Authentic Europe
The Best of Central & Eastern Europe
14-day guided small-group tour from Berlin to Budapest across five countries
14 daysfrom $2,975
14% rail
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Central Europe by Sleeper Train
Discover Central Europe by rail with Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Berlin and Cologne, featuring scenic journeys, sleeper trains and unforgettable cultural experiences.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Brussels
Brussels
Begin your journey with a rail transfer from London to Brussels. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the historic centre or renowned cuisine.
- Day 2railovernight: onboard sleeper train
Brussels
A day at leisure to explore Brussels: the Grand Place, local museums, or the city's famous cafes and chocolate shops. In the evening, board the OBB NightJet sleeper train for your overnight journey to Vienna.
- Day 3overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel. Begin exploring the Austrian capital with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass.
- Day 4overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Continue discovering Vienna using your sightseeing pass, visiting famous museums, the historic centre, or a traditional Viennese cafe.
- Day 5overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Visit the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty. In the evening, enjoy dinner followed by a classical concert featuring the music of Mozart and Strauss.
- Day 6railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
Travel by rail from Vienna to Budapest. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps with an evening stroll along the Danube.
- Day 7overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Discover Budapest with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass, exploring Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and the Hungarian Parliament Building.
- Day 8railovernight: onboard sleeper train
Budapest
A free day to explore Budapest at your own pace, perhaps relaxing in one of the city's famous thermal baths or visiting local markets. Later, board the EuroNight sleeper train for your overnight journey to Krakow.
- Day 9overnight: Krakow
Krakow
Arrive in Krakow and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring this historic city, known for its beautifully preserved Old Town.
- Day 10overnight: Krakow
Krakow
A guided visit to the remarkable Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, descending underground to discover tunnels, chambers and intricate carvings created from salt.
- Day 11overnight: Krakow
Krakow
A guided excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most important and moving historic sites in Europe, learning about the history of the Holocaust.
- Day 12railovernight: Berlin
Berlin
Make your way to the station for your rail journey from Krakow to Berlin. On arrival, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
- Day 13overnight: Berlin
Berlin
Discover Berlin with your included 24-hour hop on hop off sightseeing bus and cruise experience, exploring the Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Museum Island and Alexanderplatz.
- Day 14railovernight: Cologne
Cologne
Continue your journey by rail from Berlin to Cologne. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy free time to visit Cologne's cathedral, the Old Town, or the Rhine.
- Day 15rail
Return home
Board your train from Cologne to Brussels before continuing onwards to London, reflecting on your incredible Central European adventure.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Brussels & Cologne with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna & Krakow with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Budapest & Berlin with breakfast included
- 2-nights sleeper train accommodation
- Roundtrip Rail from London
- Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vienna, Budapest & Berlin
- Schonbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert
- Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
- Krakow: Group Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau
