France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Greece · 21-28 days
Grand European Interrail: Paris to Athens
The itinerary
- Paris3 nights
- Swiss Alps3 nights
- Venice2 nights
- Rome3 nights
- Naples & the Amalfi Coast3 nights
- Dubrovnik3 nights
- Athens & the islands5 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines history and culture, food and drink, and beaches and coastal time across Paris, Swiss Alps, Venice, Rome, Naples & the Amalfi Coast, Dubrovnik, and Athens & the islands. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is May to June and September. April, July to August, and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains and ferries. The Interrail Global Pass may reduce the cost of the longer legs.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £50 a day at the budget end, around £100 a day mid-range, and £290+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2140 to £2990 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Grand European Interrail: Paris to Athens?
This itinerary works best over 21 to 28 days across 7 stops: Paris, Swiss Alps, Venice, Rome, Naples & the Amalfi Coast, Dubrovnik, and Athens & the islands.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is May to June and September. April, July to August, and October are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £50 a day at the budget end, around £100 a day mid-range, and £290+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2140 to £2990 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.