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Central Europe: Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia & Hungary

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Central Europe spans five countries — Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary — connected by the Danube and Rhine rivers, a shared Habsburg history, and some of the continent's most celebrated cities. Travellers come for Prague's medieval old town and castle, Vienna's imperial palaces and coffee-house culture, Budapest's thermal baths and ruin bars, and Germany's iconic cities, castles, and the famous Romantic Road. Slovakia's Tatra Mountains and rural villages offer a quieter, more off-the-beaten-path contrast. The region is a favourite for multi-country rail and road trips, combining rich history, vibrant nightlife, outstanding food and beer scenes, and world-class architecture.

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Central Europe: Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia & Hungary · 11 days

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Magical Europe: Berlin to Budapest (Self-Launched)

An independent 11-day run from Berlin to Budapest covering Dresden, Prague, Regensburg, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna and Bratislava on trains and buses instead of a coach tour. You book your own budget hostels/guesthouses in each city centre (often closer to the action than the tour hotels), join free walking tours and self-bookable castle/palace entries, and use the excellent Central European rail network. Expect roughly £1,150-1,350 per person including accommodation, transport between cities, activities and food — versus about £1,450 (US$1,901) for the guided group version. All figures are approximate and based on summer 2026-27 backpacker rates.

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