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Grand Berlin, Dresden, and Prague

Independent rail vacation from Berlin to Prague via Dresden

Illustration of Grand Berlin, Dresden, and Prague

Railbookers runs this eight-day, seven-night independent rail vacation from Berlin to Prague, with a stop in Dresden along the way. The first three nights are in Berlin, where day 2 brings a 4-hour walking tour of the city's major sights and day 3 adds skip-the-line access to the DDR Museum. On day 4, an ICE train carries travelers to Dresden for one night, including a walking tour of the historic Old Town past the Zwinger Palace and Dresden Cathedral. Day 5 continues by Eurocity train to Prague for three final nights, where travelers can stroll the 13th century Charles Bridge on arrival before a day 6 tour of Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral. First-class trains are included throughout, and travelers pick their own hotel from a list of options across price tiers. The mix of guided tours and free time suits independent-minded travelers drawn to Central European history.

What to know before you look closer

  • The listed hotels are a set of 18 accommodation options across price tiers and cities; the specific hotel depends on the tier and city choice, not a single fixed stay.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Berlin

    Your Journey Begins in Berlin

    Welcome to Berlin! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning, then head off on a 4hr walking tour taking in all the major sights of Berlin.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Today pay a visit to the fascinating DDR Museum with your included skip the line tickets and discover what life was like when Berlin was divided.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Dresden

    Berlin to Dresden

    Take the ICE train to Dresden. A walking tour of the historic Old Town is included, visiting the Zwinger Palace, Theater Square, Dresden Cathedral and the Church of our Lady.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5railovernight: Prague

    Dresden to Prague

    After a morning of leisure in Dresden, take the Eurocity Train to Prague, check in for a three-night stay, and stroll along the 13th century Charles Bridge.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Make your way to Prague Castle and tour the St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane. Included hop-on, hop-off tour covers the Old Town, Mala Strana and the Jewish Quarter.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Continue to explore the city, perhaps the Astronomical Clock Tower, Wallenstein Palace, City Gallery Prague or the National Museum.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8

    Depart Prague

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A 4-hour walking tour takes in all the major sights of Berlin.
  • Day 3Skip-the-line tickets grant entry to the DDR Museum to learn what life was like when Berlin was divided.
  • Day 4An ICE train to Dresden is followed by a walking tour of the historic Old Town, visiting the Zwinger Palace, Theater Square, Dresden Cathedral, and the Church of Our Lady.
  • Day 5A Eurocity train reaches Prague, where travelers stroll the 13th century Charles Bridge.
  • Day 6A tour of Prague Castle takes in St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane, alongside an included hop-on, hop-off tour of the Old Town, Mala Strana, and the Jewish Quarter.

Included

  • Train travel in first class throughout
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Berlin
  • 1-night hotel stay with breakfast in Dresden
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Prague
  • Skip-the-Line VIP DDR Museum tickets
  • Berlin Walking Tour
  • Walking tour of the historic Old Town in Dresden
  • Prague hop-on, hop-off tour

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. First-class train travel is included throughout, including an ICE service from Berlin to Dresden and a Eurocity train from Dresden to Prague.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Travelers move between cities on their own using included first-class trains, with select guided walking tours and museum admissions along the way.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 18 accommodation options across the three cities and price tiers, including hotels such as the InterContinental Hotel Berlin, Waldorf Astoria Berlin, and Hilton Dresden; the exact hotel depends on the tier and city option chosen.
What is included besides the trains and hotels?
Breakfast each morning, skip-the-line VIP DDR Museum tickets, a Berlin walking tour, a walking tour of Dresden's historic Old Town, and a Prague hop-on hop-off tour.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Three nights in Berlin, one night in Dresden, and three nights in Prague.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes a 4-hour Berlin walking tour, a Dresden Old Town walking tour, and a Prague Castle visit, so expect sustained walking on several days.

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