Imperial Cities: Prague, Vienna & Budapest by Rail

Embark on this no-fly holiday by rail, departing from London you can experience the Imperial Cities of Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Vienna – all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Combining free time to explore and included day trips this rail journey will be one to remember.

What's Included:

• 11 nights’ 4-star accommodation including breakfast
• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip
• Walking sightseeing tour of Prague
• Sightseeing Danube Cruise Budapest
• An evening performance of Strauss and Mozart at the Kursalon Concert Hall in Vienna
• ABTA and ATOL bonded for your financial protection

Day 1 - London to Berlin

Depart London in the morning and make your way to Berlin for two-night stay.

Day 2 - Berlin

A full day at your leisure to discover Berlin, with its many points of interest, such as Checkpoint Charlie, the last surviving remnants of the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate.

Day 3-5 - Prague

Travel to Prague, arriving in time to enjoy the city in the evening, ahead of your three-night stay. Join an included guided walking tour of Prague with included skip-the-line entrance into Prague Castle and an intriguing history of some of the Czech capital’s most noteworthy attractions. The rest of your time is at leisure to appreciate the 'The City of a Hundred Spires'.

Day 6-8 - Budapest

You’ll head to Budapest for another three-night stay. During your time in the Hungarian capital, we’ve included a short sightseeing cruise with a glass of something cold on the Danube, leaving plenty of time to wander the contrasting areas of Buda; home to the castle - and the livelier side of Pest. Perhaps visit one of the city’s thermal baths or sample a warming dish of goulash.You might want to consider taking a trip on the Children's Railway, a truly unique experience on a rail line which is entirely operated by children, who take great pride in their work. Easily accessible by public transport, you can enjoy a 40-50 train ride through the Buda Highlands - some departures are operated by steam engines on public holidays and there is a museum and interactive exhibit (the line is closed on Mondays Sept through to May).

Day 9-10 - Vienna

Vienna-bound, where you’ll stay for two nights with an included evening orchestral performance of the music of two of the greatest composers, Strauss and Mozart, at the Kursalon Vienna Concert Hall, accompanied by opera singers and ballet dancers. There is free time during the day to when you might like to take in the Spanish Riding School, Schönbrunn and Hofburg Palaces, or wash an apple strudel down with coffee and cream at the famous Café Central.

Day 11-12 - Nuremberg and back to London

Across to Nuremburg with free time in the afternoon to roam the pretty old town’s medieval fortifications and beautiful architecture. After an overnight stay it is time for the journey back to London.