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Paris to Madrid by Rail

Tour, Escorted tour

Paris to Madrid by Rail

Explore some of Europe’s highlights in Spain and France, without the hassle of airport queues or long driving days, with this rail-only eight-day trip from Paris to Madrid. Only using public transport, you’ll get a unique insight into Paris, Bezier, Barcelona and Madrid, with a local leader who knows all the best hidden spots. You’ll taste croissants, tapas and churros, wander through hidden walkways for excellent panoramic views only locals get to see and witness the interesting past of human creative genius with stops at popular landmarks like Sagrada Familia, and Maison Carree. Choose to extend your journey and start in the UK, with the optional Eurostar transfer from London to Paris (it only takes 2.5 hours!).

Activities
  • Paris - Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure
  • Visit Pont du Gard (Museum, Bridge and Swimming Time and Free Time for Lunch)
  • Sagrada Familia Admission
  • Churros Stop
Highlights
  • Skip the airport queues on this railway journey through France and Spain, discovering iconic sites and local secrets via trains and public transport.
  • Explore Paris' Montmartre area – a favourite for artists for generations. See where Van Gogh and Picasso used to live and take hidden walkways to secret viewpoints that only locals know.
  • Get off the beaten track with a visit to Bezier, including a walk and a boat trip along Canal du Midi and a free day to enhance your experience your own way.
  • Stay in an old prison, recently transformed into a modern hotel. Feel the history of the walls as you stay in old prison cells (don't worry, they've been updated to resemble hotel rooms with all the creature comforts you'd expect) and explore the grounds, which include an on-site restaurant and bar.
  • Indulge in buttery croissants in Paris, taste Spain’s favourite dessert (churros) in Madrid and enjoy a tapas dinner in Barcelona where you can rub shoulders with the locals and toast to a sense of community.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Casa Caridad. Donations help them provide basic needs such as food and shelter for people in need in Valencia. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
  • Rail Tours
7 Nights Starting At
March 21, 2026 through October 31, 2026
Book by:
October 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Various departures
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7 Nights from $3,120.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
October 27, 2026 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $3,240.00 (USD) Per Person
Alternate itinerary
September 10, 2024 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $2,860.00 (USD) Per Person
Alternate itinerary
November 19, 2024 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $3,105.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
April 05, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $3,170.00 (USD) Per Person
June 24, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $3,105.00 (USD) Per Person
August 05, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $3,295.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
September 30, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from $3,105.00 (USD) Per Person
October 28, 2025 7:00 PM
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We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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About Intrepid Travel

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.