Welcome to Paris! Arrive in the City of Lights and make your way to your hostel. Check in, settle into your dorm and get ready for your European adventure. Keep your first day relaxed. Walk around your neighbourhood, grab a classic French crêpe or croissant and head towards the Seine for your first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. Backpacker idea: Join your hostel's walking tour, social evening or pub event to meet fellow travellers. Overnight: Paris hostel Meals: At your own expense

Activities : Sightseeing

Start your morning with a budget-friendly French breakfast before exploring Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Seine. Spend the afternoon wandering through Montmartre, exploring Sacré-Cœur and discovering small cafés and street artists. In the evening, choose between a relaxed evening along the Seine or experiencing Paris nightlife with fellow hostel travellers. Don't miss: Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Louvre Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Notre-Dame Seine Overnight: Paris hostel

Activities : Monuments & Historical Places , Sightseeing

Check out after breakfast and travel from Paris to Amsterdam by train. Arrive in Amsterdam and check into your hostel. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic centre. Walk through Dam Square, Jordaan and the canal belt, then find a local café or street-food spot. As evening arrives, head back to your hostel and join one of the many social activities available for backpackers. Overnight: Amsterdam hostel

Activities : Sightseeing

Today is all about experiencing Amsterdam like a backpacker. Take a morning walk or rent a bicycle and explore the city's canals. Choose from attractions such as: Anne Frank House Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum Albert Cuyp Market Jordaan De Pijp In the evening, take an Amsterdam canal cruise or join a hostel-organised pub crawl. Backpacker tip: Amsterdam is compact and easy to explore on foot, bicycle and public transport, so you don't need an expensive private tour. Overnight: Amsterdam hostel

Activities : Adventure , Cycling

heck out and begin your journey from Amsterdam to Prague. Arrive in the Czech capital and check into your hostel. Spend your first evening exploring Prague Old Town, including Old Town Square and the famous Astronomical Clock. Later, enjoy an affordable Czech dinner and discover Prague's legendary nightlife. Overnight: Prague hostel

Activities : Monuments & Historical Places

Wake up early and walk across Charles Bridge before the crowds arrive. Continue to Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and the charming streets of Malá Strana. In the afternoon, explore: Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Lennon Wall Vltava River Finish the day with a Prague pub crawl or hostel social event. Prague currently has a particularly strong hostel scene, with dozens of properties ranging from budget dorms to social hostels; current listings include Onefam properties, Czech Inn, Sophie's Hostel and others. Overnight: Prague hostel

Activities : Monuments & Historical Places , Sightseeing

ravel from Prague to Vienna and check into your hostel. Spend your first afternoon exploring Vienna's historic centre. Walk through Stephansplatz, see St. Stephen's Cathedral and explore the surrounding streets. For dinner, try a classic Viennese dish or explore Naschmarkt for a more casual food experience. Overnight: Vienna hostel

Activities : Monuments & Historical Places

tart the day with a walk through Vienna's historic centre. Visit or explore: Schönbrunn Palace Hofburg Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere MuseumsQuartier Naschmarkt Prater In the evening, enjoy Vienna's café culture or join your hostel's social activities. Vienna has a broad hostel selection, including Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt, Hostel Ruthensteiner Vienna, MEININGER Vienna and other properties. Current Hostelworld listings show strong traveller ratings and a range of dorm and private-room options. Overnight: Vienna hostel

Activities : Sightseeing

Travel from Vienna to Budapest by Train. Arrive in Hungary's capital and check into your hostel. Spend your first afternoon exploring the Danube waterfront and Chain Bridge. As evening falls, see the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building from across the river. Finish your day at one of Budapest's famous ruin bars. Overnight: Budapest hostel

Activities : Monuments & Historical Places

Today discover both sides of Budapest — Buda and Pest. Explore: Buda Castle Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Chain Bridge Parliament St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall For lunch, try affordable Hungarian favourites such as goulash, lángos or chimney cake. In the evening, join a hostel pub crawl or explore Budapest's famous nightlife district. Overnight: Budapest hostel

Activities : Sightseeing

Make your final day in Budapest a relaxed one. Spend the morning at one of the city's famous thermal baths, followed by a leisurely afternoon exploring cafés, markets and independent shops. Optional experiences include: Széchenyi Thermal Baths Gellért Hill Margaret Island Danube River Cruise Central Market Hall End your European backpacking adventure with a final night out with the travellers you've met along the route. Overnight: Budapest hostel

Activities : Food and Drink , River Cruising , Thermal Spas & Hot Springs

Final departure day in Budapest. Enjoy a final breakfast, pick up any last minute souvenirs and head to Budapest Airport for your onward journey. Keep the final day flexible around your flight time.

Activities : Adventure