Planet Rail
Costa Verde Express & Spain by First Class Rail
Luxury rail journey through Spain via Eurostar and the Costa Verde Express
11 daysfrom $7,472
82% rail
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Cultural Treasures of Spain
Discover Spain's cultural heartland on this 11-day rail journey, from Barcelona's iconic landmarks and Pamplona's celebrated cuisine to the medieval beauty of León and Santiago de Compostela, before concluding in vibrant Madrid.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona. Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay and get acquainted with the city; plenty of restaurant choice in the evening.
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona
Explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off bus pass.
- Day 3railovernight: Pamplona
Pamplona
Breakfast at your hotel, then a direct train to Pamplona. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay.
- Day 4overnight: Pamplona
Pamplona
Explore the ancient city of Pamplona on a private tour. Evening tapas and wine.
- Day 5overnight: León
León
Travel to the historic city of León. After checking in at your hotel, set out to explore its rich history.
- Day 6overnight: León
León
Breakfast at your hotel, then continue exploring the city's churches, palaces, and its Gothic cathedral, famous for its stained-glass windows.
- Day 7railovernight: Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
Board the train to Galicia. On arrival in Santiago de Compostela, head to your hotel for a two-night stay.
- Day 8overnight: Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
Private walking tour of the old town, followed by a visit to the ancient Cathedral, reputedly the burial site of St. James and the culminating point of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
- Day 9railovernight: Madrid
Madrid
Journey to Madrid by train. On arrival, check in at your hotel, then use your included Madrid City Card to explore the Prado Museum in the afternoon.
- Day 10overnight: Madrid
Madrid
Use your included Madrid City Pass for a tour of Las Ventas bullring and a visit to the Royal Palace. Evening tapas around the Plaza Mayor.
- Day 11rail
Return home
Head to Madrid airport for your flight home. Travellers who would prefer to return via rail, or spend longer exploring Spain, can speak to the Marvellous Escapes team.
Included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Barcelona with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Pamplona with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in León with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Santiago de Compostela with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Madrid with breakfast included
- Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV inOui & Renfe trains
- Return flight to the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras, with extra night in Barcelona)
- Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Barcelona
- Private city tour of Pamplona
- Private walking tour in Santiago de Compostela with Cathedral ticket
- Entrance to Prado Museum and included Madrid City Card
