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Barcelona by First Class Rail on daytime trains
4 daysfrom $1,462
Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday
Barcelona Christmas Markets by First Class rail on daytime trains
Travel in comfort to Barcelona’s festive Christmas markets by first-class rail, enjoying seasonal charm and Mediterranean magic.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Barcelona
London to Barcelona by First Class rail on daytime trains
From the stunningly restored St. Pancras International station travel by Eurostar to Paris at speeds of up to 186mph, with a light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class. On arrival at the Gare du Nord your taxi transfer takes you across Paris to the Gare de Lyon to continue by direct TGV through France into Spain, arriving in Barcelona in time for dinner or tapas. Settle into the comfortable, traditionally-styled and highly-rated Roger de Lluria Hotel (4 star), ideally located in the centre of the city, for 3 nights.
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona & its Christmas Markets
After breakfast explore this magical city and visit the most famous of its Christmas Markets. The Fira de Santa Llúcia dates from 1786, a traditional Christmas fair of more than 300 stalls selling handcrafted Christmas decorations and gifts, along with mistletoe, poinsettias and Christmas trees. Look out for the curious Catalan figure of the caganer and the caga tió, a log with a friendly face that is an important part of Catalan Christmases.
- Day 3overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona & its Christmas Markets
Wander the 'Artesania' section of the market with stalls selling hand-made and artisan products such as jewellery, toys, leather goods and ornaments. There is a Nativity scene contest, musical parades and exhibitions, including the popular life-size Nativity scene in Plaça Sant Jaume. The market feels particularly Christmassy in the evening, when its lights glisten against the backdrop of the impressive Cathedral.
- Day 4rail
Barcelona to London - Homeward bound
After breakfast make your way to Barcelona Sants station for your First Class journey to London. Travel north on the superfast TGV to Paris, where your private transfer takes you across the city to the Gare du Nord. Join the Eurostar service home, relaxing with a light meal and drinks before arrival into London St Pancras.
Included
- First Class Rail travel throughout your journey
- 4 star accommodation throughout your holiday (3 nights, Roger de Lluria Hotel, Barcelona)
- Taxi transfers across Paris between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon
