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Interrailingpackages App The InterrailingPackages App is our unique E-Travel Pack for your Interrailing adventure. We will create a unique account on our app specifically for your trip where you will be able to access your trip itinerary, train times, reservation details & directions to the accommodation. Once you have downloaded your app – it can be accessed both online & offline throughout your trip. As well as the essentials above your E-Travel Pack also includes: Electronic Guides for each city on your trip, listing the best things to see & do in each city Discounted Tours & Attractions Discounted City Sightseeing Bus Tours Free FairFx Travel Currency Card Discounted Public Transport Cards Discounted Food Tours with Bitemojo Currency Guides to assist with money exchange Language Phrase Guides to help you speak like a local! Optional Travel Insurance deals Lots Of Other Travel Information & Help guides to assist you on your adventure 24 Emergency Support Miss a train? Got a problem? Fear not!! Each E-Travel Pack contains an emergency contact number enabling you to contact one of our team 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We are always at hand to ensure you are never alone and that any issues are resolved immediately. All our staff are fully trained and have immediate access to your trip itinerary so that you don’t spend too much time & money explaining who & where you are!! Open Travel Dates Our packages and trips fits around you! You choose when you leave & return with set prices for all dates. Professional booking support From the interrailing team via telephone, webchat & email before, during and after your trip. The opportunity to experience unique locations & create travel memories you will never forget :-)

Accommodation

All our packages include accommodation and you can choose between hotel or hostel accommodation. We work with trusted accommodation partners across Europe and all partners are centrally located. All hotel accommodation will be either 3* & 4* and we work with a great mix of boutique hotels and hotel groups. Hostel accommodation is with our handpicked partners, as well as some well-known chains throughout Europe such as Generator & St Christopher’s.

Transport

Interrail/Eurail* Pass : We provide you with an Interrail/Eurail* pass to cover all your rail journeys between each city throughout your trip. Your Interrail Pass is used along with any compulsory seat reservations required for your trip. Compulsory Reservations: We include all compulsory seat reservations required during your trip. This means no pre-booking or making arrangements before you go. Simply use your Interrail Pass alongside the reservation we provide you with. Your reservations will be added to your app for ease of access. Important Travel from your departing city is not included so you will need to book flights to the first city and home from the last city for this package. *Interrail pass is for residents of Europe and some border countries, Eurail pass is for everyone else.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Guide

Tour is self-guided.

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Day 1 Day 1: Depart London / Arrive In Bruges
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Depart London / Arrive In Bruges

You can’t travel to Europe without stopping in Bruges! Our Essential Europe package takes you to the city in Europe that some call an open-air museum, and to be honest, it’s easy to understand why. The city centre is a UNESCO cultural heritage, masterpieces can be found all around town and a vibrant atmosphere exists 24/7! Feast your eyes on the beauty that surrounds you in this Belgian city. Simply wander in one of the many winding, small streets and go where your feet take you. We recommend that you visit the Magdalena Church, it’s not your average house of God, but it has to be at the top of your list!
Day 2 Day 2: Arrive In Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Arrive In Berlin

Berlin is a city often compared to New York, as it never sleeps! The locals here are known as the lotus-eaters of Germany as they love nothing more than a good time. Don’t let this put you off! As this city is pulsating with museums, tasty beer, and an unimaginable history! It’s safe to say that Berlin is a city loved by those on an interrail adventure through Europe.
Day 3 Day 3: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Berlin

Using your app, you should tick off some of the recommendations on our city guide. Berlin has an immense amount of history waiting to be discovered. Berlin staged a revolution, was headquartered by Nazis, bombed to bits, divided in two and then finally reunited. Our top 2 favourite tours are the poignant Jewish Memorial and the largest open-air art gallery in the world, the East Side Gallery. Take a walk to discover the best landmarks Berlin has to offer, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Berliner Dom and Fersehturm.
Day 4 Day 4: Arrive In Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Arrive In Prague

It’s no secret that Prague is one of Europe’s most magical, affordable and beautiful cities, a perfect addition to any interrail route. The ’City of a Thousand Spires’ is an architectural gem, the city has been an important UNESCO World Heritage Site which attracts more and more tourists every year! The narrow streets open up onto fantastic squares which host to medieval-looking homes and historical buildings for you to explore! Start in the centre of the Old Town, home to the major sights and has been the city’s main marketplace for a millennium.
Day 5 Day 5: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Prague

A trip to Prague would not be complete without taking a walk along the iconic Charles Bridge, one of Prague’s most popular tourist attractions. It can be quite busy during the day, why not visit early morning or late in the evening to have the bridge all to yourself? The John Lennon Wall, which since the 1980s, has been filled with John Lennon inspired graffiti and Beatles song lyrics, as well as other designs relating to local and global causes. Check out your city guide and discounted sight-seeing tours for other things to do while you’re here.
Day 6 Day 6: Arrive In Cesky Krumlov
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Arrive In Cesky Krumlov

This town is amazing and should not be missed when you’re in the Czech Republic. Cesky Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it escaped the bombings in World War II, which is the reason why the old city is so well preserved. You can explore this wonderful city on foot, and it is compact and very photogenic. Our city guide found on your app will help to ensure you make the most of your short stay here.
Day 7 Day 7: Arrive In Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Arrive In Vienna

Visit the Eastern Europe city that looks as if it was lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. The clean, wide boulevards, efficient transport system, pleasant sights, and large green spaces. It’s not hard to fall in love with this beautiful city. Vienna holds a considerable reputation for being the music capital of the world, with the likes of Mozart calling this place home. Coffeehouses have been an essential part of the city’s cultural fabric since 1685. They make for great places to gather for a coffee, gossip and to eat Sacher Torte.
Day 8 Day 8: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vienna

Want to see as much of Vienna as possible? Check out our city guide on your app and choose as many things as you possibly can. We recommend Schönbrunn Palace to start your day, look inside to see how Austrian royalty lived. You can also visit the beautiful Schönbrunn Gardens while you’re here. Vienna is filled with beautiful architecture such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, Rathaus and the Vienna Natural History Museum. End your trip here by going to the Prater Amusement Park. If you aren’t afraid of heights, get on the Ferris wheel to get a better look at beautiful Vienna.
Day 9 Day 9: Arrive In Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Arrive In Venice

Welcome to the ancient town built on a lagoon, Venice! This city has a collection of domes and spires rising out of the Adriatic Sea. Filled with life and stunning architecture. Venice is filled with bars, cafes, and restaurants where locals and travelers meet up to have a good time with food and a drink or two. This city built on water is famous for the beautiful gondola rides which take you back in time and allow you to appreciate the rich beauty of this city, an experience on this rail tour of Europe that you will never forget!
Day 10 Day 10: Arrive In Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Arrive In Rome

Capital of one of the world’s most powerful, ancient empires, Rome is a fascinating place to visit. In short, those breath-taking monuments and buildings, incredible artworks, the leisurely pace of life with world-renowned cuisine are why it’s worth a visit at least once in your lifetime. Although, it would take you a LIFETIME to explore all that the Eternal City has to offer. Be prepared to join in on the dolce vita lifestyle where locals see everything through rose-tinted glasses, life is a never-ending vacation.
Day 11 Day 11: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Rome

Well, where do we start? You have so much to see and do all in the one day. Use your app to book your tours for the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel. Once you have completed those tours, it’s time to take a walk and explore Rome by foot. You cannot miss visiting the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps.
Day 12 Day 12: Arrive In La Spezia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Arrive In La Spezia

La Spezia is an important port city on the western coast of Italy, which is not far from Florence, Genoa, and Pisa. This city is also a major military hub, where most of the Italian Navy is based. La Spezia has a great combination of historical buildings, beautiful scenery and fantastic surroundings. While your stay is only a short one, you might want to consider a day trip to Cinque Terre, a world-renowned stretch of coast with some of the most gorgeous villages that hug the coastline and cliffs.
Day 13 Day 13: Travel To Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Travel To Paris

Relax and recharge on your overnight train journey to Paris. Board your early morning train and make your way to Paris late afternoon. We highly recommend grabbing a spot on the Champ de Mars, where locals and tourists gather to watch the Eiffel Tower light show- a great way to capture the moment in Paris.
Day 14 Day 14: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Paris

What’s a trip to Europe without visiting the iconic City of Love, Paris? Perhaps more so than any of the other European cities, Paris is synonymous with a wealth of world-famous features from landmarks, cathedrals, museums, to the Louvre museum and Eiffel Tower. We recommend spending your day visiting as many of those iconic landmarks as possible. Paris has a very strong café culture, which makes it the perfect place to do people watching while eating a pan au chocolat and sipping over a coffee.
Day 15 Day 15: Depart Paris/Arrive In London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Depart Paris/Arrive In London

Board your train from Paris Gare Du Nord and begin your return travels back to London St Pancras. Train options will range from mid morning to late afternoon so if you have particular preferences (perhaps to suit a connecting flight) please let as know as soon as possible so we can book a suitable option for you if we can.

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Itinerary of your trip Essential Europe

Day 1: Depart London / Arrive In Bruges

Day 2: Arrive In Berlin

Day 3: Berlin

Day 4: Arrive In Prague

Day 5: Prague

Day 6: Arrive In Cesky Krumlov

Day 7: Arrive In Vienna

Day 8: Vienna

Day 9: Arrive In Venice

Day 10: Arrive In Rome

Day 11: Rome

Day 12: Arrive In La Spezia

Day 13: Travel To Paris

Day 14: Paris

Day 15: Depart Paris/Arrive In London

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