Pyrenees by Train - 8 days

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Embark on an 8-day train tour of the Spanish and French Pyrenees, spending seven nights in the beautiful town of Roses on the Costa Brava. Ride the Roses Express into Cap de Creus Nature Park, take the Little Yellow Train through the French Pyrenees, and visit the UNESCO-listed town of Villefranche-de-Conflent. Discover the Spanish Pyrenees via the Nuria rack...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Roses - Stay for seven nights in this scenic coastal town on the Costa Brava, with free time to explore and relax on the beach
    • Cap de Creus Nature Park - Travel via the Roses Express for panoramic views of the bay and coves, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean
    • Villefranche-de-Conflent - Visit this fortified French town and experience a scenic ride on the Little Yellow Train
    • Nuria Valley - Explore the Nuria Valley with a trip on the Nuria Rack Railway to the remote town of Nuria, where you can visit the Sanctuary
    • Rivesaltes & Axat - Journey on the Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat, passing through castles, vineyards, and tunnels, followed by free time to explore Axat
    • Figueres - Visit the Dali Museum in Figueres, which showcases the largest collection of Salvador Dali's works

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an 8-day train tour of the Spanish and French Pyrenees, spending seven nights in the beautiful town of Roses on the Costa Brava. Ride the Roses Express into Cap de Creus Nature Park, take the Little Yellow Train through the French Pyrenees, and visit the UNESCO-listed town of Villefranche-de-Conflent. Discover the Spanish Pyrenees via the Nuria rack railway and journey on the Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat through stunning landscapes. End your tour with a visit to Figueres and the Dali Museum, showcasing the works of Salvador Dali.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 45 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRoses
End CityRoses

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 45

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 45

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners
    • 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
    • Escorted by a professional English-speaking tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
    • All relevant transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
    • Half day excursion to the Cap de Creus Nature park on the ‘Roses Express’ little train
    • Full day excursion to Villefranche & a trip on the Little Yellow Train from Villefranche to Mont Louis
    • Full day excursion to the Nuria Valley & Sanctuary
    • Full day excursion on the Red Train travelling from Rivesalets to Axats
    • Half day excursion to Figueres & entrance to the Dali Museum
    • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Roses

You will most likely arrive at Barcelona's Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. From here, make your own way to the start hotel in Roses, on northern Spain's Costa Brava. The rest of the day is at your leisure. In the evening join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day : 2 Cap de Creus Nature Park

Roses - Cap de Creus Nature Park - Roses. The morning is free to relax and enjoy the lovely surroundings of Roses, or perhaps head to the beach for a swim. Later, we’ll set off on the Roses Express train for a half-day excursion to Cap de Creus Nature Park, where the ...

Day : 3 Roses

Roses - Villefranche-de-Conflent (France) - Mont Louis - Roses (Spain). This morning, we’ll cross the border into France to spend the day exploring the French side of the Pyrenees. Our first stop is the fortified town of Villefranche-de-Conflent, a UNESCO World Herit...

Day : 4 Roses

Roses - Nuria Valley - Roses. Today, we’ll uncover more of the beauty of the Pyrenees. We will depart the hotel for a full-day guided excursion exploring the Spanish side of the Pyrenees and the magnificent Nuria Valley, including a trip on the Nuria rack railway. ...

Day : 5 Roses

Today you have the day to relax and enjoy the scenic seaside town of Roses. Our local guide will be happy to suggest activities and highlight must-see attractions. You can unwind on the beach, enjoy some souvenir shopping or enjoy lunch in the Spanish sunshine.

Day : 6 Roses

Roses - Rivesaltes (France) - Axat - Roses (Spain). This morning, we will have an early start, and a packed breakfast will be arranged for us. We’ll embark on our adventure as we cross back into France, board the Red Train in Rivesaltes and travelling to Axat along th...

Day : 7 Roses

Roses - Figueres - Roses. Today, we travel to the town of Figueres to visit the Dali Museum. Salvador Dali was born in Figueres and is considered the father of surrealism. His artistic repertoire includes a wide variety of paintings, films, sculptures, and photographs...

Day : 8 Roses

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,225
Price per day$153
Last Updated: 3/26/2025

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers wanting the privacy of their own room, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and Visas
    • Airport transfers
    • Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional excursions
    • Hotel city tax

Accommodation

4-star hotel
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
No minimum age, recommended for 55+
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