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Highlights of Central Europe

Highlights of Central Europe, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Explore Central Europe by rail from London to Munich, Prague, Vienna and Budapest with scenic train journeys, hop-on hop-off sightseeing and iconic city highlights.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Munich

    Munich

    Begin your Central European adventure with a scenic rail journey from London to Munich, travelling via Brussels and Frankfurt. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and enjoy your first evening exploring Munich’s lively squares and historic beer halls.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    After breakfast, board the train from Munich and enjoy a scenic journey through Bavaria into the Czech Republic. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel; your 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass gives you the freedom to discover Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town at your own pace.

  3. Day 3overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Spend a full day enjoying the beauty and history of Prague at your own pace with your hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus pass, from Prague Castle to the medieval charm of Charles Bridge and Old Town Square.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Board a high-speed train from Prague to Vienna. On arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and spend the afternoon exploring at leisure, perhaps a slice of Sachertorte or a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Vienna with your Vienna city card, discovering the Museumsquartier, Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Spanish Riding School, a Danube cruise, or the Belvedere and Schönbrunn Palaces.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Board a high-speed train southeast into Hungary, arriving in Budapest. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring the city, taking in the Danube River and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge.

  7. Day 7overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Spend the day exploring the 'City of Spas', relaxing at the famous Széchenyi Baths, the House of Terror Museum, Aquincum's Roman ruins, or Castle Hill, finishing with an evening Danube River cruise with buffet dinner and live music.

  8. Day 8

    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 Munich
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Prague, Vienna & Budapest
  • Train travel from London to Munich via Brussels & Frankfurt
  • Onward rail journeys to Prague, Vienna & Budapest
  • Private transfer to Budapest Airport
  • Hop-on, Hop-off bus tours in Prague, Vienna and Budapest

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