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Multiple departures from July - October 2025 & April - October 2026
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.
G Adventures
G Adventures have been in small group adventure travel for 30+ years, offering flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, plus locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
*Advertised pricing is based on 10 August 2025 departure and is subject to change and availability at time of booking, correct as of 16 May 2025.
Highlights & Inclusions
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.
Inclusions
25 nights accommodation
Small group experience - Max 16 (avg 10)
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour Rome, Rome, Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest
First Night Out Moment: Connect with New Friends
Eiffel Tower Picnic, Paris
Your Discover Moments: Rome, Florence, Venice, Budapest, Berlin
Your Big Night Out Moment: Budapest, Prague, 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.
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.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Paris (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Paris (or similar)
Meals included: Lunch
Day 3 | Paris/Interlaken
Travel from Paris to Interlaken, a small city in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking scenery.
Train: Paris – Basel 3h30m
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Private Vehicle: Basel – Interlaken 2h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation: Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof (or similar)
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!
Accommodation: Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof (or similar)
Day 5 | Interlaken
Take a full free day to enjoy all the adventures you'll find on this side of the Alps.
Accommodation: Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof (or similar)
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.
Private Vehicle: Interlaken – Milan 4h-5h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Train: Milan – Rome 3h30m
Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
Rome - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. They will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Rome.
Accommodation: Roma Scout Center (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Roma Scout Center (or similar)
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!
Train: Rome – Florence 4h (280km)
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Florence - Explore the beauty of Florence at your own pace.
Accommodation: Hostel Plus Florence (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Hostel Plus Florence (or similar)
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.
Train: Florence – Venice 2h30m
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: Anda Venice Hostel (or similar)
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.
Minibus: Venice – Ljubljana 2h45m-3h (240km)
It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
Ljubljana - Go out and explore Slovenia's capital city.
Accommodation: Hotel Emonec (or similar)
Day 12 | Ljubljana/Vienna
Catch the bus to Vienna. Take a short orientation walk around this incredible city.
Local Bus: Ljubljana – Vienna 4h30m-5h (390km)
Accommodation: Do Step Inn Vienna (or similar)
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).
Accommodation: Do Step Inn Vienna (or similar)
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.
Train: Vienna – Budapest 4h
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: A&O Hostel Budapest (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: A&O Hostel Budapest (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Overnight Train (beds) - Budapest – Krakow
Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.
Accommodation: Overnight Train from Budapest to Krakow (or similar)
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.
With so much to see and do, you'd better get out there.
Accommodation: Ginger Hostel Krakow (or similar)
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.
Train: Krakow – Prague 8h
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: Czech Inn Hostel (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Czech Inn Hostel (or similar)
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.
Train: Prague – Berlin 5h
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Berlin Mitte (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Berlin Mitte (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Generator Hostel Berlin Mitte (or similar)
Day 23 | Berlin/Amsterdam
Hop on a train and cross into the Netherlands.
Train: Berlin – Amsterdam 6h30m-7h
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: Generator Amsterdam (or similar)
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.
Accommodation: Generator Amsterdam (or similar)
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.
Local Bus: Amsterdam – Bruges5h
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: St Christopher's at the Bauhaus Hostel Bruges (or similar)
Day 26 | Bruges/Paris
Hop on a bus to Paris. Tour ends on arrival.
This tour is expected to end at 6:30pm upon arrival in Paris. Please note that suggested arrival times might be impacted by traffic and unforeseen delays. Passengers should plan any onward travel after 10pm on this day.
Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking post-tour accommodation in Paris. Please note that you may be booked in a multi-share, same sex-dorm room for this night.
Local Bus: Bruges – Paris
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Departure Day - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
