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Cultural Capitals & Munich

Cultural Capitals & Munich, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Uncover the cultural gems of Central Europe on this rail journey through Munich, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, where historic landmarks, stunning architecture, and vibrant traditions await at every stop.

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 2overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Morning walking tour of the Altstadt (Old Town), taking in the Old Town Hall, Frauenkirche, St. Peter's Church, the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, the Viktualienmarkt food market, Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz with a local guide. Optional evening traditional Bavarian dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Prague

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

  4. Day 4overnight: 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.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

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

  6. Day 6overnight: 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.

  7. Day 7overnight: 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.

  8. Day 8overnight: 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.

  9. Day 9rail

    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

  • 2-nights 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
  • Munich Old Town Walking Tour
  • 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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