£899pp—1st-class German rail adventure, from any UK station

Travel from east to west Germany in style with this 7-night rail package. It cuts all the hassle out of the trip, with first-class trains included all the way from your local train station.

What's included

• First-class train travel throughout, starting from any mainland station in England, Scotland, or Wales
• Two nights in Frankfurt at the 4-star Avani Frankfurt City Hotel
• Three nights in Dresden at the NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt
• A Saxony Pass to explore the region around Dresden
• Two nights in Dusseldorf at the 4-star Carathotel Dusseldorf
• A rail pass to get to either Cologne or Wuppertal
• Daily breakfast throughout

When
Depart from any train station in mainland England, Scotland, or Wales on 19 December, 2025; 2, 9, 23, 30 January; 13 February; 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 2026.

Depart on select Fridays 3 April—28 August, 2026, from £999 per person.

For more information, see our partner's website.

Itinerary

• Day 1... make your way from your local train station to London St Pancras. From here, you'll hop on the Eurostar and travel to Brussels. Your tickets will be Eurostar Plus, which gets you extra-comfy seats, plus a meal on board. You'll then take the train first class to Frankfurt. 
• Day 2... spend the day exploring Frankfurt. Its impressive skyline has drawn comparisons with Manhattan, but it's not all sleek city skyscrapers. Head to Sachsenhausen, the riverside neighbourhood with a cobbled old town and apple-wine pubs.
• Day 3... hop on a late morning train to Dresden, and arrive in the afternoon. You'll have the rest of the evening to get settled in. 
• Day 4... explore Dresden, with its beautiful Baroque buildings and shimmering Elbe river running through. The Old Town was meticulously reconstructed after the Second World War, and if you visit in December, you'll get to see the magical Christmas markets. Across the river, you'll find a more modern scene—with craft beer and vibrant street art.
• Day 5... use your Saxony Pass to take a day trip by train to the scenic Elbe Valley. Known as Saxon Switzerland, the area is home to sandstone cliffs, deep forests, and winding rivers. Or, you could cross the border into the Czech Republic and visit the small town of Hrensko.
• Day 6... travel to Dusseldorf via Berlin and arrive in the early evening. Do some window shopping at the boutiques along the pretty Königsallee, or cosy up in a traditional restaurant in the Old Town.
• Day 7... head off to either Cologne or Wuppertal by train—just let the team know your preference when booking. Both can be reached in about 20 minutes. Peruse 20th century art at Cologne's Museum Ludwig, or marvel at its Gothic cathedral. Wuppertal is known for its Schwebebahn, a suspension monorail dating from 1901. It's also home to the Von der Heydt Museum, with works by impressionists and Dutch Masters.
• Day 8... journey back to the UK via Amsterdam, where you'll hop on the Eurostar to London. It's then onto your home station. 

Other options

• Add a stay in Berlin between Dresden and Dusseldorf from £80 per person, per night
  
• Add a walking tour in Frankfurt from £20 per person

Transfers & baggage
All rail travel is included throughout, in first class. All the hotels are within walking distance of the train station. You may bring as much luggage as you can carry.