3-week London to Athens Itinerary
StartLondon
Duur3 weken
TypeONE_WAY
Etappes7
Routeoverzicht
Etappe 1
Van London naar ParisEtappe 2
Van Paris naar ZürichEtappe 3
Van Zürich naar ViennaEtappe 4
Van Vienna naar BudapestEtappe 5
Van Budapest naar BucharestEtappe 6
Van Bucharest naar SofiaEtappe 7
Van Sofia naar ThessalonikiEtappe 8
Van Thessaloniki naar AthensEtappe 1: London to Paris
Train|Direct
2h20
Operator(s):Eurostar
Aanvullende informatie
- There are several trains per day.
- Book your train several weeks in advance to benefit from the best pricing.
- Tickets are open for sale as early as 6 to 8 months in advance.
- Allow yourself enough time to go through customs by arriving early to the train station.
Aanbevolen duur
- 3-4 days in Paris.
Wat te doen in Paris?
- Iconic Landmarks & Monuments: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Montmatre, Latin Quarter, Le Marais District, Seine River.
- World-Class Museums and Art: Le Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou.
- Romantic Streets and Cafés: Stroll through Paris' charming neighborhoods, from the bohemian Montmartre to the chic Le Marais, and enjoy classic Parisian café culture along the way.
Etappe 2: Paris to Zürich
Wat te doen in Zürich?
- Scenic Lakeside and Old Town (Altsadt): Narrow streets, historic building, Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches.
- Financial & Shopping Hub: Upscale shopping on Bahnhofstrasse.
- Culture & Museums: Kunsthaus Zurich, Swiss national Museum.
Etappe 3: Zürich to Vienna
Train|Direct
7h50 to 8h20
Operator(s):SBB (RailJet Xpress)
Aanvullende informatie
- Four direct trains per day.
Aanbevolen duur
- 3-4 days in Vienna.
Wat te doen in Vienna?
- Imperial Palaces and Historic Landmarks: Schönbrunn Palace and the Hofburg, St Stephen's Cathedral and the Belvedere Palace.
- Classical Music and Arts: Music performances at the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein; Art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Albertina.
- Cafes and Culinary Delights: Coffeehouse culture at Café Central or Café Sacher, try out Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte.
Etappe 4: Vienna to Budapest
Train|Direct
2h40
Operator(s):OBB (EuroCity /Railjet Xpress)
Aanvullende informatie
- There are trains on an hourly-basis.
- Book your train ahead to benefit from the best pricing.
Aanbevolen duur
- 3-4 days in Budapest.
Wat te doen in Budapest?
- Historic and Thermal Baths: Széchenyi and Gellért Baths.
- Architectural Splendor: The Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion.
- Vibrant Culture and Nightlife: Numerous museums, theaters, and ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter.
Etappe 5: Budapest to Bucharest
Train|Direct
15h00 to 16h30
Operator(s):CFR Calatori (IRN International)
Aanvullende informatie
Aanbevolen duur
- 1-2 days in Bucharest.
Wat te doen in Bucharest?
- History and Architecture: Palace of Parliament, Old Town, Romanian Athenaeum.
- Parks: Herastrau Park, Cismigiu Gardens.
- Culture: Village Museum, National Muserum of Art.
Etappe 6: Bucharest to Sofia
Train|Direct
9h30
Operator(s):CFR Calatori (IRN International)
Aanvullende informatie
- Daily train leaving Bucharest at 10:50AM and arriving in Sofia around 8:35PM.
- Use 'Bucuresti' for Bucharest.
Aanbevolen duur
- 2 days in Sofia.
Wat te doen in Sofia?
- Historic Churches and Landmarks: Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, ancient Church of St. George.
- Culture and Museums: National Archaeological Museum, National Art Gallery, Museum of Socialist Art.
- Parks and Vithosa Mountain: Borisova Gradina, City Garden, Vithosa Mountain for hiking, skiing and views of the city.
Etappe 7: Sofia to Thessaloniki
Bus|Direct
5h00 - 5h30
Aanvullende informatie
- Bus timetable varies throughout the year.
- There are less buses during winter months.
Aanbevolen duur
- 1 day in Thessaloniki.
Wat te doen in Thessaloniki?
- Rich History and Byzantine Heritage: Numerous Byzantine churches, Roman ruins and Ottoman influences; White Tower, Rotunda, Church of Hagios Demetrios.
- Waterfront and Aristotelous Square: Waterfront is perfect for walking, cycling and enjoying the sea views; Aristotelous Square is a central hub with cafes and shops.
- Culture and Museums: Archaeological Museum, Museum fo Byzantine Culture.
Etappe 8: Thessaloniki to Athens
Train|Direct
5h00
Operator(s):Hellenic Train (Intercity)
Aanvullende informatie
- There a couple of trains per day.
- Note that I have experienced some bug with the English version of the national railway website; the Greek one works better.
- You can use Google translate to help you navigate.
Aanbevolen duur
- 3 days in Athens.
Wat te doen in Athens?
- Ancient Landmarks: The Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora.
- Culture: National Archaeological Museum, Acropolis Museum.
- Vibrant Neighborhoods: Plaka district, Monastiraki and Psiri.