Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Paris
Your interrail journey starts at London St Pancras station with a departure window between 7 AM and 11 AM. From there, you'll head to Paris on the Eurostar, arriving in one of Europe's most romantic cities. Once you get to your accommodation, settle in and take some time to walk around this walkable city that's inspired so many artists and writers over the centuries.
Optional Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Picnic on the Champ de Mars
- Explore iconic Paris landmarks
- Discounted city sightseeing tours via app
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars - Day 2
Paris
Spend the day hitting as many landmarks as you can find using the discounted city tours on your app. Start with Paris's famous café culture, grabbing pain au chocolat and coffee while watching people pass by. Later, consider taking a Seine River cruise to see the city from a different angle. By evening, head to Champ de Mars to catch the Eiffel Tower light show with everyone else who had the same idea.
Optional Activities
- Visit iconic Paris landmarks
- Seine River Cruise
- Discounted city sightseeing tours via app
- Café culture experience - pain au chocolat and coffee
- Watch Eiffel Tower light show from Champ de Mars
Landmarks/POIs Seine River Champ de Mars Eiffel Tower - Day 3
Paris to Nice
Take the train down to Nice on the French Riviera. After you arrive, walk along the Promenade des Anglais, that long 2.5-mile stretch where you'll see cyclists, skateboarders, and plenty going on. The rest of the day is yours to check out the beaches, grab food and drinks at local spots, and take in the views across the bay.
Optional Activities
- Walk along Promenade des Anglais
- Explore Nice beaches
- Visit bars and restaurants in Nice
Landmarks/POIs Promenade des Anglais Baie des Anges - Day 4
Nice
Start in Nice's Old Town, wandering through the narrow alleyways lined with colorful buildings and Mediterranean shutters. Pop into Cours Saleya where there's a flower and produce market (Monday transforms it into a flea market). Use your app's city guide to find other spots worth checking out. Finish with authentic Nice ice cream at Azzurro if it's still warm enough.
Optional Activities
- Walk through Nice's Old Town
- Visit Cours Saleya flower market
- Visit Cours Saleya flea market (Mondays)
- Ice cream at Azzurro
- Discounted city guide recommendations via app
Landmarks/POIs Cours Saleya Nice Old Town - Day 5
Nice
This day is completely free for you to explore Nice however you'd like. Wander back to places you loved, or if you're feeling up for it, take a day trip to nearby Monaco. There's no set plan here, so move at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Nice at your own pace
- Day trip to Monaco
- Day 6
Nice to Florence
Board the train heading to Florence, one of Italy's charming cities with centuries of history and architecture on display. This is the birthplace of the fashion world, home to brands like Gucci. After you arrive and get settled, start exploring the city's streets and taking in all the architectural details around you.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Florence
- Day trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 7
Florence
Dive into Florence's Renaissance art scene today. Head to the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery to see important pieces. The Duomo is impossible to miss with its distinctive exterior rising above the city. If museums start feeling like too much, get out to the Tuscan countryside or spend time shopping around the city instead.
Optional Activities
- Visit Accademia Gallery
- Visit Uffizi Gallery
- Visit the Duomo
- Explore Tuscan countryside
- Shopping in Florence
- Discounted city tours and attractions via app
Landmarks/POIs Accademia Gallery Uffizi Gallery Duomo - Day 8
Florence to Rome
Take the train to Rome, Italy's capital and a city packed with history and art collections everywhere you look. After settling into your accommodation, embrace the local lifestyle by strolling through the streets and stopping at cafés to watch the city go by.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's world-renowned art collections
- Visit archaeological treasures
- Street-side café experience
- Off-the-beaten-track exploration
- Day 9
Rome
Rome's best sites are concentrated in the Centro Storico, a walkable area filled with Classical and Christian historical sites. The narrow streets open onto squares surrounded by medieval buildings and ancient structures. No matter where you start exploring, you'll naturally bump into most of the major attractions since they're all pretty close together.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Centro Storico
- Visit Classical and Christian sites
- Explore Rome's squares and historical buildings
Landmarks/POIs Centro Storico - Day 10
Rome
Your last full day in Rome, so make it count. Use the self-guided walking tour on your app to navigate between the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, and Vatican. Enjoy authentic Roman pizza, pasta, and gelato along the way. Check your app for discounted tour rates before you head out.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walking tour via app
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Pantheon
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Ancient Roman Ruins
- Visit Vatican
- Discounted sightseeing tours via app
- Pizza, pasta, and gelato at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Spanish Steps Colosseum Vatican - Day 11
Rome to Venice
Travel by train to Venice, a city built on a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Domes and spires rise dramatically from the water all around you. The city has vibrant bars, cafés, and restaurants where locals and travelers mix. Once you arrive and settle in, think about taking a gondola ride through the waterways, which feels like traveling back in time.
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Explore Venice's bars, cafes, and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Adriatic Sea - Day 12
Venice
Spend your day in Venice exploring however you want, either by gondola or on foot. Check your app's city guide for ideas on what to see. Hit St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs. This water-filled city has so much to see that you'll have no trouble filling the hours.
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Visit St Mark's Basilica
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Visit Rialto Bridge
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
- Walking exploration of Venice
- Discounted city guide recommendations via app
Landmarks/POIs St Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Rialto Bridge Bridge of Sighs - Day 13
Venice to Ljubljana
Take the train to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital and a hidden part of Europe that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The city's known for green spaces, bridges, and distinctive architecture. After you arrive, explore a bit and plan a visit to Lake Bled nearby, a scenic alpine lake with a church on an island, a castle on the cliffs above, and the Alps in the background.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's green spaces and bridges
- Visit Lake Bled
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled - Day 14
Lake Bled
Head to Lake Bled and spend the day there. Look up at the medieval castle perched high above with its Romanesque tower and drawbridge. The lake itself is calm and clear with a small island in the center holding a church. If it's warm enough, find the rope swing and take a swim. The Alpine backdrop creates an almost unreal setting.
Optional Activities
- View Bled Castle from above
- Visit island church
- Swimming in Lake Bled
- Rope swing in Lake Bled
- Kayaking on Lake Bled
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle - Day 15
Lake Bled to Budapest
Take the train to Budapest, Hungary's capital and the city nicknamed the 'City of Spas' for its thermal baths with healing properties. Walk through the streets to discover different architectural styles, particularly the Art Nouveau buildings that stand out. The food scene here is strong, with lots of restaurants and cafés serving traditional dishes like goulash.
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths
- Explore Art Nouveau architecture
- Try local goulash and Hungarian cuisine
- Day 16
Budapest
No visit to Budapest is complete without hitting the thermal baths. Get discounted tickets to Széchenyi Thermal Bath through your app. Later, walk along the Danube Bank to see the Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial, a somber reminder of history. By evening, head to Szimpla Kert, the iconic ruin bar in the Jewish Quarter where Budapest's modern nightlife got its start in 2001.
Optional Activities
- Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath with discounted tickets via app
- Walk along Danube Bank
- Visit Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial
- Evening at Szimpla Kert ruin bar
Landmarks/POIs Széchenyi Thermal Bath Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial Szimpla Kert - Day 17
Budapest
Check your app to see which major sights you might have missed. Start your day at Fisherman's Bastion, built to celebrate Hungary's thousandth anniversary. Climb the ornate turrets for impressive views over the city. Stop by the famous patisseries up there. End at the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building. If weather's good, consider a discounted bike tour to cover everything.
Optional Activities
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Climb ornate turrets at Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit famous patisseries
- Visit Hungarian Parliament Building
- Bike tour of Budapest (weather permitting) with discounted tickets via app
- Discounted city guide recommendations via app
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Bastion Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 18
Budapest to Prague
Travel by train to Prague, often called the 'City of a Thousand Spires' and one of Europe's most beautiful and affordable destinations. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with narrow streets that open onto squares full of medieval-looking buildings. Start exploring in the Old Town, which has been the city's main market for over a thousand years.
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town
- Visit major sights in the city center
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square - Day 19
Prague
Walk across the famous Charles Bridge, one of Prague's most visited spots. Try going early in the morning or later at night to skip the daytime crowds. Find the John Lennon Wall covered in Beatles lyrics and Lennon-inspired graffiti since the 1980s. Check your app for more recommendations and take advantage of discounted sightseeing tours available.
Optional Activities
- Walk across Charles Bridge
- Visit John Lennon Wall
- Discounted sightseeing tours via app
- City guide recommendations via app
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge John Lennon Wall - Day 20
Prague
Your last day in Prague, so revisit your favorite spots or check out anything you haven't seen yet. Look through your app's city guide one more time and grab discounted tours if you want to make sure you've covered all the important sights before leaving.
Optional Activities
- Discounted city guide recommendations via app
- Discounted sightseeing tours via app
- Day 21
Prague to Berlin
Take the train to Berlin, a city that pulses with energy like New York. It's filled with museums, good beer, and a complex history that shapes the entire city. At nearly every corner, you'll see reminders of Berlin's dramatic and difficult past through various periods.
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin's museums
- Experience Berlin's beer culture
- Explore Berlin's history
- Day 22
Berlin
Use your app to explore Berlin's city guide and find recommendations for what to do. This city has massive amounts of history waiting for you. It's seen revolution, Nazi occupation, WWII bombing, division, and finally reunification. Don't miss the Jewish Memorial and the East Side Gallery, which is the world's largest open-air art gallery.
Optional Activities
- Visit Jewish Memorial
- Visit East Side Gallery
- Discounted city guide recommendations via app
Landmarks/POIs Jewish Memorial East Side Gallery - Day 23
Berlin
Spend your final full day in Berlin walking around and seeing what you come across. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, Fernsehturm TV Tower, and Berliner Dom cathedral. If art interests you, head to Museum Island, which has five world-class museums with pieces you shouldn't miss.
Optional Activities
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Fernsehturm
- Visit Berliner Dom
- Visit Museum Island and its five museums
- Walking exploration of Berlin
Landmarks/POIs Brandenburg Gate Fernsehturm Berliner Dom Museum Island - Day 24
Berlin to Amsterdam
Take the train to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital often called the 'Venice of the North' and for good reason it's on many travelers' lists. The city has unconventional restaurants, local craft beers, and world-class museums. It's also famous for having more bicycles than people, so that's the true way to get around and experience it like a local.
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's restaurants
- Try local craft beers
- Visit world-class museums
- Bike exploration of Amsterdam
Landmarks/POIs Dam - Day 25
Amsterdam
Make your full day in Amsterdam count. Start at the Anne Frank Museum but book tickets online ahead of time since it's hugely popular and sells out fast. Grab authentic Amsterdam pancakes at the café next door. Other top activities include the Heineken Experience, Rijksmuseum, and A'DAM Lookout. For nightlife, head to Leidseplein where the main party scene happens.
Optional Activities
- Visit Anne Frank Museum with pre-booked online tickets
- Amsterdam pancakes near Anne Frank Museum
- Visit Heineken Experience
- Visit Rijksmuseum
- Visit A'DAM Lookout
- Nightlife at Leidseplein
- Discounted city guide recommendations via app
Landmarks/POIs Anne Frank Museum Heineken Experience Rijksmuseum A'DAM Lookout Leidseplein - Day 26
Amsterdam
This free day in Amsterdam is all yours to finish exploring at your own pace. Use your app to find more discounted tours and attractions if you want, or just relax at the cafés, walk along the canals, and soak in the city's energy.
Optional Activities
- Discounted tours and attractions via app
- Explore Amsterdam at your own pace
- Day 27
Amsterdam to Paris
Take the train back to Paris for a final taste before heading home. Return to the City of Love and enjoy French charm one more time before your interrail adventure comes to an end.
- Day 28
Paris
Spend your last full day in Paris however you want. Revisit favorite places, explore neighborhoods you haven't seen yet, sit at a café, or just enjoy being in Paris. This free day is yours to do whatever makes you happy.
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris at your own pace
- Day 29
Paris to London
Take the train back to London St Pancras station, marking the end of your 29-day European interrail journey. Think back on all the cities you've visited, the memories you've made, and the experiences you've shared over the past month.
