail journey of under 2 hours brings you to Dresden, where you check in for a 2-night stay. Dresden is the capital of the Saxony region of Germany, straddling both banks of the River Elbe. Landmarks include the Frauenkirche and Brühl's Terrace.

  4. Day 4overnight: Dresden

    Dresden

    A full day at leisure in Dresden.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Leipzig

    Leipzig

    Another short rail journey takes you through Saxony to Leipzig, where you check in for a 2-night stay. Leipzig has been an important trade hub since Roman times as well as a centre of publishing and of music; both J.S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived and worked here.

  6. Day 6overnight: Leipzig

    Leipzig

    Enjoy a full day at leisure in this historic city.

  7. Day 7rail

    Leipzig to London

    Leave Leipzig after breakfast this morning and make your way back to the station for your service to Brussels via Frankfurt. Once at Brussels Midi station, transfer onto the Eurostar back to London.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Complimentary walking tour of Berlin's Mitte district includes the Berlin Wall remains, the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate.
  • Day 3Short rail journey under 2 hours brings you to Dresden on the River Elbe, where you can see the Frauenkirche and Brühl's Terrace.
  • Day 5Rail journey through Saxony arrives in Leipzig, home to composers J.S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn and a major publishing centre since Roman times.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. All rail journeys in standard class are included: Eurostar from London to Brussels, German high-speed ICE trains between Brussels and the three cities, and the return journey.
Is this escorted or independent?
Independent. Tailor Made Rail provides easy-to-follow travel documentation and email ticket despatch. A complimentary walking tour is included in Berlin; other time is at leisure.
What is included in the price?
All rail journeys, seat reservations, six nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast, travel documentation and email tickets, and proactive rerouting if strikes or disruptions occur.
How many nights in each city?
Two nights each in Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig, for a total of six nights.
How much free time is there?
Two full days at leisure in Dresden (day 4) and one full day in Leipzig (day 6), plus additional time after the walking tour on day 2 in Berlin.
What are the travel times by train?
The rail journey from Berlin to Dresden is under 2 hours. Dresden to Leipzig is another short rail journey. London to Berlin involves Eurostar to Brussels, then ICE through to Berlin.

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