How much does it cost?

From £1,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,755 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. All rail travel is included: Eurostar to and from Paris, TGV to Figueres, plus four heritage and scenic railways within the Pyrenees and Catalonia region. Coach transfers between rail stations are also included.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

This is a fully escorted tour. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout the eight days and leads all guided tours and excursions.

What accommodation is included?

Seven nights at the Prestige Victoria Hotel & Spa Elit, a 3-star hotel in Roses on the Costa Brava. You stay at this single base throughout the tour.

What meals are included?

Breakfast every day, four dinners (with a glass of wine each), and a light dinner buffet on Day 1. Lunch and other dinners are not included.

When does this tour run?

The pack does not list published departure dates. Contact Great Rail Journeys directly to check availability for your preferred dates. Note: the Little Red Train offers open-air carriages in summer (June-September).

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Highlights of Catalonia & the Pyrenees by Rail

Eight-day Catalonia and Pyrenees rail tour from London, based in Roses

Great Rail Journeys operates this eight-day escorted journey through Catalonia and the French Pyrenees, departing from London St Pancras via Eurostar and TGV to Spain. You are based for all seven nights at the Prestige Victoria Hotel & Spa Elit in Roses, a Mediterranean coastal town on the Cap de Creus peninsula. The tour focuses on four distinct scenic railways: the Núria Valley Rack Railway, which climbs through gorges to a sanctuary accessible only by train; the Little Red Train through French Pyrenean vineyards and Cathar fortress country; the Roses Express to the mountain peak of Puig Alt; and the Yellow Train of Cerdagne, Europe's highest metre-gauge railway. Between rail journeys, you have free days to relax at the beachfront hotel or explore the historic town centre. A UK Tour Manager accompanies you throughout, meals include daily breakfast and four dinners with wine, and all rail and coach transfers are covered. This tour suits repeat rail travellers drawn to heritage railways, photographers capturing coastal and mountain vistas, and couples seeking leisurely coastal comfort with scenic excursions.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £200 since 4 Jul, to £1,299.

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

All seven nights are spent at the same hotel in Roses; the tour does not relocate, so rail journeys are day trips from the base.
Four dinners are included over eight days; lunch and several dinners are your own expense.
Group size can reach 40 people; confirm final numbers before booking if you prefer a smaller party.
The pack does not specify which open-air days run on the Little Red Train; confirm seasonal carriage availability when booking for your dates.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Roses
Arriving on the Costa Brava
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras for the Eurostar to Paris, then the high-speed TGV south to Figueres, followed by a coach transfer to the base hotel in Roses for a light dinner buffet with a glass of wine.
Day 2overnight: Roses
A free day to get to know Roses
Free day to relax at the hotel or explore Roses on foot, including the Puig Rom Visigoth fortress remains, Ciutadella de Roses and Trinitat Castle.
Day 3overnight: Roses
Visiting the Cap Roig Botanical Garden and Pals
Coach to the Cap Roig Botanical Garden for time at leisure among its 8,000 plant species, then on to the medieval hill town of Pals with its Torre de las Hores.
Day 4railovernight: Roses
Discovering the French Pyrenees aboard the Little Red Train
Coach to Rivesaltes, France, to board the Little Red Train (Train du Pays Cathare et des Fenouillèdes) through vineyards and Cathar fortresses to Axat, with free time before returning to Roses.
Day 5overnight: Roses
Leisurely explorations of Roses
Another day at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore Roses' beaches, coves and the Santa Maria church.
Day 6overnight: Roses
Discovering the Old Town of Girona
Free time in the medieval old town of Girona, including the Jewish Quarter and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona.
Day 7railovernight: Roses
Panoramic vistas from the Núria Valley Rack Railway
Drive to Ribes de Freser to board the Núria Valley Rack Railway up to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria, with time to walk around the lake before returning to Roses.
Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Coach to Figueres for the train connection to Paris, then the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Day 3: Board the Núria Valley Rack Railway from Ribes de Freser and ascend through verdant mountains and rugged gorges to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria, accessed only by this train, where you walk around a crystalline lake with Pyrenean peaks as backdrop.
Day 4Day 4: Ride the Little Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat through French Pyrenean vineyards, forests, and rocky outcrops; in summer, open-air carriages reveal views of mountaintop Cathar fortresses.
Day 5Day 5: Board the Roses Express land train for a two-hour round trip through Cap de Creus Nature Park to Puig Alt, the highest peak on the peninsula, with 360-degree views of mountains, plains, sea and islands.
Day 6Day 6: Travel on the Yellow Train of Cerdagne, Europe's highest metre-gauge railway, at 18 mph through lush Pyrenean landscape, passing bridges and viaducts, departing from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortified town of Villefranche-de-Conflent.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 3 or 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
Breakfast each day, plus 4 dinners (Prestige Victoria) or breakfast and dinner each day (Hotel Montecarlo)
Glass of wine with dinner
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,755 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. All rail travel is included: Eurostar to and from Paris, TGV to Figueres, plus four heritage and scenic railways within the Pyrenees and Catalonia region. Coach transfers between rail stations are also included.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: This is a fully escorted tour. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout the eight days and leads all guided tours and excursions.
What accommodation is included?: Seven nights at the Prestige Victoria Hotel & Spa Elit, a 3-star hotel in Roses on the Costa Brava. You stay at this single base throughout the tour.
What meals are included?: Breakfast every day, four dinners (with a glass of wine each), and a light dinner buffet on Day 1. Lunch and other dinners are not included.
When does this tour run?: The pack does not list published departure dates. Contact Great Rail Journeys directly to check availability for your preferred dates. Note: the Little Red Train offers open-air carriages in summer (June-September).