A rail‑focused adventure from Berlin to Rome through Central Europe’s cities and landscapes, blending leader-led walks, scenic train travel and plenty of free time.
  • Discover murals and memorials on the Berlin Wall remnants
  • Hike the sandstone pinnacles of Bastei to panoramic views
  • Sail the Danube past Budapest’s Parliament and Buda Castle
  • Visit a community-minded Vienna café for kaffe and kuchen
  • Walk the shore of Lake Bled with island church views
  • Explore San Marco Square and taste cicchetti in Venice
  • Hike between Cinque Terre’s pastel cliffside villages
  • Walk Rome’s historic core: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona
Stay in a mix of hostels, hotels and guesthouses throughout the journey. Early check-in isn’t always possible, but luggage storage lets you start exploring. Facilities may be simple, with occasional shared bathrooms and no air-conditioning, kettles or fridges. Alternative, similar-standard properties may be used if availability changes.