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Whole Hog: 5 Weeks

Whole Hog: 5 Weeks, a rail journey with Euroventure

Visit 14 European cities in 5 weeks Interrailing. An adventure designed for those seeking an in-depth exploration of Europe's top destinations.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London

    Board the Eurostar from St Pancras; Interrail pass holders travel free from their hometown to London the same day.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Day 7railovernight: Prague

    Prague

    Train to Prague (5 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: cross Charles Bridge; marvel at the Dancing Building; sample Czech Pilsner beers.

  5. 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.

  6. Day 12railovernight: Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Train to Bratislava (1 hour). 2 nights. Highlights: climb to the 19th century castle; take a night tour; shop for folk art at Uluv.

  7. 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).

  8. Day 17railovernight: Zagreb

    Zagreb

    Train to Zagreb (6 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: view from the Lotrscak Tower; stroll Mirogoj Cemetery; coffee at Kino Europa.

  9. Day 19overnight: Ljubljana

    Ljubljana

    Bus to Ljubljana (3 hours). 2 nights, 45 minutes from Lake Bled. Highlights: see the 16th century castle on the hill; wander the colourful streets; views from an art-deco skyscraper terrace.

  10. Day 21overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Bus to Venice (5 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: cross St Mark's Square; get lost in the alleyways and canals; ride a vaporetto down the Grand Canal.

  11. Day 23railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    Train to Florence (2.5 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: see Michelangelo's statue of David; explore Renaissance chapels and churches.

  12. Day 25railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Train to Rome (2 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: marvel at the Roman Forum; see the Colosseum; visit Vatican City.

  13. Day 28overnight: Nice

    Nice

    Trains to Nice (10 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: explore the old town; watch the sunset from the Promenade des Anglais; take a sightseeing cruise of the Cote d'Azur.

  14. Day 30overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Trains to Barcelona (9 hours). 3 nights. Highlights: see the Picasso Museum in the Gothic Quarter; spot Gaudi's Parc Guell; crawl the bars around Las Ramblas.

  15. Day 33railovernight: Paris

    Paris

    Train to Paris (7 hours). 2 nights. Highlights: see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre; watch a cabaret act at the Moulin Rouge; experience the Marais nightlife.

  16. Day 35rail

    London

    Train to London (2.5 hours) to finish, or continue home free on the Interrail pass.

Included

  • All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown on the map
  • 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
  • Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
  • Travel Disruption Protection: alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • Access to our 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
  • 1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM
  • A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
  • Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at our partner hostels
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe

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