AITO: The Association of Independent Tour Operators

Germany & Central Europe by Great Rail Journeys

Budapest, Hungary

From the dreamy spires and turrets of its fairy-tale Bavarian castles to the modest half-timbered houses of its medieval villages, Germany's super-efficient rail service is a fast track through a living history book. The futuristic design of Berlin's Potzdamer Platz is as dramatic and inspiring as Dresden's picturesque skyline, whose elegant churches have been faithfully restored after the Second World War. Eastern Europe beckons with a fascinating culture and poignant histories.

From the dreamy spires and turrets of its fairy-tale Bavarian castles to the modest half-timbered houses of its medieval villages, Germany's super-efficient rail service is a fast track through a living history book. The futuristic design of Berlin's Potzdamer Platz is as dramatic and inspiring as Dresden's picturesque skyline, whose elegant churches have been faithfully restored after the Second World War. Eastern Europe beckons with a fascinating culture and poignant histories.