European Trail: Capitals & Cafes
Experience Overview
You. Europe. 26 days. Ready? You’d better be, because this epic Paris-to-Paris romp through the Old World’s greatest cities doesn’t slow down for stragglers. Geared towards budget-conscious travellers eager to check an entire continent off their must-do list in one fell swoop, this adventure will take you from Paris’ most elegant galleries and cafés, to the stunning natural brilliance of the Swiss Alps, the ancient beauty of Italy’s Florence, the Eastern European charm of Budapest and Krakow and the party capitals of Berlin and Amsterdam. Phew! We’re tired just talking about it.
Highlights
- Visit the galleries and cafés of Paris
- Take in the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps
- Marvel at the beauty of Florence
- Get a taste of Eastern charm in Kraków
- Party in Budapest and Prague.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2191
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train, public bus, metro, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EFET
Starts: Paris, France
Finishes: Paris, France
Duration: 26 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour Rome, Rome Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Paris Your Foodie Moment: Eiffel Tower Picnic, Paris Your Discover Moment: Interlaken Your Big Night Out Moment: Interlaken Your Discover Moment: Rome Your Discover Moment: Florence Your Discover Moment: Venice Your Big Night Out Moment: Budapest Your Discover Moment: Budapest Your Big Night Out Moment: Prague Your Discover Moment: Berlin Your Big Night Out Moment: Bruges
- Visit to genuine Bohemian Beer Hall (Prague)
- Bicycle tour around Amsterdam
- Orientation walks in Paris, Interlaken, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Budapest, Kraków, Prague, Berlin, and Bruges
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/hostels (24 nts, multi-share with 2-6 people), sleeper trains (1 nts).
- 1 lunch
Transport
- Train, public bus, metro, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6,058 ($233 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris
Arrive at any time.
Tonight, you won't need to go far for Paris to sweep you off your feet, because after all, it is the City of Love. Head to your hostel's bar with your CEO and group to kick back and grab drinks in celebration of the first day of your grand adventure.
Day 2: Paris
Picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower; opt to visit Notre Dame Cathedral or explore Montmartre.
Explore and discover the “je ne sais quoi” of the City of Lights. Paris has something for everyone and you can use your day here to picnic under the Eiffel Tower, explore the outstanding museums and churches, float down the Seine on a river cruise or people watch at one of the charming cafés.
Day 3: Paris/Interlaken
Travel from Paris to Interlaken, a small city in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking scenery.
Day 4: Interlaken
Enjoy an orientation walk of Interlaken. Opt to get the adrenaline pumping with some canyoning or whitewater rafting. Explore a nearby glacier or go swimming in a crystal clear lake. Don't miss the nightlife on your Big Night Out!
Day 5: Interlaken
Take a full free day to enjoy all the adventures you'll find on this side of the Alps.
Day 6: Interlaken/Rome
Travel to Rome by bus and train via Milan. Upon arrival, enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of Rome. Opt for an evening out with the group.
Opt to check out the famous Roman sites from times past like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican and Pantheon. Opt to wander the cobblestone streets, or relax in a piazza with an espresso. Don't miss the amazing Italian food, wine and nightlife.
We recommend pre-purchasing advance entry tickets for popular attractions such as the Sistine Chapel, Villa Borghese, and the Colosseum to avoid waiting in long queues on the day of your visit.
Day 7: Rome
Opt to check out famous Roman sites from times past like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican and Pantheon. Don't miss the amazing Italian food, wine and nightlife.
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 8: Rome/Florence
Enjoy a G Adventures supported migrant led walk of Rome before heading to Florence. Walk through the city catching a glimpse of the Duomo, Piazza Indipendenza and Ponte Vecchio.
Explore a different side of Rome on a walking tour led by a migrant guide and see Rome through the eyes of a recent newcomer to Italy.
Leave Rome behind and head towards Florence. No city can boast of such artistic richness as this romantic Renaissance city. Food, art, culture, and beautiful views put this outstanding Italian city in a field of its own. The list of things to see and do in Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside is unlimited, be it art, nature, architecture, history, or food and drink!
Day 9: Florence
Free day in Florence to explore. Opt for a day trip to nearby Siena, or just enjoy all the city has to offer.
For a truly local experience, indulge your inner gastronome on a culinary tour of the city. Opt to pre-book the "Florence Food Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 10: Florence/Venice
Catch a train into Venice. Enjoy an orientation walk along the canals, then take some time to explore the city's winding streets on your own.
Opt to take a ride in a gondola, pre-book a food tour, visit Piazza San Marco, or discover the magic behind Murano glass.
Day 11: Venice/Ljubljana
Journey to Ljubljana, Slovenia. Explore the Ljubjanica River lined with outdoor cafes, or opt to take a quick trip to nearby Bled.
Day 12: Ljubljana/Vienna
Catch the bus to Vienna. Take a short orientation walk around this incredible city.
Day 13: Vienna
Free time to wander the imperial streets of Austria's capital, with its grand buildings, gardens, museums, and tasty pilsner. Opt to see the Lipizzaner 'dancing' horses.
After tiring yourself out with sightseeing, pop into a café, a Viennese institution. For a slice of local life, the cafés are good places to relax and get your bearings while deciding what to do next. A delicious café experience involves Gugelhupf, one of Vienna's specialty cakes, and a cup of Melange (half coffee, half milk).
Day 14: Vienna/Budapest
Travel from Vienna to Budapest by train and take orientation walk upon arrival before enjoying a free afternoon to explore. Visit the beautiful Parliament building, stroll along the streets or check out the thermal baths. Hit up the city's nightlife in the evening on a Big Night Out with the group.
To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 15: Budapest
Free time to explore. Opt to check out the beautiful Parliament building, stroll the streets, cruise the Danube, or check out the thermal baths.
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 16: Budapest/Krakow
Enjoy free time to explore Hungary's capital. Opt to check out the beautiful Parliament building, stroll the streets or visit the thermal baths. Visit a G Adventures-supported café that assists Hungarians living with a disability before boarding the overnight train to Krakow.
With the Danube River dividing old town, Buda, from the newer area, Pest, there is plenty to see and do.
Day 17: Krakow
Use free time today to visit Auschwitz, travel to see old salt mines, or stay in the city to explore the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation walk.
Opt to visit Rynek Główny - Europe's largest medieval market square; savour a traditional Polish breakfast (kielbasa, yum), or sit back with a coffee and a slice of Poland's famous cheesecake (sernik babci) at one of the many cafes in the area. Then, walk it off with a stroll uphill to marvel at the impressive Wawel Royal Castle.
Day 18: Krakow/Prague
Take a day train to Prague, then enjoy an orientation walk around town, including a visit to a genuine beer hall. Later, enjoy your Big Night Out with the group. Na Zdravi!
Imagine a city lined with Bohemian art, beer halls offering the finest brews in the region, tranquil gardens, and ornate chapels - it's no wonder why visitors fall in love with this place. Take the afternoon and get lost.
Day 19: Prague
Free day for exploration—check out the Prague castle complex or walk the cobblestone streets through the old town and Jewish ghetto.
Enjoy all Prague has to offer. Opt to visit the famous Charles Bridge, the clock tower in the main square or a traditional Czech beer hall with serious helpings of meat and potatoes.
Day 20: Prague/Berlin
Take a train to Germany and enjoy an orientation walk in Berlin. Opt to check out the city's vibrant nightlife.
Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and a melting pot of different cultures and flavours.
Day 21: Berlin
Free time to explore the city's many attractions such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Day 22: Berlin
Enjoy free time to explore historic monuments, such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Experience Berlin's famous nightlife.
Day 23: Berlin/Amsterdam
Hop on a train and cross into the Netherlands.
Day 24: Amsterdam
Take an included bike tour around Amsterdam, then enjoy a free afternoon to explore.
Begin the day with bicycle tour of Amsterdam's city centre. Opt for a tour through the canals, hit up a museum, or wander through the Red Light District.
As the day ends, head into a cozy bruin café or “eetcafé” (to the Dutch what pubs are to the British and Irish), local spots where friends gather to catch up over a beer or glass of house wine.
Day 25: Amsterdam/Bruges
Enjoy an orientation walk and free time to explore picturesque Bruges. Opt to visit a local chocolate shop or indulge in a Belgian waffle. Try a local brew on your Big Night Out with the group. Sante!
Jump on a bus from Amsterdam and head into Belgium, for a visit to the small medieval trading town of Bruges. Bruges is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and has remained practically unchanged since its heyday. Once inside the city walls, the town closes in around you with street after street of historic houses and a canal always nearby.
Day 26: Bruges/Paris
Hop on a bus to Paris. Tour ends on arrival.
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G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Samuel V - Traveled, August 2023
A lot of the trip was well organised, but the communication could hav been a lot better
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Erin L - Traveled, July 2023
I would not recommend a G Adventures trip to anyone who asked about my experience with this company as I do not feel as though it offers value for money. For example, we often stayed in the cheapest hostels possible and these often did not have laundries or kitchens included. Furthermore, the tour guides typically only recommended expensive restaurants for our group dinners.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Elli C - Traveled, August 2023
I've created memories I?ll never forget. I like the small group experience especially for my first time solo travelling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Jessica S - Traveled, June 2023
This was my 6th G Adventures tour and once again the experience with the group of people and tour guides was amazing. The smaller groups are intimate you get to know everyone and make friends for life. Also a more local experience of each country is what I love about G.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Cole B - Traveled, June 2023
It was a recommendable experience. The people, guides, tours available, and all aspects were favorable. I would not recommend G for someone who wanted to stay at a place for a long time but if they were looking for a way to see a lot of the continent I would instantly and fully recommend them to G.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2023
Lucy D - Traveled, June 2023
The hostels were terrible. Transport was unorganised. Everything felt so cheap.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2023
Hilary R - Traveled, April 2023
it's great that the guide gets you from A to B and then once you get to a city you have the freedom to see what you want and are most interested in
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2023
Dino Y - Traveled, May 2023
The trip was so good! I just wish some of the hostels were a bit nicer, particularly the ones in Rome and Slovenia.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2023
Troy M - Traveled, April 2023
My first CEO made the trip an incredible experience! I was just surprised by the cost of living
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2023
Rebecca O - Traveled, March 2023
It helps you meet new people with the same passion and helps you get more confident traveling
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2023
Claire-Marie P - Traveled, March 2023
Well organised tour, a middle level price range and a variety of tours available
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2023
Wendy B - Traveled, April 2023
If they want travel where they'do not have to worry about booking accommodation, transport and nervous travelling alone
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Guy M - Traveled, March 2023
Great atmosphere with the people i met, an organised but relaxed tour experience with lots of flexibility and options for spare time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Phoebe P - Traveled, March 2023
I had a really good experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Paul M - Traveled, March 2023
Good times with nice people. Saw so much in the time away. Only small little hiccups dropped the score from 10 to 9.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Emilie B - Traveled, September 2022
Generally, G Adventures was great and I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. However, there are definitely ways to improve, especially with initial communication before the trip. As a young solo traveller, I would have felt more comfortable if I'd received more information prior to the trip about meeting up, the transfers between locations, and the confirmed hostels we',d be staying in.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2022
Wyatt W - Traveled, August 2022
The experience was incredibly rewarding and enriched my trip to a point that would not be comparable to an individual or self-guided journey. Furthermore, the quality of locations, lodgings, and CEOs would make me confident in recommending G Adventures by name as a trustworthy company to host that kind of experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2022
Brinlae F - Traveled, July 2022
Had a great time, only reason it wasn't 10/10 was the short span in each place
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2022
Katelyn T - Traveled, August 2022
It was A great tour and great way to meet people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2022
Joseph V - Traveled, July 2022
Fun and seen a lot
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/08/2022
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