Europe by Train in 1 Month: The Grand Continental Loop
A life-changing 1-month European odyssey connecting Europe's greatest cities center to center by train. Experience London, Paris, Switzerland, Venice, Florence, Rome, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Amsterdam on a realistic, well-paced schedule that avoids travel burnout.
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Day-by-day itinerary
London Arrival & Thames Walk
LondonArrive in London. Walk along the South Bank from the London Eye to Borough Market.
British Museum & West End
LondonExplore the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon Sculptures at the free British Museum.
Tower of London & Greenwich
LondonVisit the Tower of London and take the river boat down to Greenwich.
Eurostar Train to Paris
ParisSpeed through the Channel Tunnel into central Paris. Walk the Seine to Notre-Dame.
Louvre & Montmartre
ParisTour the Louvre and watch the sunset from Sacre-Coeur.
Eiffel Tower & Latin Quarter
ParisWalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and explore the Luxembourg Gardens.
Musee d'Orsay & Marais
ParisTour Impressionist masterpieces at Orsay and dine in the historic Marais.
High-Speed Rail into Italy & Florence
FlorenceTravel into northern Italy and arrive in Florence. Stroll through Piazza del Duomo.
Uffizi Gallery & Ponte Vecchio
FlorenceTour the Uffizi Gallery and walk across the Ponte Vecchio to Piazzale Michelangelo.
Frecciarossa Train to Rome
RomeTake the fast 1h 36m Frecciarossa train to Rome. Walk past the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.
Colosseum & Roman Forum
RomeTour the Colosseum and walk the ancient stones of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Vatican Museums & Trastevere
RomeVisit the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter Basilica, followed by dinner in Trastevere.
Borghese Gallery & Appian Way
RomeTour Villa Borghese gardens and explore the ancient Appian Way.
Frecciarossa Train North to Venice
VeniceArrive directly on the Grand Canal at Venezia Santa Lucia station. Walk to Saint Mark Square.
Doge Palace & Dorsoduro Alleys
VeniceTour the Doge Palace and cross the Accademia Bridge to peaceful Dorsoduro.
Railjet Train through the Alps to Vienna
ViennaCross the scenic Semmering Pass railway into Vienna. Stroll along the Ringstrasse.
Schonbrunn Palace & Historic Cafes
ViennaTour Schonbrunn Imperial Palace gardens and enjoy Sachertorte in a Viennese coffeehouse.
Belvedere Palace & Saint Stephen Cathedral
ViennaView Klimt The Kiss at the Belvedere and explore the Stephansplatz pedestrian streets.
Fast Railjet Train to Budapest
BudapestTravel down the Danube to Budapest in just 2 hours 20 minutes. Walk along the river.
Buda Castle & Szechenyi Baths
BudapestExplore the Castle District and soak in the grand outdoor thermal pools of Szechenyi.
Hungarian Parliament & Ruin Bars
BudapestTour the Gothic Hungarian Parliament on the riverbank and explore Jewish Quarter bars.
EuroCity Train North to Prague
PragueBoard the train north into Bohemia. Cross Charles Bridge at sunset.
Prague Castle & Saint Vitus Cathedral
PragueTour the massive hilltop castle complex and walk down through Mala Strana.
Old Town Square & Jewish Quarter
PragueExplore the Astronomical Clock, Old Jewish Cemetery, and riverside cafes.
EuroCity Train to Berlin
BerlinFollow the scenic Elbe canyon north into Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Walk to Brandenburg Gate.
Reichstag & Museum Island
BerlinClimb the free glass dome of the Reichstag and tour Museum Island.
Berlin Wall Memorial & East Side Gallery
BerlinVisit the Bernauer Strasse memorial and explore the colorful East Side Gallery murals.
InterCity Train West to Amsterdam
AmsterdamTake the direct Deutsche Bahn train across the Dutch border to Amsterdam Centraal.
Rijksmuseum & Canal Cruise
AmsterdamTour the Rijksmuseum masterpieces and take a scenic evening open-boat canal tour.
Vondelpark & Departure
AmsterdamCycle through Vondelpark before taking the 15-minute train to Schiphol Airport.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 3 weeks, cut the Italian segment or finish in Vienna, continuing to Amsterdam by night train.
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