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European Capitals Explorer

Rail journey through Amsterdam, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin with overnight sleeper

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Marvellous Escapes' European Capitals Explorer is an 11-day tailor-made rail journey connecting Amsterdam, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin from London. The trip balances structure and leisure: you travel between capitals by train, including one memorable overnight sleeper on the Railjet from Amsterdam to Vienna, then spend two to three nights exploring each city using included hop-on hop-off bus tours and sightseeing passes. Days in Vienna feature a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburg dynasty's former summer residence, capped with dinner and a classical concert of Mozart and Strauss. Prague's itinerary highlights the castle, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square at your own pace. Berlin rounds out the journey with a guided city tour and river cruise. Hotel breakfasts are included throughout; your main role is stepping off the train and discovering each capital's distinct character, whether you revisit a favourite café or wander a new neighbourhood. This style suits repeat rail travellers seeking seamless connections, couples wanting both guided experiences and independence, and history lovers drawn to Europe's seat of empires.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of GBP 2,599 covers the package; rail fare from London to Amsterdam and return from Brussels is included, but verify the final cost with Marvellous Escapes before booking.
  • Days 1, 6, and 9 include unguided arrival periods; you arrange your own transfer to the hotel and schedule after checking in.
  • Hotel properties are not named; confirm specific accommodation choices and tiers (budget, mid-range, premium) directly with the operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Rail transfer from London to Amsterdam. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps an evening stroll along the canals.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard sleeper train

    Amsterdam

    Discover Amsterdam with your 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and canal boat cruise. In the evening, board your overnight Railjet sleeper train to Vienna.

  3. 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.

  4. Day 4overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Continue exploring Vienna with your hop-on hop-off pass: museums, the historic centre, or traditional cafés.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Visit the Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty. In the evening, dinner followed by a classical concert of Mozart and Strauss.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    Travel by rail from Vienna to Prague. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

  7. Day 7overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Explore Prague with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.

  8. Day 8overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Continue discovering Prague using your sightseeing pass, revisiting favourite sights or exploring further at leisure.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Travel by rail from Prague to Berlin. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

  10. Day 10overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Explore Berlin with your 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, including a river cruise, visiting the city's most famous landmarks.

  11. Day 11rail

    Return home

    Return journey by rail from Berlin to Brussels, connecting onwards to London.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Evening departure from Amsterdam on the overnight Railjet sleeper train to Vienna, arriving the next morning.
  • Day 5Visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty, followed by dinner and a classical concert of Mozart and Strauss.
  • Day 7Exploration of Prague's landmarks using the 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Amsterdam with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna & Prague with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Berlin with breakfast included
  • Overnight sleeper train accommodation
  • Rail from London to Amsterdam and return from Brussels
  • Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vienna & Prague
  • Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert
  • 24 hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Boat Trip Amsterdam
  • 24 Hours hop on hop off Berlin + Cruise

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes rail from London to Amsterdam, an overnight Railjet sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna, daytime trains from Vienna to Prague and Prague to Berlin, and rail from Berlin back to Brussels and London.
What is the overnight sleeper train like?
You travel on the Railjet sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna on the evening of Day 2, arriving in Vienna on the morning of Day 3. Your sleeper accommodation is included.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
Marvellous Escapes arranges accommodation, rail bookings, and hop-on hop-off sightseeing passes; however, you explore each city at your own pace using the passes and have unguided leisure time on several days.
Which hotels and how many nights in each city?
One night in Amsterdam (with breakfast), three nights in Vienna (with breakfast), three nights in Prague (with breakfast), and two nights in Berlin (with breakfast). The operator does not list specific hotel names in the itinerary; contact them for property details.
What sightseeing is included?
A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and canal boat cruise in Amsterdam, 48-hour hop-on hop-off passes in Vienna and Prague, a tour of Schönbrunn Palace with dinner and classical concert in Vienna, and a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour with river cruise in Berlin.
When does this trip run?
The operator does not list specific departure dates in the available information. Contact Marvellous Escapes to confirm available dates and book your preferred travel period.

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