Search

Euroventure · Classic Group Tour

Best of Central Europe Classic Group Tour | 2 Weeks

Central Europe by train: Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Alps, and Italian lakes.

Illustration of Best of Central Europe Classic Group Tour | 2 Weeks

Euroventure's 16-day group tour strings together Central Europe's most recognisable cities and Alpine scenery on a single rail journey. Departing Berlin, the tour moves east through Prague and Bratislava to Vienna, then turns south over the Brenner Pass to Innsbruck. From there, the Euroventure group travels by scenic train through the Italian lakes (Garda and Como) and into Switzerland, ending in Interlaken. An experienced tour leader manages all logistics and hotels are 4-star boutique properties in each city centre. The pace is leisurely, with two-night stays in most cities allowing time for optional activities such as Prague Castle, Schonbrunn Palace, wine tastings in Bratislava, or the Jungfraujoch excursion near Interlaken. Meals are selective: 15 breakfasts and two welcome dinners anchor the itinerary, while cultural attractions, boat tours, and further dining are optional. Free days in Lake Garda and Lake Como suit independent travellers within the group structure, and the 14-person cap keeps the experience intimate.

What to know before you look closer

  • All optional activities are extra; the base price includes rail, hotels, breakfasts, two dinners, and the tour leader but not cultural attractions, cable cars, boat tours, or meals beyond those stated.
  • Only September departures are published for 2026 and 2027; confirm availability and other months directly with Euroventure.
  • The group is escorted throughout; independent exploration is limited to free days (Days 11 and 13).

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Check in, introductory meeting, optional TV Tower visit; included Bierkeller (beer hall) dinner.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Optional guided walking tour to the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall; optional Berlin Cathedral.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Berlin/Prague

    Direct train to Prague along the Elbe and Vltava rivers; optional Vltava river cruise and a 5-course Czech tapas dinner.

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Optional Prague Castle entry, a Communism History and nuclear bunker guided tour, and a medieval tavern dinner.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Bratislava

    Prague/Bratislava

    Train to Bratislava; optional wine tasting, a 3-course meal at a traditional restaurant, and a guided night walking tour of the Old Town.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Vienna

    Bratislava/Vienna

    Train to Vienna; optional Hofburg Palace/Sisi Museum, a walking tour, and a traditional dinner show.

  7. Day 7overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Optional St Stephen's Cathedral, Spanish Riding School, a skip-the-line Schonbrunn Palace tour, and a Mozart and Strauss concert.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Innsbruck

    Vienna/Innsbruck

    Farewells for guests ending here; direct train to Innsbruck, new-group introductory meeting, and a Tyrolean Folk Show and dinner.

  9. Day 9overnight: Innsbruck

    Innsbruck

    Optional cable car ride over the Alps and a visit to Schloss Ambras castle.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Lake Garda

    Innsbruck/Lake Garda

    4-hour train to Verona via the Brenner Pass, connecting to Lake Garda; optional tasting menu dinner with wine.

  11. Day 11overnight: Lake Garda

    Lake Garda

    Free day to explore by foot, bike or boat; optional Castles Boat Tour with Bardolino wine tasting.

  12. Day 12railovernight: Lake Como

    Lake Garda/Lake Como

    Scenic train to Lake Como; optional boat tour past lakeside villas including Villa Oleandra.

  13. Day 13overnight: Lake Como

    Lake Como

    Free time; optional food walking tour or funicular to Brunate.

  14. Day 14railovernight: Interlaken

    Lake Como/Interlaken

    Scenic train to Interlaken; evening funicular climb to Harder Kulm.

  15. Day 15overnight: Interlaken

    Interlaken

    Optional Jungfraujoch 'Top of Europe' excursion to over 3,400m, or explore Interlaken's Old Town and riverside.

  16. Day 16

    Interlaken (departure)

    Final morning; farewells over included breakfast, with the option to add extra nights or continue independently.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Direct train from Berlin to Prague follows the Elbe and Vltava rivers, with an optional river cruise included.
  • Day 8Train ascends the Brenner Pass from Vienna to Innsbruck, crossing the Alpine spine into Italy.
  • Day 10Four-hour scenic train ride from Innsbruck through the Brenner Pass to Verona, connecting to Lake Garda.
  • Day 15Optional Jungfraujoch excursion climbs to over 3,400 metres, the 'Top of Europe', from Interlaken.

Included

  • Travel Disruption Protection (alternative travel if strike or similar disruption)
  • All train travel between cities with all possible seat reservations
  • All accommodation in 4-star boutique hotels in the heart of each city
  • A wide range of optional activities bookable directly with the operator
  • 15 breakfasts in the hotels
  • 2 traditional meals welcoming guests to each half of the Group Tour
  • An experienced and engaging Tour Leader throughout

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. All rail travel between cities, including seat reservations, is included in the price.
What is the group size?
Groups are capped at 14 travellers, with an experienced tour leader accompanying throughout.
What meals are included?
15 breakfasts in the hotels and two traditional welcome dinners (one at the start, one when the new group joins in Innsbruck) are included. Most other meals and all optional dining experiences are extra.
Are the hotels 5-star?
Accommodation is in 4-star boutique hotels located in the heart of each city.
What happens on free days?
Days 11 (Lake Garda) and 13 (Lake Como) are free to explore independently; optional boat tours and activities can be booked with the operator.
How much walking is involved?
Hotels and activities are within short walking distance or accessible by public transport. Guests must be comfortable walking and able to carry their own baggage.

Similar journeys