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Vienna, Prague, and Berlin from Munich

Self-guided rail trip: Budapest to Berlin via Vienna and Prague

Illustration of Vienna, Prague, and Berlin from Munich

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 museums, cafes, and restaurants inside a former imperial stable building. On day 3, a high-speed train continues to Prague, known as the City of a Hundred Spires for its steeple-woven skyline, for a two-night stay. Day 4 is a full day of sightseeing on foot, walking the 14th-century Charles Bridge with views of Prague Castle above the Vltava River, and exploring the Mala Strana district. 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. The evidence does not name specific hotels, and this self-guided format suits independent travelers happy to structure their own days using city passes.

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Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna

    Travel on 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 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 day exploring more of beautiful Vienna using your Vienna Pass. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found in 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 Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), or view works of famous painters such as Rubens and Raphael at Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts). Take in a performance at Spanish Riding School - one of oldest riding schools in world and home to famous Lipizzaner horses. Vienna also sits on banks of Danube, perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise! And if you are interested in history, follow in footsteps of Habsburgs with a visit to baroque Belvedere and Schonbrunn Palaces.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Prague

    Vienna to Prague

    Enjoy morning at leisure in Vienna, then continue your journey on high-speed route to Prague. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore city using your Prague public transport ticket. Prague is known as 'City of a Hundred Spires' due to its steeple-woven skyline, and from a vantage point along river or looking down from St. Vitus Cathedral, you'll be able to see why. Indulge in some fantastic Czech cuisine this evening, and be sure to try a local beer - many say they are finest in world.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    After a good night's rest and breakfast in your hotel, enjoy a full day sightseeing in this attractive medieval city. Take a walk along Prague's centrepiece, 14th century Charles Bridge and admire stunning views of Prague Castle towering above city and Vltava River. Whilst riverside, perhaps visit Mala Strana ( Little Quarter), home to Baroque church of St Nicholas and Renaissance gardens. Why not go off tourist trail to explore narrow cobbled streets that surround Old Town Square and discover hidden courtyards, medieval chapels and delightful cafes. Take a stroll around Astronomical Clock in center of Old Town - it is 600 years old and quite a phenomenal sight.

    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. rest of day is yours to explore German capital with your Berlin Pass. An icon of history, Brandenburg Gate is a great place to start any adventure in Berlin, and is perhaps most famous of 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 city. Wandering through Berlin feels like getting lost inside a history textbook, with landmarks of huge significance embroidering corners and squares. Admire picture-perfect views over city from top of Reichstag building; learn about history of Berlin Wall amidst colorful fragments of East Side Gallery, or discover endless artefacts at famous museums n 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 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 3A high-speed train to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, known for its steeple-woven skyline.
  • Day 4A walk along the 14th-century Charles Bridge, with views of Prague Castle above the Vltava River, and a stop in the Mala Strana district.
  • 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 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 24-hour Prague public transport ticket 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; city passes in Vienna and Berlin, and a transport ticket in Prague, 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 24-hour Prague public transport ticket, and a Berlin Pass.
What can I see in Prague?
The 14th-century Charles Bridge, views of Prague Castle above the Vltava River, and the Mala Strana district with its Baroque St Nicholas Church and Renaissance gardens.
What is the starting price?
From $2,049 per person.

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