Paris, Barcelona & Madrid by Train

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Combine Paris, Barcelona and Madrid...

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With the joys of scenic train travel...

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... And stays at three boutique city hotels

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Start with the bright lights of Paris...

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Create your own Parisian picnic...

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... And stroll along the Seine at sunset

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Enjoy a taste of our ultimate Barcelona city break...

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With the best food tour you'll ever do...

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... And a Gaudi wonder all lit up at night

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Finish with the baroque jewels of Madrid...

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Visit world-famous art galleries...

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toledo spain view

Take the train to the medieval city of Toledo...

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... And experience modern-day life in its colourful barrios

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Duration

Strolls along the Mediterranean seafront in the morning; treasure-trove old towns and arty districts by day; Latin Quarter jazz bars and a Gaudí wonder at night. This is the best of Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, on and off the tourist trail.

  • Eiffel Tower views
  • Barcelona like a local
  • Special Madrid walks
  • Gaudí wonders
  • Visit Toledo by train
  • Guided experiences
  • Great for foodies
  • Boutique city hotels
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

10 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

2 x lunch

Guided activities as described

Train Paris-Barcelona

Train Barcelona-Madrid

Private Barcelona airport/station transfers


Guided Activities

Private bespoke foodie tour

Private eBike tour (can be walking tour)

Shared Gaudí house night visit

Private art & history tour in Madrid


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide app with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: international travel to Paris and from Madrid is not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Create your own Parisian picnic


Your travels begin in Paris today. Our favorite way of getting to know something of the city is to spend a couple of hours wandering between the boulangeries, fromageries and chocolateries of an authentic Parisian neighborhood. If you like the sound of that, a clever audio tour helps you fill up your picnic basket with tasty treats to eat somewhere scenic. Later you have lots of restaurants or jazz bars close by.

Day 2

Explore Paris' iconic sights


Day 3

Take the train to Barcelona


Day 4

Soak in stunning views from Montjuic


Day 5

Eat and drink your way through Barcelona


Day 6

Cycle by day, experience Gaudí at night


Day 7

Travel to Madrid by train


Day 8

Visit Madrid's world-famous galleries


Day 9

See Madrid's famous sights & local side


Day 10

Stroll the streets of medieval Toledo


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Picnic...

Like a true Parisian

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Browse...

The Seine's famous Bouquinistes

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Sip coffee...

In grand Parisian cafés

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Swing...

In a Latin Quarter jazz bar

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Take your seats...

For the scenic train to Spain

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Delve into...

Lively food markets

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Discover...

Barcelona's hidden gems

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Pedal...

In Barcelona's local barrios

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Eat & drink...

Like the locals do

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Experience...

A Gaudí wonder at night

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Glide...

Above the city by cable car

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Tuck into...

Tapas with a view

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Marvel...

At Modernist masterpieces

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Capture...

Epic views from across the city

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Soak in...

Mediterranean sun by the sea

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Be wowed...

By the Magic Fountains

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Wander...

Through Madrid's royal history

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Trace Spanish history...

In world-famous art galleries

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Count...

The windows of Plaza Mayor

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Chance upon...

Traditional tapas hangouts

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Stroll...

In the beautiful Retiro Park

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Sunbathe...

Like Retiro's turtles do

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Stop for lunch...

In places only locals know

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Admire...

Madrid's best street art

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Uncover the stories...

Of the Lavapiés barrio

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Step back in time...

In medieval Toledo

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