How much does it cost?

From £1,599 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,160 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

Escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London to Berlin. Guided tours are provided in Vienna, Prague and Berlin; however, significant free time is available each day.

Which trains are used?

Eurostar (London to Brussels), international rail from Brussels through Frankfurt to Nuremberg, and regional or intercity trains between Nuremberg, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and back to Brussels.

What meals are included?

Breakfast every day and four dinners. The included dinners are on Day 1 in Nuremberg, Day 2 in Vienna, Day 5 in Prague and Day 7 in Berlin. Other dinners are independent.

What is the physical difficulty level?

Moderate. There are guided walking tours in each city, including exploration of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge. An optional ascent of Berlin's Fernsehturm TV tower is available.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Imperial Cities: Berlin, Prague & Vienna

Great Rail Journeys' Imperial Cities by Rail is a 10-day escorted tour from London to Berlin, traveling through three of Europe's greatest capitals: Vienna, Prague and Berlin. Departing London St Pancras by Eurostar, you travel via Brussels, Frankfurt and Nuremberg to arrive in Vienna on Day 2. The tour spends three nights in Vienna, two in Prague and three in Berlin, with guided tours of each city's historic districts. Day 3 includes a guided exploration of Vienna's Ringstrasse and Hofburg Palace; Day 5 features a guided tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter with entry to four historic synagogues; Day 8 covers Berlin's Wall, East Side Gallery and Brandenburg Gate. Throughout the journey, a UK Tour Manager travels with the group, handling logistics while you enjoy substantial free time each day to explore independently. Breakfast is provided daily; four dinners are included, with other meals at your choice. This tour suits first-time rail travellers seeking expert guidance, history enthusiasts drawn to imperial architecture and Jewish heritage sites, and couples wanting structured travel with flexibility to pursue their own interests.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £100 since 4 Jul, to £1,599.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The group size may reach 40 people; confirm the departure date and actual group size with Great Rail Journeys.
Several evenings require dining independently; only four dinners are included, though breakfast is provided every day.
Pre-registration is required to visit the Reichstag in Berlin; this is an optional activity not included in the core itinerary.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Berlin
Arrival in Berlin, a city of contrasts
Meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow for the flight to Berlin, transferring to a hotel overlooking the River Spree with a free afternoon before the first dinner together.
Day 2overnight: Berlin
Guided tour of historic Berlin
Sightseeing tour tracing the route of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery, and concluding at the Brandenburg Gate, with free time in the afternoon.
Day 3railovernight: Prague
By rail to the Czech capital, Prague
High-speed train to Prague, arriving for a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), including the Maisel Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old New Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue.
Day 4overnight: Prague
Touring Prague's ancient castle district
Guided tour of Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane, concluding at Charles Bridge, with free time at Old Town Square.
Day 5railovernight: Vienna
Vienna calling
Train to Vienna, checking in to the hotel with free time to explore before dinner at an Austrian restaurant.
Day 6overnight: Vienna
Exploring elegant Vienna
Guided tour of Vienna's Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera, the Austrian Parliament and the Hofburg Palace, with free time to explore.
Day 7overnight: Vienna
Free day to discover the delights of Vienna
Free day, with options including Schönbrunn Palace, the Spanish Riding School, St Stephen's Cathedral, or the Prater gardens and Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel.
Day 8
Homeward bound
Transfer to Vienna airport for the flight back to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board Eurostar at London St Pancras and travel through Brussels and Frankfurt to Nuremberg, passing lush countryside, timber-framed towns and the winding Main River.
Day 3Guided tour of Vienna's imperial landmarks, including the Ringstrasse boulevard and Hofburg Palace.
Day 5Guided tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter (Josefov), visiting the Maisel Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Pinkas Synagogue, Old New Synagogue and Spanish Synagogue.
Day 6Guided tour of Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, St George's Basilica, Golden Lane and Charles Bridge in the City of a Hundred Spires.
Day 7Train from Prague follows the River Elbe through Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland before arriving in Berlin; hotel overlooks Alexanderplatz.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
Flights from London Heathrow to Berlin, Vienna to London Heathrow
Breakfast each day, 3 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,599 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,160 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: Escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London to Berlin. Guided tours are provided in Vienna, Prague and Berlin; however, significant free time is available each day.
Which trains are used?: Eurostar (London to Brussels), international rail from Brussels through Frankfurt to Nuremberg, and regional or intercity trains between Nuremberg, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and back to Brussels.
What meals are included?: Breakfast every day and four dinners. The included dinners are on Day 1 in Nuremberg, Day 2 in Vienna, Day 5 in Prague and Day 7 in Berlin. Other dinners are independent.
What is the physical difficulty level?: Moderate. There are guided walking tours in each city, including exploration of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge. An optional ascent of Berlin's Fernsehturm TV tower is available.