Tour Berlin To Budapest: The Best Of Central Europe By Train

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Included activities: Welcome meeting Berlin Guided Walking tour Berlin guided walking tour Prague City walk Beer tasting Prague Castle combined entry ticket Walk with the Local Insider John Lennon wall Charles Bridge City walk with Local Insider Wachau valley guided bike tour Bratislava City Walk Budapest city walk Gellart thermal baths Drinks in ruin bar

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Local Insider throughout

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Local Transport

Accommodation

9 nights twin share room Calma Berlin Mitte This calm spot amid the storm of central Berlin is all about taking a breath after a long day exploring the city. There are only 46 rooms, so staff here are able to offer a real personal touch, helping you feel at home in any way they can. Our favourite perk Calma Berlin Mitte is the free coffee (that’s right, free coffee) and tea from 12pm to 10pm. Hotel Amadeus, Prague This light and airy hotel in the vibrant Žižkov district is quaint enough for a relaxed night’s sleep but also well-connected to all of Prague’s major attractions. The charming garden terrace is ideal for some downtime at any time of day, whether that’s for unwinding alone or chatting with your fellow travellers. Hotel Post, Vienna Amid the historic streets of the Old Town, just a few minutes’ walk from St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera, you’ll find this classic slice of Viennese hospitality. Its beating-heart location is most likely why the likes of Mozart, Nietzsche and Wagner have stayed here during its various hotel guises, but today we love it for its classic Austrian breakfast, with fresh bread, traditional Viennese pastries and Austrian cheese. Hotel Devin, Bratislava The timeless elegance of Hotel Devin has graced central Bratislava for over 60 years, welcoming famous statesmen, artists and entrepreneurs alongside curious travellers aplenty. To this day the Devin has retained its warm welcome, uplifting atmosphere and a genuine touch of class. Dormero Hotel Budapest This slick modern hotel in the heart of Budapest is just minutes away from St Stephen’s Basilica and the spectacular Hungarian Parliament Building. Rooms are tastefully contemporary, with exposed brick, polished wood surfaces and ultra-modern bathrooms, while the Sonderbar downstairs offers a relaxing ambience for a few fruity cocktails, draught beers or a coffee.

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9 Breakfasts 2 Lunches 4 Dinners

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Day 1 Willkommen To Berlin!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Willkommen To Berlin!

Where better to start your Euro adventure than in the German capital, which has so often been at the intersection of this continent’s history? Today, it stands as a shining example of a modern, multicultural city. Upon arrival and check in at your hotel you’ll meet our Local Insider and your fellow travellers for a welcome meeting. Next, head to a traditional German restaurant for a hearty dinner and a glass of beer – the perfect setting for getting to know your group!

Accommodation

Calma Berlin Mitte

Activities included

Welcome meeting with Local Insider

Welcome dinner
Day 2 Becoming A Berliner
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Becoming A Berliner

Today is all about getting to know Berlin. There’s a lot to discover so be sure to fuel up at breakfast ahead of a guided walking tour of the city, which will paint a vivid picture of this place’s turbulent history. See Hitler’s Bunker, the Reichstag, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Soviet War Memorial as our Local Insider offers insights into the rise of the Nazis and life in a dictatorship. Then it’s time for a well-earned lunch and an afternoon to explore the city yourself. Armed with a day U-bahn (public transport) ticket and a fresh understanding of Berlin’s social history, you’re free to explore the rest of the German capital at your own pace.

Accommodation

Calma Berlin Mitte

Activities included

Berlin guided walking tour

Day U-bahn (public transport) ticket
Day 3 Next Stop, Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Next Stop, Prague

You can have a lie-in or cram in a little more Berlin before your train to Prague. Enjoy sweeping views of the lush greenery and fairytale towns of rural Germany and the Czech Republic before disembarking and heading to your hotel. Once settled, you’ll have a gentle city walk with our Local Insider to get a feel for the place – before heading to a small craft brewery to sample some of the finest beers in a country renowned for its brewing culture. Learn about the brewing process as you taste a range of different beers, before seeing out the evening with a hearty Czech meal.

Accommodation

Hotel Amadeus (or similar three-star hotel)

Included activities

Train from Berlin to Prague

Prague city walk

Beer tasting
Day 4 Medieval Meandering
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Medieval Meandering

Prague is the perfect city for some laid-back exploring, particularly if you’re feeling the effects of last night’s beer tasting. Today we take the tram across the Vltava River to Prague Castle and the cathedral, which you have entry tickets for, but you can explore at your own pace. Afterwards, join our Local Insider for a stroll through Malá Strana, or Little Quarter, an enchanting neighbourhood crammed with cobblestone squares, hidden streets and ancient churches, as well as the ultra Instagrammable John Lennon Wall. You’ll make your way back to the Old Town via the famous Charles Bridge, before continuing your Czech discoveries at your own leisure for the rest of the day.

Accommodation

Hotel Amadeus

Included activities

Visit to Prague Castle

Walk with Local Insider to Malá Strana and Charles Bridge
Day 5 Intro To Austria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Intro To Austria

Get back on the tracks this morning as we hop on the train to Vienna. You’ll be instantly wowed by the Austrian capital as you disembark at the impressive new central station before making your way to the hotel. In the late afternoon you’ll join our Local Insider for an introductory walk around the city, followed by a group meal to celebrate your first night in Vienna. What’s on the menu tonight? Schnitzel, of course!

Accommodation

Hotel Post (or similar three-star hotel)

Included activities

Train from Prague to Vienna

City walk with Local Insider

Schnitzel dinner
Day 6 Cycling Along The Danube
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cycling Along The Danube

We’ll take our first proper detour this morning with a train to the picturesque medieval town of Krems. From here you’ll embark on a spectacular guided bike tour along Wachau Valley, which snakes through the area’s rolling hills and vineyards alongside the Danube River. You then have the option of joining a well-deserved wine tasting and lunch before catching the train back to Vienna. The rest of your evening is free – a chance perhaps to see the famous Vienna Philharmonic? Or maybe a hunt for the city’s best sachertorte – a chocolate cake like no other.

Accommodation

Hotel Post

Included activities

Return train from Vienna to Krems

Wachau Valley guided bike tour

Optional activities

Lunch with wine tasting
Day 7 A Slovakian Stop-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

A Slovakian Stop-Off

You’ll have the whole morning to enjoy what remains undiscovered in Vienna before taking the short train journey to Bratislava, the pretty capital of Slovakia. You’ll take the tram to your hotel and, once settled in, it’s time for another city walk with our Local Insider. Once you have an initial grasp of the area, you’ll have the evening to freely explore the many ancient churches, castles and charming Old Town streets.

Accommodation

Hotel Devin (or similar four-star hotel)

Included activities

Train from Vienna to Bratislava

Tram transfer to hotel

Bratislava city walk with a Local Insider
Day 8 Final Stop, Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Final Stop, Budapest

Our last train journey together as a group is the two-hour ride to our fifth and final capital city - Budapest - affectionately known as the Queen of the Danube. On arrival and checkin we’ll head out for one last city walk with our Local Insider, stopping off at a market for a traditional Hungarian lunch. Langos is a deep-fried pastry partnered with toppings of your choice – the perfect city break street food snack. Later on in the afternoon you’ll cross the Danube to the Buda side of town, where you’ll enjoy a soothing soak in the city’s famous Gellert Thermal Baths. Enjoy the evening at your leisure, with public transport tickets that can take you wherever you want to go.

Accommodation

Dormero Hotel (or similar three-star hotel)

Included activities

Train from Bratislava to Budapest

Budapest city walk with a Local Insider

Market langos lunch

Visit to Gellert Thermal Baths
Day 9 Rounding Off The Trip In A Ruin Bar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rounding Off The Trip In A Ruin Bar

Budapest is yours to explore today. Perhaps a poignant visit to the Shoes on the Danube Bank is on the cards, or maybe you’d rather shop for local produce in the beautiful Great Market Hall. You’ll also have time to visit Buda Castle, Europe’s largest Synagogue, or one of the city’s many architectural wonders. That’s plenty to keep you occupied before our early evening meet-up in one of Budapest’s famous ruin bars – trendy social spots that sprouted up from derelict buildings and warehouses in the Old District. Finally it’s time for our farewell group dinner, for good food, good drink and time to reflect on the incredible experiences shared of our epic Euro adventure.

Accommodation

Dormero Hotel (or similar three-star hotel)

Included activities

Drinks in ruin bar

Farewell dinner
Day 10 End Of The Line – Or Is It?
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

End Of The Line – Or Is It?

Our time together has come to an end. We’ve journeyed across Central Europe via some of the continent’s most picturesque rail routes, stopping off at some of the most historically and culturally significant cities in the world. This trip may have reached its final destination, but there’s no reason you can’t continue your quest across fairytale Europe. So, what will it be?

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Berlin To Budapest: The Best Of Central Europe By Train

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Itinerary of your trip Berlin To Budapest: The Best Of Central Europe By Train

Willkommen To Berlin!

Becoming A Berliner

Next Stop, Prague

Medieval Meandering

Intro To Austria

Cycling Along The Danube

A Slovakian Stop-Off

Final Stop, Budapest

Rounding Off The Trip In A Ruin Bar

End Of The Line – Or Is It?

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