Railtrail Annual Brochure 2020

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Colditz Castle

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Bridge and enter the Old Town Square which is one of Prague’s most historic places. Time for a lunch break is included during the tour which concludes mid-afternoon. The remainder of the day is free for individual sightseeing. (B,D) DAY 10 This morning is free to spend at leisure. You may wish to explore the Old Town Square with the oldest working astronomical clock in the world or stroll across the 15th Century Charles Bridge. We reconvene in the afternoon for a relaxing cruise along the Vltava river with lunch served onboard. (B,L,D) DAY 11 This morning, our train journey takes us towards Brno in the south of the Czech Republic before we cross the border, into Austria and onwards towards Vienna . Our hotel for the next three nights is the Austria Classic Hotel. (B,D) DAY 12 A combined coach and walking sightseeing tour gives a wonderful impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. We drive along the Ringstrasse with its numerous magnificent buildings, such as the state opera house, the museum of fine arts and the museum of national history, the cultural district museums quarter, the Hofburg (former Habsburg winter residence), the parliament, the city Hall and the Burgtheater, to name a few. We stop near the Imperial palace for our relaxing walk strolling through the inner courts of this complex, you will see also Michaelerplatz, Kohlmarkt, Graben and Kärntner Strasse and apart from experiencing the flair and the beautiful inner city, the highlight for you may be the visit to one of the most famous landmarks of Vienna: St. Stephen’s cathedral, which is regarded as the core of the city. The afternoon is free for independent general sightseeing at leisure. (B,D)

Dresden

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HOTELS Convenient and comfortable 3-star and 4-star hotels across Germany in good locations for the city and station. Maritim Pro-Arte Hotel, Berlin A 4-star design hotel with great facilities such as bars, restaurant, swimming pool and sauna. The rooms all have TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Situated on Friedrichstrasse, the Pro-Arte couldn’t be closer to Berlin’s cultural epicentre. The Westin Bellevue Hotel, Dresden A stylish 4-star hotel centrally located in an 18th Century building on the bank of the river Elbe. The rooms are all warmly decorated with seating areas, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a spa with a sauna and indoor pool. The Hotel Taurus, Prague This upscale 4-star hotel is ideally located for the Metro system in Prague. The warm, elegant rooms feature flat screen TVs, tea & coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also has a cosy lounge area for reflecting on the days adventures. DAY 13 This morning we transfer to Schönbrunn Palace for our guided tour of this magnificent palace, once home of Maria Theresa and the summer residence of the Habsburgs. We have time to stroll around the vast park and immaculate gardens before we make our way on to our cruise along the river Danube . (B,D) DAY 14 Today we make our way back into Germany by train and onto Nuremberg where we spend our final night at the InterCity Hotel, close to the station. There may be time this afternoon for you to explore Nuremberg’s medieval city walls or to visit the transport museum near to the station, should you wish. (B,D) DAY 15 After breakfast, we travel by high speed train via Frankfurt to Brussels and onward by Eurostar to London. (B). InterCity Hotels, Wuppertal & Nuremberg

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FARE From London St Pancras International: Standard Class rail travel throughout, including Standard Eurostar £2699 First Class rail including Standard Premier Eurostar £3199 Single Traveller Supplement £499 Join Day 2 Berlin Leave Day 14 Vienna £2299 Single Traveller Supplement Day 2-14 £449 14 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal, 1 light lunch Rail travel in class of your choice

All transfers, excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager GUARANTEED FARE

Austria Classic Hotel, Vienna This 3-star hotel is located in a 19th Century building close to Vienna’s Praterstern station. The comfortable bedrooms all have flat screen TVs, desks and free Wi- Fi. The hotel has a cosy bar, courtyard and a spa area with sauna.

Pillnitz Palace

DB Museum, Nuernberg

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