Backpacking route
Backpacking Europe Route: 1-Month Classic
Classic Europe backpacker route, Western capitals + selective Eastern Europe for budget balance. Here’s the optimal 4-week route.
Week 1: London + Paris
London (3 nights) + Eurostar to Paris (4 nights).
Week 2: Amsterdam + Berlin
Train to Amsterdam (3 nights) + Berlin (4 nights).
Week 3: Prague + Vienna + Budapest
Prague (3 nights) + Vienna (2 nights) + Budapest (3 nights). Central European trio.
Week 4: Italy + return
Italian highlights — Venice (2 nights) + Florence (2 nights) + Rome (3 nights). Fly home from Rome.