Backpacking through Europe, Backpacking in Europe

TOP TRIPS Europe | Summer | France | Italy | Spain | Greece | Netherlands | New Years | Germany Summer 2011 Check out our summer Europe trips! Summer is a time to kick back and stay a while. The weather’s great, spirits are high, and it’s good times all around. Whether you’re looking for an alternative to backpacking through Europe, or you want to take a trip to Thailand and Southeast Asia, we’ll give you the summer you’re looking for. TRIP RESULTS (25) slant

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Berlin, Prague & Munich The word is out on these central European hotspots. Experience Berlin's nightlife, Prague's gothic atmosphere, and Munich's old-world charm. 10 Days 1,395 USD

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12/26/2010 »	07/15/2011 »
05/16/2011 »

Costa Rican Adventure Get up close and personal with Mother Nature on this incredible journey through the world’s ecological hotbed. 10 Days 1,545 USD

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05/26/2011 »	07/22/2011 »
06/09/2011 »

From Galway to Dublin There’s no place quite like Ireland. Enjoy the classic green landscapes, the fun-loving pubs, and the colorful mix of history and legend. 9 Days 1,545 USD

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12/28/2010 »	07/11/2011 »
05/21/2011 »	08/04/2011 »
06/11/2011 »

Germany, Italy & Switzerland With storybook castles, medieval charm, and snowy mountain peaks, this trip is like your own personal fairy tale. 10 Days 1,590 USD

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12/29/2010 »	06/24/2011 »
05/24/2011 »

Amsterdam, Paris & London You can’t go wrong with these three cities. Discover the must-see sights, hip cafés, cool shops, and no shortage of action after dark. 10 Days 1,685 USD

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05/17/2011 »	07/08/2011 »
05/22/2011 »	08/04/2011 »
06/05/2011 »

Spanish Fiesta Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Costa del Sol... Experience a perfect mix of Spanish culture, art, nightlife, and relaxing by the sea. 11 DAYS 1,685 USD

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12/29/2010 »	07/18/2011 »
05/23/2011 »

Classic Italy Amazing food, rich history, world-class art, excellent nightlife... it’s no wonder people love Italy. Hit Venice, Florence, Rome and more. 11 Days 1,795 USD

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12/26/2010 »	07/18/2011 »
05/23/2011 »	08/01/2011 »
06/21/2011 »

LONDON, PARIS & ROME Welcome to the Big Three. Get your fill of shops and museums, bars and clubs, and all those famous postcard sights. 12 DAYS 1,965 USD

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12/27/2010 »	07/08/2011 »
05/22/2011 »	07/19/2011 »
06/05/2011 »	08/03/2011 »
06/19/2011 »

London, Paris & Barcelona Get three very distinct flavors—from the famous landmarks in London, to the fashion and food in Paris, to the endless nights in Barcelona. 11 Days 2,220 USD

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05/21/2011 »	07/30/2011 »
06/19/2011 »

Exotic Thailand Experience the bustle of Bangkok, the beauty of the Thai beaches, and a taste of the rural life on visits to hill tribe villages. 14 Days 2,240 USD

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12/28/2010 »	06/10/2011 »
05/19/2011 »	07/07/2011 »

Egyptian Kingdom Visit the Great Pyramids, cruise along the legendary Nile, and see all that Cairo has to offer on this journey into the ancient past. 10 Days 2,245 USD

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05/25/2011 »

06/15/2011 »

The Greek Isles Welcome to a world of sandy beaches, blue skies, buzzing nightlife, and museums with 3,000-year-old housewares. 11 Days 2,295 USD

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05/23/2011 »	06/20/2011 »
06/12/2011 »	07/15/2011 »

European Road Trip All the old favorites are here. Amsterdam, London, Paris, Venice, Munich and more... See the sights, try the foods, experience the epic nightlife. 15 Days 2,445 USD

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05/12/2011 »	07/09/2011 »
05/23/2011 »	07/25/2011 »
06/02/2011 »

Italy and Greece From Florence to Rome, from Delphi to Athens, enjoy the rich culture, incredible foods, and awe-inspiring sights from throughout history. 12 Days 2,445 USD

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05/16/2011 »	07/11/2011 »
06/08/2011 »	08/03/2011 »

Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong Now's the time to go to China. With visits to three amazingly historic and cosmopolitan cities, this is the best intro to the world’s most populous country. 12 Days 2,620 USD

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05/26/2011 »

Spain, France & Italy Get a feel for southern Europe on a swing around the Mediterranean coast, from Spain to the French Riviera to beautiful Italy. 15 Days 2,640 USD

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05/21/2011 »

07/06/2011 »

European Adventure Kick off in Amsterdam, swing through central European hotspots Prague and Munich, and finish up with the best of Italy, from Venice down to Rome. 17 Days 2,820 USD

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05/17/2011 »	07/12/2011 »
05/30/2011 »

Europe Up and Down Start up in Amsterdam, and make your way down. Paris, Florence, Rome, Athens... there’s no end to the sights, shops, cafés and clubs. 18 Days 2,820 USD

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05/18/2011 »	06/20/2011 »
06/06/2011 »	07/16/2011 »

Discover South Africa Poignant history, amazing wildlife, breathtaking natural beauty... South Africa is an experience you’ll never forget. 11 Days 2,845 USD

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07/14/2011 »

Turkey, Greece & Italy Learn some history and see the incredible sights on a trip through three distinct cultures stretching to the far reaches of Europe. 18 Days 3,045 USD

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05/22/2011 »

07/24/2011 »

European Panorama From Ireland down to Spain, see how diverse Europe can be. From the foods, to the people, to the sights, pubs, shops and clubs. 25 Days 3,195 USD

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05/18/2011 »	06/19/2011 »
05/31/2011 »	07/15/2011 »

Australia and New Zealand Head out on an adventure Down Under. Experience the exotic animals, the sand and surf, the friendly locals, and the fascinating indigenous cultures. 21 Days 3,395 USD

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05/24/2011 »

06/21/2011 »

Grand Tour of Europe Leave no stone unturned. Visit London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice, Barcelona, and much, much more. 30 Days 3,595 USD

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05/07/2011 »	06/06/2011 »
05/12/2011 »	06/11/2011 »
05/19/2011 »	06/20/2011 »
05/22/2011 »	07/07/2011 »
05/30/2011 »	07/14/2011 »

Grand Tour of Asia From Vietnam to Cambodia to Thailand, discover new cultures, new people, and a totally new perspective. 22 Days 4,240 USD

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05/27/2011 »

Ultimate Europe Thirty-five days of famous landmarks, new foods, huge clubs, chic shops, amazing scenery... this is the epic journey you’ll be talking about forever. 35 Days 4,265 USD

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05/07/2011 »	06/21/2011 »
05/12/2011 »	06/29/2011 »
05/21/2011 »	07/11/2011 »
06/02/2011 »	07/18/2011 »
06/09/2011 »

Learn more about the best sights, shops and hotspots in Europe and elsewhere in our Lonely Planet city guides .