Eurailing Packages
Spirit of Europe
11 daysfrom $1,315
Rail Escape
Western Europe Tour: Amsterdam to Paris and Madrid
Western Europe Tour: from Amsterdam to Paris and Madrid, experience the best of Europe and enjoy seamless rail travel and rich cultural immersion.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam
Welcome to the Netherlands! After checking into your hotel for two nights, get oriented in this picturesque Dutch city by joining a canal cruise that passes iconic 17th-century merchant houses and leaning gabled buildings.
- Day 2overnight: Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam
Spend today experiencing the highlights of Amsterdam through its world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Anne Frank House. Be sure to also wander through charming neighborhoods like the Jordaan and see lively Dam Square.
- Day 3railovernight: Paris
Travel to Paris
Leave Amsterdam after breakfast and take the train to Paris, France. After checking into your hotel for three nights, spend your afternoon strolling along the iconic Champs-Élysées and seeing the Arc de Triomphe up close.
- Day 4overnight: Paris
The Louvre and Eiffel Tower
No visit to Paris is complete without seeing the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. Start your day at the Louvre to admire legendary works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Then head to the Trocadéro for fantastic views of the Iron Lady herself.
- Day 5overnight: Paris
Montmartre and the Left Bank
Spend the morning in the charming Montmartre neighborhood, strolling through Place du Tertre and seeing the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica. In the afternoon, cross to the Left Bank's Latin Quarter to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and browse the bouquiniste bookseller stalls.
- Day 6railovernight: Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
Leave Paris after breakfast and take your train to the Catalan city of Barcelona. After checking into your hotel for two nights, you could begin exploring by wandering down the iconic Las Ramblas pedestrian boulevard.
- Day 7overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona's Architecture
Today, experience the incredible architectural heritage of Barcelona by visiting some of the iconic works by Antoni Gaudí like the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló. You may also enjoy walking through the atmospheric Gothic Quarter.
- Day 8railovernight: Madrid
Journey to Madrid
Leave Barcelona after breakfast and take a high-speed train to the Spanish capital of Madrid. After checking into your hotel for three nights, set out to explore sights like the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol in the evening.
- Day 9overnight: Madrid
Madrid's Art Museums
With a full day in Madrid, devote some time to its world-renowned art museums. Must-sees include the Prado Museum's masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and more, as well as the modern greats at the Reina Sofía Museum. You could also stroll through the Retiro Park.
- Day 10overnight: Madrid
More of Madrid
On your second day in Madrid, experience other top attractions like the Royal Palace, seeing a traditional flamenco show, exploring the atmospheric La Latina neighborhood, or taking a food tour to sample Spain's incredible cuisine and drink scene.
- Day 11
Depart Madrid
On your final morning in the Spanish capital, visit any sights you may have missed or do some last-minute shopping and souvenir hunting before departing for your next destination. You could also squeeze in one final tapas crawl.
Included
- Welcome Package with travel essentials and detailed itinerary information
- First-Class Rail Travel throughout (some regional trains second-class only)
- 4-Star Plus Hotel Accommodation in all cities, near train stations
- Daily Breakfast at all hotel accommodations
- Airport Transfers on arrival and departure
Not included
- International Airfare
- Excursions, Activities and Entrance Fees
- Meals Beyond Breakfast
- Local taxes or fees (e.g. hotel tourism taxes)
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Local Transportation
