Authentic Europe
Central Europe Discovery: From Berlin to Budapest
Guided 9-day Berlin to Budapest tour by minibus and train
9 daysfrom $2,861
11% rail
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Heart of Europe by Rail
Discover Central Europe on a 12-day rail holiday from London to Cologne, Munich, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, with scenic train journeys, sightseeing tours and a Schönbrunn Palace concert.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Cologne
Cologne
Begin your Central Europe adventure with a comfortable rail journey from London to Cologne, passing through Brussels. Check in to your centrally located hotel, then explore the historic old town or the iconic Cologne Cathedral at your own pace.
- Day 2railovernight: Munich
Munich
Travel by high-speed train from Cologne to Munich through the scenic Rhine Valley. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring Marienplatz and this vibrant Bavarian city.
- Day 3railovernight: Prague
Prague
Board your train from Munich and journey through the scenic Bavarian and Bohemian countryside to Prague. Check in to your hotel and start exploring the charming streets of the Old Town and the Astronomical Clock.
- Day 4overnight: Prague
Prague
Spend your first full day exploring Prague’s iconic landmarks with your hop-on, hop-off bus pass, including the famous Astronomical Clock and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel.
- Day 5overnight: Prague
Prague
On your second day exploring Prague, continue enjoying your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass, from Prague Castle and Charles Bridge to the vibrant Old Town Square.
- Day 6railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
Board the train from Prague and enjoy a scenic journey through the Czech and Austrian countryside, arriving in Vienna in the afternoon and checking in to your centrally located hotel.
- Day 7overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Today, experience the grandeur of Vienna with a visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, followed by a VIP classical concert with priority access, a welcome drink and front-row seating.
- Day 8overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Vienna to explore the city at your own pace, from world-class museums to the grand architecture of the Ringstrasse.
- Day 9railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
After breakfast, continue your journey southeast from Vienna to Budapest by high-speed rail, checking in to your hotel for a three-night stay and beginning to explore Budapest’s elegant streets.
- Day 10overnight: Budapest
Budapest
After breakfast, spend the day discovering Budapest with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, from the historic Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion to the Central Market Hall.
- Day 11overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Continue your exploration of Budapest with the second day of your hop-on hop-off pass, perhaps a cruise along the Danube River or a visit to the city’s famous thermal baths.
- Day 12
Return home
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Budapest Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Cologne & Munich with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Prague, Vienna & Budapest with breakfast included
- Seamless rail travel throughout your holiday
- Private transfer to Budapest Airport
- Return flight to the UK
- Hop-on, Hop-off bus tours in Prague, Vienna and Budapest
- Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert
