24 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Berlin to Venice: Prague, Budapest, Vienna & Bled – 15 Days
Berlin, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg and Lake Bled to Venice, with a group of up to 16.
15 days
From £1,951
Tour overview
This 15-day small-group journey links seven countries of Central Europe by train and bus, from Berlin's history to the canals of Venice, at an easy, independent pace. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay fourteen nights in a mix of hostels, hotels and guesthouses, some with shared facilities. Breakfast is included on most days, and there is plenty of free time in each city to explore on your own. The trip runs in two sections, with new travellers joining in Budapest.
After a welcome meeting in Berlin, you have a free day for the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the East Side Gallery and the city's museums. An early train takes you to Dresden, then to the village of Rathen for a hike to the Bastei, a dramatic sandstone bridge high above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland.
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A scenic train ride through the Elbe valley brings you to Prague, where you enjoy a beer at a local brewery and have a free day to discover the castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town. You travel on to Bratislava, Slovakia's compact capital on the Danube, and then to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, for two nights of thermal baths and grand boulevards.
In Vienna you enjoy the classic coffee and cake experience and a free day for palaces, museums and the opera. Salzburg, Mozart's city below the Eastern Alps, leads by train to Slovenia and two nights at Lake Bled, at the edge of the Julian Alps, with a walk around the lake and its island church. The final journey takes you to Venice for its canals, bridges and lagoon.
The physical rating is low, with walking and one short hike. This trip suits sociable, budget-conscious travellers who want to see the highlights of Central Europe with plenty of freedom. Two nights in most cities give a relaxed rhythm, and your leader handles every train connection, so you can simply enjoy the journey and the changing scenery from the window.
Trip highlights
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A free day in Berlin (Day 2)
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A hike to the Bastei in Saxon Switzerland (Day 3)
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Prague and a local brewery (Days 4–5)
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Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube (Days 7–8)
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Vienna's coffee and cake culture (Day 9)
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Two nights at Lake Bled (Days 12–13)
Your route
11 stops from Berlin to Venice
- Berlin Days 1–2
- Dresden Day 3
- Bastei Day 3
- Prague Days 4–5
- Kutná Hora Day 5
- Bratislava Day 6
- Budapest Days 7–8
- Vienna Days 9–10
- Salzburg Day 11
- Bled Days 12–13
- Venice Days 14–15
Why choose this tour
Seven countries and eight great cities by train, at a good price. Plenty of free time, with a leader handling every connection.
Best suited to
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Solo travellers looking for a sociable group
- First-time visitors to Central Europe
- Independent-minded travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Berlin, Germany to Venice, Italy
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Day 1 · Berlin Arrive in Berlin
A welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hostel
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Day 2 · Berlin Berlin
A free day to explore Berlin.
- Hotel
- Hostel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Dresden, Bastei Dresden and the Bastei
Train to Dresden and a hike to the Bastei.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Elbe valley, Prague Prague
A scenic train to Prague and a brewery visit.
- Hotel
- Hostel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Prague Free day in Prague
Explore Prague at your own pace.
- Hotel
- Hostel
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Day 6 · Bratislava Bratislava
Travel to Slovakia's capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 7 · Budapest Budapest
Travel to Budapest.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Budapest Budapest
A free day and a meeting with new travellers.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Vienna Vienna
Train to Vienna for coffee and cake.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Vienna Free day in Vienna
Explore palaces and museums.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Salzburg Salzburg
Train to Mozart's city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Bled Lake Bled
Train to Slovenia and a lake walk.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Bled Free day at Bled
Enjoy the lake and mountains.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
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Day 14 · Venice Venice
Travel to Venice.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 15 · Venice Trip ends in Venice
The trip ends this morning.
Where you stay
- Berlin (2 nights) Hostel
- Dresden (1 night) Hotel
- Prague (2 nights) Hostel
- Bratislava (1 night) Hotel
- Budapest (2 nights) Hotel
- Vienna (2 nights) Hotel
- Salzburg (1 night) Hotel
- Bled (2 nights) Guesthouse
- Venice (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 14 nights in hostels, hotels and guesthouses
- Meals 9 breakfasts
- Train and bus travel between stops
- Bastei hike in Saxon Switzerland
- Beer at a local brewery in Prague
- Vienna coffee and cake experience
- Lake Bled walk
- Leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Berlin and from Venice
- Meals not included 5 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want comfort every night — some stays are in hostels
- You want many meals included — mostly breakfasts
- You want guided tours everywhere — much time is free
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–4 and 7–12 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What is the accommodation like?
A mix of hostels, hotels and guesthouses, some with shared facilities.
Does the group change?
New travellers may join in Budapest, with a meeting on Day 8.
Which countries do we visit?
Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia and Italy.
How do we travel?
Mostly by train, with some buses. You carry your own luggage.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary