Vienna, Prague & Berlin

Meet at our London St Pancras Departure Office and take the Eurostar to Brussels. Continue via Frankfurt to Nuremberg, where you spend the night. On Day 2, continue to Vienna, Austria's illustrious capital. Enjoy free time after checking into your hotel; maybe take an evening stroll and take in the sights and sounds of the city.

• Day 1 - Dinner
• Day 2 - Breakfast, Dinner

Discover Vienna, exploring the historic centre on foot. After seeing the sights, including the grandiose public buildings of the Ringstrasse and the Baroque Belvedere Palace, set out to explore on your own. Perhaps visit Mozarthaus, where legendary composer lived. Tour the apartment where 'The Marriage of Figaro' was composed, admiring the décor which has been carefully curated to replicate the feel of 18th-century Vienna.

You are free on Day 4. Why not visit Schönbrunn Palace? Set in hundreds of acres of beautiful gardens, the palace is one of Vienna's architectural highlights and boasts UNESCO World Heritage status. Designed in 1695, the gardens feature one of the world's largest orangeries, and a palm house with plants from around the world. Or, you could take the lift up Danube Tower, with its 492-foot viewing terrace, to admire panoramic views of Vienna's skyline.

• Day 3 - Breakfast
• Day 4 - Breakfast

Take the train to Prague, where you're introduced to the 'Golden City' on a guided walking tour. Discover the historic Old Town Square, with its cobblestones and pastel buildings. The square is a feast for the senses; enjoy the scent of delicious food wafting from nearby cafés and stalls, perhaps be serenaded by a street musician, and admire the artistic statues and fountains. You also see Charles Bridge, which dates back to the 14th century and features 30 Baroque statues.

Step back in time on Day 6 with a visit to the medieval Hradcany Castle district, the largest castle complex in Europe. Here you'll discover Prague Castle, which serves as the seat of the Czech president. You'll also see St Vitus Cathedral, the Basilica of Saint George, the Royal Summer Palace, and the Royal Gardens. Later, you're free to explore. One option is to visit the Sedlec Ossuary. Also known as the Church of Bones, this is perhaps the most unusual chapel you'll ever see. With with over 40,000 skeletons arranged in a decorative manner - including an enormous bone chandelier - the chapel, while unconventional, is artistically striking.

• Day 5 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 6 - Breakfast

Travel by rail to Berlin, enjoying a scenic journey as you wind through the Elbe Valley and an area of rocky gorges known as 'Saxon Switzerland'. Spend three nights in Berlin, a city which occupies a significant place in modern history. The once-divided city offers a blend of attractions and vibrant culture, with lively nightlife, world-class art, irresistible street food, and a surprising amount of green space.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Take a coach tour of Berlin, discovering the stories of this remarkable city. See the remains of the Berlin Wall, a poignant reminder of the city's turbulent past that is decorated with colourful street art. You also see the Brandenburg Gate. A spectacular 18thcentury neoclassical monument and the city's oldest surviving gate, today it is a symbol of unity in Germany. Your afternoon, and Day 9, are free to explore. Perhaps visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum which details the history of the Berlin Wall. Or, you could visit Potsdam, famed for its palaces and Park Sanssouci - a Baroque flower garden. Make sure you also find the time to try a Bratwurst or pretzel for an authentic taste of German cuisine.

• Day 8 - Breakfast
• Day 9 - Breakfast

Leaving Berlin by rail, travel via Cologne to Brussels where you board the Eurostar to London St Pancras.

• Breakfast