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Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

Independent Imperial Europe rail vacation across Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest

Illustration of Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

Railbookers runs this nine-day, eight-night independent rail vacation across four capitals, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, linked by first-class Railjet and Deutsche Bahn trains. Two nights are spent in each city. In Berlin, day 2 pairs a walking tour past the Brandenburg Gate with a visit to the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery. A direct train reaches Prague on day 3 for a hop-on hop-off tour and a cruise down the Vltava River, followed by a secret food tour of local Czech favorites on day 4. Day 5 continues by rail to Vienna, where day 6 takes in the Schonbrunn Palace and Hofburg. On day 7, the train to Budapest is followed by a candlelit, four-course dinner cruise on the Danube past the Chain Bridge and Parliament, and day 8 adds fast-track entry to the Szechenyi Spa. With rich included experiences layered onto self-guided city time, the trip suits travelers who want first-class comfort without a full escort.

What to know before you look closer

  • 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

    Your Journey Begins in Berlin

    Check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city using your hop on hop off bus tickets.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Explore Berlin at your own pace, visiting the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery and the Brandenburg Gate on an included walking tour.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Berlin to Prague

    Catch a direct train to Prague, check in for a two-night stay, explore with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and a cruise down the Vltava River.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Start your secret food tour at 11am, enjoying a variety of local Czech favourites.

    Meals: B, L

  5. Day 5railovernight: Vienna

    Vienna

    From Prague, it's on to Vienna by rail. Check-in for a two-night stay and use your hop-on hop-off bus tickets to see the sights.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Marvel at architectural masterpieces such as the Schonbrunn Palace and the Hofburg.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7overnight: Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest

    Ride the rails to Budapest. Experience a candlelight dinner cruise on the Danube River, a four-course dinner passing the Chain Bridge and Budapest Parliament.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Skip the line at Szechenyi Spa, the largest public bath in Budapest with 18 indoor and outdoor pools.

    Meals: B

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in Budapest

    Check out of your hotel today and continue with your journey.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A walking tour visits the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery and the Brandenburg Gate.
  • Day 3A hop-on, hop-off tour of Prague is paired with a cruise down the Vltava River.
  • Day 4A secret food tour, starting at 11am, samples a variety of local Czech favorites.
  • Day 6Architectural highlights in Vienna include the Schonbrunn Palace and the Hofburg.
  • Day 7A candlelit, four-course dinner cruise on the Danube passes the Chain Bridge and Budapest Parliament.

Included

  • Rail travel in first-class throughout
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Berlin
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Prague
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Budapest
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Berlin
  • Discover Berlin Walking Tour
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Prague
  • Prague Secret food tour including drinks upgrade
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vienna
  • Candlelit Dinner Cruise in Budapest
  • Fast Track Entrance to Széchenyi Spa Budapest

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. First-class rail travel is included throughout on Railjet and Deutsche Bahn trains linking Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Travelers use hop-on hop-off passes and self-guided time in each city, alongside a few included group experiences.
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, hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours of Berlin, Prague, and Vienna, a Berlin walking tour, a Prague secret food tour with a drinks upgrade, a candlelit dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest, and fast-track entry to the Szechenyi Spa.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Two nights each in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.
How much walking is involved?
The trip pairs hop-on hop-off bus touring with a Berlin walking tour, a Prague food tour on foot, and visits to large sites such as Schonbrunn Palace, so expect regular walking with bus options to rest between stops.

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