Authentic Europe
Central Europe Discovery: From Berlin to Budapest
Guided 9-day Berlin to Budapest tour by minibus and train
9 daysfrom $2,861
11% rail
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Continental Capitals
Explore Europe's iconic capitals by train on a 9-day rail holiday from Cologne to Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, combining scenic journeys with time to discover each city's history and culture.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Cologne
Cologne
Journey from London to Cologne, travelling via Brussels. After checking in, explore the city, perhaps Cologne Cathedral, the Rhine River or a traditional beer hall.
- Day 2railovernight: Berlin
Berlin
After breakfast, continue by train from Cologne to Berlin. Explore the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, remains of the Berlin Wall and the city's neighbourhoods.
- Day 3overnight: Prague
Prague
Spend a full day exploring Prague at your own pace with the 48-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus pass, taking in Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.
- Day 4overnight: Prague
Prague
Continue exploring Prague's landmarks, including the Astronomical Clock, the New Town Hall, and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel.
- Day 5railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
After breakfast, board a high-speed train from Prague to Vienna for a two-night stay. Explore at leisure, perhaps trying Sachertorte or visiting St. Stephen's Cathedral.
- Day 6overnight: Vienna
Vienna
After breakfast, a full day exploring Vienna with a city card: the Museumsquartier, Wiener Staatsoper, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Spanish Riding School, a Danube scenic cruise, and the Belvedere and Schönbrunn Palaces.
- Day 7railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
Leisurely morning in Vienna before a high-speed train southeast into Hungary, arriving in Budapest for a two-night stay. Explore the Danube riverbank and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge.
- Day 8overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Explore the 'City of Spas' at your own pace: the Széchenyi Baths, the House of Terror Museum, the Inner-City Franciscan Church, the Aquincum Roman ruins, and the Funicular up to Castle Hill. In the evening, unwind on a Danube River cruise with buffet dinner, drinks and live music from the Rajkó Folk Orchestra.
- Day 9
Return home
After breakfast, a private transfer from your hotel to Budapest Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Cologne & Berlin
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Prague, Vienna & Budapest
- Seamless rail travel throughout your holiday
- Private transfer to Budapest Airport
- Return flight to the UK
- Hop-on, Hop-off bus tours in Prague, Vienna and Budapest
