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Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, and Barcelona

Nine-day rail journey from Paris to Barcelona via Bordeaux and Carcassonne

Illustration of Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, and Barcelona

Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night rail vacation across France and Spain, starting in Paris and ending in Barcelona, with two nights in each of four cities along the way. Day 1 opens with visits to the Musee Picasso and Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris, and Day 2 adds a small-group skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit and a Seine river cruise. Day 3 moves by train to Bordeaux, where Day 4 includes a boat ride to the Cite du Vin for a sommelier-led wine tasting. Day 5 continues by train to the hilltop, walled town of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for two nights that include exploring its castle and ramparts. The final train leg on Day 7 reaches Barcelona, where Day 8 pairs a self-paced morning with a guided afternoon tour of Gaudi's Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. The included tastings, guided highlights, and free-time mornings suit travelers interested in history, food and wine, and photography.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Welcome to unforgettable Paris! Today, you can visit Musee Picasso, stroll through Père Lachaise, and make a stop at Parc des Buttes Chaumont.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Head over to the Eiffel Tower for your small group skip-the-line trip to the second floor and enjoy a 1hr river cruise at a time of your choosing.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bordeaux

    Paris to Bordeaux

    Board a train from Paris to Bordeaux. Spend the day visiting world-class art museums, sampling creative dishes and checking out St-Michel and the Flèche St-Michel tower.

  4. Day 4overnight: Bordeaux

    Bordeaux

    Today explore beautiful Bordeaux, and enjoy a boat ride up to the impressive Cite Du Vin, with a tasting session with a trained Sommelier.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Carcassonne

    Bordeaux to Carcassonne

    Catch a train from Bordeaux to Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a hilltop in the heart of southern France's Languedoc-Roussillon region.

  6. Day 6overnight: Carcassonne

    Carcassonne

    Enjoy a morning coffee in Place Carnot before setting out to discover the town's museum and gallery areas, and explore the picturesque castle and ramparts.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Barcelona

    Carcassonne to Barcelona

    Take the last train on this journey from Carcassonne to Barcelona. Explore the colorful city, the mosaics of Parc Guell, or ride the cable car to the top of Montjuic hill.

  8. Day 8overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Enjoy a relaxed morning discovering Barcelona at your own pace. In the afternoon, join a guided tour of two of Gaudí's most iconic creations: Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia.

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in Barcelona

    Check out of your hotel this morning and continue with your onward travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Small-group skip-the-line trip to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, plus a 1-hour Seine river cruise.
  • Day 4Boat ride to Bordeaux's Cite du Vin for a wine tasting session with a trained sommelier.
  • Day 6Morning coffee in Place Carnot before exploring Carcassonne's medieval castle and ramparts.
  • Day 7The last train leg of the trip, from Carcassonne to Barcelona, arriving to explore Parc Guell's mosaics or ride the Montjuic cable car.
  • Day 8Guided half-day tour of Gaudi's Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Bordeaux
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Carcassonne
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Barcelona
  • Small group skip the line tour of the Eiffel Tower + 1hr cruise in Paris
  • Skip the Line admission to La Cité Du Vin in Bordeaux
  • Skip the Line admission to Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts Ticket
  • Small group half-day tour of Park Güell and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, connecting Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, and Barcelona by train.
What sightseeing is included besides rail and hotels?
A small-group skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit with a 1-hour Seine cruise, admission to Bordeaux's Cite du Vin with a sommelier-led wine tasting, admission to Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts, and a small-group guided half-day tour of Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia.
What hotel accommodation is included?
Two nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast in each of Paris, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, and Barcelona, for a total of 8 nights over the 9-day trip.
Which trains are used?
SNCF trains connect Paris to Bordeaux, Bordeaux to Carcassonne, and Carcassonne to Barcelona, the last leg crossing from France into Spain.
When does this trip run?
The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current departures with Railbookers before booking.

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