Imperial Cities: Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Nuremberg by First Class Rail

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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy traveling in First Class Rail
- Explore Berlin,a fascinating city steeped in European history
- Experience two full days in Prague
- Explore ahistoric city, Budapest. See the Budapest parliament or head for the castle district
- Explore Vienna
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Itinerary

Your holiday begins as you enter stunningly restored St. Pancras International station, let the holiday mood take over as you board the service for the high-speed journey to Brussels in barely 2 hours. Sit back and relax in your spacious Standard Premier Class seat an...
You have the whole morning to explore Berlin’s main highlights with a whistle-stop tour, including the Reichstag, seat of the German government, Potsdamer Platz, the new centre of Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, once Berlin’s showcase boulevard, the fa...
This afternoon make your way on foot back to Berlin main station and board your Euro City service to Prague. You journey south through central Europe to the wonderful city of Prague. On arrival at Prague, HL-N station makes your own way to your hotel for the next 3 ni...
You have two full days to experience the magnificent city of Prague. Why not head to the lovely Old Town with its attractive squares and narrow streets. Among the highlights of this beautiful city are the Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Josefov Jew...
After breakfast makes your way to Prague HL. N. Station (the city’s main station – not to be confused with Prague Holesovice) and bid farewell to Prague. Here you board the Euro City service and travel south skirting the border of Slovakia to Budapest. On arrival at Budapest-Keleti up station make your own way to your hotel for the next 3 nights, the highly rated Palazzo Zichy Hotel (4 stars).
You have two whole days to explore this historic city; perhaps head for the Castle District with its narrow streets, old citizen houses and medieval atmosphere. You might like to visit the Royal Palace which houses different museums and exhibitions or the Budapest Par...
This morning after breakfast makes your way back to Budapest-Keleti up a station where you board the Rail Jet service for your journey west to Austria and the wonderful city of Vienna. On arrival at Vienna station make your own way to your hotel for the next 3 nights,...
You have 2 full days to explore Vienna and visit some of the buildings and monuments that tell the story of this delightful European city. You might like to try and see the famous Spanish Riding School or head for Prater Park with its Ferris wheel which featured in th...
Today after a leisurely breakfast make your way back to Vienna Westbahnhof to board the high-speed ICE service to Nuremberg, during your journey you may like to have lunch on board. On arrival in this attractive city head for your overnight hotel, the highly-rated Hot...
This morning after breakfast makes your way back to Nuremberg main station for the start of your journey home. Firstly you travel on the high-speed ICE service to Frankfurt where you change trains and continue to Brussels aboard another stylish ICE train. At Brussels ...
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Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
The highly-rated Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof (4 stars) enjoys an excellent location close to Berlin’s Berlin’s Natural History Museum and the main station. The hotel has 139 comfortable, air-conditioned apartments with a modern design featuring flat-screen TV and soundproofed windows. The hotel benefits from an indoor pool and gym, local specialties and Australian cuisine are served in Restaurant Alto, as well as light snacks, breakfast buffets and a large selection of wines. Adina’s courtyard terrace is open in warm weather.
Hotel General, Prague
The Hotel General (5 stars) is an exclusive, luxury, boutique hotel housed in a building dating back to 1890, yet which invites you to experience contemporary comforts and convenience. This charming, highly-rated property enjoys a central location close to the river. There is complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in the lobby, restaurant and wine bar and high-speed internet connections in each room, an elegant restaurant, stylish cozy wine cellar and a sauna where you can relax after a day exploring. All 20 of the hotel's finely designed room’s house fully-equipped bathrooms which are furnished with hydro-massage corners and rainfall showers or comfortable bathtubs.
Palazzo Zichy, Budapest
Located in the historic Palace Quarter in Budapest’s center, Palazzo Zichy (4 stars) is a historical building that was originally designed and constructed in the 19th century and served as the residence of a famous Hungarian noble, Count Nandor Zichy. This highly-rated hotel offers 80 spacious, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access, laptop-size safes, a work desk, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. This stylish hotel also benefits from its own bar, sauna, and fitness center, which are available free to guests. Coffee, tea and mineral water are provided free of charge in the lobby until 5 pm.
Hotel Kaiserhof
The traditional, highly-rated Hotel Kaiserhof (4 stars) is located in a quiet side street in the center of Vienna, only a few minutes walking distance from the magnificent Ringstrasse and Vienna State Opera, as well many fine restaurants, bars and cafes. This smart hotel has been run by 8 generations of the same family since it opened in 1896. It prides itself on its rich tradition, attention to detail and friendly service, which is why it is not surprising that so many of today’s visitors keep coming back.
All of the 74 comfortable en-suite rooms at this elegant hotel are warmly decorated and represent a stylish blend of turn-of-the-century architecture and modern amenities. They all feature air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a multimedia docking station, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, and a bathroom with a hairdryer and a make-up mirror. The hotel also benefits from its own wellness center and spa with sauna, steam bath, and fitness room, as well as an internet corner. In the morning a rich Viennese breakfast buffet is served. Drinks and snacks are served at the elegant and tranquil bar and in the winter garden.
Hotel Victoria Nuremberg
The highly-rated Hotel Victoria Nuremberg (3 star superior) enjoys and excellent location only 100 meters from the station and 500 meters from the Lorenzkirche Church within easy walking distance of Nuremberg’s attractive old town.
All of the hotel’s 62 colorful, individually decorated and comfortable en-suite rooms feature cable TV, a work desk, wi-fi and a minibar. Guests can also make free use of the internet workstation in the Victoria Hotel's business center.Homemade cakes, ice cream creations, and light snacks are available in Victoria’s Tuscan-style café with summer terrace, or in the conservatory. The hotel also boasts a winter garden and a cozy bar.
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