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Grand Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Warsaw

Independent Central Europe rail vacation across Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw

Illustration of Grand Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Warsaw

Railbookers runs this eleven-day, ten-night independent rail vacation across four Central European capitals: Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Warsaw. The first three nights are in Berlin, where day 2 uses a Berlin Pass for free entry to a choice of more than 50 attractions and day 3 adds skip-the-line access to the DDR Museum. Day 4 brings a direct train to Prague for two nights, including a day 5 small-group food tour of Czech dishes and beer culture. On day 6, a direct train continues to Krakow for three nights, where day 7 is a private guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and day 8 is a small-group walking tour of the Main Square, Kazimierz, and Wawel Hill. Day 9 brings a first-class train to Warsaw for two final nights, with a walking tour of the Praga neighborhood and Old Town on day 10. The trip suits independent-minded travelers drawn to Central European history who want guided context at each stop.

What to know before you look closer

  • Train travel is standard class from Berlin to Prague and Prague to Krakow, with first class only on the final leg from Krakow to Warsaw.
  • The listed hotels are a set of 24 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

    Berlin

    Welcome to Berlin! Check in to your hotel for a three-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Use your Berlin Pass to discover Berlin's rich past and contemporary culture with free entry into your choice of over 50 attractions.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Continue to explore Berlin today with skip the line entry to the DDR Museum.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Prague

    Berlin to Prague

    Catch the train directly to Prague, where you'll check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Experience Prague like a true local on a small group food tour, savoring iconic Czech dishes and beer culture.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6railovernight: Krakow

    Prague to Krakow

    Board a direct train to Krakow. Check in for a three-night stay and explore the 13th-century Main Square.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7overnight: Krakow

    Krakow

    Included today is a private, guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8overnight: Krakow

    Krakow

    Small group walking tour of the Main Square, the Kazimierz district, and Wawel Hill to see the Royal Castle and the Cathedral.

    Meals: B

  9. Day 9railovernight: Warsaw

    Warsaw

    Board a direct train with first class service to Warsaw. Check in for a two-night stay and explore the Old Town.

    Meals: B

  10. Day 10overnight: Warsaw

    Warsaw

    Included walking tour visiting the Praga neighborhood, panoramic views of the Old Town, and the Royal Castle. Optional visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum.

    Meals: B

  11. Day 11

    Your Journey Ends Warsaw

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

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Skip-the-line entry grants access to Berlin's DDR Museum.
  • Day 5A small-group food tour in Prague samples traditional Czech dishes and beer culture.
  • Day 7A private, guided tour visits the UNESCO-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
  • Day 8A small-group walking tour covers Krakow's Main Square, the Kazimierz district, and Wawel Hill, including the Royal Castle and Cathedral.
  • Day 10A walking tour visits Warsaw's Praga neighborhood, panoramic views of the Old Town, and the Royal Castle.

Included

  • Standard Class train travel from Berlin to Prague and Prague to Krakow
  • First Class train travel from Krakow to Warsaw
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations in Berlin with breakfast
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Prague with breakfast
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations in Krakow with breakfast
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Warsaw with breakfast
  • Skip the line DDR Museum Ticket Berlin
  • Small-group food tour of Prague
  • Private Auschwitz Tour with return transfer from Krakow
  • Small Group Walking Tour of Krakow
  • Small Group Walking Tour of Warsaw

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. Standard class train travel is included from Berlin to Prague and Prague to Krakow, with first class on the final leg from Krakow to Warsaw.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Travelers move between the four cities on included trains, with private and small-group tours at each stop.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 24 accommodation options across the four cities and price tiers, including hotels such as the InterContinental Hotel Berlin and Hilton Prague Old Town; the exact hotel depends on the tier and city option chosen.
What is included besides the trains and hotels?
Breakfast each morning, a skip-the-line DDR Museum ticket in Berlin, a small-group food tour in Prague, a private Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with return transfer from Krakow, and small-group walking tours of Krakow and Warsaw.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Three nights in Berlin, two in Prague, three in Krakow, and two in Warsaw.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes small-group walking tours in Krakow and Warsaw, a full day visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum grounds, and self-guided sightseeing in Berlin using the Berlin Pass, so expect regular walking throughout.

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