Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Rent a bike and navigate the city the way locals do, which means you'll see the streets from a completely different angle than most visitors. Check out some of the less obvious restaurants and local craft beer spots, and if museums interest you, there are plenty to choose from. This is your chance to wander and discover what catches your attention.
Optional Activities
- Visit world-class museums
- Explore unconventional restaurants
- Sample local craft beers
- Bicycle tour of the city
Landmarks/POIs Dam Square - Day 2
Berlin
The train takes you to Berlin, a city that's constantly buzzing with activity and energy. You'll find excellent museums throughout the city, good beer culture, and layers of history at every turn. It's the kind of place where something different happens on every street corner, so plan to spend time just taking it all in.
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Sample local beer
- Explore nightlife
- Day 3
Berlin
Spend today doing a self-guided walking tour using the app to navigate. You'll pass the Brandenburg Gate, climb up to the Fernsehturm observation deck, and walk along the East Side Gallery to see the remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals. The Holocaust Memorial and Berliner Dom are also on your route. If you're into art, Museum Island has five different museums worth exploring.
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Berlin using app
Optional Activities
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Fernsehturm
- Visit East Side Gallery
- Visit Holocaust Memorial
- Visit Berliner Dom
- Explore Museum Island (five museums)
Landmarks/POIs Brandenburg Gate Fernsehturm East Side Gallery Holocaust Memorial Berliner Dom Museum Island - Day 4
Prague
The train brings you to Prague, a city with medieval streets and old buildings that look like they belong in a fairytale. Head to Old Town Square, which has been the heart of Prague for centuries. The whole historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so most of what you see has genuine historical weight behind it.
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town Square
- Discover medieval architecture
- Visit historical buildings
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square - Day 5
Prague
Start early and walk across Charles Bridge before the crowds arrive, or go back in the evening when things quiet down. Find your way to the John Lennon Wall, covered in Beatles lyrics and fan graffiti that's been accumulating since the 1980s. Check the app for other spots and self-guided tours if you want to fill in more of your day.
Optional Activities
- Walk Charles Bridge
- Visit John Lennon Wall
- Access discounted sightseeing tours via app
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge John Lennon Wall - Day 6
Budapest
You'll travel by train to Budapest, known for its thermal baths and Art Nouveau buildings everywhere you look. Walk through the neighborhoods to take in the architecture and the vibe of the place. The food scene here is worth exploring too, so try the local goulash and other traditional dishes you come across.
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths
- Explore Art Nouveau architecture
- Dine on local cuisine including goulash
- Day 7
Budapest
Head to Széchenyi Thermal Bath and use the discounted ticket from the app to soak in the warm waters (they're supposed to have healing properties, whether that's true or not, it feels great). Later, walk along the Danube to see the Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial, a quiet tribute to those lost during WWII. By evening, head to Szimpla Kert ruin bar in the Jewish Quarter, the original and still one of the best.
Optional Activities
- Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath (discounted ticket available via app)
- View Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial
- Visit Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar
Landmarks/POIs Széchenyi Thermal Bath Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar - Day 8
Ljubljana
The train takes you to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, which is smaller than the other cities you've visited but has a real charm to it. Green spaces and distinctive bridges are everywhere, and the urban design feels intentional and thoughtful. From here, you can reach Lake Bled, which has a castle, island church, and mountains nearby that are worth seeing.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's green spaces and architecture
- Visit Lake Bled
- View medieval castle at Lake Bled
- Visit island church at Lake Bled
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Church of the Assumption - Day 9
Lake Bled
Dedicate your day to Lake Bled. The medieval castle sits high above the water with a tower, drawbridge, and moat that look like something from another era. Down on the lake, there's a small island with a church. If the weather cooperates, you might find a rope swing and jump in for a swim in the clear water.
Optional Activities
- View medieval castle overlooking Lake Bled
- Explore island church
- Swimming in Lake Bled
- Rope swing activity
- Kayaking on Lake Bled
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Church of the Assumption - Day 10
Venice
The train gets you to Venice, where buildings and church spires rise right out of the water on a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Navigate the city by foot and by boat, hopping between the bars, cafes, and restaurants that fill the streets. A gondola ride is part of the Venice experience, and you'll understand why once you're floating through the waterways.
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Explore bars, cafes, and restaurants
- Discover stunning architecture
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Grand Canal - Day 11
Rome
You'll travel by train to Rome, the capital of an empire that shaped the entire world. There are ancient monuments and buildings everywhere, plus incredible art and museums. The pace of life here is slower and more relaxed, so settle into that 'dolce vita' way of doing things and don't rush.
Optional Activities
- Explore monuments and historical sites
- View world-renowned artworks
- Experience dolce vita lifestyle
- Day 12
Rome
Use the app to guide yourself through Rome's major sights. Visit the Trevi Fountain early to avoid the worst of the crowds, stop by the Pantheon, check out Piazza Navona, and climb the Spanish Steps. Along the way, grab pizza, pasta, and gelato whenever you're hungry, which should be often in Rome.
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Rome using app
Optional Activities
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Pantheon
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Taste pizza, pasta, and gelato
Landmarks/POIs Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Spanish Steps - Day 13
Paris
The train brings you to Paris, and you'll understand why it's considered so romantic and walkable. The city has inspired artists and writers for centuries, and that creative energy is still present. Spend your time exploring neighborhoods, finding side streets, and just absorbing the atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Visit iconic landmarks
- Explore the city on foot
- Discover cultural attractions
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars - Day 14
Paris
Pack as many Paris landmarks as you can into the day using the app's guide. Sit at a cafe with a pain au chocolat and coffee, watching people go by. You might also take a Seine River cruise for a different view of the city (the app has discounted tickets), or if you're into that sort of thing, Disneyland Paris is accessible from the city.
Optional Activities
- Visit iconic landmarks via app guide
- Enjoy café culture
- Seine River Cruise (discounted tickets available via app)
- Disneyland Paris 1 Day Pass
Landmarks/POIs Seine River Disneyland Paris - Day 15
Return to London
Your interrailing journey ends with the train back to London St Pancras. You'll have seen a huge stretch of Europe, from the canals of Amsterdam to the history of Berlin, Prague, Budapest, the natural beauty of Slovenia, and the iconic cities of Venice, Rome, and Paris all connected by rail.
Landmarks/POIs St Pancras Station
