How much does it cost?

From £2,049 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,768 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted or self-guided tour?

It is self-guided. You receive walking directions between stations and accommodation, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, and optional walking tours and activities at partner hostels in each city. A 24-hour emergency phone number is available throughout.

What accommodation is included?

Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by Euroventure. The specific hotel depends on your choice of tier and city.

When does this trip run?

Euroventure publishes no specific departure dates in their materials; contact them to confirm available dates before booking.

What is not included?

Meals (except what may be included in accommodation), attraction entrance fees, and travel insurance are not included. Optional discounts on attractions are available.

Euroventure · Self-guided rail holiday

Whole Hog: 4 Weeks

London to Paris via 11 European cities on train and bus, 29 days

Euroventure's Whole Hog 4-week tour is a self-guided rail holiday spanning 29 days and 11 cities across Europe, from London to Paris. You board Eurostar from St Pancras on day one and travel by train and bus through Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Zagreb, Venice, Florence, Rome, Milan, and Paris, with stays of two to three nights in each destination. Euroventure includes all transport tickets, Interrail or Eurail passes as needed, seat reservations, centrally located accommodation, and a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides. You explore each city at your own pace with optional walking tours and pub crawls available through partner hostels. Solo travellers benefit from hostel sociability and 24-hour emergency support.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,049 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

5 to 7 hours) on those segments.
Accommodation tier varies by city choice (hostels or hotels); your final hotel depends on the option and location you select.
Milan stopover is only one night, allowing limited time to explore the city.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28 are not published; day 1 appears twice). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1rail
London
Board the Eurostar from St Pancras; Interrail pass holders travel free from their hometown to London the same day.
Day 1railovernight: Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Train to Amsterdam (6 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: visit the Van Gogh Museum; cycle Europe's biggest historic centre; tour the Red Light District.
Day 4railovernight: Berlin
Berlin
Train to Berlin (7 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: see a section of the old Berlin Wall; climb the dome of the Reichstag; discover Schoneberg and Kreuzberg nightlife.
Day 7railovernight: Prague
Prague
Train to Prague (5 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: cross Charles Bridge; marvel at the Dancing Building; sample Czech Pilsner beers.
Day 10railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
Train to Vienna (4 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: visit the Spanish Riding School; eat apple strudel and Wiener Schnitzel; attend a classical concert.
Day 12railovernight: Bratislava
Bratislava
Train to Bratislava (1 hour). 2 nights. Highlights: climb the 19th century castle for sunset views; take a night tour; shop for folk art at Uluv.
Day 14railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
Train to Budapest (3 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: relax in 15th century thermal spas; photograph Buda Castle; the Sziget rock and indie festival (August).
Day 17overnight: Zagreb
Zagreb
Bus to Zagreb (5.5 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: view from the Lotrscak Tower; stroll Mirogoj Cemetery; coffee at Kino Europa.
Day 19overnight: Venice
Venice
Bus to Venice (7 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: cross St Mark's Square; get lost in the alleyways and canals; ride a vaporetto down the Grand Canal.
Day 21railovernight: Florence
Florence
Train to Florence (2.5 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: see Michelangelo's statue of David at the Galleria della Academia; explore Renaissance chapels and churches.
Day 23railovernight: Rome
Rome
Train to Rome (2 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: marvel at the Roman Forum; see the Colosseum; visit Vatican City.
Day 26railovernight: Milan
Milan
Train to Milan (3 hours). 1 night stopover with time for aperitivos and to see the Duomo.
Day 27railovernight: Paris
Paris
Train to Paris (8 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre; watch a cabaret act at the Moulin Rouge; experience the Marais nightlife.
Day 29rail
London
Train to London (2.5 hours) to finish, or continue home free on the Interrail pass.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board Eurostar from St Pancras, London, heading to Amsterdam.
Day 4Day trip to see a section of the old Berlin Wall and climb the dome of the Reichstag.
Day 7Walk across Charles Bridge in Prague and marvel at the Dancing Building.
Day 10Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and sample Wiener Schnitzel and apple strudel.
Day 14Relax in 15th century thermal spas in Budapest and photograph Buda Castle.

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
All possible seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
Travel Disruption Protection: alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at our partner hostels
A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
Access to our 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,049 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,768 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted or self-guided tour?: It is self-guided. You receive walking directions between stations and accommodation, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, and optional walking tours and activities at partner hostels in each city. A 24-hour emergency phone number is available throughout.
What accommodation is included?: Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by Euroventure. The specific hotel depends on your choice of tier and city.
When does this trip run?: Euroventure publishes no specific departure dates in their materials; contact them to confirm available dates before booking.
What is not included?: Meals (except what may be included in accommodation), attraction entrance fees, and travel insurance are not included. Optional discounts on attractions are available.