Experience the golden ticket to Europe
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Eurail is the best way to explore Europe by train with 1 Pass. It’s perfect for planners or travelers with a flexible mindset eager for spontaneous trips. What’s more, the Global Pass makes it easy to break up the journey, linger for longer, and continue only when it feels necessary.  

As the golden ticket to Europe (with 30,000 stops) for all ages and travel styles, here are 3 sample itineraries:

Food Lovers trip for seniors and safe discoverers 

Senior travelers can savor France, Spain, and Italy with this two-week foodie tour. (Note: Reservations for high-speed trains are required in these countries). 

Cities visited on this trip: 

• Paris, France 
• San Sebastián, Spain 
• Barcelona, Spain 
• Lyon, France 
• Bologna, Italy 

Perfect Eurail Global Pass to sell: 5 days within a month for a two-week vacation (1st class). 

Paris: Welcome to the city of lights and home to the most Michelin-star eateries of any city in Europe! Savor delicious French bites from croissants and baguettes to macarons and crêpes.
 

How to get to Paris: The Parisian subway will take you from the main airport to the city center in 15 minutes (ticket not included). 

San Sebastián: Head to the old town for an array of pintxos restaurants for the best tapas in town. Still hungry? Join a cooking class for hands-on instructions on how to perfect the art of Basque cuisine. 

How to get to San Sebastián: Daily trains from Paris to San Sebastián take less than 7 hours—reservation required.
 

Barcelona: Explore the maze of food stalls in La Boqueria Market just off La Rambla, the main pedestrian boulevard. Indulge in tapas on famous terraces, such as Plaça Reial (try gazpacho or paella for regional bites).  

How to get to Barcelona: Direct trains from San Sebastián take less than 6 hours—reservation required. 

Lyon: Get ready for local cuisine in the gastronomical capital of the world, including duck pâté, sausages, and roast pork. Dine at bouchons, traditional Lyonnaise restaurants if you want to eat like a local.  

How to get to Lyon: A direct train will take you from Barcelona to Lyon in 5 hours—reservation required.  

Bologna: Head to Osteria to dine in a small restaurant with short menus and local specialties (try the tagliatelle al ragù). Or head to the Quadrilatero market to taste the beating heart of Bologna’s food scene.  

How to get to Bologna: Trains from Lyon to Bologna take approximately 7 hours. 

Paris to Istanbul by train, a perfect trip for millennials

Although this trip is perfect for millennials, who wouldn’t want to recreate the magic of traveling from Paris to Istanbul without the Orient Express? (Note: Get ready for adventure as some of these journeys are not in the Rail Planner app). 

Cities visited on this trip:   

• Paris, France 
• Munich, Germany 
• Zagreb, Croatia 
• Belgrade, Serbia 
• Sofia, Bulgaria 
• Istanbul, Turkey 

Baltic Adventure for authentic explorers

Explore Europe on your terms: We recommend youth travelers add more stops and countries to this trip in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.  

(Note: Due to the geographical location, you can’t find these journeys in the Rail Planner app, so get ready for a true adventure).
 

Cities visited on this trip:   

• Vilnius, Lithuania 
• Daugavpils, Latvia 
• Riga, Latvia 
• Tartu, Estonia 
• Tallinn, Estonia 

Perfect Eurail Global Pass to sell: 1 month continuous Youth Pass (2nd class) 

Vilnius: Embark on an extraordinary trip from this perfect launching pad for intrepid explorers. Beyond the majestic medieval old town and lush parks lies a vibrant metropolis buzzing with trendy bars and unique restaurants. 
 

Daugavpils: Explore Church Hill's diverse churches and thriving arts scene, and experience authentic everyday life in this lesser-known city. Daugavpils is Latvia's cultural hub on the Daugava River. 
 

Riga: Hidden gems await through the diverse and enchanting streets of Riga. Head to the Central Market housed within a repurposed zeppelin hangar to sample authentic Latvian cuisine and artisanal beers.  

How to get to Estonia: Take the train to the border town of Valga to change from a Latvian train to an Estonian train to continue your journey. 
 

Tartu: Get ready for a surprising city that stimulates both mind and soul! Tartu University shapes the very fabric of life here, so enjoy the vibrant creative scene and pulsating nightlife.  
 

Tallinn: Tallinn has thrived since the Soviet Union's collapse, embodying the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern innovation—experience candlelit medieval-themed and trendy hangouts.  
 

Reality check: The pace of life is much slower in the Baltics, and some trains run with limited schedules or on certain days only (this trip is for free spirits who love the journey more than the destinations). 

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