Airbnb Heritage Tour

Climb aboard this once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore historic European homes by rail

19 days, 6 travellers,
5 historic homes

An English mansion. A French chateau. A Catalan manor. A German castle. An Italian villa. Airbnb is looking for six train enthusiasts to go on an epic rail journey that connects historic homes throughout Europe. All aboard!

The application period for this contest is now closed

The journey

You and your chosen companions will travel through the idyllic countryside by rail and stay three nights in each of the five magnificent historic homes across Europe.

* Some of the stays will be in stopover listings. For the complete itinerary and more information about this, see the FAQs below.

Inside the homes

Step inside the rich history of these villas, castles and country homes where your Hosts will greet you and share the enchanting story behind each property.

Meet your Hosts

Kevin and Till, your Hosts in Behren-Lübchin, Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria?

Applicants must be over 18, have a valid passport and the ability to obtain a tourist VISA (if required), must be a resident of one of the eligible countries, be able to understand and speak a conversational level of English, have appropriate travel and medical insurance and be available to take this journey from August 31st, 2022 to September 18th, 2022.

Residents of which countries are eligible?

Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, or US.

When do applications close?

People can enter the Contest from 09:00 am CET (03:00 am ET) on 11 July 2022 until 11:59 pm CET (05:59 pm ET) on 20 July 2022.

When will participants be selected?

The selected participant will be selected on or around August 4th, 2022 and will be notified via the email address provided in the application form by August 6th 2022.

Will I hear from Airbnb if I have not been selected?

If you have not heard from us by August 8th 2022 you have not been selected - but we are grateful for the interest shown.

Do the Participants need to pay anything during their stay?

The program includes transportation from the selected participant's city to London, Interrail/Eurail global passes, overnight stays in all the Listings included in the Itinerary (accommodation in each Listing is for up to six people sharing three double rooms), pick up to and from the Historic Homes and stopovers for the selected participant and their (max 5) companions, transportation from Berlin to the selected participant's city.

Does the program include meals?

The award for the selected participant and the companions does not include meals during the program, personal expenses, extra activities and anything not included in the “Included Program costs” Contest Official Rules.

How can I use the Interrail/Eurail Global Pass?

For info about how to use the Interrail/Eurail Global Pass, please visit https://www.eurail.com/en/eurail-passes/eurail-mobile-pass and https://www.interrail.eu/en/interrail-passes/interrail-mobile-pass.

What does the Europe Heritage Tour itinerary look like?

During the Heritage Tour, the selected participant and their traveling companions will visit five different countries by train. For the full details please download the complete travel itinerary here.

In collaboration with

Eurail B.V. gives travellers from all over the world the opportunity to experience flexible, borderless train travel across Europe. With a Eurail or Interrail Pass (for non-European and European citizens respectively), travellers of all ages can use an expansive network of train and ferry connections to travel in and between up to 33 countries. Eurail and Interrail Passes are available via the Eurail.eu, Eurail.com and Interrail.eu web shops, as well as via an extensive network of trusted distribution partners worldwide. Eurail B.V. is owned by over 35 European railway and ferry companies, and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.eurail.com or www.interrail.eu.

In collaboration with

Eurail B.V. gives travellers from all over the world the opportunity to experience flexible, borderless train travel across Europe. With a Eurail or Interrail Pass (for non-European and European citizens respectively), travellers of all ages can use an expansive network of train and ferry connections to travel in and between up to 33 countries. Eurail and Interrail Passes are available via the Eurail.eu, Eurail.com and Interrail.eu web shops, as well as via an extensive network of trusted distribution partners worldwide. Eurail B.V. is owned by over 35 European railway and ferry companies, and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.eurail.com or www.interrail.eu.

Terms & Conditions

Max 1 Application per person. Must be 18+ and resident in one of the following countries/regions: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, or US. Contest Official Rules and Privacy Policy. Please note eligibility requirements, applicable law and jurisdiction.