How much does it cost?

From £1,295 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,749 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

All train, bus and ferry transport between destinations is included, with compulsory seat reservations pre-booked.

Is it escorted or independent?

It's independent and self-guided overall, with a local guided tour included at each of the eight stops, backed by a travel app and 24/7 emergency support.

What is included for accommodation?

Handpicked accommodation each night, with a choice from hostel to 4-star hotel.

What extra experiences are included?

A Danube river cruise with wine and beer in Budapest, a return train day trip to Lake Bled from Ljubljana, a Perast boat tour from Kotor, and a 7-stop boat tour from Sarandë.

Interrailing Packages · Independent & Self-Guided rail/bus/ferry package

Adriatic Adventure

15-day self-guided rail, bus and ferry trip, Budapest to Corfu

Interrailing Packages (Eurailing Packages Ltd) runs this 15-day independent, self-guided journey from Budapest to Corfu, using rail, bus and ferry connections across Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece. There is no single guide traveling with you the whole way, but each of the eight stops includes a local guided tour, from Buda Castle in Budapest to the Old Town in Corfu, along with extras such as a Danube river cruise, a day trip to Lake Bled, and boat tours from Kotor and Sarandë. Most stops get two nights, giving time to see the UNESCO World Heritage sites named in the itinerary. Accommodation ranges from hostels to 4-star hotels depending on what travelers choose for each city. It suits travelers who want a long, multi-country rail-based route through the Balkans planned and guided city by city, without the commitment of a single escorted tour group for the entire trip.

What to know before you look closer

There is no single tour guide traveling with you for all 15 days; local guided tours are provided at each stop instead.
Accommodation ranges from hostel to 4-star hotel depending on what you choose, so room standard can vary by city.
The days between city stops are not detailed beyond each arrival description, so exact travel routes and connection times between stops aren't listed here.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 14 are not published). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1overnight: Budapest
Arrive: Budapest
The Pearl of the Danube. Guided tour of Buda Castle and the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge, Heroes' Square, the Hungarian Parliament, and an included Danube river cruise with unlimited Prosecco, wine and beer. (2 nights)
Day 3railovernight: Ljubljana
Arrive: Ljubljana
The Fairytale Capital of Slovenia. Guided tour of Ljubljana Castle, the Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square, and included return train tickets for a day trip to Lake Bled. (2 nights)
Day 5overnight: Split
Arrive: Split
Croatia's Coastal Gem. Guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO), the Riva Promenade, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. (2 nights)
Day 7overnight: Dubrovnik
Arrive: Dubrovnik
The Pearl of the Adriatic. Guided tour of the Old Town and City Walls, Rector's Palace and Sponza Palace, with an optional ferry to Lokrum Island. (1 night)
Day 8overnight: Kotor
Arrive: Kotor
Montenegro's Historic Bay Town. Guided walk through Kotor's Old Town and fortress walls, plus an included boat tour to Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. (2 nights)
Day 10overnight: Tirana
Arrive: Tirana
Albania's Vibrant Capital. Guided city tour of Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the National History Museum, and the Blloku district. (1 night)
Day 11overnight: Sarandë
Arrive: Sarandë
Albania's Coastal Paradise. Guided tour including Lekursi Castle, and an included 7-stop boat tour to hidden beaches and sea caves along the Ionian coastline; nearby Butrint National Park (UNESCO). (2 nights)
Day 13overnight: Corfu
Arrive: Corfu
Greece's Emerald Isle. Guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Corfu Old Town, the Old and New Fortresses, and time to relax on the island's beaches. (2 nights)
Day 15
Depart from Corfu
Journey ends in Corfu.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Budapest's guided tour visits Buda Castle, the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge and the Hungarian Parliament, plus an included Danube river cruise with wine and beer.
Day 3In Ljubljana, a guided tour of Ljubljana Castle and the Triple Bridge is paired with an included return train trip to Lake Bled.
Day 8Kotor's Old Town and fortress walls are toured on foot, with an included boat tour to Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks.
Day 11Sarandë includes a guided tour of Lekursi Castle and a 7-stop boat tour to beaches and sea caves along the Ionian coast.
Day 13Corfu's guided tour covers the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the Old and New Fortresses.

Included

All train, bus and ferry transport between destinations, with compulsory seat reservations pre-booked
Handpicked accommodation each night (hostel to 4-star hotel, your choice)
Evening Danube river cruise with unlimited Prosecco, wine and beer in Budapest
Return train tickets / day trip to Lake Bled from Ljubljana
Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks boat tour from Kotor
7-stop boat tour of hidden beaches and caves from Sarandë
Personalised InterrailingPackages travel app - itinerary, tickets, city guides, offline access
24/7 emergency support
ABTOT and ATOL financial protection
Free WiFi and luggage storage at accommodation partners
Complimentary FairFx/Wise travel currency cards

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,295 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,749 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: All train, bus and ferry transport between destinations is included, with compulsory seat reservations pre-booked.
Is it escorted or independent?: It's independent and self-guided overall, with a local guided tour included at each of the eight stops, backed by a travel app and 24/7 emergency support.
What is included for accommodation?: Handpicked accommodation each night, with a choice from hostel to 4-star hotel.
What extra experiences are included?: A Danube river cruise with wine and beer in Budapest, a return train day trip to Lake Bled from Ljubljana, a Perast boat tour from Kotor, and a 7-stop boat tour from Sarandë.