6-Day Europe Itinerary on a Shoestring Budget

  • Day 1: Barcelona, Spain
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Barcelona Cathedral

    Explore the Gothic Quarter, home to many medieval buildings and picturesque streets. Visit the famous and impressive Sagrada Familia basilica and the Park Güell by famous architect, Gaudi.

  • Day 2: Paris, France
    2 hours and 52 minutes by train (1,050 km)

    Walk through the Jardin des Tuileries and experience the breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower. Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral or the Louvre Museum to appreciate diverse, significant works of art.

  • Day 3: Rome, Italy
    2 hours and 10 minutes by plane (1,000 km)

    Get educated about Roman history as you stroll through ancient ruins, including the Pantheon and the Colosseum. Taste delicious Italian cuisine in the small street cafes.

  • Day 4: Berlin, Germany
    2 hours and 5 minutes by plane (1,175 km)

    Immerse yourself in Berlin's history, culture, and music. Visit the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie for a history lesson. Explore the Berlin Zoo and Aquarium or the Brandenburg Gate for beautiful scenery.

  • Day 5: Prague, Czech Republic
    4.5 hours by bus (345 km)

    Experience beautiful architecture and history in Prague. Visit the Old Town Square and walk across the Charles Bridge to witness beautiful views of Prague Castle. Taste traditional Czech food at local restaurants.

  • Day 6: Vienna, Austria
    3 hours and 22 minutes by train (295 km)

    Visit the Vienna Opera House and the magnificent Belvedere Palace. Walk through the Vienna Prater and take advantage of the fair-like atmosphere. Try out delicious Austrian pastries at local bakeries.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Gothic Quarter (2 hours, FREE)
  • Gaudi's Park Güell (2 hours, €10)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (1 hour, FREE)
  • Louvre Museum (2-3 hours, €12)
  • Pantheon (1 hour, FREE)
  • Colosseum (2 hours, €16)
  • Berlin Wall (30-60 minutes, FREE)
  • Checkpoint Charlie Museum (1 hour, €14)
  • Old Town Square (2 hours, FREE)
  • Charles Bridge (1 hour, FREE)
  • Vienna Opera House (2 hours, €8-€10)
  • Belvedere Palace (1 hour, €15)
Total Estimated Costs: €85

Transportation

Consider purchasing an Eurail Pass to save money on trains. Buses are also cost-effective for shorter distances. Also, flights can be cheaper if booked several months in advance, then train travel or bus travel.

Eurail Pass cost: €185-€517+

Train travel time: 2-4 hours between each city.

Bus travel time: 4.5 hours between Prague and Vienna.

Flight travel time: 2-3 hours between each city.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, add visiting an additional city or explore a different neighbourhood in each destination. Additionally, you can add stops to smaller towns to experience rural life.

If you have less time, consider cutting out one of the cities, or spacing out your trip further for longer stay times.

Airports

These are the main airports in each city:

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) – approximately 15 km from the city center

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – approximately located 25 km from the city center

Rome Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – approximately located 35 km from the city center

Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) – approximately located 10 km from the city center

Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) – approximately located 15 km from the city center

Vienna International Airport (VIE) – approximately located 18 km from the city center

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