London to Berlin
Meet your Tour Manager at London St Pancras for an early morning Eurostar departure. Breakfast is served en route to Brussels. Join the Cologne train where you change for Berlin, arriving early evening. Transfer to the central Derag Grosser Kurf?rst Hotel (4-star) for a two-night stay.
Berlin
A morning tour encompasses symbols of Berlin’s past and present – the Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag. A free afternoon allows time for a museum visit, a boat trip or a stroll.
Berlin
A free morning then an afternoon journey past the Wannsee Lakes to Potsdam to visit the New Palace and Gardens of Sanssoucci. Dine in a local restaurant and transfer to Berlin Ost late evening.
Danube Express Journey begins Step aboard the Danube Express and your sleeping car attendant shows you to your compartment. Make yourself comfortable here or join fellow travellers in the lounge as the train heads to Poland.
Gdansk & Malbork
Morning sees arrival in Gdansk where a city tour includes the reconstructed Burgher houses and quaint harbour of the Old Town, St Mary’s Church and the Neptune Fountain. Lunch en route to Malbork, a stronghold of Teutonic Knights, where you visit the magnificent 13th Century castle. On board, relax with a drink and dine as the train heads south
Cracow & Zakopane
Arrive in Cracow where a morning tour evokes a colourful past and includes Wawel Castle and the Old Town, the medieval Market Square and magnificent Cloth Hall. In St Mary’s Church, see the elaborate gothic altarpiece by Veit Stoss. The Danube Express climbs through spectacular mountains during lunch towards Zakopane where you have free time to admire unrivalled views of the Tatra Mountains. Dinner is served as the train descends and heads for Slovakia.
Košice & Budapest
Wake and enjoy the scenery of the Hornad River valley en route to Košice. A walking tour takes in the well-preserved historic city centre and St Elizabeth’s Cathedral, a beautiful example of Gothic architecture. The Danube Express heads south and crosses the border, with lunch served as it travels between Hungary’s northern mountains and the Great Plain, arriving in Budapest Nyugati station late afternoon.
Danube Express Journey ends Transfer to the elegant Hotel Astoria (4-star) for four nights. Centrally situated, a few minutes’ walk brings you to the edge of the Danube.
Budapest
Today’s tour includes sights in Buda and Pest. First see Heroes Square and City Park, then the Cathedral and the impressive Parliament building. Cross to Buda for stunning views from Gellert Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion then visit St Matthias Church. The day continues with a journey on the Children’s Railway through Buda’s wooded hills.
Danube Bend
A full-day excursion today visits the picturesque towns and wooded hills of the Danube Bend, presenting a contrast to the bustle of the city. Visit Esztergom, site of Hungary’s largest Basilica and have lunch in Visegrd whose medieval castle sits high on a hill. Finally, stroll through the artists’ quarter of charming Szentendre.
Budapest
Today is free to explore. Visit a spa or museum or simply wander the broad avenues, admiring the incredible architecture of Budapest.
Budapest to Nuremberg
After breakfast, take the InterCity train to Vienna, then continue to Nuremberg, arriving late afternoon. Stay two nights in the Le Mridien Grand Hotel (5-star) opposite the station.
Nuremberg
A morning walking tour of this medieval walled city includes St Sebaldus church, the Old Town Hall and the house of artist Albrecht Drer. Free time this afternoon to visit Kaiserberg Castle, to wander the Old Town’s narrow streets or to simply relax.
Nuremberg to London
Mid-morning departure on Germany’s prestige Inter-City Express to Frankfurt, changing here for Brussels. Join Eurostar with dinner and drinks served en route, arriving London St Pancras early evening.
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