7+ Europe Backpacking Tour Packages 2026

Why Pick WanderOn for a Europe Backpacking Experience?

• A dedicated, experienced team that specifically plans Europe routes, not generalists who handle every destination
• 200+ Europe trips run so far, with approx. 2,000+ travellers across the continent
• Verified reviews from past travellers (Google, Instagram, our community and TripAdvisor)
• Routes specifically built to fit more destinations in without back-to-back travel days
• Hostels and budget stays picked for location and reviews, not just price
• A dedicated and expert Trip Captain on the ground with the group for the entire trip
• A small group of fellow travellers from across India—the kind of people who'll still be on your group chat a year later
• Expert visa support including document checklists, appointment slots, and application reviews
• English-speaking support for any on-trip issue, from lost cards to last-minute changes
• Free time built into every city so you can wander on your own
• 24×7 on-trip support reachable on call or WhatsApp
• Travel with like-minded people who make every moment of the trip more meaningful

Highly Recommended Europe Backpacking Tours for Travellers

Who Should Book Europe Backpacking Tour Packages?

• Solo travellers who'd rather show up and make friends than coordinate everyone's schedules alone
• College students and young professionals doing their first big international trip without burning weeks on logistics
• Travellers who want a mix of city walks, late-night bar crawls, and offbeat day trips instead of just monument-hopping
• First-time Europe visitors who'd rather not figure out Schengen visas, FlixBus bookings, and hostel reservations on their own
• Backpackers working with ₹1.5–2L who want to stretch every rupee without cutting corners on experiences
• Friend groups looking to lock in a fixed itinerary so no one has to be the unofficial trip planner
• Travelers who prefer community experiences and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds

Europe Backpacking Trip Route Options

14 Nights/15 Days Standard Backpacking Itinerary

What’s Included in Your Backpacking Experience

• Paris Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour – Cover the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame on your own schedule, hopping off wherever catches your eye.
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Glide past 17th-century gabled houses and stone bridges from the water—the best angle to actually see the city.
• Heineken Experience – Walk through the original 1867 brewery, see how the beer is made, and end with a tasting on the rooftop bar overlooking Amsterdam.
• Zaanse Schans Village Excursion – Step into a living Dutch village of working windmills, wooden cottages, and cheese-makers half an hour from Amsterdam.
• Prague Walking Tour & Charles Bridge – Wind through the Old Town Square, past the Astronomical Clock, and across the 600-year-old Charles Bridge lined with baroque statues.
• Pub Crawls & Nightlife – Hit the bars and clubs in Prague, Berlin, and Budapest with the group — no second-guessing whether the spot is worth it or wasting an hour looking for it.
• Budapest Boat Party on the Danube – Cruise past the lit-up Parliament building and Buda Castle with music, drinks, and the group on a moving riverside party.
• La Tomatina Festival – Join thousands in Buñol for the world's biggest food fight — one hour of pure chaos with tomatoes flying everywhere.
• Northern Lights Hunt – Head out from Tromsø or Rovaniemi after dark with a local guide who checks the aurora forecast in real time and drives you wherever the skies are clearest.
• Free Time for Solo Exploration – Slip away to find your own cafés, bookshops, side streets, and neighbourhood spots the group itinerary doesn't reach. Sometimes, the best things to do in Europe are the experiences you discover on your own.

What is the Europe Backpacking Trip Cost From India

• Flights from India: ₹45,000 – ₹80,000
• Schengen Visa + Travel Insurance: ₹13,500 – ₹15,000
• Hostel Accommodation (14 nights): ₹22,000 – ₹40,000
• Inter-country Transport: ₹15,000 – ₹25,000
• Food & Daily Expenses: ₹18,000 – ₹28,000
• Activities & Sightseeing: ₹8,000 – ₹15,000
• Local Transport + Miscellaneous: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000

• Tight Backpacker: ₹1.3 – ₹1.5 Lakhs
• Balanced Backpacker: ₹1.6 – ₹1.8 Lakhs
• Western Europe Focus: ₹2 – ₹2.5 Lakhs+

What's Included in Europe Backpacking Packages?

• Hostel stays and stopover accommodations along the route
• Breakfast daily and a few group meals along the way
• Airport pickups, drops, and inter-city transport
• Shared AC coaches, trains, ferries, or budget flights depending on the route
• Sightseeing at landmarks listed in the itinerary
• A Trip Captain travelling with the group from start to finish
• Local guides at key destinations
• A route that mixes the famous spots with offbeat local experiences
• Free time built in for solo wandering
• Full ground coordination so you can travel without planning logistics
• 24×7 travel support throughout the journey for a hassle-free experience

What's Not Included

• International flight tickets (unless your package includes them)
• Passport and visa processing fees
• Travel insurance (unless part of your package)
• GST, TCS, and applicable taxes
• Personal spends — laundry, shopping, minibar, phone bills
• Meals outside the set itinerary
• Optional add-ons, upgrades, and bonus experiences
• Personal sightseeing outside the planned route
• Extra costs from flight delays, weather, or emergencies we can't predict
• Anything not listed under Inclusions