Berlin to Budapest by Train | Summer | 2025
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Berlin to Budapest by train in the summer of 2025, exploring the heart of Europe. This rail tour takes you through Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary, offering a blend of vibrant city life, rich history, and stunning landscapes. Begin in Berlin, where you can dive into its dynamic nightlife and historical sites, including a visit to Hitler's bunker. Discover Prague's enchanting streets and castles, and savor its renowned beer. In Vienna, immerse yourself in classical architecture and coffee culture, and enjoy a visit to the historic Prater theme park. Conclude your adventure in Budapest with a magical nighttime cruise on the Danube, sampling traditional Hungarian Lángos and admiring the city's flamboyant architecture. With comfortable accommodations and scenic train journeys, this tour promises a relaxed and culturally enriching experience.
Highlights
- Explore Berlin's vibrant nightlife and cutting-edge culinary scene.
- Take a historical walking tour in Berlin, including a visit to Hitler's bunker.
- Discover Prague's cobblestone streets, cathedrals, and castles on a walking tour.
- Experience Vienna's opulent classical architecture and coffee culture.
- Visit the historic theme park Prater in Vienna and enjoy schnitzel in the park.
- Enjoy a dreamy nighttime cruise down the Danube in Budapest.
- Sample traditional Hungarian Lángos and explore Budapest's flamboyant architecture.
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Berlin: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler's last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich's Propaganda Ministry. You'll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
- Prague: Hang out with your Contiki fam and sample some classic Czech food and drink.
- Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Vienna: Boost your step count with a stroll around Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.
FAQs
- London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Mode of Transport
Accommodation
Insurance
International Travel
Destinations
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Europe
- Germany
- Hungary
Tour Types
- Walking
- Rail Tours
- Foodie and Wine Tours
- History
- Boat/Cruise Excursion
- Cultural
Location: Berlin
Hallo Berlin! This eclectic, richly historical and culturally charming city will blow us away as soon as we arrive. We'll waste no time in checking out the cutting-edge culinary scene. Berlin is considered the vegan capital of Europe... and there is plenty for the carnivores too! Then the evening is yours to explore the city's world-famous nightlife. The buzzing scene here is a joyous tribute to German reunification, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall the city has staked its claim as the techno capital of the world.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Ibis Ostbahnhof (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Location: Berlin
2 walking tours today. This morning, take a historical walking tour, including a visit to the site of Hitler's bunker. This evening, you’ll have the chance to explore Berlin's oh-so-historical (and oh-so-hipster) Kreuzberg district and finish off with dinner.<br/>
Accommodation Name: B&B Berlin City Ost (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Berlin, Prague
Berlin you've been a blast, but we're making tracks for new adventures today, jumping on the train to Prague. Arriving in Prague, we'll explore the cobblestones, cathedrals and castles, before refuelling with a traditional Czech dinner. Believe us when we say that the beer here is the best in Europe.
Accommodation Name: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Prague
Time to explore more of Prague - head out with your trip manager on a walking tour of the infamous castle districts and old town. Next up, catch the tram to one of Prague's outer neighbourhoods like hipster Vršovice, boasting art nouveau buildings, offbeat coffee haunts and streets lined with communal pianos. Prague is a paradise for beer lovers too, so don't forget to check out some of the city's coolest bars (of which there are many to choose from!). Or better yet, join a food tour where you'll be shown some of the very best spots to eat.
Accommodation Name: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Prague, Vienna
Another day, another train. Today we are making our way to the home of classical music, Sachertorte and Opera houses. Ah Vienna! We'll kick things off in this grand capital with a walking tour and explore the opulent classical architecture and wide streets. Afternoons can be spent like a local, watching the sun set over the Donaukanal at a gorgeous beach bar or a classic Viennese coffee house. Tonight you have the chance to visit Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner.
Accommodation Name: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Vienna
Waking up in the stunning capital of Vienna, a city known for its coffee culture and baroque architecture, we'll have plenty of adventures to pursue today before ending the day at a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of the city's palaces...yes, a palace (just the way they roll here in Vienna).
Accommodation Name: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
Today we're making our way to Hungary! Another scenic train ride will take us into the grandeur of Budapest. Tonight, something a bit different, as we have the option to escape the masses and cook dinner with the locals. This immersive, fully interactive experience will bring us closer than ever before to Hungary’s rich history and culinary culture.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Budapest City West (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
This morning choose to learn about the past & present of Hungarian history and stop to try a traditional Hungarian specialty of Lángos for lunch. Tonight we'll enjoy the best way to experience the city's flamboyant architecture, as we take a dreamy night time cruise down the Danube, getting to see all of Budapest's historical buildings from the water as we enjoy a drink.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Ibis Styles Budapest City West (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
Today we say farewell to our Contiki family and our European adventure, but we'll stay in touch, and we'll no doubt be back soon enough.<br/>
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Berlin Historical Tour
-Discover the history of 20th century Berlin with a Local Guide, including visits to notorious Third Reich spots and the Holocaust Memorial.
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Prague Walking Tour
-Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
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Czech Food and Drink Experience
-Hang out with your Contiki fam and sample some classic Czech food and drink.
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Vienna Walking Tour
-Boost your step count with a stroll around Vienna, seeing St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House.
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Scenic Train Journeys
-Travel between cities on scenic train journeys, offering a relaxed and picturesque way to experience the landscapes of Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
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Danube Nighttime Cruise
-Enjoy a dreamy nighttime cruise down the Danube in Budapest, experiencing the city's flamboyant architecture from the water.
Not Included
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Insurance
-Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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International Travel
-International flights to and from the tour starting and ending points are not included.
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05-Sep-2025
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Single | £1907.00 | |
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05-Sep-2025
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Twin | £1449.00 | |
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05-Sep-2025
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09-May-2026
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Single | £1854.00 | |
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09-May-2026
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Twin | £1407.00 | |
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09-May-2026
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13-Jun-2026
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Single | £1894.00 | |
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13-Jun-2026
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Twin | £1447.00 | |
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13-Jun-2026
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11-Jul-2026
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Single | £1894.00 | |
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11-Jul-2026
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Twin | £1447.00 | |
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11-Jul-2026
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Twin Share | £1447.00 | |
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15-Aug-2026
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Single | £1894.00 | |
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15-Aug-2026
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Twin | £1447.00 | |
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15-Aug-2026
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26-Sep-2026
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Single | £1854.00 | |
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26-Sep-2026
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Twin | £1407.00 | |
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26-Sep-2026
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Twin Share | £1407.00 |
