Euroventure · Self-guided rail tour

The Sunseeker: 3 Weeks

The Sunseeker: 3 Weeks, a rail journey with Euroventure

Trains, tapas, and top sights! Travel from London to Lisbon by rail, stopping in Paris, Barcelona, Seville, Madrid & more along the way.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Paris

    London to Paris (2 nights)

    Eurostar to Paris (about 2.5 hours). Walk along the Seine, visit the Louvre, and explore Montmartre.

  2. Day 3railovernight: Barcelona

    Paris to Barcelona (3 nights)

    Train to Barcelona (about 6.5 hours). Marvel at La Sagrada Familia, wander the Gothic Quarter, and relax on Barceloneta beach.

  3. Day 6railovernight: Seville

    Barcelona to Seville (3 nights)

    Train to Seville (about 6 hours). Explore the Alcázar of Seville, the Santa Cruz district, and Plaza de España.

  4. Day 9overnight: Lisbon

    Seville to Lisbon (3 nights)

    Bus to Lisbon (about 6.5 hours). Explore Alfama, ride the yellow trams, and visit the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.

  5. Day 12railovernight: Porto

    Lisbon to Porto (3 nights)

    Train to Porto (about 3 hours). Explore Ribeira, cross the Dom Luís I Bridge, and visit a port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia.

  6. Day 15overnight: Santiago de Compostela

    Porto to Santiago de Compostela (1 night)

    Bus to Santiago (about 3 hours). Visit the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the end point of the Camino de Santiago.

  7. Day 16railovernight: Madrid

    Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (3 nights)

    Train to Madrid (about 4 hours). Visit the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and the Prado Museum.

  8. Day 19railovernight: Montpellier

    Madrid to Montpellier (2 nights)

    Train to Montpellier (about 6.5 hours). Visit Place de la Comédie, the Écusson district, and the Musée Fabre.

  9. Day 21railovernight: Paris

    Montpellier to Paris (1 night)

    Train to Paris (about 4 hours) for a final night, with time to revisit favourite spots or discover something new.

  10. Day 22rail

    Paris to London

    Train to London (about 2.5 hours), completing the loop.

Included

  • All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown in the key
  • Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
  • Compulsory seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
  • Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
  • Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at partner hostels
  • A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
  • Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • Access to a 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
  • 1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM

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