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London to Istanbul - Self Guided Trip

by: Euroventure Travel Ltd

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Where East Meets West If you believe that life is more about the journey than the destination, then this trip is for you! Starting in London, you’ll make your way to Istanbul over the course of 17 days, taking in each moment as it comes. Embracing a slow pace of travel allows you to fully immerse yourself in each destination, transforming your trip into a series of rich experiences instead of a blur of sightseeing. Traveling by train and bus, you’ll visit several major cities along the route before landing in Turkey for a four-night stay. After travelling for 3 weeks and covering over 2,000 miles it’s time for a well-deserved rest as you journey back home. You’ve earned it!

Program Highlights

Transport tickets from the first to the last city on the route and all possible seat reservations - not just the compulsory ones!

Personalised travel pack with your travel times, accommodation information, directions, language guides and things to see and do in each location.

24hr emergency phone number to use while you’re away.

Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels – tested by us!

Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • London, England
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Belgrade, Serbia
Starts At: $600-900
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year Round
Age Requirement: All Ages
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Backpacking
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Oct 14, 2025

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • London, England
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Belgrade, Serbia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Emergency Support
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Other

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is interrailing?

    Interrailing means travelling by train and we are offering you a package with both trains and accommodation across Europe. There are a few buses and ferries involved too, but strictly no flights!

    What accommodation types do you offer?

    We offer:

    Standard dorms – mixed gender hostel dorms (6-14 beds)
    Small mixed gender dorms (max. 6 beds)
    Female only dorms (max. 12 beds)
    Private hostel dorms (ensuites not guaranteed)
    3*- 5* Hotels

    What do I get when I book a package?

    You get all overland travel and accommodation included in the price. That is, all trains and coaches between the first city and last city on the trip and accommodation in the best hostels in each city, or in hotels if you choose this option. You’ll also get a detailed itinerary telling you exactly what trains to get and directions to your accommodation. So all that’s left for you to purchase is flights (if required) and travel insurance.

    Can I travel if I'm 16 or 17?

    We are more than happy to accommodate 16 and 17 year olds provided we have a written letter of consent of your parent/guardian and at least one member of your group is 18. You will also only be able to book private hostel rooms or hotels, as under 18s are not permitted to stay in shared dorms. Accommodation restrictions apply.

    Will I be centrally located?

    We understand that being centrally located is a huge part of the trip, and as we are travellers ourselves, we would want to be centrally located too! So we will only chose hostels and hotels which are convenient to get to from a station, and close to the center.

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