Timeless Trams in Germany 2026

Duration

9 Days

Departure Dates

2nd May 2026

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£2,599 Per person

Discover the timeless trams of Germany from the smallest urban tramway to the longest tram route and everything in between. Ride on eight different tram systems including six exclusive vintage charters, visit three fascinating tram museums, and explore the vast system of Leipzig. Journey on the unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway of Dresden plus a relaxing paddle steamer cruise along the Elbe.

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9 days from £2,599

DEPARTS

Saturday 2 May 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy an historic tram charter through Gotha
Visit the fascinating tram museums of Leipzig and Chemnitz
Experience vintage tram charters in Leipzig, Chemnitz, and Plauen
Explore the vast tram system of Leipzig
Journey on the charming, small-town tramway of Naumburg
Ride the historic Kirnitzschtalbahn tramway at Bad Schandau
Relax on a vintage paddle steamer cruise along the Elbe
Discover the historic tramway fleet at Dresden Tram Museum
Explore Dresden and ride the unique suspended railway

Also included in your Tour Fare:

8 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 4 evening meals
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Gotha for our overnight stay at the Hotel am Tierpark where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we enjoy a charter on the 14-mile Gotha Waldbahn in a classic 1929-built tram before taking the early afternoon ICE to Leipzig. Here, we visit the Tramway Museum to explore the comprehensive collection of historic trams including numerous special and technical vehicles plus a vintage tram charter over part of the system. Afterwards, we check-in to the InterCity Hotel for our four-night stay.

DAY 3

This morning, we take the early train to Chemnitz to visit their fascinating tramway museum which houses both narrow- and standard-gauge cars and we enjoy a private charter of ET 64 Triebwagen 801 before continuing to Plauen by train. Here, we have our second private charter of the day on the historic Triebwagen 21, built in 1905, through the streets of Plauen ahead of our evening meal at a local restaurant.

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DAY 4

Today is spent at leisure to explore the huge Leipzig tram system, the third largest in Germany, using our included transport pass. With 13 lines, 90 route miles, 522 tram stops, and over 220 tramcars, we will have plenty of opportunities to ride this marvellous system.

DAY 5

After breakfast, we journey by train to Naumburg for a vintage charter on the charming, small-town tram, the smallest urban tramway in Germany at only 1.8 miles. Afterwards, we continue to Halle taking time for lunch before we journey over the country's longest tram route, the 20-mile line to Bad Durrenberg.

DAY 6

This morning, we take an ICE train to Dresden and check-in to the InterCity Hotel for our three-night stay before travelling by rail along the banks of the Elbe to Bad Schandau. From here, we take a ferry across the river to ride the bucolic Kirnitzschtalbahn tramway running along country lanes and through the valley of the Kirnitzch River to the beautiful Lichtenhainer Wasserfall. Afterwards, we board our paddle-steamer for a leisurely cruise back to Dresden enjoying our evening meal on board.

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DAY 7

After breakfast this morning, we visit the Dresden Tram Museum and explore the history of the tramway through the historic fleet ranging from the oldest tramcar, built in 1902, to the youngest tramcar, built in 1985. We enjoy a chartered vintage tram journey before spending the rest of day at leisure with our included transport pass.

DAY 8

Today, we will use our included transport pass to explore the beautiful city of Dresden including a ride on the unusual, suspended monorail, one of the oldest suspension railways and a marvellous example of engineering and construction, plus the superb single-track funicular railway. This evening, we will reconvene at the hotel in time for our final evening meal together.

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DAY 9

We bid farewell to Dresden and to Germany, returning by rail to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Hotel Am Tierpark, Gotha

Located in the heart of the historic city of Gotha, the charming Hotel am Tierpark combines traditional hospitality with modern comforts and offers a restaurant with a bar, a winter garden and terrace, sauna, and a small fitness area. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

InterCity Hotel, Leipzig

Ideally located close to the main railway station, the InterCity Hotel offers a welcoming stay with excellent links to the city centre, a stylish restaurant, and a relaxing bar and lounge. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

InterCity Hotel, Dresden

Situated right by the main railway station, the InterCity Hotel offers a relaxed ambience including a cosy bar and a quality restaurant serving regional, national, and seasonal specialties. The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

FARES

From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Eurostar Standard	£2,599
Supplement for Eurostar Plus upgrade	£100
First Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Eurostar Plus	£2,749
Join at Gotha & Leave at Dresden	£2,249
Single Traveller Supplement	£490
Deposit	£260

8 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 4 evening meals

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Hotel am Tierpark, Gotha

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Gotha Tram ©AdobeStock

Leipzig 1 ©Shutterstock

Leipzig 2 ©Shutterstock

Leipzig Tram Museum 1 ©AdobeStock

Leipzig Tram Museum 2 ©LSB

Chemnitz Tram Museum ©Shutterstock

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Plauen Vintage Tram ©SSB

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