Luxury Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
- 11
- £2,449
- Spain
- London to Barcelona by first class rail in one day
- Stunning Seville in the heart of Andalucia
- Spanish capital Madrid with its world-class art galleries and boutiques
- Return to the UK with a night in the French resort town of Biarritz
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- First Class rail travel with seat reservations
- Private transfer between stations in Paris
- 9 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Private transfer from station to hotel in Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
- Private transfer from Irun station to your Biarritz hotel
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
Suggested Itinerary
This morning, take the Eurostar in Standard Premier class from London St Pancras to Paris. On arrival, you’ll be met at the end of the platform by a driver who will take you across to the Gare de Lyon with plenty of time for your onward journey. You may even have time for lunch at the famous Le Train Bleu restaurant (pictured) inside the station.
A direct TGV takes you south through France and across the Spanish border to Barcelona where you’ll arrive late in the evening. When you disembark the train, a private transfer will take you to the Grand Hotel Central (or similar), your accommodation for the next 3 nights.
You have two days at leisure in Barcelona to explore. Fans of architecture will be in their element here, with 2000 years of construction on show, from Roman remains to the creations of local hero Antoni Gaudi by way of a beautiful Baroque quarter in the heart of the city. There’s also a huge choice of food options, from paella by the beach to fine dining in an Art Nouveau restaurant. The centrally located food market Mercat de la Boqueria is well worth a visit and the Parc de Montjuïc offers great views over the city along with the fascinating Fundació Joan Miró gallery.
It’s a 5.5 hour rail journey by comfortable high-speed AVE train to Seville. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to the Hotel Colon Gran Melia (or similar) where you have a 3-night stay.
Seville is a quintessentially Andalusian city, combining white-washed narrow streets lined with orange trees with colourful Moorish architecture and the largest Gothic church in the world. Not-to-be-missed attractions here include the opulent Alcazar and the endlessly photogenic Plaza de España (pictured).
It’s time to leave Seville and head for Spanish capital Madrid, where a private transfer will be waiting to take you to the Barceló Torre de Madrid (or similar) for your last 3 nights in Spain.
Enjoy two full days exploring here at your own leisure. Madrid boasts not one but three of Europe’s top art galleries – the Prado being the most famous. You can also discover 20th century art, including Picasso’s epic Guernica at the Reina Sofía Museum or take a tour through art history at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Elsewhere, don’t miss the lovely Plaza Mayor or a wander through peaceful Retiro Park.
Leave Madrid after breakfast today on a direct train to the border with France at Irun. Here, you’ll be met by a transfer driver who will take you the final 20 miles to Biarritz on the Atlantic Coast. Here, you’ll check in for an overnight stay at Le Régina Biarritz Hôtel & Spa – MGallery (or similar).
Spend the rest of your afternoon and evening in Biarritz. Perhaps take a stroll along the beachfront promenade or simply enjoy the facilities at your hotel. In the evening, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, with an emphasis on delicious seafood.
After a leisurely start this morning, return to the station at Biarritz and catch a train back to Paris. This time, you’ll be arriving into Montparnasse station and your transfer driver will be waiting to take you back to the Gare du Nord. Here, board a return Eurostar to London.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Barcelona
Located in Barcelona’s central Gothic Quarter, the Grand Central Hotel offers easy access to the main sights of the city. Bedrooms are designed in a modern style with amenities including a 32-inch TV and a free minibar with soft drinks and snacks. There is also a restaurant as well as a bar and rooftop swimming pool overlooking the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral.
Seville
The Hotel Colon Gran Melia is a design hotel located in the heart of Seville. The stylishly decorated bedrooms feature automatic lighting, free Wi-Fi internet access and a flat-screen satellite TV. There is also a restaurant serving traditional local cuisine along with a café, a cocktail lounge and a Clarins spa. Enjoy a swim on the rooftop pool with views over the city.
Madrid
Occupying a modern building in the Plaza de España, the Barceló Torre Madrid is a luxurious and comfortable hotel with a central location, 10 minutes’ walk from the Royal Palace. The elegantly furnished bedrooms come with air-conditioning, a 42-inch TV and en suite bathrooms with a rain-effect shower. There is also an indoor pool and fitness centre along with an on site restaurant.
Biarritz
Le Regina Biarritz is a landmark hotel occupying a Belle Epoque building which overlooks the Bay of Biscay. Air-conditioned and sound-proofed, the classically designed bedrooms are equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, a minibar and a flat-screen cable TV. The hotel also boasts a panoramic restaurant, an Art Deco lobby bar, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool.
