29 Days | Embark on a European adventure from Barcelona to Venice
Discover Europe’s best places on an extensive 29-day adventure from Barcelona, ending in Venice. Explore the cuisines, cultures and quiet corners of Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and more with ample free time in each location. You’ll also walk the medieval walls of Girona, wander riverside in Bruges and finish with a vino in Venice. With a local leader on hand to provide all the know-how you need, and transport and accommodation all sorted, there’ll be plenty of good times to share with your small group of like-minded travellers.
Trip overview
- Start
- Barcelona, Spain
- Finish
- Venice, Italy
- Theme
- Explorer, Rail
- Destinations
- France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Slovakia, Slovenia, Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- ZMRXC
- Take in some of Germany’s best views from the heights of Bastei – a towering sandstone formation home to a medieval castle.
- Immerse yourself in the bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic, soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in Prague and sample locally made pilsners.
- Discover the artistic history of unique Vienna – the perfect blend of modern and historic personality – then enjoy some kaffe and kuchen (coffee and cake) at a local café that empowers older residents with employment and purpose.
- Find the best Belgium fries in Brussels and wander the incredible façade of the Grand Palace as you get lost in the quaint city streets.
- Make cross-country travel a breeze with a European trip including train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.
- This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in. We recommend booking tickets one month in advance for any optional activities that require pre-booking.
- As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be small and in some cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
- Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please keep in mind that many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. In Winter, warm waterproof layers will be needed as snow and rain can be expected. Carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
- The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Trains are a fast way to cross long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. They are comfortable and all have toilets, however they can get busy. You'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the Essential Trip Information.
- The best way to experience a city is by doing as the locals do – and in this case that means using public transport such as trams, buses or metro at some locations. It’s better for the environment and you’ll get an authentic look at daily life; just be aware you may find yourself sharing a busy bus ride with local commuters or running up the stairs at a metro station.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
15 breakfasts
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Tram
Hotel (19 nights), Hostel (7 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
- Barcelona - Vermouth Aperitivo
- Barcelona - Orientation Walk
- Barcelona - Churros Snack
- Girona - Orientation Walk near the Medieval Walls
- Avignon - Market Visit and Snack
- Beaune - Orientation Walk
- Paris - Orientation Walk
- Brussels - Belgium Fries Snack
- Antwerp - Half Day Visit
- Amsterdam - FEBO Snack
- Bastei - Hike
- Prague - Czech Brewery Visit
- Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
- Bled - Lake Walk
- Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR26
- Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR15
- Barcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
- Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
- Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
- Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
- Barcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
- Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
- Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
- Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
- Barcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
- Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
- Barcelona - Guell Palace (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR12
- Girona - Jewish History Museum - EUR4
- Girona - Arabic Baths - EUR3
- Girona - Rocambolesc Heladeria (from) - EUR4
- Girona - Game of Thrones Walking Tour (from) - EUR30
- Nimes - Amphitheatre de Nimes - EUR10
- Avignon - Collection Lambert Museum - EUR10
- Avignon - Museum Calvet - EUR6
- Avignon - Museum Lapidaire - EUR2
- Avignon - Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon) - EUR5
- Avignon - Palais des Papes - EUR15
- Avignon - Museum of the Petit Palace - EUR6
- Avignon - Wine Museum - EUR6
- Avignon - Bike Hire - EUR15
- Avignon - Lavender Museum - EUR8
- Avignon - Roure Palace - EUR5
- Avignon - Gourmet Tour (min. 4 pax) - EUR55
- Avignon - Kayak Under The Pont d'Avignon (1 hour - from) - EUR12
- Beaune - Caves Patriarche Visit and Tasting (from) - EUR20
- Beaune - Hospices de Beaune - EUR12
- Paris - Sainte Chapelle & Conciergerie - EUR20
- Paris - Arc de Triomphe - EUR16
- Paris - Rodin Museum - EUR14
- Paris - Centre Pompidou (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR15
- Paris - Museum of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology - EUR7
- Paris - Fragonard Perfume Museum - Free
- Paris - Catacombs (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR29
- Paris - Paradis Latin Cabaret Show (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR90
- Paris - Eiffel Tower (from - must be prebooked in advance) - EUR23
- Paris - Louvre Museum (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR22
- Paris - Napoleon's Tomb & Les Invalides Army Museum - EUR15
- Paris - Da Vinci Code Walking Tour - EUR25
- Paris - Picasso Museum - EUR16
- Paris - Musee d'Orsay - EUR16
- Paris - Palace of Versailles & Gardens - EUR21
- Paris - Gourmet Marais Urban Adventure - EUR78
- Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure - EUR35
- Brussels - Mini Europe Attraction Park - EUR20
- Brussels - Cantillon Brewery Visit - EUR8
- Brussels - Museum of the Musical Instruments - EUR15
- Brussels - Grand Place - Free
- Brussels - Manneken Pis - Free
- Brussels - Magritte Museum - EUR10
- Brussels - Jeu de Balle Flea Market - Free
- Brussels - Local Brewery Visit With Tasting - EUR16
- Antwerp - Het Steen Castle - EUR7
- Amsterdam - Heineken Museum (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR23
- Amsterdam - Royal Palace - EUR13
- Amsterdam - Bike Hire - EUR10
- Amsterdam - Oude Kerk - EUR14
- Amsterdam - Anne Frank's House (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR21
- Amsterdam - Bike Tour - EUR30
- Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum (must be prebooked in advance) - EUR22
- Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum - EUR23
- Amsterdam - Canal Boat Tour - EUR39
- Amsterdam - Plastic Fishing (from) - EUR38
- Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket) - EUR32
- Berlin - Bike Tour - EUR30
- Berlin - Jewish Museum - EUR8
- Berlin - National History Museum - EUR10
- Berlin - Pergamon Museum - EUR18
- Berlin - Spree River Cruise - EUR27
- Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral - EUR10
- Berlin - TV Tower - EUR25
- Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz - EUR12
- Berlin - German History Museum - EUR7
- Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR18
- Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR12
- Berlin - Reichstag (time slot must be booked online in advance) - Free
- Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free
- Dresden - Electric Car Manufacturer Tour - EUR9
- Prague - Castle Visit - CZK350
- Prague - National Museum - CZK350
- Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
- Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
- Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
- Prague - Bike Tour - CZK650
- Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
- Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
- Kutna Hora - Day Trip (by public transport) - CZK250
- Kutna Hora - Church of St Barbara - CZK160
- Kutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church - CZK160
- Bratislava - Blue Church Bratislava - Free
- Bratislava - Kamzik TV Tower - Free
- Bratislava - Slavin War Memorial - Free
- Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
- Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
- Budapest - Central Market - Free
- Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
- Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF10000
- Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000
- Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
- Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
- Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
- Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
- Vienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure - EUR115
- Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Lower Gallery) - EUR15
- Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
- Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
- Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
- Salzburg - Mirabell Palace and Gardens - Free
- Salzburg - Mozart's Birthplace - EUR12
- Salzburg - Old Market Place - Free
- Salzburg - Old City Hall - Free
- Salzburg - St. Peter's Abbey - Free
- Salzburg - Hohensalzburg Castle - EUR11
- Salzburg - Salzburg Cathedral - Free
- Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR55
- Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
- Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
- Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR65
- Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
- Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
- Bled - Castle - EUR15
- Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
- Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
- Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR99
- Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
- Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
- Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
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