Rail Trip
On this six-day train holiday, you’ll venture to three exciting European destinations from London. Discover centuries-old traditions and not-to-be-missed attractions in Munich, experience that breath-taking beauty of Lake Bled and the soaring peaks of the Julian Alps, and stroll through flower-filled meadows and cobbled streets in Salzburg. From the Bavarian capital to the storybook settings of Slovenia, this trip is sure to satisfy your wanderlust.
Begin your train holiday in London, catching Eurostar to Brussels then switching trains to Munich. Discover centuries-old traditions in the heart of Bavaria’s capital. It is a very visitor-friendly city in almost every aspect. See the fashionable Schwabing district and walk through Hoftgarten. Worth checking out is Nymphenburg Palace to view the royal Residenz or Englischer Garten. Then there’s always visiting the iconic Glockenspiel in Marienplatz. (Overnight in Munich)
Travel from Munich by train to the Lesce-Bled station. Lake Bled is a historic mountain resort with magnificent scenery. Enjoy sweeping alpine panoramas, medieval architecture, and a relaxing lakeside promenade. (Overnight in Lake Bled)
Located high above the shoreline on a rocky cliff, Bled Castle keeps a watchful eye over the shimmering, blueish-green lake. To explore the castle, you’ll cross a drawbridge and walk through a Gothic arch. Once inside, you’ll be surprised by the number of things there is to do. From one of the courtyards, take in the stunning backdrop of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke. (Overnight in Lake Bled)
Take a stroll around Lake Bled and have a picnic or take photos of the postcard-perfect landscapes. You can also spend the afternoon taking a traditional pletna boat out to Bled Island and visiting the 17th-century Baroque Church of the Assumption before finishing up your time in town by trying a slice of cream cake known as Kremna Rezina. (Overnight in Lake Bled)
Catch your direct train from Lesce-Bled station to Salzburg. Famous for being the main filming location for The Sound of Music, this region boasts breath-taking settings. Take a stroll through Salzburg’s cobbled streets, wander through the storybook Old Town to see Kapitelplatz and Residenzplatz or visit the Salzburg Cathedral and see where Mozart was born. (Overnight in Salzburg)
Check out of your hotel this morning and travel to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
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