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Western Europe Group Tour

Seven-city hostel tour from Venice to London by train and bus.

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Euroventure's Western Europe Group Tour is a 16-day escorted journey for travellers aged 18-30, departing Venice and ending in London via Rome, Florence, Nice, Barcelona and Paris. You stay in hostels tested by Euroventure and travel between cities by train or bus with a dedicated tour leader who coordinates your movements and guides you to included activities and train stations. The itinerary alternates between two and three-night stays, offering a balance of included experiences (Vatican Museums, Chianti wine tastings, a tapas cooking class, a Seine river cruise and day trips) and free time to explore on your own or join optional extras. The pace is brisk with some long travel days, notably a 9.5-hour journey to Barcelona with two train changes, but the activities are designed to be manageable with minimal strenuous walking. This structure suits solo travellers making friends in a small group, first-time rail passengers who want professional support, and budget-conscious explorers who prefer the security of a guided itinerary without the cost of hotel stays.

What to know before you look closer

  • Meals and drinks are not included except breakfast in some hostels (depending on availability); you will need to budget for lunch and dinner.
  • Public transport tickets within each city, airport transfers, and onward travel home are not included.
  • Accommodation is in hostels, not hotels; towels can be rented at hostel reception.
  • This is a fast-paced tour with two to three-night stays in each city and long travel days (the Barcelona leg is 9.5 hours with two train changes).

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Venice

    2 nights. Meet the tour leader and group in the hostel bar. Included day trip to Burano Island for colourful canal-side houses and fresh seafood.

  2. Day 3railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Train to Rome (4 hours). 2 nights. Included visit to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.

  3. Day 5railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    Train to Florence (1.5 hours). 2 nights. Included Chianti wine tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside, visiting two vineyards.

  4. Day 7overnight: Nice

    Nice

    Bus to Nice (6 hours). 3 nights. Included French Riviera day trip through Eze, Monte Carlo and Antibes.

  5. Day 10overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Trains to Barcelona (9.5 hours, 2 changes). 3 nights. Included tapas cooking class.

  6. Day 13railovernight: Paris

    Paris

    Train to Paris (6 hours). 3 nights. Included sunset cruise along the Seine.

  7. Day 16rail

    London

    Eurostar to London (3.5 hours) to arrive in the late afternoon and conclude the trip; optional post-trip accommodation available.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1-2: Included day trip to Burano Island to see colourful canal-side houses and eat fresh seafood.
  • Day 3Day 3-4: Train journey to Rome (4 hours) followed by an included visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 5Day 5-6: Train to Florence (1.5 hours) and an included Chianti wine tasting tour visiting two vineyards in the Tuscan countryside.

Included

  • Travel Disruption Protection: alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • All train and bus tickets between cities, including Eurostar to London at the end
  • Appropriate Interrail Pass
  • All possible seat reservations on high-speed trains
  • Accommodation in top-rated hostels, tested by us
  • Guided to and from the hostels, included activities and train stations by a Tour Leader
  • Unmissable included activities such as vineyard tours, day trips, cooking classes and historic sights
  • Breakfast in some hostels (depending on availability)
  • A Tour Leader to travel with you and coordinate your trip throughout

Not included

  • Meals/drinks
  • Public transport tickets in each location
  • Towel/toiletries (towels can be rented at hostel reception)
  • Airport transfers
  • Transport to starting point or back home (e.g. flights)
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Any optional activities

Questions travellers ask

Are all train and bus fares included?
Yes. Euroventure includes all train and bus tickets between cities, seat reservations on high-speed trains, an Interrail Pass, and Eurostar to London at the end.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
It is a small group escorted tour with a dedicated tour leader who travels with you throughout and guides you to and from hostels, included activities and train stations.
What is included in the price?
The price includes accommodation in hostels, all inter-city train and bus travel, an Interrail Pass, breakfast in some hostels, a tour leader, and included activities such as the Vatican Museums visit, Chianti wine tour, tapas cooking class and Seine river cruise.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included in some hostels depending on availability. Lunch and dinner are not included, and neither are drinks or public transport tickets in each city.
When does the tour run?
Euroventure offers eight departures in 2026 and 2027: July, September and October 2026, and March, May, June, August and October 2027. Price is £1,799 per person across all departures.
What is the activity level?
The tour involves walking for up to 30 minutes with your backpack; nothing too exerting is planned in the group programme.

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