Great Rail Journeys
First-Class Carcassonne, Châteaux & Vineyards
First Class rail escorted tour based in Carcassonne, France
7 daysfrom $2,269
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Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday
Biarritz by First Class Rail
Journey to Biarritz by first-class rail and enjoy golden beaches, Basque culture and a touch of French Riviera glamour on the Atlantic coast.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Biarritz
London to Biarritz
Join the Eurostar at London St Pancras International to Paris, with a light meal and drinks served at your Standard Premier Class seat. On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord a private taxi transfers you to the Gare Montparnasse for the high-speed TGV service to Biarritz, passing Bordeaux and Bayonne. Four nights at the highly-rated Radisson Blu Hotel (4 star) overlooking the Côte des Basques beach.
- Day 2overnight: Biarritz
Exploring beautiful Biarritz
Three full days to enjoy this striking Atlantic seaside resort, once a favourite of Queen Victoria and Frank Sinatra. Start on its famous beaches including La Grande Plage, or the quieter Port Vieux and Milady beaches, and stroll the coast past the Rocher de la Vierge, the symbol of Biarritz.
- Day 3overnight: Biarritz
Exploring beautiful Biarritz
Discover the town's architectural delights such as the Cathedral of St Eugenie, museums dedicated to chocolate and Asian art, the famous casino and the aquarium with its superb array of underwater creatures.
- Day 4railovernight: Biarritz
Exploring beautiful Biarritz
Venture further afield if you wish: take the train to St Jean de Luz, a charming fishing port with a beautifully preserved medieval centre, or visit Bayonne with its striking Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses.
- Day 5rail
Biarritz to London - Homeward bound
After breakfast join the TGV service from Biarritz station to Paris, where your private taxi transfers you to the Gare du Nord. Join the Eurostar with light meal and drinks in Standard Premier service, returning to London St Pancras International.
Meals: breakfast
Included
- Eurostar Standard Premier service between London and Paris with light meal and drinks served at your seat
- First Class rail travel on the high-speed TGV between Paris and Biarritz
- Private taxi transfers between the stations in Paris
- 4 nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Biarritz (4 star)
Not included
- Biarritz aquarium and casino (payable locally)
- Spa treatments at the hotel (payable locally)
