Scout Interrail Adventure – Up to 21 Days Across Europe
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime as we set off on a unique Interrail expedition, exploring Europe by train for up to 21 days! Using the Interrail system, we’ll discover new cities, cultures, and experiences – with the actual route and countries chosen and designed by the Explorers themselves.
In the months leading up to the trip, we’ll come together for a series of training weekends and team-building activities to make sure everyone is ready for the journey. We’ll also run fundraising events to support the adventure and give everyone the chance to get to know each other before we set off.
This trip is all about teamwork, independence, and shared adventure. From bustling cities to scenic landscapes, every destination will bring new opportunities to learn, explore, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
To give you ideas, here are a couple of itineraries:
Example 1
Day 1: Birmingham → London → Paris
- Train from Birmingham to London, Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Paris.
- Evening walking tour of Montmartre.
Day 2–3: Paris, France
- Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame.
- Optional day trip to Versailles.
Day 4: Paris → Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Scenic high-speed train.
- Evening canal cruise and explore Dam Square.
Day 5–6: Amsterdam
- Visit Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, cycling tour.
- Free time for Explorers to design their own mini-adventures.
Day 7: Amsterdam → Berlin, Germany
- Long train journey (daytime).
- Evening orientation walk around Brandenburg Gate.
Day 8–9: Berlin
- Explore Berlin Wall, Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag.
- Museum Island or an alternative urban tour.
Day 10: Berlin → Prague, Czechia
- Train via Dresden.
- Evening walk over Charles Bridge.
Day 11: Prague
- Prague Castle, Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square.
Day 12: Prague → Vienna, Austria
- Train through the Bohemian countryside.
- Evening visit to Schönbrunn Gardens.
Day 13: Vienna
- St Stephen’s Cathedral, Belvedere Palace, local markets.
Day 14: Vienna → Venice, Italy
- Overnight or long daytime train with mountain views.
- Evening gondola ride or explore canals.
Day 15: Venice
- St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge.
Day 16: Venice → Milan → Lucerne, Switzerland
- Quick stop in Milan for Duomo.
- Continue to Lucerne, evening by the lake.
Day 17: Lucerne → Paris
- Scenic train via the Swiss Alps.
- Last evening in Paris – group celebration meal.
Day 18: Paris → London → Birmingham
- Eurostar back through Channel Tunnel.
- Train to Birmingham and home.
Highlights of this itinerary:
- 8 countries (UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Czechia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland).
- Mix of capital cities and scenic stops.
- Balanced travel days with 2-night stays for recovery.
- Big finale with Swiss Alps before returning via Paris.
Example 2
Day 1: Birmingham → London → Brussels (Belgium)
- Train to London, then Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
- Evening in Brussels Grand Place.
Day 2: Brussels → Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Morning train to Amsterdam.
- Evening canal cruise and city orientation.
Day 3–4: Amsterdam
- Explore Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark.
- Free time for Explorers to explore in small groups.
Day 5: Amsterdam → Berlin (Germany)
- Day train to Berlin.
- Evening walk at Brandenburg Gate and Tiergarten.
Day 6–7: Berlin
- Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial.
- Option for day trip to Potsdam.
Day 8: Berlin → Warsaw (Poland)
- High-speed train to Warsaw.
- Evening walk through Old Town Market Square.
Day 9: Warsaw
- Visit Royal Castle, Łazienki Park, Warsaw Uprising Museum.
Day 10: Warsaw → Gdańsk
- Train to Gdańsk (approx. 3–4 hrs).
- Evening walk around the colourful Long Market.
Day 11: Gdańsk
- WWII Museum, European Solidarity Centre, beach at Sopot.
Day 12: Gdańsk → Prague (Czechia)
- Long travel day (overnight or day train via Berlin/Dresden).
- Evening wander across Charles Bridge.
Day 13: Prague
- Explore Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock.
Day 14: Prague → Vienna (Austria)
- Train through scenic countryside.
- Evening around St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Day 15: Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Gardens, Naschmarkt.
Day 16: Vienna → Munich (Germany)
- Travel into southern Germany.
- Evening visit to Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus.
Day 17: Munich → Paris (France)
- Train via Stuttgart/Strasbourg.
- Evening Eiffel Tower visit for final celebration.
Day 18: Paris → London → Birmingham (UK)
- Eurostar return through the Channel Tunnel.
- Train home to Birmingham.