b'DiscoveriesExplore the contrasts of three great cultural and historic European capitals on one fascinating rail holiday with a10 DAYS fromblend of guided tours and time at leisure.1,499 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2. The Bavarian city of Nuremberg and Vienna Calling 3Meeting the Tour Manager and group at London St Pancras this morning, yourGERMANY 3 Berlinimperial holiday starts as we board the Eurostar to Brussels. In the Belgian capital, we switch trains and travel to Frankfurt, then continue to NurembergColognefor the night. On Day 2, we travel by train through Bavaria, crossing the Danube at Regensburg. This beautiful river guides us to Austria and its grand22 Praguecapital, Vienna. Theres time to explore at leisure after checking in to our hotel.TO/FROM 1LONDON NurembergDays 3-4. Exploring Vienna Vienna 33A guided tour showcases Viennas imperial architecture, including theFRANCERingstrasse. Numerous grand buildings line the road, including the Vienna State Opera, the Austrian Parliament and the Hofburg Palace. The rest of the day is spent at leisure. A full day at leisure on Day 4 gives you the chance toWHATS INCLUDED:explore Vienna at your own paceand there are many great sights to uncover.The sprawling Schnbrunn Palace overlooks extensive decorative gardens 9 nights 4-Star hotel or you could visit the worlds oldest zoo, a UNESCO-listed site with someaccommodationspectacular buildings. Near to the Hofburg Palace, you will find the Spanish Eurostar StandardRiding School (pre-booking is required for performances) and St Stephens Standard Class rail travelCathedral is in Stephansplatz. All rail and coach travel throughout Days 5-6. By rail to Prague and touring Pragues ancient castle district your tourLeaving Vienna by train, we head to the neighbouring Czech Republic, orExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Czechia as it is now known, arriving in Prague in the early afternoon. A tourfrom start to finishguide introduces us to the City of a Hundred Spires. Following the ornately decorated faades of grand buildings, we are led to the Old Town Square, theBreakfast each day, 4 dinnersfocal point of Prague life since the 12th century with its astronomical clock. OnAll guided tours and excursionsDay 6 we explore the most famous locations in the Golden City of Prague on a guided tour where we begin at Prague Castle. Dating from the 9th century, this is the largest medieval complex in Europe. The most eye-catching building is the huge Gothic St Vitus Cathedral and we also see one of Pragues oldest buildings, St Georges Basilica, reputedly dating from 920 AD. The rest of your day is at leisure for more sightseeing at your own pace. Days 7-8. Berlin, a city of contrastBoarding a train from Prague, our scenic route follows the River Elbe out of Czechia. On the way, look out for sandstone cliffs blanketed by rich forestsTour Code: EUS| per person based onnear the German border. Arriving in Berlin in mid-afternoon, we check in to2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers our hotel overlooking Alexanderplatz. Considered the heart of Berlin since thefrom 400.Middle Ages, this large square became the nerve centre of East Berlin during the Cold War. Setting out on a sightseeing tour on Day 8, our expert guide2025 Departures: helps us uncover the fascinating history of Berlin, contrasting it with the citysMAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEPvibrant present. The route of the Berlin Wall is marked today by a double row of cobblestones laid into the streets. The tour concludes at the Brandenburg Gatea spectacular 18th-century neoclassical monument that is the citys oldest surviving gate and now a symbol of unity. MobilityRating 1 2 3 4Days 9-10. Berlin at leisure and homeward boundToday is free to explore Berlin at your own pace. To the north of the city is Bernauer Strasse, along which the Berlin Wall used to run and the Berlin Wall Memorial can be visited at the western end of the street. You could alsoSecure your place nowvisit Museum Island, home to a range of interesting attractions. On Day 10,with a 350pp depositwe begin our journey home. Travelling by train to Brussels via Cologne, we switch to the Eurostar, arriving at London St Pancras this evening where your adventure through European history comes to an end. Search greatrail.com/25EUSCENTRAL EUROPE 97'