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Cultural Capitals

Cultural Capitals, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Discover the cultural gems of Central Europe on this rail holiday, exploring Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and the Bavarian charm of Munich. From riverside views and Baroque splendour to historic landmarks and thermal baths, this journey offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and elegance.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Munich

    Munich

    Depart London St Pancras on the Eurostar to Brussels, then transfer to a high-speed Deutsche Bahn InterCity Express (ICE) train to Munich (via Frankfurt). Check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    Spend the morning in Munich exploring the Altstadt (Old Town) and enjoying a traditional Bavarian lunch before boarding your train to Prague. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Discover Prague on a hop-on hop-off bus tour and river cruise combination, with an hour-long cruise on the River Vltava and sightseeing across Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, the Astronomical Clock and the Dancing House.

  4. Day 4overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Travel from Prague to Vienna, checking into your hotel for a two-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    After breakfast, explore Vienna using your included Vienna City Card: the Museumsquartier, Wiener Staatsoper, Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Spanish Riding School's Lipizzaner horses, a scenic Danube boat cruise, and the Belvedere and Schönbrunn Palaces.

  6. Day 6overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Leisurely morning in Vienna before a high-speed journey southeast into Hungary, arriving in Budapest. Check in for a two-night stay and explore the Danube riverbank and the Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

  7. Day 7overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Explore Budapest, the 'City of Spas', at your own pace: the Szechenyi Baths, the House of Terror Museum, the Inner-City Franciscan Church, the Aquincum Museum's Roman artefacts, Budapest's underground caves, and the Funicular up to Castle Hill. In the evening, a Danube River cruise with live entertainment from the Rajkó Folk Orchestra, buffet dinner and drinks.

  8. Day 8rail

    Return home

    After breakfast, check out and head to Budapest Airport for your flight back to the UK. Travellers who would prefer to travel home by train, or extend their stay in Europe, can speak to their Marvellous Escapes Travel Designer.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Munich with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Prague with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Budapest with breakfast included
  • Secure reservations for the Eurostar & Deutsche Bahn InterCity Express trains to Munich
  • Onward rail connections to Prague, Vienna and Budapest on the Alex & ÖBB RailJet trains
  • Private transfer to Budapest Airport for your return flight
  • Return flight to the UK from Budapest
  • Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour in Prague
  • Included Vienna City Card and Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour
  • Hop-on, Hop-off boat & bus tour in Budapest

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