About this trip
This is a 29-day rail journey across Europe for 18-30 year olds, built around public transport, hostel stays and a shared group experience rather than fixed luxury. You travel by train between cities, with a tour leader alongside you the whole way to sort logistics and keep things on track.
It's a low-frills, sociable way to see a large stretch of the continent, with the emphasis on shared hostel rooms, meeting other backpackers, and letting someone else handle the trains and check-ins so you can focus on each city as you reach it.
What you'll do
- Travel by train between cities across Europe
- Stay in hostel dorms alongside fellow backpackers
- Have a tour leader with you throughout the journey
- Get help sorting transport, check-ins and any issues on the road
- Meet a group of like-minded 18-30 year old travellers
- 29 days long, covering a large stretch of Europe by train
- Shared hostel dorm rooms throughout, not private accommodation
- Easy pace with a tour leader handling the logistics
Worth it if you want hassle-free group travel with solid accommodation and guided activities. Think twice if you need flexibility or prefer completely independent exploration.
- Tour leaders consistently praised by name (Shannon, Cristina, Kev, Tom, Tolly) handle logistics so you don't think about transport or bookings.
- Hostels exceed expectations: clean beds, lockers, charging points, free breakfast at some, onsite bars and even a brewery in one.
- You can do both: structured group activities (Prague medieval meal, Venice island trip, wine tasting, Colosseum, scuba diving) and solo exploring.
- The structure is as tight or loose as you want it—appeals to nervous first-time travellers and those wanting independence equally.
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Departing in Mar is cheapest — from £3,680, about 10% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in London · 12 Mar – 13 Mar
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