How much does it cost?

From £1,399 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,890 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London to Paris, TGV travel to Figueres, the Núria Valley Rack Railway, the Little Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat, and return TGV or intercity rail from Perpignan to Paris and Eurostar back to London.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London through to return.

What is the accommodation?

Seven nights in a four-star hotel in Roses, either Hotel Mediterraneo Park or Hotel Montecarlo Spa & Wellness.

What meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner daily. One glass of wine is included with dinner at the Mediterraneo Park Hotel.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Discover Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

Eight-day escorted rail tour of Catalonia and French Pyrenees from London

Great Rail Journeys operates this eight-day escorted tour from London through the Catalonia region and French Pyrenees, beginning with Eurostar and TGV travel into Spain. The group bases itself in Roses, a coastal town on the Costa Brava with two miles of sandy beaches, for seven nights in a four-star hotel. The itinerary balances included excursions with free days: guided tours explore the medieval towns of Girona and Besalú and the surrealist Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, while specialty heritage rail journeys take in the Núria Valley Rack Railway through mountain gorges to an alpine sanctuary and the Little Red Train through Pyrenean vineyards and Cathar countryside. Days 2 and 5 offer leisure time to relax at the hotel or swim and dine on the coast. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group throughout. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily, and all rail, coach, and admission costs are covered, making this a comfortable choice for those seeking guided travel with secure accommodations and minimal planning.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £300 since 4 Jul, to £1,399.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The group size can reach 40 people, which may limit spontaneity on free days in Roses and Girona.
The Roses Express train on Day 5 is optional and payable locally; it is not included in the package price.
Single travellers will need to confirm the single supplement cost, as the evidence does not state the rate.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Roses
From London to Catalonia
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras for the Eurostar to Paris, then the high-speed TGV to Figueres and a transfer to the base in Roses, arriving late evening for a light meal.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: Roses
A day to explore beautiful Roses
A free day to explore Roses, including the church of Santa María, Casa Mallol, the Ciutadella de Roses and Trinitat Castle, with dinner and a glass of wine at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3railovernight: Roses
Montserrat Rack Railway and the Sant Joan funicular
Board the Montserrat Rack Railway from Monistrol de Montserrat up to the 9th-century Benedictine monastery, then the Sant Joan funicular to the Pla de les Taràntules viewpoint for panoramic views of Catalonia.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4overnight: Roses
Ancient Besalú and artistic Figueres
Explore the medieval town of Besalú, then visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, home to the world's largest collection of Salvador Dalí's works, before time to explore the town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5railovernight: Roses
A free day to explore Roses at leisure
A free day at the hotel or exploring further, with golden sandy beaches nearby and the option to take the Roses Express train up to Puig Alt (payable locally).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6railovernight: Roses
The Little Red Train into the French Pyrenees
Transfer to Rivesaltes, France, to board the Little Red Train (Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouillèdes) through vineyards and forests to Axat, high in the Aude Valley, with open-air carriages available in summer.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7railovernight: Roses
Riding the Núria Valley Rack Railway up the Pyrenees
Drive to Ribes de Freser to board the Núria Valley Rack Railway up to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria, with time to explore before returning to Roses for the final group dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Transfer to Figueres to catch the train connection to Paris, changing to the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Board the Núria Valley Rack Railway from Ribes de Freser up through verdant mountains and rugged gorges to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria, with views of a crystalline blue lake.
Day 6Ride the Little Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat through vineyards, forests, and rocky outcrops, passing Cathar fortresses in the French Pyrenean foothills.
Day 7Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, described as the world's largest surrealist object, then explore the medieval town of Besalú accessed by a 12th-century Romanesque bridge.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Standard Class; standard Class rail travel and all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Breakfast and dinner each day
Glass of wine with dinner
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,399 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,890 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London to Paris, TGV travel to Figueres, the Núria Valley Rack Railway, the Little Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat, and return TGV or intercity rail from Perpignan to Paris and Eurostar back to London.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London through to return.
What is the accommodation?: Seven nights in a four-star hotel in Roses, either Hotel Mediterraneo Park or Hotel Montecarlo Spa & Wellness.
What meals are included?: Breakfast and dinner daily. One glass of wine is included with dinner at the Mediterraneo Park Hotel.