Rome to Barcelona by Train
$ 2,192
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Rome to Barcelona by Train – Italy | France | Spain Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers
Rome to Barcelona by Train Tours for Young Adults
The one that makes tracks for Barcelona, taking the train and stopping off at La Spezia, Nice & Marseille
This trip makes tracks through Europe’s coolest cities, taking the train from Rome to Barcelona and stopping off at La Spezia, Marseille and Nice along the way. Your days will be spent discovering Barcelona’s beach-side beauty, hiking the dreamy pastel villages of Cinque Terre, uncovering historical monuments in Rome and taking bike tours through the glitzy French Riviera. Your mode of transport is the most classic way to experience Europe, as you enjoy scenic train rides from destination to destination
“70 percent join our trips solo”
“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)
“Most popular youth travel company in the world”
Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”
Reviews by tour participants:
4.9 out of 5 stars (12 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page
Target age group:
18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)
Trip duration and price:
9 days, 4 countries from about $ 2190* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)
Destinations:
Europe > Italy | France | Spain
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Planned Itinerary:
Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Rome
La Spezia
Day 3: La Spezia
Cinque Terre
La Spezia
Day 4: La Spezia
Nice
Day 5: Nice
Monaco City
Day 6: Nice
Marseille
Day 7: Marseille
Barcelona
Day 8: Barcelona
Day 9: Barcelona
Day 1: Start Rome
Rome
Welcome to Rome, where historical ruins, renaissance masterpieces, vibrant street life and a romantic perception of life all collide. After meeting our new friends at our hotel, we’ll bond over a 3-course Roman dinner. Delizioso! Then, we’ll head out for a sightseeing tour, checking out iconic sites on the way.
The Building Hotel (or similar)
Included Meals:
DinnerIncluded ExperienceTour Rome on Foot Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list! Included ExperienceFeast on a modern Roman banquet Get together with the Contiki crew and enjoy a traditional three-course meal with local specialties. Pasta la vista baby!
Day 2: Rome to La Spezia
RomeAfter breakfast this morning we’ll have a chance to explore more of Rome’s ornate piazzas and gorgeous fountains (it’s easy to see why this was once the capital of the world). Then, it’s time to board a train to La Spezia.La SpeziaWelcome to the Italian Riviera! It’s only been 2 days and you’ve already fallen head over heels for Italy. Tonight, you’ll have a free night to explore La Spezia with your travel buds.
Hotel Firenze e Continentale (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 3: La Spezia and Cinque Terre
La SpeziaToday we’re headed to the enchanting coastline of the Cinque Terre.
Cinque Terre
There’s lots to see here in the ‘5 Lands’, but we’ve made it easy for you to explore with an unlimited train-and-hike travel card (included in the price of your trip.) This evening, you’ll have the chance to join a boat cruise and watch the sumptuous sunset from out at sea. Does it get better than this? Really though?
La SpeziaBack in La Spezia for the evening, you get one last night here to really get to know the charming landscapes and locals before we head off to Nice in the morning. Make the most of it!
Hotel Venezia (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceExplore Cinque Terre by TrainWe’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Cinque Terre Boat CruiseOn this 2-hour excursion, we’ll set sail to the Cinque Terre’s pastel-coloured buildings. To make things even more romantic, there’ll be plenty of wine and focaccia on board too. You’ll also have the chance to swim in the sea, so don’t forget your swankiest swimwear.
Additional costs apply
Day 4: La Spezia to Nice
La SpeziaArrivederci Italy and a big Bonjour to France! We’re headed from the Italian Riviera to the French Riviera, and the ridiculously scenic coastal train ride alone makes the journey worth it.NiceWe’ll enjoy two nights in this playground of the rich and famous. Year round sunshine, beautiful beaches, boulevards and a buzzing street life makes Nice a stand-out in the French Riviera. The only thing that could make this better…enjoying an included meal together this evening. And with an included dinner, you’re sure to start your stay in style.
Monsigny Nice (or simialr)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 5: Nice
NiceWake up, you’re in the French Riviera. Nice! This morning you’ll have free time to soak up some rays on one of those iconic blue chairs along the glorious waterfront. Glamorous and culturally fascinating, as you walk along the harbour and soak up the designer bars and couture shops you’ll have the swagger of an A-list celeb. Or grab a chance to join a bike ride across Nice.
To keep the glamour vibes going, why not opt to head to Monte Carlo casino in Monaco tonight, where you can roll the dice and live the life of the rich and famous?Monaco CityTo keep the glamour vibes going, why not opt to head to Monte Carlo casino in Monaco tonight, where you can roll the dice and live the life of the rich and famous?
Monsigny Nice (or simialr)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included ExperienceGet to Know Glitzy Monaco Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
Monaco DinnerGet a taste of the high life just a few doors down from the Royal Palace, home of Monaco’s glamorous royal family & the former residence of movie star Grace Kelly.
Additional costs apply
Take a ‘Nice’ Bike RideRide your bike along the promenade in the outskirts of Nice. You’ll ride all the way to the Chateau Hill to catch a show-stopping view of the ENTIRE town.
Additional costs apply
Day 6: Nice to Marseille
NiceJust a short train ride this morning, as we head to the edgy Riviera town of Marseille along the gorgeous Mediterranean coast.MarseilleEdgy, stylish and beautiful, Marseille is French culture all over. With white sandy beaches, woozy little backstreets and grand promenades, this multicultural place is predominantly made up of students, giving it an energy not usually found in coastal cities. Breathe in the sites of this charming place before heading out for some dinner, before watching the world go by with a glass of wine.
B&B Hotel Marseille Centre La Joliette (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 7: Marseille to Barcelona
MarseilleSee ya France, we’re headed to another magical country this morning but not before breakfast.BarcelonaAfter falling in love with yet more scenery, we’ll reach one of the world’s most uniquely beautiful cities: Barcelona. This evening, head to our optional flamenco show, where you’ll experience this passionate dance up close, before feasting on some local tapas.
Fira Congress (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Flamenco Show with DinnerSet in Poble Español, Tablao de Carmen serves up tapas & dinner with the heart-stopping intensity of flamenco dancing. This live performance introduces the heart of Spanish culture, so kick back with Spain’s signature drink, sangria, & take in the rhythms.
Additional costs apply
Day 8: BarcelonaMake Travel Matter®
Barcelona
They say this city sizzles and we couldn’t agree more. Today is all yours to explore! For a taste of what you can do, here’s just a start of the never-ending list: channel Gaudi at Sagrada Familia, his greatest masterpiece, started in 1882. This labour of love is still not compete, but is still a worthy memory and insta upload. Parc Guell could be next on the list – or maybe take to the backstreets for some endless tapas and paella, washed down with sangria. Fancy cooling down? Head to the golden sands of Barcelona’s beach, the cherry on top this incredible city. This evening, it’s time to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® in the tastiest way possible – through food of course. You’ll try your hand at cooking, and have dinner at Espai Mescladis, a non-profit whose restaurant is working to foster social cohesion within the city.
Fira Congress (or similar)
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Explore Barcelona on Two WheelsExplore Barcelona like a local & join us on a guided bike tour. You’ll cycle past famous sites & also get off the beaten track to places where most tourists don’t go. Along the way your guide will explain the history of the city to make it all come to life.
Additional costs apply
Make Travel Matter®Mescladis Cooking Class & Meal (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Espai Mescladis is the face of a not-for-profit organisation using food and drink as a way to foster social cohesian in the city – a play on the Catalan word, mesclar, meaning ‘to mix’. Mescladis’ aim in particular to combat the fear of ‘otherness’ that can arise in increasingly multicultural societies.
Additional costs apply
Day 9: End Barcelona
Barcelona
This morning our adventure sadly finishes after breakfast, but if you’re hungry for more Spanish sun, why not join us for our epic Ibiza & Beyond? See you on the beach?
Included Meals:
Breakfast
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page
Some of the Highlights:
Included Experience
Tour Rome on Foot
Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
INCLUDED
Included Experience
Get to Know Glitzy Monaco
Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and see the Monte Carlo Casino (where the car park looks like a Fast & Furious set).
INCLUDED
Cinque Terre Boat Cruise
On this 2-hour excursion, we’ll set sail to the Cinque Terre’s pastel-coloured buildings. To make things even more romantic, there’ll be plenty of wine and focaccia on board too. You’ll also have the chance to swim in the sea, so don’t forget your swankiest swimwear.
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Take a ‘Nice’ Bike Ride
Ride your bike along the promenade in the outskirts of Nice. You’ll ride all the way to the Chateau Hill to catch a show-stopping view of the ENTIRE town.
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Make Travel Matter®
Mescladis Cooking Class & Meal (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Espai Mescladis is the face of a not-for-profit organisation using food and drink as a way to foster social cohesian in the city – a play on the Catalan word, mesclar, meaning ‘to mix’. Mescladis’ aim in particular to combat the fear of ‘otherness’ that can arise in increasingly multicultural societies.
ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED
Trip Highlights
The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list
You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page
FAQs:
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Included Meals:
8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Team:
Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Group Size:
Maximum 24 people
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
Transfers:
Train
You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page
More Details:
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