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- Two major Central European capitals in a single trip.
- Train journey between Vienna and Prague, with one night on board.
- A good balance between sightseeing and free time.
Vienne
*Schedules and stopover city may be modified depending on the date, departure city, and availability)
TGV Lyria train to Zurich (duration: 4 hours).
You can plan for a morning departure to discover this city, regularly ranked among the most pleasant places to live in Europe. Just a few minutes’ walk from the station, immerse yourself in the historical charm of the old town with its cobbled lanes, medieval buildings, and picturesque shops. Don’t miss Lindenhof Hill, offering panoramic views of the city and the Limmat River.
Departure in the evening on the night train from Zurich Central Station to Vienna.
The train does not offer full restaurant service.
Overnight onboard the train in a compartment for two people
Vienne
Arrival in Vienna early in the morning. Your hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the station; no transfer is included. The hotel room is available from 2:00 p.m., but you can leave your luggage at the reception desk.
With your Vienna Transport Card, use public transportation (subway, tram, bus) for 48 hours.
Morning free in Vienna
Your French-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel reception in the afternoon.
A unique 3-hour tour awaits you. Dive into the fin-de-siècle atmosphere by wandering through the alleys of Austria’s capital, styled in the Art Nouveau architectural tradition.
Free time for personal exploration.
Overnight in Vienna. (BB)
Vienne
Day free for personal exploration with your Vienna Pass. Vienna is above all a cultural capital, boasting more than 100 museums including the Sisi Museum which tells the story of Empress Elisabeth. Stroll through the city’s streets and journey through time, from splendid baroque buildings to contemporary architecture.
Optional: Evening at Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial family residence.
Price per person (drink and concert included): from €60 – Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
Overnight in Vienna. (BB)
Prague
Morning free in Vienna. Then your train journey to the Czech Republic begins: you board the “RailJet” headed for Prague in the afternoon.
Lunch on your own in the dining car onboard the train.
Arrival in Prague in the evening. Check in at your hotel, just a few minutes’ walk from the station.
Freely explore the historic center of the Czech capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its Romanesque rotundas, Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance gardens, not to mention the district with Art Nouveau buildings and cubist architecture.
Overnight in Prague. (BB)
Prague
Your day in Prague begins with a guided walking city tour, during which you will see the most iconic sites of this beautiful city, including Prague Castle.
Next, continue with your guide to the former Jewish ghetto, where its eventful history will be told.
Optional: classical concert evening. Price per person: from €85.
Overnight in Prague. (BB)
Bruxelles
Your final day in Prague is free, allowing you to shop or take one last stroll through the city. In the evening, make your own way to the station and depart by train to Brussels around 6:00 p.m.
Departures possible every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Overnight on board (BB)
Paris
A light breakfast is served onboard
Arrival in Brussels around 09:27 am.
Stopover in Brussels for about 3 hours. You can store your luggage in lockers and take a stroll in the city. Late afternoon, return to Paris by daytime train (BB)
Option: overnight in Brussels
- Tickets on the regular train according to the program:
Paris > Zurich (TGV Lyria)
Zurich > Vienna (NightJet train, double compartment)
Vienna > Prague (RailJet train, 2nd class)
Prague > Brussels (European Sleeper train, double compartment)
Brussels > Paris (Eurostar train, 2nd class) - City tour of Vienna with a French-speaking guide
- City tour of Prague including the Jewish quarter with a French-speaking guide
- Accommodation in a hotel in a double room, breakfast included (BB)
- Vienna Transport Card 48h
- Vienna Pass including 2 entries to museums and sites
- French-speaking assistance from the Discovery Trains teams at any time during the stay
- The travel booklet in electronic version
- Meals not mentioned in the travel itinerary
- Concert at the Schönbrunn Palace
- Evening concert in Prague
- Train station-hotel-train station transfers (hotels are accessible on foot or by public transport)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tourist taxes according to the country
- The travel booklet in paper version sent by post (+ €12)
