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Spas of Bohemia in First Class

Spas of Bohemia in First Class, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Take a relaxing rail journey in the comfort of First Class, stay in the historical thermal spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne in the heart of Bohemia and then head back to the UK with a stop in Cologne along the way.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Frankfurt (Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof or similar)

    London to Frankfurt

    Depart in the morning and, after an easy change in Brussels, take a German ICE train in First Class directly through to Frankfurt on the river Main.

  2. Day 2overnight: Karlovy Vary (Grandhotel Pupp or similar)

    Frankfurt to Karlovy Vary

    Head east towards Bohemia with a change in Dresden (an optional overnight stop), then continue across the Czech border to Karlovy Vary.

  3. Day 3overnight: Karlovy Vary (Grandhotel Pupp or similar)

    Karlovy Vary

    Explore the elegant spa resort founded by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, famous for its 13 main hot springs, a thermal swimming pool overlooking the city, and the funicular up to the Diana Look Out Tower.

  4. Day 4overnight: Karlovy Vary (Grandhotel Pupp or similar)

    Karlovy Vary

    Second day to enjoy the spa town, taking the waters or the funicular ride to the Diana Look Out Tower for panoramic views.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Marianske Lazne (Esplanade Hotel or similar)

    Marianske Lazne

    A short rail journey and private transfer brings you to Marianske Lazne (Marienbad), a spa resort with 40 mineral springs and Art Nouveau architecture.

  6. Day 6overnight: Marianske Lazne (Esplanade Hotel or similar)

    Marianske Lazne

    Second day to enjoy spa treatments at the Esplanade Hotel or the town's mineral springs.

  7. Day 7overnight: Cologne (Excelsior Ernst Hotel or similar)

    Marianske Lazne to Cologne

    Travel back across the German border via Cheb and Nuremberg, arriving into Cologne in the early evening.

  8. Day 8rail

    Cologne to London

    Morning at leisure - perhaps a Rhine cruise, a visit to the twin-spired cathedral, or the Chocolate Museum - before returning to London via Brussels and the Eurostar.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in first class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 7 nights' 5-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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