An epic rail-led journey from Berlin to Venice via Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg and Lake Bled, blending iconic cities, scenic walks and local tastes.
  • Walk among Berlin Wall murals and memorials.
  • Hike the sandstone pinnacles of Bastei and Neurathen Castle ruins.
  • Sample pilsner at a Prague brewery.
  • Savour kaffe and kuchen at Vienna's Vollpension cafe.
  • Walk Lake Bled's shore and glimpse its island church.
  • Sail the Danube past Budapest's Parliament and the Castle District.
  • Discover Bratislava's Old Town and quirky street statues.
  • Explore Venice's canals, Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco.
Stay in a mix of hostels, hotels and guesthouses, with the exact style subject to availability and occasional alternatives of a similar standard. Check-in may not be possible on early arrival. Some stays may lack private ensuite or air-conditioning, and European hotels typically don’t provide kettles or fridges.