Berlin to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026

Berlin to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026

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Berlin to Budapest by Train | Winter | 2025/2026

9 Days Starting in Berlin, Germany and ending in Budapest, Hungary

Visiting: Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

WNHMA20

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History, Rail Tours

From: $2099 $1679 Barrhead discount: -$420 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable winter journey from Berlin to Budapest by train, exploring the heart of Europe in style. This tour takes you through Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary, offering a blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty. Begin in Berlin with a guided tour of significant 20th-century sites, then travel to Prague to wander its charming cobbled streets and enjoy traditional Czech cuisine. In Vienna, marvel at the city's grand architecture and vibrant culture. Finally, arrive in Budapest to experience its rich history and indulge in a night cruise along the Danube. With comfortable hotel stays and scenic train rides, this tour promises a seamless and enriching European adventure. Enjoy included breakfasts and dinners, guided tours, and the option to explore local culinary delights, making this a perfect winter escape.

Highlights

  • Berlin: Discover the history of 20th century Berlin with a local guide, including visits to Hitler's underground bunker and the Holocaust Memorial.

  • Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and explore the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.

  • Prague: Sample classic Czech food and drink with your travel companions.

  • Vienna: Stroll around Vienna to see St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House.

  • Budapest: Learn about Hungarian history and culture, culminating at Budapest's famous Széchenyi thermal baths.

  • Budapest: Enjoy a dreamy night-time cruise down the Danube, viewing Budapest's historical buildings from the water.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation Name: Ibis Ostbahnhof (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

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.

Day 2: Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation Name: B&B Berlin City Ost (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 3: Berlin To Prague

Mr Kane!
Panagiotis Myrelis
Steffen Breitung

Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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 on a walking tour, before refuelling with a traditional Czech dinner. Believe us when we say that the beer here is the best in Europe.

Day 4: Prague

Mr Kane!
Panagiotis Myrelis
Steffen Breitung

Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: Ibis Praha Old Town (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Time to explore more of Prague - 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.

Day 5: Prague To Vienna

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

We're jumping on another train today and making our way to Austria. Ah Vienna! We'll kick things off in this grand capital with a walking tour and explore the opulent classical architecture and wide streets. Evenings can be spent like a local, watching the sun set over the Donaukanal at a gorgeous beach bar or a classic Viennese coffee house.

Day 6: Vienna

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 (if you choose) at Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner.

Day 7: Vienna To Budapest

Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 8: Budapest

Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning choose to learn about the past & present of Hungarian history and culture culminating at Budapest's most famous thermal baths - Széchenyi - enjoying the most traditional spa experience in the world. The water here is supplied by 2 thermal springs to make up the largest medicinal baths in Europe. 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.

Day 9: End Budapest

Location: Budapest

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

What's Included

  • Meals

    2 dinners and 8 breakfasts are included.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided historical walking tours in Berlin, Prague, and Vienna.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in hotels such as Ibis Ostbahnhof, B&B Berlin City Ost, Ibis Praha Old Town, A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof, and Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar).

  • Transportation

    Train transportation between Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.

  • Night Time Cruise

    Night time cruise down the Danube in Budapest.

  • Scenic Train Travel

    Travel between cities by train, offering scenic views and a comfortable journey from Berlin to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.

  • Comfortable Accommodation

    Stay in comfortable and conveniently located hotels such as Ibis Ostbahnhof in Berlin, Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague, A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof in Vienna, and Ibis Budapest City South Hotel in Budapest.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as cooking dinner with locals in Budapest and visiting thermal baths are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees and other travel documentation costs are not included.

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: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
  • Prague: Hang out with your Contiki fam and sample some classic Czech food and drink.
  • Vienna: Boost your step count with a stroll around Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in comfortable and conveniently located hotels such as Ibis Ostbahnhof in Berlin, Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague, A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof in Vienna, and Ibis Budapest City South Hotel in Budapest.

  • How will we travel between the cities on this tour?

    Travel between the cities of Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest is by train, offering scenic views and a comfortable journey.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 2 dinners and 8 breakfasts.

  • What guided tours are included in the itinerary?

    The tour includes guided historical walking tours in Berlin, Prague, and Vienna.

  • Is there a night time activity included in Budapest?

    Yes, there is a night time cruise down the Danube in Budapest, allowing you to see all of Budapest's historical buildings from the water.

  • Are flights included in the tour package?

    No, international and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, optional activities such as cooking dinner with locals in Budapest and visiting thermal baths are available but not included in the tour package.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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Trusted Customer  

First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Trusted Customer  

Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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