How much does it cost?

From £2,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,105 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout the eight days. Local walking guides lead each daily walk, and a boat captain guides the coastal cruise.

What is the daily walking distance?

Walking routes range from 2.6 to 4.9 miles per day. Each day offers two options; you choose your preferred distance each morning.

What meals are included?

Breakfast every day, Eurostar light meals on Days 1 and 8, six dinners, and one lunch with wine-tasting at a Catalan vineyard on Day 7.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys offers six departures: September 2026, October 2026, April 2027, May 2027, September 2027, and October 2027.

What is not included?

Cancellation and travel insurance are not included. Optional extras such as London hotel stays before or after the tour and UK rail connections can be booked separately.

Great Rail Journeys · Walking tour

Walk & Tour: Catalonia's Coast & Culture

Eight-day escorted walking tour of Catalonia's coast from London via Eurostar and rail

Great Rail Journeys' eight-day escorted walking tour combines rail travel, coastal hikes, and cultural exploration across Catalonia. You depart London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus, cross Paris by coach, and board First Class rail to Figueres in northeastern Spain. Based in the fishing villages of Roses and Calella de Palafrugell, you walk sections of the Cami de Ronda coastal path, hike from a 10th-century monastery to a seaside harbour, sail past towering cliffs to the whitewashed village of Cadaqués, and explore medieval towns such as Besalú and Pals. A guided tour of the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres and an afternoon at Cap Roig Botanical Gardens round out the cultural offerings. Each walking day offers two route options, allowing you to choose your daily distance. Expert local guides lead the walks, and a UK Tour Manager oversees the entire journey. The tour concludes with a return journey via First Class rail to Paris and Eurostar Plus back to London, making it ideal for rail enthusiasts and active walkers seeking a guided, comfort-focused European escape.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £300 since 4 Jul, to £2,299.

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

The single supplement of £400 (approximately $535 USD) is a substantial 20 percent above half the double price; solo travellers should factor this in.
Each of the four walking days offers a choice of two routes; you select your pace each morning, but the group reconvenes for coach transport and meals.
The group is capped at 24 people, which is a relatively large escorted tour; if smaller groups are important to you, confirm the actual booking size with Great Rail Journeys.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Roses
By First Class rail to the Catalan coast
Meet the Tour Manager and group at London St Pancras for a Eurostar journey in Plus class to Paris, then First Class rail to Figueres, followed by a coach transfer to the hotel in Roses. Three-course dinner on arrival.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal, Dinner
Day 2overnight: Roses
Walking from hilltop monastery to coastal harbour
Coach into the hills above Roses to the 10th-century Sant Pere de Rodes monastery, then a choice of two walks featuring time in El Port de la Selva (Option A: 2.9mi/4.7km; Option B: 4.4mi/7.1km). Return to Roses for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: Roses
Salvador Dalí's Figueres and medieval Besalú
Guided tour of the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, followed by an afternoon visit to the medieval town of Besalú. Return to Roses for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4overnight: Roses
Cadaqués and Cap de Creus walks
Boat trip along the Cap de Creus coast to Cadaqués, then a choice of two walks: an extended tour of the town and bay (Option A: 3mi/4.8km) or a hike across the peninsula to the lighthouse at Spain's most easterly point (Option B: 4.5mi/7km). Return to Roses for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5overnight: Calella de Palafrugell
Exploring Girona enroute to Calella
Guided tour of the medieval city of Girona, including the Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Cathedral, with free time for lunch. Continue to the new hotel in Calella de Palafrugell, with dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6overnight: Calella de Palafrugell
Walking the Catalan coast on the Cami de Ronda
Coach to La Fosca for the final walk of the holiday, with two options featuring sections of the Cami de Ronda long-distance path, both ending back in Calella (Option A and Option B: 4.9mi/7.8km each). Free evening to enjoy the town.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7overnight: Calella de Palafrugell
Medieval Pals and Catalan wine-tasting
Guided tour of the Cap Roig Botanical Gardens, then inland to the medieval village of Pals for free time to explore. Lunch and a wine-tasting at a traditional Catalan vineyard, before returning to Calella for dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Coach back to Figueres to board a train to Paris in First Class, then the Eurostar in Plus class with a light meal back to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus, cross to Paris, then continue in First Class rail through France to Figueres in Catalonia, arriving in Roses by evening.
Day 2Choose between a 2.6-mile circular walk from the 10th-century Sant Pere de Rodes monastery or a 4.4-mile hike down to the harbour town of El Port de la Selva with views of the Bay of Roses.
Day 4Take a boat trip along the Cap de Creus peninsula's towering cliffs and secluded coves to Cadaqués, then walk either a flat 3-mile waterside path or a 4.5-mile hike ascending to Salvador Dalí's former house at Port Lligat.
Day 6Walk sections of the Cami de Ronda coastal path between La Fosca and Calella, following the waterside trail past coves and golden beaches for nearly 5 miles.
Day 7Tour the Cap Roig Botanical Gardens with over 8,000 plant varieties, explore medieval Pals, and taste wine at a traditional Catalan vineyard housed in a renovated 17th-century farmhouse.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Plus; First Class rail travel; all rail, cruise and coach travel throughout
Expert walking guides and carefully planned routes, 3-4.9 miles (4.8-7.8 km) walking per day
Eurostar Light Meals; breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Small group holiday with an average group size of 22 (walk options typically in groups of 6-18)
All walks with local guides, guided tours and excursions (walks may vary according to weather and local conditions)

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,105 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout the eight days. Local walking guides lead each daily walk, and a boat captain guides the coastal cruise.
What is the daily walking distance?: Walking routes range from 2.6 to 4.9 miles per day. Each day offers two options; you choose your preferred distance each morning.
What meals are included?: Breakfast every day, Eurostar light meals on Days 1 and 8, six dinners, and one lunch with wine-tasting at a Catalan vineyard on Day 7.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys offers six departures: September 2026, October 2026, April 2027, May 2027, September 2027, and October 2027.
What is not included?: Cancellation and travel insurance are not included. Optional extras such as London hotel stays before or after the tour and UK rail connections can be booked separately.