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You rail adventure includes:
Welcome-Package
Rail travel in First-Class
4**** hotel accomodation in all cities
Full breakfast for all guests in all hotels
Airport Transfer At Arrival and Departure
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Itineraries
Day 1
Optional: Arrival in London
London is a city that blends history and modernity into a melting pot that never slows down.
London has something for every interest. The only question is where to start.
Three nights in the British capital affords time to visit significant landmarks and sprawling museums, stop in an atmospheric pub, hop on a double-decker bus, or meander around bustling street markets.
Start the first day of your exciting tour with well-known attractions that showcase Britain’s rich heritage:
• Start with a visit to the newly crowned king at Buckingham Palace. On the right day, you can marvel at the ceremonial ‘Changing of the Guard.’
• Hop on the Tube to the British Museum for an enthralling journey through world history.
• Then head to where modern London began, at the Tower of London, overlooked by the photogenic Tower Bridge.
• From there, bag a front seat on a distinctive red double-decker bus to Trafalgar Square before heading onto the West End to catch a fabulous show.
Day 2
Optional: Full day in London
The second day is a chance to explore lively neighborhoods and experience the ‘real’ London. Hop on, hop off a tour bus or use London’s excellent transport links to probe offbeat postcodes.
Start the day exploring unmissable sights and compelling diversions from the banks of the Thames to the canal locks of Camden:
• Walk along the endlessly diverting South Bank from the elegant Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) to the vibrant Borough Market.
• Stop for a pint or coffee in the historic pubs near the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare once performed. Pop into the magnificent Tate Modern art gallery along the way.
• Head to edgy Camden market for a taste of cool Britannia.
• Then hit the bright lights of Soho for dinner and a choice of glitzy entertainment.
Day 3
Optional: Full day in London
The final full day in London is an opportunity to shop ‘til you drop and soak up the unique charms of the Big Smoke. Relax on a Thames boat or in the city’s many parks; find time to buy souvenirs and explore London’s culinary landscape.
• Launch day 3 with a taste of luxury at the illustrious Harrods department store or fill your bags along Europe’s busiest shopping street, Oxford Street.
• Cruise the Thames from the chiming clock of Big Ben to the home of timekeeping, laidback Greenwich.
• Enjoy open green spaces and hire a pedalo in Hyde Park.
• Visit world-class museums for free in chic Kensington.
• Finish the evening dining on Britain's favorite food with a mouthwatering curry in the fabled Brick Lane.
Day 4
Eurostar-Train to Paris
Before heading to the French capital on day four, squeeze in one last Full English Breakfast. The comfortable Eurostar speeds from the heart of London to the center of Paris. Alight near cozy cafés and grab a late lunch and your first taste of Parisian cuisine.
The secret to seeing Paris in three nights is to mix leading attractions with slower explorations of popular quartiers.
The Métro makes it easy to hop from spooky catacombs to bohemian Buttes Montmartre. A walking tour to see the restoration of Notre Dame cathedral follows in famous footsteps, leaving ample time to sample neighboring quartiers.
With so much to see and do, it’s impossible to finesse the perfect Parisian itinerary. Yet some sights are unmissable:
• Start your Parisian exploits with a cruise on the Seine.
• Enjoy sunset views atop the Eiffel Tower to appreciate the city's grandeur.
• Disembark and stroll past the Louvre pyramid through the elegant Tuileries gardens to Place de la Concorde, where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette met their end.
• Round the evening off at an upscale restaurant near the famous Champs-Elysées.
Day 5
Full day in Paris
The fifth day of your tour is a time to explore the ancient streets of Paris, taking in quartiers that shaped early French history and still define the modern city. Some of the most exciting quartiers are neighbors, yet each contains a distinctive yet utterly Parisian character:
• Start with a morning stroll around Le Marais. The city's favorite quartier merges old and new and brims with riveting museums and trendy shops.
• A short walk takes you to the former royal island, Île de la Cité, home of the iconic and soon-to-be restored Notre Dame cathedral.
• Complete your journey across the Seine to the delightful Latin Quarter, the city’s oldest district and home to the stately Panthéon.
• Round off the evening with dinner at the fabulous bistros and brasseries of the stylish Saint-Germain-des-Prés quartier.
Day 6
Full day in Paris
The sixth day is all about exceptional museums and discovering why Paris attracts millions of annual visitors. Exploring a city of contrasts, hop from hushed museums to animated quartiers to discover the Paris of popular image.
• Pay a visit to the enigmatic Mona Lisa at the world's biggest and most visited museum, the Louvre.
• Jump on the Métro to the atmospheric streets of Montmartre, where Amélie’s imagination ran wild.
• Head up funicular rails for citywide views from the soaring Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
• In nearby Pigalle, the legendary can-can dancers of the Moulin Rouge continue to dazzle.
• End the evening with a stroll down Canal Saint-Martin and dinner in the sparkling Oberkampf quartier.
Day 7
TGV-train ride to Barcelona
A remarkable rail journey heads south across the border to the effervescent Catalonian capital, Barcelona. With three nights to soak up the city’s irrepressible individuality, it is an electrifying introduction to Spain.
• Get acquainted with Barcelona's energy wandering down Las Ramblas, the spirited thoroughfare that dissects the city.
• Stop amid the bustle for a light lunch of pa amb tomàquet (tomato bread) washed down with a refreshing glass of Estrella Damm.
• Follow seductive smells and flavours into the colourful La Boqueria Market.
• Afterwards, enjoy a more laid-back side of Barcelona along the seafront at Barceloneta Beach.
• Watch the sunset over the Mediterranean with dinner at a beachside terraza.
Day 8
Full day in Barcelona
A full day in Barcelona is a chance to see its striking landmarks and revel in its atypical Catalonian character.
• Start by heading to the architecturally arresting Park Güell, where you’ll find expansive views over the city.
• Marvel at the inimitable La Sagrada Familia cathedral, Gaudi’s unfinished masterwork.
• Stop for photos at Gaudi’s home, La Pedrera-Casa Milà, and his eccentric creation, Casa Batlló.
• Head back to the Gothic Quarter for tapas and nightlife that bursts into life after the sun sets.
Day 9
Full day in Barcelona
The last full day in Barcelona is a chance to sample art, culture, and the activities that make Barcelonians tick.
• Head out to Camp Nou, home to a museum celebrating the remarkable sporting legacy of Barcelona FC.
• If art interests you more, view Romanesque masterpieces at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
• Drop into the Picasso Museum, where you can get lost in the vast collection of cubist and impressionist art.
• Ride a funicular railway and enjoy dizzying views from a cable car en route to the historic Montjuïc Castle.
• End the day with dinner in the foodie haven Carrer del Parlament.
Day 10
AVE-train to Madrid
Madrid is the final destination on this epic rail journey. It's a short journey on modern AVE trains through Don Quixote's country, Castile-La Manch. Restless, cosmopolitan, and exuding elegance, you’ll have three nights to absorb the sparkling charisma of the Spanish capital.
• Uncover Spain’s royal heritage at the stately Royal Palace of Madrid, the monarch’s official residence.
• Explore the intoxicating streets of the adjacent La Latina neighbourhood. Madrid's oldest barrio grew from the site of a medieval fort, and its mazy streets are chock-full of monuments.
• Follow the effervescent Calle de Segovia across the dizzying Segovia Viaduct to find fantastic cafés and tapas bars.
• Take some photos, or even better, reserve a table at the world’s oldest continuously operated restaurant, Restaurante Botín.
Day 11
Full day in Madrid or Toledo
A full day in Madrid presents the challenge of deciding what to see among Madrid's many cultural treasures.
• Start by tickling your tastebuds at the invigorating San Miguel Market.
• Save some delectable morsels for a picnic at the boating lake in the tranquil Retiro Park.
• Clear your afternoon to admire centuries of Spanish and European art at Spain’s leading museum, the Prado.
• Soak up the counter-culture vibes and discover new fashion trends in the edgy Malasaña quarter.
• Spend the evening with Madrileños dining in the spirited Chueca barrio, one of Marid’s liveliest neighbourhoods.
Day 12
Departure from Madrid
It’s time to say hasta luego to Madrid and end a gripping rail tour through three countries and four enchanting cities. It’s the last chance to enjoy Madrid's singular charm before breathing a sigh of contentment tinged with regret that an extraordinary holiday has ended.
• Load up with last-minute souvenirs and gifts on the refined Calle Gran Vía, Madrid’s busiest shopping street.
• Fill your stomach with a satisfying plate of huevos rotos in the bustling La Latina neighbourhood.
• Dash to the observation deck at Cibeles Palace for unrivalled views over Madrid, the ideal location to say adios to Spain and an unforgettable rail tour. t
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