Is all train travel included?

Yes. All train and bus tickets between cities, the Eurostar to and from London, seat reservations on high-speed trains, and an Interrail Pass are included in the price.

Is this tour escorted?

Yes. A Tour Leader travels with the group throughout, coordinating the trip and guiding travellers to and from hostels, included activities, and train stations.

What is the age range and group size?

The tour is designed for ages 18-30, with a maximum group size of 20 travellers.

What kind of accommodation is included?

Centrally located hostels in shared, mixed-gender dorms. Towels can be rented at hostel reception. Breakfast is included in some hostels depending on availability.

Meals and drinks are not included, except breakfast in some hostels. Many highlights include food and drink experiences such as the Medieval Tavern Show in Prague, Chianti wine tasting, and tapas cooking class, but these are part of the guided activities, not full meal plans.

What is not included in the price?

Meals and drinks (except some breakfasts), public transport tickets within each city, towels and toiletries, airport transfers, return home transport, visas, and optional activities beyond the 11 included experiences.

Euroventure · Guided backpacking group tour (ages 18-30)

Whole of Europe Group Tour: 4 Weeks

29-day backpacker journey London to Paris across 12 European cities

Euroventure's Whole of Europe Group Tour is a 29-day guided backpacking adventure for ages 18-30, departing from London and ending in Paris. The journey spans 12 cities across nine countries including Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Nice, and Barcelona. A Tour Leader travels with the group of up to 20 travellers throughout, coordinating transport and guiding visits to included highlights such as the Vatican Museums, Chianti vineyards, and a Medieval Tavern Show in Prague. Accommodation is in centrally located hostels in shared dorms. All Eurostar trains, regional train and bus transport, and an Interrail Pass are included. The pace is fast, with the group moving every few days to experience Europe's major cultural and historical cities. You'll walk up to 30 minutes daily with your backpack, and most meals are self-arranged, though cooking classes and guided food experiences are part of the programme. This tour suits solo travellers meeting peers, first-time rail users, and budget-conscious explorers who want structured group logistics with time to discover neighbourhoods independently.

What to know before you look closer

Accommodation is in shared, mixed-gender hostel dorms with other travellers, not private rooms
Meals and drinks are not included except breakfast in some hostels; most dinners are self-arranged or optional activities
The group is capped at 20 people; your bunkmates and fellow tour members are variable
This is a fast-paced itinerary visiting 12 cities in 29 days with frequent moves between locations

Day by day

Day 1rail
London
Your trip begins bright and early in London, meeting your fellow travellers and tour leader at Kings Cross Station before catching the Eurostar to Amsterdam.
Day 2overnight: Amsterdam
Amsterdam
A city where every corner feels like a postcard, bridges lead over serene canals, and bicycles outnumber cars. Included: Welcome Drink; Pancakes & Canal Cruise (Poffertjes). Suggested: Anne Frank House, biking adventure, Rijksmuseum/Moco Museum/WONDR.
Day 5overnight: Berlin
Berlin
A city that thrives on tolerance, eccentricity, and artistry, mixing incredible food and drink with legendary nightlife. Included: Guided Walking Tour (Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie). Suggested: Berlin Wall remnants and Topography of Terror museum, street art in Kreuzberg/Friedrichshain, culinary tour.
Day 8overnight: Prague
Prague
A gem of Central Europe with Gothic architecture, cobblestone streets and famously good, affordable Pilsner beer. Included: Medieval Tavern Show (5-course meal, drinks, belly dancers, fire performers). Suggested: Prague Castle, Nuclear Bunker & Communism Tour, beer exploration in the Old Town.
Day 10overnight: Budapest
Budapest
The 'Pearl of the Danube', a city of striking contrasts with landmarks like Buda Castle and the Parliament Building. Included: Szechenyi Baths. Suggested: Budapest's markets, Ruin Pub Crawl, Hungarian Parliament.
Day 13overnight: Vienna
Vienna
One of Europe's most visually stunning cities, blending imperial grandeur with artistic excellence. Included: ride at Prater Park. Suggested: Schönbrunn Palace, Spanish Riding School, a classical concert.
Day 14railovernight: Venice
Venice
A city that enchants with its maze of canals, historic architecture, and romantic ambience, arriving by overnight train. Included: Gondola Ride; day trip to Burano Island. Suggested: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, Cannaregio neighbourhood.
Day 17overnight: Rome
Rome
An open-air museum and ancient wonder with a lively fusion of old and new. Included: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Suggested: Colosseum, Trastevere, a Leonardo da Vinci exhibition.
Day 19overnight: Florence
Florence
The heart of the Renaissance, with dazzling architecture and world-class art. Included: Chianti Wine Tasting Tour (two vineyards, paired tastings). Suggested: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence Market, Ponte Vecchio.
Day 21overnight: Nice
Nice
The French Riviera's charm combined with sophistication and fine food. Included: French Riviera Day Trip (Eze, Monte Carlo, Antibes). Suggested: sunset at the Promenade des Anglais, Monaco or Cannes excursion, beaches.
Day 24overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona
The vibrant Catalan capital, from Gaudi's architecture to the Gothic Quarter and Barceloneta beaches. Included: Tapas Cooking Class. Suggested: Picasso Museum, Parc Guell, pinxos and paella tips.
Day 27overnight: Paris
Paris
The 'City of Love', where romance, art and culinary excellence converge to close out the trip. Included: Sunset Cruise along the Seine. Suggested: Moulin Rouge cabaret, Marais nightlife, Arc de Triomphe.
Day 29rail
London
Eurostar back to London, arriving in the late afternoon, with onward UK travel available using an Interrail pass.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Day 1: Meet your group at Kings Cross Station in London and board the Eurostar to Amsterdam
Day 2Day 2: Welcome drink and poffertjes pancakes with a canal cruise in Amsterdam
Day 8Day 8: Medieval Tavern Show in Prague featuring a five-course meal, drinks, and fire performers

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 and from London
Appropriate Interrail Pass
All possible seat reservations on high-speed trains
Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels - shared, mixed gender hostel dorms with your group and other travellers
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
The option to do additional sightseeing, pub crawls and other activities
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, though towels can be rented at hostel reception
Airport transfers
Transport back home (eg flights)
Visas
Any optional activities

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?: Yes. All train and bus tickets between cities, the Eurostar to and from London, seat reservations on high-speed trains, and an Interrail Pass are included in the price.
Is this tour escorted?: Yes. A Tour Leader travels with the group throughout, coordinating the trip and guiding travellers to and from hostels, included activities, and train stations.
What is the age range and group size?: The tour is designed for ages 18-30, with a maximum group size of 20 travellers.
What kind of accommodation is included?: Centrally located hostels in shared, mixed-gender dorms. Towels can be rented at hostel reception. Breakfast is included in some hostels depending on availability.
Are meals included?: Meals and drinks are not included, except breakfast in some hostels. Many highlights include food and drink experiences such as the Medieval Tavern Show in Prague, Chianti wine tasting, and tapas cooking class, but these are part of the guided activities, not full meal plans.
What is not included in the price?: Meals and drinks (except some breakfasts), public transport tickets within each city, towels and toiletries, airport transfers, return home transport, visas, and optional activities beyond the 11 included experiences.