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Barcelona via the Pyrenees

Barcelona via the Pyrenees, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Take the train to vibrant Catalan capital Barcelona via Toulouse and the Pyrenees. With 4 nights in Barcelona, there's time for a day trip to the Roman city of Tarragona too before you return to the UK with a stop in Avignon to break your journey home.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Toulouse

    London to Toulouse

    Train to Paris Gare du Nord, cross to Gare Montparnasse for a TGV to Toulouse, the 'Pink City'. Check in at the Grand Hotel d'Orleans.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Barcelona

    Toulouse to Barcelona via the Pyrenees

    Regional service through mountainous scenery to Latour de Carol near the Spanish border, then a Spanish train through to Barcelona. Check in for a 4-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Explore the Barrio Gotico, the Picasso Museum, La Rambla and the Sagrada Familia.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Free day, or a day trip by train to Tarragona (about 50 minutes away) or the coastal town of Sitges.

  5. Day 5overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Third full day at leisure in Barcelona.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Avignon

    Barcelona to Avignon

    Regional train across the French border to Cerbere, then a French service to Avignon, seat of popes for 400 years. Optional extra night available.

  7. Day 7rail

    Avignon to London

    High-speed TGV back to Lille or Paris, connecting to the Eurostar to the UK (direct Avignon-London services also run on certain summer days).

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Day return journey to Tarragona from Barcelona
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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