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Amsterdam to Budapest Rail Tour & Flights
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
Tour overview
This trip turns a stunning Europe itinerary into an exciting rail journey, all the way from Amsterdam to Budapest!
Travel through Eastern Europe on this immersive 11-day escorted rail trip. See Berlin’s amazing transformation after its turbulent past and wander the streets of Prague surrounded by the city’s impressive architecture. Enjoy the classical charm of Vienna and relax in the thermal baths of Budapest.
This rail tour covers all the highlights and offers the perfect balance of small group guided touring and free time to explore on your own. From spectacular scenery to rich cultural experiences, discover the best of Eastern Europe!
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Europe Rail Tour Special Deal
Get in early to lock in the best deal on your preferred departure in 2024 or 2025.
The lowest price departures: 14 October 2024 & 13 October 2025
Departures with $1500pp surcharge: 01 July to 16 September 2024 or 30 June to 15 September 2025
For available dates and current prices, please call 1300 168 910 between 9:30am to 4:30pm weekdays or email [email protected] anytime!
Note: Prices in AUD are per person, based on twin share. Optional single supplement is available. Departures are subject to confirmation and price may vary depending on your travel date. Please contact us for travel at other times of the year. Booking conditions apply. Booking code AMBUR12M
Inclusions at a glance
Flights
- Return economy airfare to Amsterdam & from Budapest
- Fly from Australian capital cities (surcharges may apply)
Accommodation
- 10 nights in hotels (2, 3 & 4-star), twin rooms with private bathrooms
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure private rooms
Meals
- 10 breakfast daily, 5 dinners (Vegetarian options available on request)
Transport
- All rail travel throughout your tour with reserved seat selection
- Standard Class Rail
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
Tour Leader
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout & manage all logistical details
Special features
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in a historic Amsterdam restaurant
- Experience a scenic rail journey from Amsterdam to Germany
- See the sights on a guided tour of Berlin
- Taste German cuisine in a traditional beer hall
- Visit Dresden, a beautiful German city
- Admire the scenery on a rail journey to Prague
- Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague
- Embark on a walking tour of Prague with a local guide
- Discover Vienna, Austria’s capital
- Enjoy dinner in a historic Viennese wine cellar
- Explore the Castle District in Budapest
- Taste Hungarian cuisine in Budapest
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- DAY 3
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- DAY 5
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- DAY 9
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- DAY 10
- DAY 11
Fly to Netherlands
Board your flights from Australia to the Netherlands.
Arrive in Amsterdam
Welcome to one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Amsterdam has so much to offer its visitors. From the picturesque canals and bridges to the rich culture, museums and nightlife, it is so easy to fall in love with this exciting city. Tonight’s welcome dinner will allow you to get acquainted with your fellow travellers in the lead-up to an epic rail tour adventure. After dinner, you are free to explore Amsterdam and all it has to offer.
Amsterdam to Berlin
After breakfast, we will make our way to the largest railway station in Amsterdam to start our train journey to Germany. Sit back and soak up the scenery as the landscape transforms as we move into a new country. Upon arrival and after checking into our hotel in Berlin, we will venture out for a guided tour. With such a rich history there is so much to experience including stops at the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie to name a few! Our dinner tonight is at a traditional German beer hall. Prost!
Berlin Free Day
Berlin’s turbulent history has certainly shaped it into what it is today, and this city has history and so much more to offer travellers! With a vibrant art scene and modern landmarks, you will be spoiled for choice with how to spend your free day. Why not visit Museum Island or experience a 360-degree view of the city from the Berlin TV Tower? Another great option is to visit the 1,316 metres long East Side Gallery’s paintings as you stroll along the Berlin Wall. Enjoy some Currywurst for lunch, one of the signature fast food dishes of Berlin.
Berlin - Dresden - Prague
It's time to rock the rails again as our European train journey continues. Today’s itinerary is jam-packed and kicks off with a morning visit to Dresden. Embark on an orientation tour of Dresden and see the Dresden Castle and the Frauenkirche with its grand dome before exploring the city on your own. Later, continue on to Prague, the Czech Republic’s beautiful capital city which is renowned the world over for its awe-inspiring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Tonight, share a traditional Czech dinner with the group and look forward to tasting delicious and hearty local cuisine. Be sure to give that famous Czech beer a try!
Prague
The cobblestoned streets of Prague will be our playground today! Begin the day with a guided tour of the “City of a Hundred Spires”. See the well-preserved castles and cathedrals and fall in love with life again on the dreamy bridges across the Vltava River. Your guide will tell you more about the history of the city and show you sights like Prague Castle and the famous Charles Bridge. This afternoon you will have free time to do exactly as you please. Do as much or as little as your heart desires but whatever you do, be sure to make a memory of it!
Prague - Vienna
Our train tour continues and it is onwards to the capital of Austria today. Intellectuals and artists like Mozart, Beethoven and Freud helped shape the legacy of what is known as Europe’s cultural capital. The guided tour of Vienna will showcase the beauty of this enchanting city. Be charmed by the beautiful architecture of St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Vienna State Opera. Our dinner setting tonight is a triple-level cellar dating back to the Romanesque and Gothic periods!
Vienna Free Day
Continue your exploration in Vienna as today is yours to spend as you see fit. One of the most popular “to do'' options is an in-depth visit to Schonbrunn Palace. The palace offers a look into the history, interests and taste of the Hapsburg rulers as this was their main summer residence. The lavish and extravagant interior of the palace is really something to behold, and the gardens are an enchanting continuation of the lavish palace.
Vienna Free Day
By now you will have ticked off some of the major travel bucket-list items in Vienna. So, today it is time to do as the locals do! Grab a coffee and a slice of Sachertorte or apple strudel. Visit one of the main squares and immerse yourself in the local culture and music. For an extraordinary culinary experience, the Vienna Naschmarkt offers fruit, vegetables, delicacies and many restaurant options; this spot is very popular with locals. Alternatively, add another country to the list and join the day trip to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia! This charming capital is known as Vienna’s twin city and features incredible architecture.
Vienna - Budapest
Say Auf Wiedersehen to Vienna and hello to Hungary as the group boards the train to Budapest, Hungary’s enchanting capital city. Arrive and embark on a guided walking tour of Budapest’s Castle district. Learn more about how this city evolved on the banks of the Danube River. Afterwards, enjoy free time to experience the sights and sounds on your own. Tonight, get a taste of local Hungarian cuisine as the group will enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant.
Budapest Free Day
Budapest is said to be one of the most photogenic cities in Europe. Architectural wonders like the Parliament Building and a collection of stunning basilicas make for a very dramatic skyline that simply begs to be adored (and photographed of course). Why not visit one of the city’s thermal baths on your free day? Budapest is known as the “City of Spas” as over 100 natural thermal springs bubble up beneath the city’s foundations. The Széchenyi Baths in City Park are perhaps the most well-known. Why not end the day with a memorable dinner cruise along the Danube? The lights of Budapest by night are truly a sight to behold!
End of tour in Budapest, Fly to Australia
This morning, our European rail tour from Amsterdam to Budapest comes to an end. Please make your way to the airport in time for your return flights to Australia. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure!
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Travelicious Review
We love a tour that has the perfect balance of included activities and free time. In addition to the great accommodation and all the train travel with reserved seats, the escorted tour includes daily breakfasts and 5 dinners. Plus a bonus for single travellers, you have the option of paying a supplement if you want your own room.
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Tour departures
This tour departs on select dates in 2024 and 2025. Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability.
Tour start time
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Important to remember...
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