IMPERIAL CAPITAL CITIES
Explore the amazing capital cities of central Europe. Discover the region’s rich heritage of art, history and culture, and savour its world-class castles, palaces and museums, travelling entirely by rail between Berlin and Budapest.
Days 1-2. To Berlin
Fly to Berlin today. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Uncover some of Berlin’s fascinating history on a guided tour on Day 2, seeing the Brandenburg Gate, the remains of the Berlin Wall and the Reichstag. You are then free to explore the city at your own pace.
Days 3-5. Exploring Prague
After a morning in Berlin, today you travel by train to the Czech Republic. You arrive in mesmerising Prague for three nights. On Day 4, explore the ‘Golden City’ of Prague on a guided tour. Admire the magnificent Charles Bridge and the cobbled Old Town Square. Day 5 is at leisure.
Days 6-7. Beautiful Vienna
Take a train to Vienna, Austria’s incomparable capital and the former seat of the Hapsburg Empire. On arrival take
a guided tour, seeing the city’s grand architecture lining the famous Ringstrasse, as well as taking in the narrow, elegant buildings of the idyllic Old Town. Day 7 is free for you to explore.
Days 8-9. Uncovering Budapest
Travel by rail over the Hungarian border to the impressive city of Budapest. Straddling the Danube, this fantastic capital is one of Europe’s finest cities. Tonight, enjoy a speciality evening meal and an evening coach tour of the sights as they are illuminated against the night sky. On Day 9, you enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, seeing St Stephen’s Basilica, the iconic Parliament building, Budapest Castle and Fishermen’s Bastion. The rest of your day is free.
Days 10-11. Return home
Today is free in Budapest. On Day 11, transfer to the airport and fly back to London.