From beautiful valleys, ripened vineyards and lush plains as you discover the wonders of Germany and Eastern Europe. Explore Germany & Eastern Europe with Rail Discoveries.
Take a thrilling train ride through beautiful valleys, ripened vineyards and lush plains as you discover the wonders of Germany and Eastern Europe on one of our escorted rail holidays. From landscapes like the enchanting Black Forest to some of the most famous cityscapes in Europe, our escorted rail holidays travel to a variety of remarkable locations. Whether you prefer to spend your time sightseeing, shopping in the city squares or simply admiring the spectacular views, there is something to appeal to every traveller.
With a wealth of fascinating history and culture displayed in every country that you visit, there are many interesting attractions and sights to enjoy during your time away. The diversity of culture in Germany and Eastern Europe is extraordinary, from the delicious local cuisine to famous regional wines and traditional folk dancing and crafts.
Discover the many treasures of the Rhine Valley, from its attractive wine towns to its favourite heritage railways on this magnificent tour.
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Aboard the state of the art Amadeus Queen, which comes replete with its own swimming pool, experience the magic of the blue Danube from the elegance of Imperial Vienna, to the twin-cities of Buda and Pest. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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View tour details >Aboard the state of the art Amadeus Queen, which comes replete with its own swimming pool, experience the magic of the blue Danube from the elegance of Imperial Vienna, to the twin-cities of Buda and Pest. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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Bavaria's magnificent castles, mysterious forests and magical mountains are the backdrop to this majestic tour. Discover this historic kingdom, including Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian Zugspitze Mountain Railway, from our base in charming Fussen. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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Embark on one of the world's finest rail adventures aboard the Glacier Express before descending down the valley for a cruise on the spectacular Rhine. Switzerland's incredible natural beauty is on full display throughout this panoramic rail journey. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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Explore the amazing capital cities of central Europe. Discover the region's rich heritage of art, history and culture, and savour its world-class castles, palaces and museums, from Berlin to Budapest by rail.
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Begin your Imperial adventure early and explore the two European giants of Berlin and Prague. From Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture, to landmarks that have had much significance within our lifetimes, experience centuries in just a few days. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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Travel through the Harz Mountains, the highest range in northern Germany by train, experiencing scenic journeys on the Brocken Railway, and discover historic cities on guided tours.
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From your base at riverside Remagen, this beautiful Rhine Valley tour introduces you to the spectacular landscapes of the Rhine Gorge. Enjoy the fantastic scenery and travel aboard the Drachenfelsbahn, the oldest cog railway in Germany.
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From the Bulgarian coast to the bustle of Budapest, follow the path of the Black Sea inland and soak up the very best of Eastern Europe on this incredible new cruise. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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This holiday is a wonderful opportunity to savour the majestic glories of 3 great European capitals. Contrast Vienna's elegance against Prague's unique charm and Berlin's history on a 10-day tour by rail.
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Follow the path of the Black Sea as it makes its way to the coast, and soak up the very best of Eastern Europe. Then experience the magic of the blue Danube, from the twin-cities of Buda and Pest to the elegance of Vienna. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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The organisation was first class and even when there were problems with the return Eurostar journey everything was sorted out painlessly.
Very enjoyable interesting tour of markets and historical buildings
It gave us a well organised opportunity to see 3 cities in 10 days. Overall, the hotels and tours were of a very good standard for this type of holiday. Our tour manager always on hand to deal with any issues.
The holiday was exciting and there was so much to see. There was also a lot of free time to explore places on your own which was great.
Everything came together to make this a fantastic holiday, nice weather, beautiful location, lovely food, great group of people but above all a brilliant tour manager. Also worth a mention, the way the packed lunches were done for this all inclusive holiday was an excellent idea. I think it would be good if you could have this set up as an optional extra for all your holidays.
To preserve the magnificent natural landscapes that you will encounter on your travels our tours use rail travel, one of the most environmentally sound ways of travelling. In addition to reducing your carbon footprint, taking the journey by train also offers the convenience of stations and rail tracks all over the continent. With routes connecting major cities, rural towns and beautiful countryside, we are able to create tours that offer a variety of different sights and experiences.
From modern high-speed trains providing comfortable seating and excellent facilities to traditional locomotives on scenic heritage railways, travelling by train is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your time. A wide selection of our rail tours offer the option to upgrade to First Class rail travel where this is available.
To help you get the most out of your holiday experience, we have arranged your tour to include all the vital aspects that make a journey successful.
With accommodation, excursions, selected meals and the service of a professional Tour Manager all included within the price of your holiday, all that you have to think about is your next exciting destination. Choose from our range of tours to find your perfect holiday to Germany and Eastern Europe.
By Georgia Shipley
27 June 2019
Prague: nicknamed ‘the city of a hundred spires’ is well known for its beautiful Old Town and even hosting many a stag ‘do or hen night.
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By Jack Stacey
26 April 2019
There is, I suspect, an image that appears in everyone’s heads, when someone says the words 'European café'.
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By Lorna Heatley
6 December 2018
It may be the season for Christmas festivities, but winter as a whole is full of absolutely incredible festivals all around the world.
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By Lorna Heatley
22 November 2018
Ahh the modern age, where gadgets are abundant and the world is small, so travelling is easier than ever.
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Everything was excellent from start to finish. Hotel excellent. travel went smoothly. No problems