Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail

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Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail
Itinerary
Arrive Vienna, Austria
Travel by train from London St Pancras to Vienna, connecting in Brussels with an overnight sleeper service, aboard which you have a private cabin. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Vienna
Arrive in Vienna and check in at Hotel Kaiserhof Wien for 3 nights. Your room will be available for immediate occupancy. (B)
Vienna
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Vienna. Highlights include the grand Habsburg palaces of Hofburg and Schönbrunn; St Stephen’s Cathedral, with its lofty tower and striped, multicoloured rooftop; and the city’s renowned konditoreien (patisseries) – perfect for a break between the sights. (B)
Vienna
Continue your exploration of Vienna at leisure, or cross the border by train to visit Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, home to a hilltop castle and charming, cobbled old town. Trains from Vienna’s main railway station reach Bratislava in less than one hour. (B)
Munich, Germany
Depart Vienna for Munich by train. Check in at Hotel Excelsior by Geisel for 2 nights. (B)
Munich
Your day is at leisure to explore Munich, capital of Bavaria. The restored old town tempts visitors into the heart of the city, where you can admire the old and new townhalls that overlook Marienplatz square, taste food from the Viktualienmarkt, compare two contrasting churches – austere Frauenkirche and ostentatious Asamkirche – and visit the Residenz München, which houses a rare treasure: the jewel-encrusted Palatine Crown. (B)
Zurich, Switzerland
Travel from Munich to Zurich, Switzerland, by train. Check in at Hotel Adler for 2 nights. (B)
Zurich
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Zurich. Straddling the Limmat river, Zurich’s walkable old town is a must, with its leafy avenues, cobbled squares and traditional buildings with brightly painted window shutters. Landmarks include the Fraumünster church, whose clocktower is capped by a tall, slender spire that is oxidised vivid teal; and the equally handsome Grossmünster church, inaugurated in around 1220. Perhaps see the city from the water with a cruise along the Limmat. (B)
Return to the UK
Depart Zurich for Paris, before proceeding via Eurostar to London St Pancras. (B)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Travel entirely by rail to/from London St. Pancras, using Austrian Federal Railways’ new sleeper service between Brussels and Vienna
- Stay in characterful, centrally located hotels throughout
- Visit Munich’s Residenz Schloss, which houses one of only two surviving examples of an English medieval crown
- Enjoy time at leisure to explore the charm of Vienna, Munich and Zurich
What's included
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- International standard class train tickets to/from London and domestic rail travel
- Sleeper train with private, en-suite cabin between Brussels and Vienna
Important information
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