From Budapest to Amsterdam: A 16-Day European Discovery by Train & Cruise

• Experience an unforgettable Central Europe journey through Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, and the Netherlands.

• Discover iconic capitals including Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin, and Amsterdam with guided city tours and cultural experiences.

• Enjoy scenic day trips to charming destinations such as Bratislava, Salzburg, Potsdam, Teplice Royal Spa, and the Danube Bend.

• Travel comfortably between major European cities with seamless train connections and organized excursions.

• Explore Europe’s rich history, royal palaces, castles, rivers, windmills, and UNESCO-listed landmarks throughout the trip.

• Combine cultural sightseeing with relaxing experiences including river cruises, walking tours, and authentic local cuisine such as a traditional Dutch pancake lunch.

Embark on an unforgettable rail journey across Central and Western Europe, beginning in the enchanting city of Budapest and ending in the vibrant canals of Amsterdam. Over 16 days, you’ll explore some of Europe’s most iconic capitals and cultural gems, from the imperial elegance of Vienna and the medieval charm of Prague to the dynamic energy of Berlin and the artistic flair of Amsterdam. Traveling comfortably by train, this adventure seamlessly blends history, architecture, and local experiences, offering you a perfect balance of guided exploration and free time to discover each destination at your own pace.

Your trip will be partially guided, meaning each day tour will have a different professional guide and group, allowing you to meet new people throughout your journey. All tours are operated separately, so guides and participants will change daily.

Location: Budapest - Budapest, Hungary

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Budapest

Upon arriving at Budapest International Airport "Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport" BUD, meet your driver in the arrival hall for a transfer to your hotel in Budapest . After checking in (available from 14:00), you’ll have free time to explore your hotel at your leisure. Please note that early check-in is subject to availability upon arrival.

Day 2 : Danube Full-Day Bend Tour from Budapest

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 13 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054, 1054, Budapest"

Start time: 09:00

Duration: 9h

Last admission: 10 minutes before closing

Live guide: English, Spanish

Included

Professional licensed tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ride between Szentendre – Budapest only on weekends from May to September

Not included

Hotel pick up & drop off
Lunch
Entrance fees to museums

Description

the Danube Bend is an excursion into Hungary's history. This is an unforgettable tour along the "Blue Danube" into. some of the most pastoral scenery in Europe.

Esztergom: The former capital of Hungary is still the centre of the Catholic Church. Visit the largest cathedral of Hungary. Afterwards, drive across the river to Slovakia and enjoy the view over the Basilica.

Visegrád: After the Mongol invasion, a new fortification was constructed here in the mid-13th century. The top of the hill offers a fascinating panorama on the Danube valley.

Szentendre: This small baroque city is built on medieval ruins, located at the gate of the Danube Bend. The town is considered to be the artists' village or the painters' town. Walk around the historical center and enjoy the cobblestoned narrow streets and baroque houses.

Day 3 : Budapest: 3-Hr Bus Tour & 1-Hr Sightseeing Cruise

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 15 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054, 1054, Budapest"

Duration: 4h

Live guide: English and 4 other languages

Included

3-hour city bus tour of Budapest
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
Professional guide and driver
1-hour Danube river cruise

Not included

Hotel transport
Food and drinks

Description

Make the most of your trip to Budapest with a guided city bus tour and a river cruise – all with one ticket!

Hop on a 3-hour bus tour with a professional guide to lead the way. Cross over the Danube River on the Margaret Bridge and pass by the Royal Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, and Gellért Hill.

Next, board your 1-hour Danube river cruise and sail by the Parliament building, Margaret Island, the Castle District and the Citadel – all from the unique perspective of the water.

Day 4 : train from Budapest to Vienna

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Budapest central train station "Budapest-Keleti" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Vienna. Sit back and relax as you travel to Vienna central train station "Wien Hauptbahnhof" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Vienna, your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Vienna at your own pace.

Day 5 : Bratislava: Day Trip from Vienna by Bus and Catamaran

Start time: 08:30

Duration: 9h 30mins

Live guide: English, German

Included

Bus transportation from Vienna to Bratislava
Twin City Liner catamaran cruise from Bratislava to Vienna
Walking tour of Bratislava
Free time in Bratislava
1-Hour drive to the castle (if the All Inclusive option is selected)

Not included

Lunch

Description

Explore Slovakia with this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Travel by road and return by river aboard a high-speed boat!

Old and new complement each other perfectly in the Slovakian capital. Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture share the city with hip cafes and lush boutiques. See it all on a two-hour walking tour, including landmarks like Michael's Gate and St. Martin's Cathedral, and take free time to explore. Then, head back to Vienna down the Danube on a comfortable catamaran.

Day 6 : Salzburg: The Sound of Music Day Trip from Vienna

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 11 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " 2 Opernring, 1010, Vienna"

Start time: 07:15

Duration: 11h 45mins

Live guide: English, Spanish

Included

Return bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg in modern coach
Walking tour of Salzburg
Free time in Salzburg
Visit of "The Sound of Music" film locations

Not included

Food and drinks
Tips

Description

On the journey to Salzburg, relax and be enchanted by the beauty of the Salzkammergut countryside with its clear lakes and majestic mountains.

Fans of "The Sound of Music" will recognise the landscape from the opening scenes of the film.

Take a guided walk through the historic centre of Salzburg and let your expert guide show you the most popular attractions. One of the famous scenes of "The Sound of Music" was filmed in the gardens of the Mirabell Palace. It was here that Maria sang the song “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So” together with the children, both at the fountain and on the steps.

See the horse pond and the riding school where Baron Trapp sang the “Edelweiß song” and visit the Getreidegasse, the street where Mozart was born.

Day 7 : Train from Vienna to Prague

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Vienna central train station "Wien Hauptbahnhof" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to prague. Sit back and relax as you travel to Prague central train station "Praha hlavní" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Prague , your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Prague at your own pace.

Day 8 : Teplice: Royal Spa & Castle Day Trip from Prague

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Na Příkopě 23, 110 00, Prague"

Duration: 11h

Audio guide: English and 8 other languages

Live guide: English

Max group size: 27

Included

Roundtrip transport from Prague
Premiant eGuide smartphone app in 9 languages
See the remains of St. Clarus (Temple of the Holy Cross Exaltation)
Tour of Teplice Castle
Visit the Church of St. Bartholomew
Enjoy a train ride through the historic and spa centre with audio commentary

Not included

Lunch
Entrance to the thermal bath (Thermálium)
Pick up and drop off

Description

Beethoven and Goethe once came to Teplice to soak their creative bones in what's now Central Europe's oldest spa town. However, it is Mozart who got a statue erected here, even though he never visited! Find out why on this fact-packed self-guided tour of Teplice.

See the remains of the 4th-century martyr, St. Clarus, who became the patron saint of the spa. Tour Teplice Castle and step inside the magnificent Church of St. Bartholomew.

Day 9 : Prague: Bus & Walking Tour + Prague Castle Exterior Visit + Boat Cruise

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Na Příkopě 23, 110 00, Prague"

Duration: 4h

Live guide: English and 3 other languages

Included

Live speaking guide in multiple languages
55-minute boat cruise on the Vltava river
Prague castle exterior walk
Ticket to the Kingdom of Railways (can be used any time after the tour)

Not included

Lunch
Transfer to the hotel

Description

Learn the history of Prague and its most famous monuments on a combined half-day bus, boat and walking tour.

First, admire the glorious architecture of the UNESCO-inscribed historic center, formed of the Old Town, New Town and Lesser Town. Hear stories behind the sites, and see landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Next, go to Prague Castle for a 75-minute walk around the most important buildings of Europe’s largest castle complex, including the magnificent Gothic façade of St. Vitus Cathedral.

Rest your legs on the bus transfer to the Vltava River. Then, sit back and enjoy some refreshments as you cruise along the historic waterway by pleasure boat. Enjoy panoramic views of the Charles Bridge from the upper deck.

End with a trip through Old Town, walking through the well-preserved Jewish Quarter to Old Town Square, where you can admire the Astronomical Clock and arcaded houses of the Middle Ages.

Day 10 : Train From Prague To Berlin

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Prague central train station "Praha hlavní" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Berlin. Sit back and relax as you travel to Berlin central train station "Berlin Hauptbahnhof" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Berlin , your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Berlin at your own pace.

Day 11 : Berlin: 3-Hr Main Sites Guided Tour

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 8 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at "Reichstagufer 17, 10117, Berlin"

Duration: 3h

Live guide: English

Max group size: 15

Included

Comprehensive, in-depth tour of Berlin's history and contemporary state
Tips on other things to do and see when in Berlin

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drink

Description

This tour delves deep into the history of Berlin from the time of the Teutonic Knights through to its key role in the major events of the 20th century as capital of the Third Reich, the divided capital of the Cold War, and as the modern capital of a unified Germany in the new Europe!

During your walking tour around Berlin's main sites, you’ll see Goering's former Luftwaffe HQ, as well as the site of Himmler's former SS and Gestapo HQ at the Topography of Terror before continuing onward to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and over the site of Hitler's bunker.

After walking through the sobering – and isolating – monument, step inside the moving memorial dedicated to the Victims of War and Tyranny. From there, your guide will lead you to the location where Nazis burned books during the infamous 1933 book-burning.

The final leg of the tour takes you to the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Reichstag Building. You'll see a section of the Berlin Wall; spend time at Checkpoint Charlie, the place where an American-Soviet standoff took place and WWIII felt like an imminent threat; and finally to the learn about the tumultuous years of the Reichstag building. Hear about its history in the German Empire, to the failed democracy of the Weimar Republic, and the rise of the Nazis in 1933.

Day 12 : Potsdam: Day Trip from Berlin

Start time: 10:00

Duration: 6h

Live guide: English

Max group size: 9

Included

Guided tour of Potsdam
Admission to Venues

Not included

Tickets for public transport to and from Berlin
Gratuities
Food and Drink

Description

It's easy to see why the palaces and parks of Potsdam were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. The city is incredibly picturesque with its many palaces, lakes, manicured gardens, statues and water fountains dotted over hundreds of green acres.

Stroll around the Dutch Quarter, an ensemble of red-brick buildings that is unique in Europe. The infamous Soldier King, Frederick William I – renowned for the giant men he collected for his showcase military regiments – built the houses in the mid-18th century to accommodate Potsdam's community of Dutch artisans.

After crossing the Bridge of Spies, visit Cecilienhof, a palace that was originally built as a residence for Germany's last crown prince but came to be used to host the Potsdam Conference in 1945. Your guide will describe the discussions that took place between Churchill (and later Attlee), Truman, and Stalin, which were to seal the fate of Cold War Europe for the next half century.

Day 13 : Train From Berlin To Amsterdam

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Berlin central train station "Berlin Hauptbahnhof" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Amsterdam. Sit back and relax as you travel to Amsterdam central train station "Amsterdam Centraal" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Amsterdam , your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Amsterdam at your own pace.

Day 14 : Amsterdam: Guided Walking Tour + Pancake Lunch

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "1 Beursplein, 1012 JW, Amsterdam"

Duration: 3h 30mins

Live guide: English, Spanish

Max group size: 10

Included

Guided walking tour of Amsterdam
Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Dutch pancake lunch

Not included

Hotel pickup or drop-off
Additional food and drinks
Tips/gratuities for your guide or the restaurant

Description

Make the most of your trip to Amsterdam with tickets for a guided walking tour and a typical Dutch meal – a giant pancake with all the toppings - included.

With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of the city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe.

From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank and Nazi occupation, the aim of this tour is to give you a perfect introduction to Amsterdam.

At the end, you will enjoy a giant Dutch pancake and other delicious delicacies in the middle of Amsterdam.

Day 15 : Zaanse Schans Windmills: Half-Day Guided Tour + Transport

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "De Ruijterkade 105"

Duration: 3h 30mins

Live guide: English, German, Spanish

Included

Tour guide
Visit of clog (wooden shoe) maker
Visit of cheese-weighing house
Dutch cheese tasting
Transportation by bus
All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Not included

Food and drinks
Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans
Gratuities

Description

Experience the charm of traditional Dutch life and see windmills, cheese making, and clog making in the quaint village of Zaanse Schans, where green-painted wooden houses line the narrow streets. It's like an open-air museum of typical Dutchness!

A friendly, professional guide will accompany you throughout the village and introduce the local history and culture, providing you with insider tips about things to do and see, before you get time to further explore on your own.

Visit the traditional cobbler's shop for a live demonstration of how wooden shoes are crafted, and see a live demonstration and tasting at a real Dutch cheese farm.

If you're looking for something more relaxing, add a calming cruise along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals instead.

Day 16 : Departure Amsterdam

After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to the Amsterdam International Airport "Amsterdam Airport Schiphol" (AMS). We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.

Pickup

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport" BUD

Drop Off

"Amsterdam Airport Schiphol" (AMS)

Inclusions

3-Nights stay in Budapest in hotel options (Star City Hotel 3* - D50 Hotel 4* ) or similar
3-Nights stay in Vienna in hotel options ( Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof 3* - Hotel Daniel Vienna 4* ) or similar
3-Nights stay in Prague in hotel options ( The Cloud One Prague 3* - The Gold Bank 4* ) or similar
3-Nights stay in Berlin in hotel options ( Hotel ROMY by AMANO 3* - Leonardo Hotel Berlin Mitte 4* ) or similar
3-Nights stay in Amsterdam in hotel options ( Hotel Prins Hendrik 3* - INK Hotel Amsterdam – Mgallery 4* ) or similar
All hotels options are subject to change based on availability at the time of booking, with a similar hotel.

English-speaking tour guide will accompany your day tours.

Daily Breakfast at the hotel.

Arrival and Departure transfer in a private car.

All transfer as per your itinerary

Train tickets are included (economy)

Exclusions

flight tickets are not included in the tour price. However, we would be happy to provide you with a flight offer upon request.

Travel insurance is not included in our program. However, we highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance from your home country to ensure you’re covered during your trip.

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