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Vienna, Prague, and Berlin from Budapest

Self-guided rail trip through Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin

Illustration of Vienna, Prague, and Berlin from Budapest

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night self-guided rail vacation from Budapest through Vienna and Prague to Berlin. Day 1 covers a high-speed train from Budapest to Vienna, where a 2-day Vienna Pass gives access to more than 60 attractions, including time in the Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafes, and restaurants inside a former imperial stable building. On day 3, a high-speed train continues to Prague for a two-night stay, with day 4 built around an immersive small-group food tour sampling local hams, sausages, Czech soups, and Knedlíky dumplings. Day 5 brings a further high-speed train to Berlin, where a Berlin Pass opens up the city starting at the Brandenburg Gate, and day 6 continues with views from the Reichstag building and the history of the Berlin Wall along the East Side Gallery. The evidence does not name specific hotels, and this self-guided format suits independent travelers who want city passes and a food tour to structure their days rather than a fixed guided schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence names no specific hotels for this package; confirm the actual property with Railbookers before booking.
  • The evidence lists no current departure dates for this package; confirm timing and availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Travel on the high-speed train from Budapest to Vienna and on arrival in Vienna, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city. Use your 2-day Vienna Pass, giving you access to over 60 top attractions for free, allowing you to create your own sightseeing adventure.

    Meals: B

  2. Day 2overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    After breakfast this morning, spend the day exploring more of beautiful Vienna using your Vienna Pass. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found in the Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafes and restaurants within a former imperial stable building. Why not enjoy an operatic experience to remember at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), or view the works of famous painters such as Rubens and Raphael at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts). Take in a performance at the Spanish Riding School - one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses. Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, the perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise! And if you are interested in history, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the baroque Belvedere and Schonbrunn Palaces.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Prague

    Vienna to Prague

    Enjoy the morning at leisure in Vienna, then continue your journey on the high-speed route to Prague. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Steeped in history and with a wide variety of attractions, this not-so-hidden gem continues to impress visitors from all over the world.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Get ready to experience Prague through the eyes and appetite of a local. This immersive walking tour takes you beyond the usual tourist paths to sample some of the city’s most authentic and beloved flavors. Savor hearty local hams and sausages, warm up with traditional Czech soups, and try the iconic Knedlíky dumplings, an essential part of Czech cuisine since the 19th century. And no visit would be complete without tasting the nation’s pride: Czech beer. As the world’s top beer consumers, Czechs take their brews seriously and so will you by the end of this tour. Along the way, enjoy a light-hearted introduction to Czech culture, humor, and maybe even a few cheeky local expressions. It’s more than a food tour it’s your chance to laugh, eat, and drink like a true Czech.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Berlin

    Prague to Berlin

    Upon arrival in Berlin, make your way to your hotel, and check in for a two-night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore the German capital with your Berlin Pass. An icon of history, the Brandenburg Gate is a great place to start any adventure in Berlin, and is perhaps the most famous of the city's landmarks.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    After a leisurely breakfast in your hotel this morning, set out to explore more of the city. Wandering through Berlin feels like getting lost inside a history textbook, with landmarks of huge significance embroidering the corners and squares. Admire the picture-perfect views over the city from the top of the Reichstag building; learn about the history of the Berlin Wall amidst the colorful fragments of the East Side Gallery, or discover endless artefacts at the famous museums on Museum Island.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Berlin

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels. If you wish to extend this journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to help you with all the details.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A high-speed train from Budapest to Vienna, then a 2-day Vienna Pass unlocking access to more than 60 attractions.
  • Day 2Time in the Museumsquartier, home to museums, cafes, and restaurants inside a former imperial stable building.
  • Day 4An immersive walking food tour in Prague sampling local hams and sausages, traditional Czech soups, and Knedlíky dumplings.
  • Day 5Arrival in Berlin with a Berlin Pass, starting at the Brandenburg Gate.
  • Day 6Views over the city from the top of the Reichstag building and a look at the history of the Berlin Wall along the East Side Gallery.

Included

  • Standard class rail as specified in the itinerary 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Vienna 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Prague 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Berlin Vienna Pass Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vienna Small Group food tour in Prague Berlin Pass

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Standard class rail is included as specified in the itinerary, with high-speed trains linking Budapest to Vienna, Vienna to Prague, and Prague to Berlin.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's a self-guided rail vacation; the Vienna Pass and Berlin Pass are designed to let you build your own sightseeing days.
What's included?
Standard class rail, two nights' hotel stay with breakfast in each of Vienna, Prague, and Berlin, the Vienna Pass, a hop-on hop-off Vienna tour, a small-group food tour in Prague, and a Berlin Pass.
What can I do in Prague?
A small-group food tour samples local hams, sausages, Czech soups, and Knedlíky dumplings, described in the evidence as going 'beyond the usual tourist paths.'
What is the starting price?
From $1,399 per person.

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