10-Day Central Europe Classic: Berlin, Dresden, Prague & Vienna
A seamless train journey following the Elbe and Vltava rivers. Moves from Berlin’s vibrant counter-culture through restored baroque Dresden, fairytale Prague, and imperial Vienna.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Berlin
BerlinArrive at BER airport. S-Bahn to central station. Walk the Brandenburg Gate.
Berlin Wall & Museum Island
BerlinBernauer Straße wall memorial and street food in Kreuzberg.
EuroCity Train to Dresden
DresdenČD / DB train to Dresden (1h 45m). Visit the Frauenkirche and Zwinger.
Saxon Switzerland to Prague
PragueScenic rail through Elbe canyon into Prague. Sunset on Charles Bridge.
Prague Castle & Malá Strana
PragueSt. Vitus Cathedral and traditional Czech lunch goulash.
Old Town & Jewish Quarter
PragueAstronomical Clock and Old Jewish Cemetery.
Train to Vienna
ViennaRegioJet train to Vienna Hbf (4h). Walk through the Hofburg Palace courtyards.
Belvedere Palace & Klimt
ViennaSee The Kiss at Belvedere and enjoy coffee and Sachertorte.
Schönbrunn Gardens & Naschmarkt
ViennaPalace parklands and food sampling at the Naschmarkt.
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