Tailor Made Rail
The Pilgrim Route to Santiago
10 daysfrom $1,868
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
First Class Rail: Barcelona to Paris
Discover elegant cities, world-class wine regions and breathtaking mountain landscapes on a journey uncovering the best of France and Spain.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Arrival in historic Barcelona
Arrive independently at the hotel in Barcelona's business district, then an afternoon guided tour of Gaudi's Casa Batllo and the Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter, followed by a welcome drink and a 3-course dinner.
- Day 2railovernight: Canfranc Estacion
From historic Zaragoza to an Art Deco hotel
Train to Zaragoza for a guided tour of the Old Town (Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, La Seo Cathedral, the Roman Forum remains), then onward by rail to Canfranc to check into the five-star Art Deco Hotel Canfranc-Estacion, a former grand railway station.
- Day 3overnight: Canfranc Estacion
A journey back in time at Canfranc Estacion
Guided history tour of the hotel covering its role as a major trade route and wartime espionage site, with free time to explore Canfranc Pueblo or use the hotel's spa, gym, pool and hydrotherapy area (payable locally). Dinner at leisure.
- Day 4overnight: Bilbao
Wine tasting in Rioja & pintxos tour of Bilbao
Coach to Logrono for free time and a guided Rioja vineyard tour and wine tasting, then continue to Bilbao for an evening guided walking pintxos tour of the Old Town.
- Day 5overnight: Bilbao
Discovering modern art at Bilbao's Guggenheim
Private guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum, then a guided city tour including the Old Town and the Ribera Market, with the rest of the day free.
- Day 6railovernight: Bordeaux
Belle Epoque Biarritz & scenic cruise through Bordeaux
Coach to Biarritz for lunch and free time along the Grand Plage, then rail to Bordeaux for a scenic cruise along the Garonne past the Pont de Pierre and Pont d'Aquitaine, tasting canele on board.
- Day 7overnight: Bordeaux
Bordeaux food tour & St Emilion wine tasting
Morning food tour of Bordeaux sampling local specialties, then an afternoon coach trip to the medieval village of St Emilion for a wine tasting at a local chateau, returning to Bordeaux for dinner together.
- Day 8railovernight: Paris
To the French capital
Direct train to Paris, checking into a hotel in the Marais district with free time to explore independently; dinner on your own.
- Day 9overnight: Paris
Sightseeing & a night above Paris
Guided sightseeing tour of Paris taking in the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Elysees, with free time after, followed by dinner at Madame Brasserie on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Day 10
Traveling home
After breakfast, the vacation concludes; transfer to Paris airport for your flight home or continue exploring independently.
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 9 nights' 4 & 5-star hotel accommodation
- First & Standard Class rail travel
- All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers
