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Itinerary · Solo / Friends · 26/27 days

The Capital

Lisbon · Madrid · Barcelona · Paris · Brussels · Amsterdam · Berlin · Prague · Vienna · Budapest

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10 stops, one thread.

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The whole route, 26/27 days.

The day-by-day plan, inclusions and last published price are below.

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The Capital is a 26/27 days Europe itinerary for solo / friends travellers from Tour de Guide. It runs through Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Itineraries are not fixed: cities and days can be changed before you book.

Length
26/27 days
Stops
10
Starts
Lisbon
Ends
Budapest
Travelling as
Solo / Friends
Last published price
₹1,31,000 per adult · 30 Oct 2020

About this price. Last published price for one adult. Fares and stays have changed since; ask for today’s price.

The route

City by city, in order.

  1. Vintage tram navigates a quaint cobblestone street in Lisbon, Portugal, capturing urban charm

    Stop 01Day 1-4City guide

    Lisbon

  2. A stunning view of Madrid cityscape during twilight with beautifully illuminated buildings and clear skies

    Stop 02Day 5-6

    Madrid

  3. Intricate ceiling and columns of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, showcasing Gothic and Art Nouveau styles

    Stop 03Day 7-10City guide

    Barcelona

  4. Scenic view of the Eiffel Tower framed by lush green trees against a clear blue sky in Paris, France

    Stop 04Day 11-13City guide

    Paris

  5. Captivating facade of Gothic and Baroque architecture at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium

    Stop 05Day 14

    Brussels

  6. Stunning view of Amsterdam's iconic canal houses reflecting on water, showcasing unique architecture

    Stop 06Day 15-17City guide

    Amsterdam

  7. The historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a symbol of Germany's unity and history

    Stop 07Day 18-20City guide

    Berlin

  8. Stunning view of Charles Bridge with vibrant sunset hues over Vltava River in Prague

    Stop 08Day 21-22City guide

    Prague

  9. Stunning view of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna captured from its gardens under a clear blue sky

    Stop 09Day 23-24

    Vienna

  10. Scenic view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest

    Stop 10Day 25-27

    Budapest

In the company’s words

What each stop is like.

Text as published by Tour de Guide, 30 Oct 2020.

Day 1-401

Lisbon

Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is a coastal Western European city built across seven hills. Lisbon captivates tourists with its pastel buildings, intimate alleyways, and rustic streets. Due to its incredible mix of museums, historic buildings, fado music and nightlife, squares, and cafés, it is a very popular year-round destination where one can sit back, relax and watch the world go by.

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Some of the great things about Lisbon is that it has comfortable weather throughout the year, an immense cultural history, cheap transport, fun nightlife and affordable food and accommodation making it an ideal travel destination. Lisbon is a beautiful cosmopolitan capital of Portugal abundant with historic monuments and gothic culture and it is excellent travel destination full of character.

Day 5-602

Madrid

Capital of Spain, People who visit Madrid say that the city really knows how to live. Madrid is famous for its Food, love for Sports, Nightlife and Royal Architecture. Art lovers love coming to Madrid again and again and painters like Picasso, Dali and Miro have showcased their talent on the walls of world class galleries. Madrid is home to two of the worlds famous football clubs, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

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Free things to do: Visit the Gran Via Street, Plaza Mayor, Paseo del Prado, Retiro Park, Visit Almudena Cathedral, Puerta de Alcala, Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace.

Day 7-1003

Barcelona

Barcelona's towering temple columns, ancient city walls and subterranean stone corridors provide a view into the Roman-era Barcino. Taking a walk through the sinister lanes of the Gothic quarter, tranquil plazas and 14th-century cathedrals is the best way to understand the city that is Barcelona. Barcelona has always motivated artists such as Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, whose works are in gallant display in the city's countless museums.

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Sunny beaches make Barcelona a good environment to a jog, bike ride or long leisurely stroll along the seaside or go for a long swim. Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or a sunset cruise are some fun activities that can be taken up in Barcelona. Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with slight, humid winters and hot, dry summers.

Day 11-1304

Paris

City of lights is an apt name for Paris, the most visited city in the whole world. Paris is a magical city and is blossoming after enduring in the Medieval times. It was the centre of the French Revolution and is now a major city of France as well as the world. Built on Siene river, Paris boasts of everything one looks in a city, Museums and Architecture, Fashion, Nightlife, History, Culture and amazing Food.

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Divided in 20 arrondissement, Paris has few of the marvellous structures of the world in her kitty. The Effiel tower, the Louvre Museum most famous for having Mona Lisa's painting in it, the Sacre Coeur, Arc de Triomphe, the famous Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Roland Garros which hosts the Lawn Tennis French Open are all situtated in this amazing city. Disneyland, a childrens theme park, is situated just outside Paris and is an exciting place to take your kids to.

Free things to do: Effiel Tower at Night, Arc de Triomphe from outside, Champs Elysses, Notre Dame Cathedral is free but there is a charge of 10 Euros for climbing the tower, Canal St. Martin, Parc Andre Citreon and walking from 1st Arrondissement to Effiel tower covering all the important places.

Day 1405

Brussels

The capital of Belgium, Home of NATO, an Important European city and more famously known for the little boy peeing statue, Brussels is a new world city with over one million staying in it. It is situated between Amsterdam and Paris and is few hundred sea km away from the UK.

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The Grand Place is one of the most famous main squares in Brussels and also in Europe. One must try the delicious Chocolates while in the city. There are quite a good number of chocolate shops where one can go, taste and buy as per their wish

Day 15-1706

Amsterdam

The City is home to one of the largest number of canals all over Europe. Termed as the Venice of North, Amsterdam is famous for it's legalization of Marijuana, Red light district and amazing nightlife. WWII story writer, Anne Frank, wrote her book in Amsterdam and the place is now a Museum which can be visited for a fee.

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One can go to the top of the Nemo Building to get the best view of Amsterdam. Get their Photos clicked with IAmsterdam letters. Cruise through the canals and visit the many Museums ex: Sex Museum, House of Bols Cocktail Museum, the city boasts of.

Free things one can do: Red District Walk, Iamsterdam letters, Nemo Building. Paid things one can see: House of Bols for around 15 Euros, Canal Cruise for around 8-10 Euros, Anne Frank House - 8.5 Euros, Sex Museum - 4 Euros.

Day 18-2007

Berlin

A historic city who has been the centre of Europe if not the world for quite some time is called as the Grey city for the weather it stays with. The Berlin wall is one of the most visited sights in Europe and one should not miss this while in Berlin. One can enter the Reichstag, Parliament Building, for free by registration. The city has amazing Nightlife, Museums and is easy to walk around.

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The Holocaust memorial in Berlin is dedicated to people who lost their lives in WWII. Checkpoint Charlie is the crossing point between East Germany and West Germany and should have a spot on your to-do Berlin list.

Free things one can do: Berlin Wall, Reichstag, Alexanderplatz, World Time Clock, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Tor, Museumsinsel nearby area.

Day 21-2208

Prague

The never ending explorations, the old town square and the 14th century stone's Charles Bridge, a Hilltop castle with Vltava river flowing, your eyes couldn't have asked for a better treat. Speaking of a treat, give your tongue the taste of possibly the best beer in the world. Walk through the town, visit the art galleries and be amazed with all the beauty this European town can produce.

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Free things one can do: Visit the Lenon Wall, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Astronomical Clock and Tyn Church. Paid things to see: Communist Museum.

Day 23-2409

Vienna

Vienna, capital of Austria, is the 7th largest city in Europe. It is a cultural, economic, and political centre. Vienna is known for its high quality of life. The city centre was given the status of UNESCO world heritage site. It is also popularly known as City of Music and City of Dreams.

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Free things to do: St. Stephens Cathedral, Ringstrasse area. Paid things to do: One can take a day trip to Wachau Valley on a Bike Tour. If you are interested in this tour, you can buy in the shop section or mail us.

Day 25-2710

Budapest

Architecturally, the city is a treasure trove. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths. Blessed with hot springs, Budapest is perfect for fun, relaxation and romance. Budapest has a reputation of food capital. So enjoy delicious cuisines and Hungary's excellent wines.

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Free things to see: Parliament, Chain Bridge, Walking Buda Castle, St. Stephen's Basilica, Freedom Monument on Gellert Hill, Shoes onBank-MonumentMonument and Hosok Square.

Paid things to see: Szechenyi Thermal Baths.

Day by day

The plan, 26/27 days.

LLF = left-luggage facility. Night journeys keep the days free for sightseeing.

  1. DAY1

    Flight will land in Lisbon. We will transfer you to your Hostel from Airport.

  2. DAY2

    Sightseeing in Lisbon

  3. DAY3

    Day Trip from Lisbon to Sintra & back.

  4. DAY4

    Check-out in morning from the hostel after breakfast, leave luggage at Left Luggage Facility (LLF) and spend entire day in Lisbon. Catch bus at night for Madrid.

  5. DAY5

    Reach Madrid in the morning. Hostel Check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Madrid.

  6. DAY6

    Sightseeing & One day trip – Madrid

  7. DAY7

    Check-out in the morning from the hostel after breakfast. Catch bus in the morning and reach Barcelona in the evening. Hostel check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Barcelona

  8. DAY8 & 9

    Sightseeing & One day trips – Barcelona

  9. DAY10

    Check-out in morning from the hostel after breakfast, leave luggage at LLF and spend entire day in Barcelona. Catch bus at night for Paris.

  10. DAY11

    Reach Paris in the morning. Hostel Check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Paris.

  11. DAY12 & 13

    Sightseeing & One day trip – Paris

  12. DAY14

    Check-out in the morning from the hostel after breakfast. Catch bus in the morning and reach Brussels in the afternoon. Hostel check-in. Sightseeing in Brussels for entire day.

  13. DAY15

    Check-out in the morning from the hostel after breakfast. Catch bus in the morning and reach Amsterdam in the afternoon. Hostel Check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Amsterdam.

  14. DAY16

    Sightseeing & One Day Trip – Amsterdam

  15. DAY17

    Check-out in morning from the hostel after breakfast, leave luggage at LLF and spend entire day in Amsterdam. Catch bus at night for Berlin.

  16. DAY18

    Reach Berlin in the morning. Hostel Check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Berlin.

  17. DAY19 & 20

    Sightseeing & One Day Trip – Berlin

  18. DAY21

    Check-out in the morning from the hostel after breakfast. Catch bus in the morning and reach Prague in the afternoon. Hostel check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Prague.

  19. DAY22

    Sightseeing & One Day Trip – Prague

  20. DAY23

    Check-out in the morning from the hostel after breakfast. Catch bus in the morning and reach Vienna in the afternoon. Hostel check-in in Vienna and then you can leave for sightseeing in Vienna.

  21. DAY24

    Sightseeing & One Day Trip – Vienna

  22. DAY25

    Check-out in the morning from the hostel after breakfast. Catch bus in the morning and reach Budapest in the afternoon. Hostel check-in and then you can leave for sightseeing in Budapest.

  23. DAY26

    Sightseeing & One Day Trip – Budapest

  24. DAY27

    Catch a flight back home.

What is included

The essentials in. The rest, your call.

  • Return Flight Tickets
  • Free First Airport to Hostel/Hotel Express/Airport Shuttle ticket.
  • Sightseeing discounts up to 15%.
  • Discounted Food Coupons - We are working on this to provide the best Food solution to you.
  • Inter-City Transfers
  • GST include
  • 24*7 Assistance on Call/Chat/Whatsapp.

Add-on services

Optional, so you never pay for what you already have. Prices here are as published (30 Oct 2020); ask for today’s.

  • Visa: At mere Rs.300 + Government fees.
  • Forex Services
  • Sim Card: Starts from Rs.850 onwards.
  • Travel Insurance: Starting from Rs. 545 onwards.
  • EMI Services
  • Dehydrated Meals
  • Passport
  • Travel Essentials
About the add-on services

Before you book

Can this route be changed?

All questions

Are there any Overnight Journey’s in this Itinerary?

Overnight Journey’s are beneficial and are included in your Itinerary. We try not to have more than 2-3 Overnight journey’s in an Itinerary. If your Itinerary has these routes, you will be having an Overnight Journey. We would request you to go through our article here to read more about why we have overnight journey’s and why even you should take an overnight journey.

The itinerary doesn't seem final?

Yes, the itinerary text is just an overview of what you might do and what you might not in a particular city. The Final Itinerary will be shared with you before finalizing the booking. We are not doing group departures where you have a coach and everything is pre-booked. Different Flight timings, different Hotels/Hostels Availability, Inter-city transfers availability, all needs to be checked and verified before a Final Itinerary is provided. We will share the same once we know the date you plan to visit your dream place. Be assured that we will be providing all the services at the prices you book at.

How many days before can I book?

You will have to book the services at least 45 days before your set out on your journey. 45 days because of a very simple reason, the Visa process and everything starts around a month before and so, there will be many unnecessary cancellations. If you plan to book the services within 45 days, you can contact us at contact@tourdeguide.com or call +91-8447449093 and we will provide a customized quote to you.

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