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A Relaxing Rail Holiday to Spain

A Relaxing Rail Holiday to Spain, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Take the train to Barcelona and Madrid on this laid back holiday, with plenty of stops to break your journey and only one journey per day of travel. Enjoy breaks in Lille, Montpellier and Girona along the way.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lille

    London to Lille

    Eurostar from London St Pancras to Lille, a journey of just an hour and 20 minutes. Explore the historic city, once part of Flanders, including the Palais des Beaux Arts or La Piscine art gallery in Roubaix.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Montpellier

    Lille to Montpellier

    Direct high-speed TGV service south via Lyon and Nimes to Montpellier, close to the Mediterranean coast. Explore the old town around Place de la Comédie.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Barcelona

    Montpellier to Barcelona

    Free morning in Montpellier, perhaps visiting the Antigone District or Jardin des Plantes, before a direct train across the Spanish border to Barcelona. Arrive at Barcelona Sants and check in for a 3-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Free day to explore the Barrio Gotico, the Picasso Museum, La Rambla, Mercado de la Boqueria and the Sagrada Familia.

  5. Day 5overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Second free day in Barcelona to continue exploring the city's attractions.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Madrid

    Barcelona to Madrid

    High-speed AVE train covering the 390-mile journey to Madrid in under 3 hours, with various departures through the day. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  7. Day 7overnight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Explore La Latina, the Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace, and the 'Golden Triangle' of art galleries including the Prado and Reina Sofia.

  8. Day 8overnight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Second free day in Madrid, perhaps visiting the botanical gardens or the bars and restaurants of Puerta del Sol.

  9. Day 9overnight: Girona

    Madrid to Girona

    Northbound journey to Girona, a charming Catalan city with an old town, castle and stretch of medieval city walls, and the Catedral de Girona.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Paris

    Girona to Paris

    Direct train service back into France and north to Paris, arriving in the early evening, within walking distance of the Gare du Nord.

  11. Day 11rail

    Paris to London

    Morning or afternoon Eurostar options back to London, depending on onward travel plans.

Included

  • Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
  • 10 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Comprehensive directions to your hotels
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office

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