Western Europe Rail Tour

Western Europe Rail Tour

15 Days Starting in Venice and ending in London

Visiting: Venice, Rome, Florence, Nice, Barcelona, Paris, London

Tour operator:

Euroventure Travel

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 20

Physical rating:

Low, Medium

Age range:

18 - 35 year olds

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active, Small Group

From: $2338

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Our group trips are the perfect way to explore Europe in a safe, sociable and authentic way. Travel with your group and tour leader via public transport and stay in top rated local hostels. There’ll be several unmissable activities which are included in your price – but there will also be other optional activities on offer. We’ve also included a few free days throughout your trip, so that you can chill out and do whatever you fancy!

Your tour leader will be an experienced traveler who has spent time in all of the cities on your route, making them the perfect guide to the fantastic destinations you’ll visit.

Highlights

  • Day Trip to Murano and Burano Islands

  • Vatican City and Sistine Chapel!

  • Wine Tasting Tour in Florence

  • Scuba Diving in Nice

  • Views over Paris from Montparnasse Tower

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Show Time!

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Location: Venice, Venice

Accommodation: Hostel

After much anticipation and excitement, it's finally the day of your tour! You'll meet the tour leader at the hostel at 17:00, before getting acquainted with the rest of the group.

Day 2 : Exploring The Islands

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Location: Venice, Venice

Accommodation: Hostel

Your first full day on tour - you'll get to know the rest of the group a little better by visiting the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Tomorrow you'll be off to Rome, so spend the rest of your evening seeing what you haven't yet - or squeeze in another aperitivo, or two.

Day 3 : Ciao, Roma!

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Location: Rome, Rome

Accommodation: Hostel

Head South to Rome, the country's capital, where you'll stay for 2 nights. There's an endless amount of things to see and do here. Simply wander the streets, eat some home-made pasta, or drink from the fountain outside the Spanish steps!

Day 4 : Roaming Rome

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Location: Rome, Rome

Accommodation: Hostel

Start off the day with your included activity - the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Get ready to soak up and marvel at the jaw-dropping art and history! You'll then have the rest of the day free. Don't miss the Colosseum and Roman Forum, these tickets sell out pretty quick, so make sure you book these in advance!

Day 5 : Next Stop, Florence

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Location: Florence, Florence

Accommodation: Hostel

Next, you'll be travelling to Florence and staying for 2 nights. this city is the epicenter of art history (even some supermarkets hold treasured art pieces!). Your first day there could be spent exploring the gardens of Bobilli, or the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, or simply strolling through the endless streets. When you're hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Central Market, a large indoor food market serving everything from fresh handmade pasta to vegan poke bowls. This place does not disappoint!

Day 6 : Fancy A Wine Tour?

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Location: Florence, Florence

Accommodation: Hostel

The included activity for Florence is a Chianti Wine Tour. The group will head out in the afternoon and spend a few hours there admiring the beautiful vineyard and green scenery. Return in the late evening and feel like an Italian wine conossiour! The rest of the time there is yours - we recommend watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, where there's usually some jazzy live music.

Day 7 : The French Riviera

Location: Nice, Nice

Accommodation: Hostel

After your Italian escape, the group will travel to Nice, on the French Riviera, and enjoy 3 lively nights here! Start off your stay here by roaming the glamorous streets and endless high-end shops. Admire the beautiful colourful French buildings as you pass them...you can't see this anywhere else.

Day 8 : Scuba Time!

Location: Nice, Nice

Accommodation: Hostel

The next day you'll have the morning free, then its scuba diving time! You'll be taken on a boat around 40 minutes from the Port, where you'll get your gear on and go swimming with the fish in the coral reef. This is truly a unique experience. You'll have the rest of the evening free to relax with some French wine.

Day 9 : Soak Up The Sunshine In Nice

Location: Nice, Nice

Accommodation: Hostel

Enjoy your final day in this glamorous city by basking in the sunshine on one of the many beaches. End your stay dancing on the tables in Wayne's Bar, before heading to Barcelona the next morning.

Day 10 : Bon Dia, Barcelona!

Location: Barcelona, Barcelona

Accommodation: Hostel

Bon dia, Barcelona! You'll arrive in the late afternoon, which gives you time to recharge with some obligatory tapas! Venture down Las Ramblas or to the Gothic Quarter to see the most lively parts!

Day 11 : Chef's Kiss

Location: Barcelona, Barcelona

Accommodation: Hostel

Hasn't everyone always wanted to cook good traditional tapas for themselves? Well today you're going to learn how from a Spanish chef! The group's activity will be a tapas cooking class in the afternoon, then the rest of the day is yours to explore the Catalan Capital however you like. Seek out Gaudi's many buildings, take the cable cars up to Montjuic Castle, or simply stroll through the parks.

Day 12 : Free Day In Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, Barcelona

Accommodation: Hostel

Make the most of your final day in Barcelona. Explore the huge flea, food and street markets, walk along the Barceloneta coast - or maybe even consider a day trip to Girona or Montserrat if you fancy getting out of the big city!

Day 13 : On To The 'City Of Lights'

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Location: Paris, Paris

Accommodation: Hostel

Wave goodbye to Barcelona, as you travel to your eleventh and final destination; Paris! This city is one of the most famous in the world for a reason, the food, art, culture and nightlife are like no other.

Day 14 : The Final Day Of The Tour

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Location: Paris, Paris

Accommodation: Hostel

Your last included activity is a group trip up the Montparnasse Tower, where you can enjoy 360 views of the city, and a drink on the terrace. Spend the rest of the day however you like, you could visit the world famous Louvre, or the stunning Arc de Triumph. End your day watching the glistening light show on the Eiffel Tower before saying au revoir to your fellow travellers and the trip of a lifetime.

Day 15 : Home Time

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Location: London, London

Head back to London St Pancras with the group, where your trip will come to an end. The exact time of return will be confirmed to you prior to your group tour, so you're able to book your onward travel.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Shared Hostel Dorm in each city you visit

  • Fully Guided

    Experience Euroventure Tour Leader throughout

  • Meals

    Some breakfasts depending on the city

  • Transport

    All train tickets and seat reservations where available between all cities on the itinerary

  • Activities

    One must-do activity in each destination as per the itinerary.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Any flights or travel to and from the first and last destination on the itinerary

  • Meals

    Most meals and all drinks

Mode of Transport

Trains throughout with the exception of one journey by coach. Trains are the best way to travel Europe as they are comfortable, scenic, fast, and take you from city centre to city centre. You don't need to check-in early and there is no baggage limit!

Accommodation

You will be staying in some of the best boutique hostels in Europe, in dormitories sharing with other travellers. Hostels have great facilities and are sociable places to meet other travellers,

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No - we can however provide visa support letters for £6 per hostel.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    They'll be plenty of walking but nothing too exerting!

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Sadly not. We require at least 30 days' notice before you can join any tour, so we have enough time to arrange everything and make sure your trip runs smoothly.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since the 6th February 2020, Euroventure has been operating as a carbon negative business – this means that we not only offset the carbon that our staff and trips produce, but we have reduced it by 200%, ensuring that we make a positive contribution towards the environment.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    We'll be in touch around 4 weeks before your trip, with a request for you to complete a couple of forms for us. From there, we'll provide your PDF travel pack and information about your meeting point, before you will be put in contact with your dedicated tour leader around a week before your departure date.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Your trip becomes non-refundable and non-amendable within 90 days of your trip starting. If you need to change before that, please get in touch and we'll see what we can do to help. Your deposit remains non-refundable in such an event.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been operating for 10 years now, since 2012!

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    On our Backpacking Group Tours everyone on the tour will be aged between 18 - 35, plus one of our experienced and fun tour leaders! On our Premium Group Tours, everyone will be aged 18+ and the average age is 50+. You’ll be traveling in a small group of up to 20 people and your tour leader.

Reviews of this operator

Will C  

Euroventure Review

02-Aug-2022

Amazing experience, host went above and beyond. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to travel in a group or trying out interailing/hostels for the first time! Will be using Euroventure for future trips!

Anonymous  

Group Tour Review

02-Aug-2022

I had the best time on the whole of Europe group tour! I met amazing people and it was great to see so many European cities within a month! Euroventure always replied to any queries I had very quickly and I would definitely book another trip with them in the future! Thank you for an amazing trip!

Matt  

Group Tour Review

05-Aug-2022

What a brilliant trip, I opted for the 1 week group tour and then some solo travelling. The information provided pre trip and during was excellent. Our tour leader Kev was a brilliant lead and added to my super experience. Would highly recommend euroventure to anyone wanting to travel through Europe. Thanks

Sandy  

Group Tour Review

12-Nov-2022

This trip absolutely exceeded every expectation I had on every level. The customer service from the time of booking and speaking to Alex on the phone, to being on the trip and the great customer service I received and the help I received navigating through the different countries and cities by Fede and Vera (Our Tour Leaders). Right through to the end of the trip and even beyond helping me navigated the train journey back to my home town. The price was fantastic for what you get and the hostels in general were better than I expected. They were clean, had entertainment, cheap drinks and food to accommodate us after a long travel day. In the first 2 weeks we had Fede as our Tour Leader and she was so much so and took us to the coolest places. In the second 2 weeks we had Vera who was lovely and extremely helpful and I’ve learned so much from on how to navigate the cities and trains. The group were so lovely and I’m so grateful to have been part of this group and experience l. I have met friends for life. Thanks so much Euroventure ❤️

Becky McM  

Mediterranean Coastliner Group Tour Review

09-Oct-2022

Just finished the Mediterranean coast line group tour and I honestly cannot recommend it enough. Seen some amazing places with great activities included and most importantly met amazing people. Our group leader teya was fantastic and became part of the group and a friend. She offered advice on extra activities, food, bars and joined when she could. She made everyone welcome and accommodate to everyone. The best way to solo travel or see Europe!

Benji  

Group Tour Review

21-Jul-2022

There really is not enough I can say about Euroventure and my trip that can justify how fun, interesting and (most unexpectedly) needed a trip like this was for me. Teya was the lead for our group (also shout out to Kev who helped kick things off) and she was absolutely incredible. She was a super fun and kind group lead and was also so wonderfully a part of our gang that it really made it like having a good friend tell you where to go for three weeks. Shout out to the bohemian tour group of 2022. Our group was awesome and I did not expect to make so many close friends who are already planning our next trip together. I’m from the US and a bit older, so this trip originally appealed to me because it’s not the “typical American euro trip” and that really paid off. Many people were early to mid twenties from UK and a few other European countries, but most of us had not been to most of the places on this trip and that was fun. Favorite place: Kotor, Montenegro. Beautiful bay and cool old town. Fun to hit the beach. I highly recommend you take this tour if you’re looking for something different and still tons of fun. Will do again, time permitting! The value is entirely worth it and I think that is understated until you realize all you get from a trip like this. Thanks EV!

Georgia  

Euroventure Review

25-Oct-2022

Euroventure was amazing! A group of 7 of us went interrailing and we had the best time. The team at euro venture took care of every request/need we had. They replied quickly to any emails we sent regarding changes to the plan and we’re just so helpful through the entire process. Couldn’t recommend using euroventure enough!

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  • Low Deposit

    Euroventure Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of euroventure travel charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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