Great Rail Journeys
Classic Austrian Alps
9 daysfrom $2,536
Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Imperial Cities by Rail: Vienna, Prague & Berlin
Explore the contrasts of three great cultural and historic European capitals, from imperial pasts to their modern energy, on one fascinating rail holiday.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Nuremberg
London to the Bavarian city of Nuremberg
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Brussels. Switch trains and travel to Frankfurt, then continue to Nuremberg through lush countryside, past charming towns of romantic timber-framed buildings and alongside the winding Main River. Arrive in the Bavarian city in the evening. First dinner together at the hotel, situated close to the station. Note: For departure 8th June, travel via Frankfurt, staying at the Intercity Frankfurt.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Vienna
Vienna Calling
After breakfast, travel by train through Bavaria, crossing the Danube at Regensburg, towards Austria and its grand capital, Vienna. Arrive in the afternoon with time to explore at leisure. In the evening, transferred to an Austrian restaurant for dinner. Note: For departures 7th & 28th September, stay at the Austria Trend Ananas in Vienna.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Vienna
Exploring elegant Vienna
A guided tour after breakfast showcases Vienna's imperial architecture, including the Ringstrasse boulevard and the Hofburg Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure. Hop On/Hop Off buses available. Dine independently this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4overnight: Vienna
Free day to discover the delights of Vienna
A full day at leisure to explore Vienna at your own pace. Options include Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, the Spanish Riding School, St Stephen's Cathedral, Prater gardens and the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel. Dine independently tonight.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5railovernight: Prague
By rail to the Czech capital, Prague
Leave Vienna after breakfast by train, travelling through Brno before arriving in Prague in the early afternoon. Join a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), visiting Maisel Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery, Pinkas Synagogue, the Old New Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue. Check in to the four-star hotel ahead of dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Prague
Touring Prague's ancient castle district
A guided tour introduces the 'City of a Hundred Spires', including Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, St George's Basilica, Golden Lane and Charles Bridge. The rest of the day is free to visit Old Town Square and the astronomical clock. Dine independently tonight.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7railovernight: Berlin
Journey to Berlin, a city of contrast
Board a train from Prague after breakfast, following the River Elbe through Bohemian/Saxon Switzerland. Arrive in Berlin in mid-afternoon and check in to the hotel overlooking Alexanderplatz. Optional ascent of the Fernsehturm TV tower. Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Berlin
Guided tour of historic Berlin
Sightseeing tour with an expert guide covering the Berlin Wall route, East Side Gallery and Brandenburg Gate. Free time in the afternoon to visit the Reichstag (pre-registration required). Dine independently tonight.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9overnight: Berlin
Berlin at leisure
Free day to explore Berlin at your own pace. Options include Bernauer Strasse and the Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island, Charlottenburg Palace and gardens, or a trip to Potsdam and Park Sanssouci. Dine independently.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10rail
Homeward bound
After breakfast, travel from Berlin's main railway station to Brussels via Cologne, then switch to the Eurostar for the final leg, arriving at London St Pancras in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 9 nights' 3 & 4-star hotel accommodation
- Eurostar Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast each day
- 4 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
