Euroventure
London to Budapest: 2 Weeks
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Euroventure · Self-guided rail tour
London to Istanbul: 3 Weeks
Visit six capital cities on the way from London to Istanbul with this epic 3 week interrailing route. 21 Days from £1425pp
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Amsterdam
London to Amsterdam (3 nights)
Eurostar to Amsterdam (about 4 hours direct or 5.5 hours via Brussels). Visit the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, and bustling markets.
- Day 4railovernight: Berlin
Amsterdam to Berlin (3 nights)
Train to Berlin (about 7 hours). See a section of the old Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, and try currywurst at Markthalle Neun.
- Day 7railovernight: Prague
Berlin to Prague (3 nights)
Train to Prague (about 5 hours). Cross Charles Bridge, marvel at the Dancing Building, and explore Prague Castle and the John Lennon Wall.
- Day 10railovernight: Budapest
Prague to Budapest (3 nights)
Train to Budapest (about 7 hours). Relax in thermal spas, photograph Buda Castle, and experience the city's ruin bars.
- Day 13overnight: Belgrade
Budapest to Belgrade (2 nights)
Bus to Belgrade (about 6 hours). Explore the 18th-century Belgrade Fortress and the cobbled streets of Skadarlija.
- Day 15overnight: Sofia
Belgrade to Sofia (2 nights)
Bus to Sofia (about 8 hours). Visit the Aleksandar Nevski Cathedral and hike up to Boyana Waterfalls.
- Day 17overnight: Istanbul
Sofia to Istanbul (4 nights)
Bus to Istanbul (about 9 hours). Explore the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, and cruise the Bosphorus.
- Day 21
Trip ends
Tour concludes in Istanbul after travelling over 2,000 miles across 3 weeks.
Included
- All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown in the key
- Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
- Compulsory seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
- Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
- Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
- Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at partner hostels
- A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
- Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
- Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
- Access to a 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
- 1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM
