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8 days

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.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour Overview

Duration

8 days

Starts

Roses

Ends

Roses

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Tour leader escort & local guides for sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 45

Minimum age

No minimum age

Departs

April - October

Hotel Rating

4-star hotel

Countries

Spain, France

Arrival Transfer

No - can be booked on request

Departure Transfer

No - can be booked on request

Meals included

Breakfast: 7, Dinner: 7
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$2,805.00
AUD$2,244.00
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AUD$1,000.00
$3,488.00

Tour 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

Included

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.

Not Included

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

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Spain!

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.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Scenic Roses & Cap de Creus Excursion

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 Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. Here, we will take in the panoramic views of the Bay of Roses and the nearby coves. We will spend approximately 2 hours on the train, and will return to Roses for the night.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Villefranche & Little Yellow Train

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 Heritage site. You will have some free time here to explore the fortresses, built during the reign of Louis XIV and designed by the French engineer Vauban.

In the afternoon, we’ll admire the stunning scenery from the comfort of the Little Yellow Train as it winds through the Tet Valley, passing forests, tunnels, ravines, and viaducts, including the Pont Gisclard suspension bridge and the Sejourne viaduct with its striking double-decker arches. Our 1 hour train journey will end in the small village of Mont Louis before we return to our hotel by coach.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Nuria Valley & Rack Railway

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.

The train will climb nearly 1,000 metres before reaching the remote town of Nuria, which is only accessible by rail and is home to a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary. We will conclude our day with a visit to the Sanctuary before returning down the valley on the train. In total, we will spend 1 hour aboard the train.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Roses at leisure

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.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Red Train to Axat

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 the century-old line, passing castles, vineyards, viaducts, and tunnels along the way.

Upon arrival in Axat, you have some free time to explore this charming town before our coach transfer back to the hotel. The evening is at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Roses. Total time aboard the train today is approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - Figueres

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.

The heart of the museum is the building that once housed the Figueres town theatre when Dali was a child, where his first exhibitions were showcased. The museum now displays the largest and most diverse collection of his works. In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel in Roses, where we’ll have the rest of your final day at leisure.

Overnight: Roses
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Roses

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

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Pierre & Vacances Hotel Monterrey Roses
Roses

Located on the Roses beach promenade, this casual hotel is 7 km from Castell de la Trinitat and 2.3 km from the Aquabrava water park. The modest rooms, all featuring balconies, include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minifridges. Dining options include a Mediterranean restaurant and a café/bar with sea views. Guests can enjoy two outdoor pools, including a children’s pool, as well as a fitness room and a sauna. Additional amenities include a furnished terrace, a game room, and a reading room.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

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.

2025
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23 Apr - 30 Apr
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30 Apr - 7 May
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14 May - 21 May
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