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Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Berlin to Warsaw by Rail

Central Europe rail loop from Berlin through Prague, Krakow to Warsaw

Illustration of Berlin to Warsaw by Rail

Marvellous Escapes offers a 10-day tailor-made journey through four Central European capitals: Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Warsaw. The trip begins in Berlin with a UK flight and two days of independent exploration using a hop-on hop-off bus pass, including the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and a Spree River cruise. Rail service carries you east through rolling Bohemian countryside to Prague for two days of self-guided sightseeing around the Old Town and Prague Castle. Next, the train continues to Krakow, where you spend three nights and visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO site of vast underground salt chambers and subterranean chapels, as well as a guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. The journey concludes with a rail leg north to Warsaw, where a final 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass lets you explore the reconstructed Old Town and riverside districts. This package suits independent explorers who want structure and support, history-focused travellers drawn to Central Europe's past, and first-time rail passengers seeking comfort and reliable 24-hour assistance.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package includes flights from the UK to Berlin and a return flight from Warsaw; the rail legs are Berlin-Prague-Krakow-Warsaw, so rail share is substantial but not the entire journey.
  • The operator publishes hotel names and specifics only in the post-booking stage; confirm exact properties and any room-upgrade options before completing your reservation.
  • The guided excursions to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine are mandatory inclusions rather than optional add-ons; the Auschwitz visit is described as important and reflective.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Fly from the UK to Berlin, on arrival enjoy a private transfer to your hotel before enjoying a restful stay in the German capital.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Discover Berlin at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, exploring the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and Checkpoint Charlie, plus a relaxing river cruise along the River Spree.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    Board your onward rail service to Prague as the landscape shifts from Germany's capital to the rolling countryside of Bohemia. Your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass begins today.

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Continue discovering Prague with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, wandering the Old Town, visiting Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, or cruising along the Vltava River.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Krakow

    Krakow

    Depart Prague by rail and journey east into Poland to historic Krakow. Explore one of Europe's most beautifully preserved medieval cities, including the Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica.

  6. Day 6overnight: Krakow

    Krakow

    Venture beneath the surface to explore the extraordinary Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed site renowned for its vast underground chambers, intricate salt carvings and impressive subterranean chapels.

  7. Day 7overnight: Krakow

    Krakow

    An important and reflective guided excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, gaining insight into this significant historic site and its lasting impact on European history.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Warsaw

    Warsaw

    Board your rail service north to Poland's capital, Warsaw. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin discovering Warsaw's beautifully reconstructed Old Town or modern riverside districts.

  9. Day 9overnight: Warsaw

    Warsaw

    Explore Warsaw with your 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass, from the colourful Old Town and Royal Castle to Lazienki Park, the POLIN Museum, or views across the Vistula River.

  10. Day 10

    Return home

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your private transfer to Warsaw Airport for your return flight to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: Explore Berlin at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour, visiting the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and Checkpoint Charlie, plus a river cruise on the Spree.
  • Day 3Day 3: Board the rail service to Prague as the landscape shifts from Germany's capital to the rolling countryside of Bohemia.
  • Day 6Day 6: Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed site featuring vast underground chambers, salt carvings and subterranean chapels.
  • Day 7Day 7: Guided excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a reflective and historically significant site in the region's past.
  • Day 8Day 8: Travel by rail north to Warsaw, Poland's capital, then explore its beautifully reconstructed Old Town and modern riverside districts.

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Krakow with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Berlin & Prague & Warsaw with breakfast included
  • Flights from UK to Berlin and return from Warsaw
  • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Berlin & Warsaw
  • 48-hour, hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Prague
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Tour from Krakow

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Marvellous Escapes includes rail journeys from Berlin to Prague, Prague to Krakow, and Krakow to Warsaw. Flights from the UK to Berlin and the return flight from Warsaw are also included.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is a tailor-made independent journey between destinations with guided excursions at each stop. You navigate cities using hop-on hop-off bus tours and have leisure time to explore. Guided excursions are provided to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau. Marvellous Escapes offers 24-hour on-trip support throughout.
What is included in the package?
Flights from the UK to Berlin and return from Warsaw, hotel accommodation with breakfast in Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Warsaw, 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tours in Berlin and Warsaw, a 48-hour pass in Prague, the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour, and the guided excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
How many nights do you spend in each city?
Two nights in Berlin, two in Prague, three in Krakow, and two in Warsaw, for a total of nine nights.
How much walking is involved?
The hop-on hop-off tours allow you to walk at your own pace through each city. The Wieliczka Salt Mine involves descending into underground chambers. No strenuous hiking is mentioned.
What is the starting price and when does it run?
Marvellous Escapes prices this package from GBP 2,149 (approximately USD 2,870). No specific departure dates are published in the available information; contact the operator for current availability.

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