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- Three night trains to travel between Paris, Berlin and Vienna without flying.
- Two major capitals, with included guided tours in French.
- A tailor-made solo trip, with centrally located hotels, transit maps, and Discovery Trains assistance.
Berlin
Individual arrival in Paris
Your Duo Berlin & Vienna trip starts in Paris (Gare du Nord).
Day train departure to Brussels (journey time of around 1h30). Connection in Brussels.
You’ll settle in comfortably on board your European Sleeper overnight train bound for Berlin in the evening.
The train does not offer a proper catering service.
Overnight train
Berlin
Early-morning arrival in Berlin.
Free transfer to the hotel. With your Berlin Welcome Card, you can enjoy public transport free of charge and benefit from discounts in museums and tourist attractions.
Your hotel room is available from 15:00, but you can leave your luggage at reception if you arrive earlier.
Enjoy the free morning to explore the city at your own pace and have lunch freely.
At 14:00, a French-speaking guide will pick you up at the hotel reception for a walking city tour and by public transport. You’ll discover Berlin’s main sights, including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag (exterior), Unter den Linden avenue, Potsdamer Platz, and Museum Island (thematic visit to Museum Island possible, closed on Mondays).
Overnight at the hotel in Berlin
Vienne
Your room must be vacated before 10:00 a.m. You can drop off your luggage at the hotel reception and continue discovering the city freely thanks to the Berlin Welcome Card.
During your day, go up to the Television Tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the city, or explore everyday life and popular culture from the former East Germany at the GDR museum. Visit the Berlin Wall, a witness to Cold War history, and take a stroll through the grounds of the magnificent Charlottenburg Palace.
Option : Potsdam visit (on request): discover the history of the House of Hohenzollern and its architectural legacy. You’ll see the highlights located in the heart of the old baroque town, pass through the charming Dutch Quarter, and admire Sanssouci Park.
Free transfer to the station.
Depart for Vienna from Berlin Central Station by NightJet overnight train in the evening.
The train does not offer a proper catering service.
Overnight train. (BFB)
Vienne
You arrive in Vienna in the morning.
Free transfer to the hotel. With your transport card, you can use public transport freely (metro, tram, bus).
Your hotel room is available from 15:00, but you can leave your luggage at reception if you arrive earlier.
Free morning to explore the city at your own pace and have lunch freely.
At 14:00, a French-speaking guide will pick you up at the hotel reception for a city walking tour. You’ll discover the National Opera, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg, the Secession, the Museums Quarter, and the City Hall, admiring the baroque, Gothic, Jugendstil, Art Deco and Bauhaus façades.
Option: evening at Schönbrunn Palace
Overnight at the hotel in Vienna
Vienne
Free day to discover the city at your own pace.
Your card gives you access to two visits of your choice among a selection of major sites in the Austrian capital (detailed list in your travel booklet).
Highlights include:
- The Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, listed as UNESCO World Heritage and a symbol of imperial splendor;
- The Belvedere Palace, an elegant Baroque complex that notably houses the most important collection of Gustav Klimt works;
- The Hofburg Palace, the former center of imperial power, as well as the Sisi Museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth of Austria;
- The Albertina, a prestigious museum presenting masterpieces by great masters such as Dürer, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Schiele and Klimt;
- The Museums Quarter, a large cultural hub among the most remarkable in Europe.
Free transfer to the station.
Depart for Paris from Berlin Central Station by NightJet overnight train in the evening.
The train does not offer a proper catering service.
Overnight train. (BFB)
Paris
Arrival in Brussels/Zurich in the morning.
Return to Paris by day train in the afternoon
End of your stay (BFB)
- Train tickets:
– day trains Paris-Brussels (Eurostar) and Brussels/Zurich-Paris (Eurostar or TGV Lyria) in 2nd class
– night trains Brussels-Berlin (European Sleeper), Berlin-Vienna (NightJet) and Vienna-Brussels/Zurich (NightJet), light breakfast included (PDJ): standard double compartment basis without WC and private shower(s) - Guided tour (French-speaking) in Berlin on foot and by public transport (max. 3 hours)
- Guided tour (French-speaking) in Vienna on foot (max. 3 hours)
- Accommodation according to the chosen category in the city centre, breakfast included (PDJ)
- Berlin Welcome Card 48h
- Transport card for Vienna
- Vienna Pass including 2 entries to museums and sites
- French-speaking assistance from the Discovery Trains teams at any time during your stay
- Electronic travel journal
- Surcharge for the higher category on trains: on request (1st class on day trains / doubles deluxe with private WC and shower on night trains)
- Meals not mentioned in the trip description
- Options (depending on the itinerary and availability)
- Station-hotel-station transfers
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- City/local taxes depending on the country
- Travel journal in paper version sent by post (+ €12)
Depart year-round every Wednesday and Friday
