Planet Rail
Imperial Cities: Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Nuremberg by First Class Rail
12 daysfrom $2,931
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
European Grandeur by Rail
Discover Central Europe by rail on a curated journey through Prague, Český Krumlov, Vienna and Budapest, combining scenic travel with culture, history and iconic sights.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Prague
Prague
Fly from the UK to Prague. Private transfer to your hotel, with time to settle in and perhaps a gentle stroll through the historic streets or a first taste of Czech cuisine.
- Day 2overnight: Prague
Prague
Full day with your 48-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus pass: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square.
- Day 3overnight: Prague
Prague
Continue exploring Prague's landmarks, including the Astronomical Clock, the New Town Hall, and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel.
- Day 4railovernight: Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov
After breakfast, travel south by rail into South Bohemia, arriving in Český Krumlov. Check in and explore this UNESCO-listed town, with views of the Vltava River beneath the hilltop castle.
- Day 5overnight: Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov
Private guided walking tour of Český Krumlov's Old Town, then free time to visit the castle grounds, browse local shops, or relax by the river.
- Day 6railovernight: Linz
Linz
After breakfast, continue by rail from Český Krumlov to Linz, crossing into Austria via České Budějovice through the Danube Valley. Free time to explore the riverfront and the Hauptplatz.
- Day 7railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
After breakfast, board the train from Linz to Vienna. Check in for a two-night stay and explore the city's historic streets, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
- Day 8overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Exclusive after-hours tour of Schönbrunn Palace, culminating in the Great Gallery, followed by fine dining and a classical concert of Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery.
- Day 9overnight: Vienna
Vienna
After breakfast, a full day at leisure to explore Vienna, perhaps using the hop-on hop-off pass, visiting the Belvedere Palace, or strolling along the Danube, before a second overnight stay.
- Day 10railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
After breakfast, travel southeast from Vienna to Budapest by high-speed rail. Check in to your hotel and begin exploring Budapest's grand architecture, including the Szechenyi Chain Bridge and parliament buildings.
- Day 11overnight: Budapest
Budapest
After breakfast, discover Budapest at your own pace with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass: Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion, the Central Market Hall and the Szechenyi Chain Bridge.
- Day 12overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Second day of the hop-on hop-off pass: Castle Hill views, the avenues of Pest, a Danube River cruise, or the city's thermal baths, before the final overnight stay.
- Day 13
Return home
After breakfast, private transfer from your hotel to Budapest Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Linz
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Český Krumlov with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Prague, Vienna & Budapest with breakfast included
- Flights from UK to Prague and return from Budapest
- Train travel from Prague to Budapest
- Hop-on, Hop-off bus tours in Prague and Budapest
- SCHÖNBRUNN Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert
- Český Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour
