Trip Ideas

Whether you’re taking a short holiday or going gangbusters backpacking through Europe for six or more weeks, our selection of popular Europe itineraries will help you plan and book a “Backpacking Europe” experience to die for! Browse Europe Trip ideas

Eurail Passes

Backpacking through Europe by rail is on par with the great American road trip. Find out how to choose from a range of Eurail Passes in our Rail Pass 101 section or browse our listings of the most popular Eurail passes. If you are under 26, you can choose a Eurail youth pass.

Hop On/Hop Off

Backpacking around Europe with a hop-on, hop-off pass is the ultimate combination of a tour and independent travel! While on the bus, you’re on a tour, when you're off, you're on your own.

Buy Hop-on, Hop-off passes for set routes, loop around, go one-way or design your own flexi pass. Passes are valid for 6 months!

Europe Tours

Check out Bakpak Dave’s handpicked selection of fun Europe backpacker, independent travel and escorted tours that include hostels or budget hotels.

Whether you are backpacking through Europe in a whirlwind trip or slowing it down and focusing on a region or two, there's an option for you.