The Danube-Express

The Central European Hotel Train

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The Danube-Express: The Central European

12 days / 11 nights

• First Class rail travel throughout (Leisure Select on Eurostar journeys with meals and drinks included as appropriate).
• Two nights on the Danube Express with all meals and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.
• Nine nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast. Two dinners in Nuremberg, three dinners and one lunch in Budapest and three dinners in Berlin.
• Full sightseeing programme as described.
• Services of a Tour Manager throughout.
• All transfers.

London to Nuremberg
Meet your Tour Manager at London St Pancras for an early morning Eurostar departure with breakfast served en route to Brussels. Board Germany’s prestige InterCity-Express to Nuremberg for a two-night stay in Le Mridien Grand Hotel (5-star), opposite the station.

Nuremberg
This morning, a walking tour of this medieval walled city steeped in history includes the Old Town Hall, St Sebaldus Church and the home of artist, Albrecht Drer. Your afternoon is free to wander the cobbled streets or to visit Kaiserburg Castle.

Nuremberg to Budapest
After breakfast, join the prestige InterCity-Express to Vienna. Change trains and arrive late afternoon in Budapest. Transfer for a four night stay at the Hotel Astoria (4-star). Centrally situated, the Danube is just a few minutes’ walk.

Budapest
This morning, see the highlights of this city of two halves. In Pest, see Heroes’ Square, City Park, the Cathedral and Parliament before crossing to Pest for stunning city views from Gellert Hill and the Castle district, home to the Royal Palace, St Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion. In the afternoon, enjoy a trip on the Children’s Railway in the Buda Hills.

Danube
Bend Today’s excursion visits the picturesque Danube Bend. Travelling through the forested hills overlooking the river provides a contrast to the city. See Hungary’s largest Basilica in Esztergom, enjoy lunch near Visegrd’s medieval castle high above the Danube and wander through the artist quarter in Szentendre.

Budapest
Today you are free to explore Budapest’s broad avenues, leafy parks and elaborate bathhouses or to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the city.

Budapest and Košice
Transfer to Budapest Nyugati station.

Danube Express Journey begins The Danube Express awaits you for a mid-morning departure. After a champagne reception in the Royal Waiting Room, you are shown to your accommodation. Sit back and make yourself comfortable in the lounge car as you travel north towards Slovakia across the Great Hungarian Plain and alongside the Matra Mountains. Lunch is served before arrival in Košice. There is a guided walk through Slovakia’s second city, the highlight being the enchanting Singing Fountain. Dine as the train continues on past the Tatra Mountains en route to the Czech Republic.

Prague and Carlsbad
Morning sees arrival in the fabulous city of Prague, known as the “City of a Hundred Spires”. Its medieval centre, cobbled streets and vibrant contemporary culture are sure to captivate. A guided tour of the highlights includes St Vitus’ Cathedral, Hradcany Castle and the Charles Bridge. During lunch, the Danube Express heads west to the Bohemian city of Carlsbad. Here you discover the hot springs and extensive colonnades for which the city is famous. Relax in the lounge car before dinner as the journey continues onto Germany.

Dresden and Berlin
Wake as the train travels through the spectacular Elbe Gorge past Knigstein Fortress and the Bastei. Arriving in Dresden, a tour explores this restored city, including the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Pride of place is given to the Frauenkirche, finished only recently. Lunch is on board and late afternoon, the Danube Express arrives at Berlin Ost.

Danube Express Journey ends Transfer to the centrally located Derag Hotel Grosser Kurfrst (4-star) for three nights.

Berlin
A full-day tour of this dynamic city sees reminders of its once divided past and the effects of re-unification - the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Alexanderplatz and Checkpoint Charlie. The tour continues past the Wannsee Lakes to Potsdam for a visit to the New Palace and the Gardens of Sanssouci.

Berlin
Your day is free to explore Berlin. See the Babylonian street in the Pergamon Museum or stroll along Unter den Linden. Shop in Friedrichstrasse or wander through the St Nicholas Quarter where Berlin’s oldest buildings have been reconstructed.

Berlin to London
After breakfast, board the InterCity-Express to Cologne and continue to Brussels to join the Eurostar. Dinner and drinks are served en route to London St Pancras, arriving early evening.

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Note: Prices are per person in EURO and include all taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change without notice. Per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train:

Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure. Please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised.

Information & Reservations

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