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Explorer
Rail
Discover Central Europe
8 Days | From fairytale castles to iconic canals, discover the best of Central Europe
4.7
Excellent
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8 days
Start
Budapest, Hungary
Finish
Venice, Italy
Trip Code
AMRC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
2 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public Bus, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Hostel (1 night), Guesthouse (2 nights)
From £1,353(8 days)
Trip Informations
Discover some of the hottest locations in Central Europe with a trip that offers you loads of free time and a local leader with all the best recommendations on how to spend it. Start off in Budapest and maybe choose to wander the iconic ruin bars in the Jewish quarter. Head to cosmopolitan Vienna, perfect for art lovers, and wander the historic architecture before tucking into some kaffe and kuchen at a local café that empowers the city's older citizens with employment and purpose. Dip into scenic Salzburg and explore the city backdropped by mountains at your own pace – home to Mozart’s birthplace and a pretty epic fortress overlooking the town. Soak in all the natural beauty, iconic sights and active opportunities in Bled, then end it all in Venice (pizza and wine, anyone?).
Why you’ll love this trip
Discover the artistic history of unique Vienna – the perfect blend of modern and historic personality – then enjoy some kaffe and kuchen (coffee and cake) at a local café that empowers older residents with employment and purpose.
Stroll stunning Salzburg, backdropped by the Eastern Alps, with a free day to wander the Old City and the New City, divided by the Salzach River.
Escape city life on the peaceful shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia. Maybe visit the iconic church on the tiny fairytale island in the lake's centre and treat yourself to a slice of Bled's famous cream cake.
See the iconic Venice, which looks like it comes straight out of a postcard, and soak up opportunities like sailing the canals on a gondola or tucking into a huge plate of pasta.
Make cross-country travel a breeze with a European trip including train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio. Donations help them regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy. Tuuur will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
Accommodation on this trip is basic. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be small, especially compared to American or Australian standards, and in some cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please keep in mind that many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. In Winter, warm layers will be needed as snow can be expected in some regions. Carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning, toilets, a snack bar (or vending machine) and power points. You'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, as well as some short distances to the hotel (no longer than 30 minutes), so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find details in the 'What to Take' section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
2 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public Bus, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Hostel (1 night), Guesthouse (2 nights)
Activities
Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
Bled - Lake Walk
Optional activities
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
Budapest - Central Market - Free
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000
Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
Vienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure - EUR115
Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Lower Gallery) - EUR15
Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
Salzburg - Mirabell Palace and Gardens - Free
Salzburg - Mozart's Birthplace - EUR12
Salzburg - Old Market Place - Free
Salzburg - Old City Hall - Free
Salzburg - St. Peter's Abbey - Free
Salzburg - Hohensalzburg Castle - EUR11
Salzburg - Salzburg Cathedral - Free
Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR55
Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR65
Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR112
Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
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