INTERNATIONAL ESCAPES

Central Europe & Alps: Berlin to Milan

Historic Central European cities linked with the Alpine landscapes of Austria and Switzerland.

Package ref. SP-INT-00916 daysGermany, Czechia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland & Italy10 key stops

AT A GLANCE

Places along the way

01Berlin

02Dresden

03Prague

04Vienna

05Bratislava

06Budapest

07Salzburg

08Innsbruck

09Lucerne

10Milan

THE JOURNEY

Day by day

DAY 01

Arrive in Berlin

Settle in and explore a central neighbourhood.

DAY 02

Berlin history

Choose major memorials and museums with a local guide if desired.

DAY 03

Rail to Dresden

Visit the historic centre and stay overnight.

DAY 04

Rail to Prague

Continue through the Elbe valley and walk the old town.

DAY 05

Prague heritage

See the castle district and riverside at a comfortable pace.

DAY 06

Rail to Vienna

Travel south and enjoy a relaxed evening in the centre.

DAY 07

Vienna culture

Choose a palace, museum or concert according to availability.

DAY 08

Visit Bratislava

Take a short transfer and explore the old town and riverfront.

DAY 09

Rail to Budapest

Arrive in Hungary and enjoy the Danube at dusk.

DAY 10

Budapest city day

Explore the castle area and choose a thermal-bath visit.

DAY 11

Rail to Salzburg

Allow time for the journey and a gentle old-town walk.

DAY 12

Salzburg at leisure

See the fortress area or an easy lakeside excursion.

DAY 13

Rail to Innsbruck

Cross the Austrian Alps and settle in among mountain views.

DAY 14

Travel to Lucerne

Use a confirmed Alpine rail connection and explore the lakefront.

DAY 15

Swiss mountain day

Choose a weather-suitable mountain excursion after checking operations.

DAY 16

Depart from Milan

Cross into Italy on a confirmed train and connect to the agreed departure.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Trip details

Proposed inclusions

Route planning and travel coordination
Accommodation in the category agreed before booking
Ground transfers and guided visits listed in the final proposal
Destination guidance for the confirmed itinerary

Usually separate

International and domestic flights unless specifically added
Visas, travel insurance and entry charges unless specifically added
Meals, tickets, permits and optional activities not listed in the final proposal
Personal spending and tips

Visa and entry rules, advisories, transport, tickets and availability must be checked for your passport and travel dates before booking. Some travel days are long. Train reservations, mountain transport and luggage arrangements will be checked for the chosen season.