Prague Without Flying
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- £799
- Czech Republic
- London to Freiburg and then sleeper service to Prague
- Travel along the Elbe River Valley to the Czech capital
- Prague: architecture, history and chilled Pilsner
- Return via the Bavarian city of Nuremberg
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- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade hotels and rail journeys
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
- Overnight sleeper service from Freiburg to Prague in a private double cabin
- 4 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
Suggested Itinerary
Travel to Paris by Eurostar, connect onto a high-speed TGV service through France and across the German border to Freiburg in the Black Forest. Here, you’ll catch a Nightjet sleeper service and travel overnight to Prague, arriving the following morning.
On arrival, check in for a 3-night stay at the Boutique Constans Hotel (or similar). If you would like to add a night in Paris or Freiburg to make more of your journey, please do let us know and we can add hotel nights in one or both of these destinations for you.
Enjoy two full days exploring all that Prague has to offer. Perhaps a walk up to the Castle or a visit to the eclectic Kafka Museum. Or maybe you prefer to sit in a café alongside the Vltava River and watch the world pass by across the famous Charles Bridge.
The main focal point of the city is the Old Town, with its medieval architecture and world-famous astronomical clock. There’s also plenty to see in the New Town, including Charles Square, the largest medieval square in Europe. You can also pay a visit to the historic Jewish Quarter, home to the oldest extant synagogue in Europe.
Spend another morning exploring Prague and then return to Hlavni station for your return service into Germany. You will pass through the wooded hills of Bohemia and Bavaria before disembarking at Nuremberg for an overnight stop at the NH Collection Nuremberg City (or similar).
You have an evening to discover the pretty town of Nuremberg, with its charming old town and colourful history.
Depart Nuremberg on a sleek German ICE train today and connect in Frankfurt to reach the Eurostar terminal at Brussels. Eurostar will then whisk you back to the UK at speeds of up to 186mph.
TMR RECOMMENDS: It’s a fairly long day of travel from Nuremberg to London, particularly if you have further travel within the UK to reach home. Why not stop for a night along the River Rhine in Koblenz or Cologne to break your journey?
Typical hotels on this itinerary
The Boutique Hotel Constans occupies three historic buildings dating back to the 16th century. The location of this hotel, just below Prague Castle, is off the main tourist routes, whilst still within easy walking distance of attractions including the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square. Guest rooms are modern and comfortable, with complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.
NH Collection Nürnberg City is located in central Nuremberg, just a 2-minute walk from Nuremberg Main Station.I t offers stylishly furnished bedrooms with free Wi-Fi internet access, cable TV and air-conditioning. There’s also a restaurant and a spa.
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Located next to the Wallenstein Gardens, the stunning Augustine Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. The property comprises seven historic buildings, one of which is the 13th century Augustinian St Thomas Monastery for which the hotel is named. On site facilities include a spa, a restaurant, a bar, and a brewery where the hotel’s own St Thomas beer is brewed.
A luxury boutique hotel with a musical theme, the Aria Hotel Prague by Library Hotel Collection is located in the historic Mala Strana quarter, close to the castle. Spacious bedrooms feature an extensive music and DVD library and iPad and guests are treated to a complimentary welcome drink on arrival. There is also a rooftop garden terrace and a restaurant. The hotel offers direct access to the Vrtbovska Gardens which are open from April to October.
Nuremberg’s finest property is ideally positioned opposite the main railway station and within easy walking distance of the charming Old Town, St Lorenz Church and the Kaiserburg Castle.
Bedrooms are immaculately presented and make for an ideal Bavarian sojourn.