mig_e72
i want to go to europe this summer, does anyone know of any agencies that plan groups with random people going on them??
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Contiki do both hotel and camping tours through Europe.
We did the European Impressions hotel tour in August this year, I would highly recommend it. We did 10 countries in 18 days. For moro info go to their site http://contiki.com.au/trip_finder/europe
Contiki do both hotel and camping tours through Europe.
We did the European Impressions hotel tour in August this year, I would highly recommend it. We did 10 countries in 18 days. For moro info go to their site http://contiki.com.au/trip_finder/europe
Backpacking Through Europe?
Bridget
Hello fellow travelers! So, my roommate Anika and I are planning a trip to Europe this summer, and we are putting together a travel plan. We are both 18 and freshmen in college. In terms of cost, we think between the two of us we'll need about $9,000 for a month, including plane tickets, food, hostels, etc. Does that sound about right? Our plans were to go to London, Paris, Loire Valley (France), Rome, Amsterdam, and Edinburgh. Is that too many places? Does anybody have experiences in these places and have suggestions for places we MUST go? We love castles and festivals, if that helps. We are going to hit the more tourist-y landmarks of course, but I would love input.
In the funds department, we are lacking a bit, so I made a campaign at www.fundmytravel.com/backpackwanderlust
If you need any more info about our trip, it's all there! It seems that most peoples' campaigns go unfunded so I'm not super confident ours will seeing as it is a trip for pleasure. Any other ideas on how to raise the money?
I am crazy excited about this trip-it's all I've been able to think about for months! I just want to make sure that the trip is planned right, so we can really enjoy the experience and don't feel too rushed or feel like we didn't see enough!
Thanks so much.
Answer
Prices depend on exactly where you're starting from, when you go (prices vary a lot), how long you stay, where you go in Europe, how you get around, the kind of places you stay in and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack generally can get by for $100 per day (£61) staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night (£83 - £125) for a hotel just for myself but there are usually cheaper places available. $4500 apiece may work out depending on the airfare you can get as long as you stay at hostels or cheaper hotels.
Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):
http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.
http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you.
http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js... - Italian train schedules and prices. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here in some places like Italy and Spain.
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http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.
http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations
You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht... - festivals, exhibitions and events
http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice
For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants.
Prices depend on exactly where you're starting from, when you go (prices vary a lot), how long you stay, where you go in Europe, how you get around, the kind of places you stay in and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack generally can get by for $100 per day (£61) staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night (£83 - £125) for a hotel just for myself but there are usually cheaper places available. $4500 apiece may work out depending on the airfare you can get as long as you stay at hostels or cheaper hotels.
Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):
http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.
http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you.
http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js... - Italian train schedules and prices. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here in some places like Italy and Spain.
.
http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.
http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.
http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations
You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht... - festivals, exhibitions and events
http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice
For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants.
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