Rome to Barcelona by Train with @Morgan.Yates

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Hosted by lifestyle YouTuber Morgan Yates, this exclusive 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 monumen...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Peel back the layers of Rome's history on a city walking tour including the Trevi Fountain
    • Dine on Italian family recipes in a historical building in one of Rome's oldest neighbourhoods
    • Hike or train between the pastel coloured 5 towns of the Cinque Terre National Park
    • Hike or train between the pastel coloured 5 towns of the Cinque Terre National Park

What's this trip about?

    Hosted by lifestyle YouTuber Morgan Yates, this exclusive 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 e-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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityRome
End CityBarcelona

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Barcelona
  • Cinque Terre
  • La Spezia
  • Nice
  • Rome

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive 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 head out for a sightseeing tour, checking our iconic sites such as the Trevi Fountai...

Day 2: Rome to La Spezia

After 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.Welcome to the Italian Riviera! This evening i...

Day 3: La Spezia

Today we're headed to Cinque Terre, the glittering star of postcards and insta feeds all over the world. Is there a coastline on earth more enchanting than this? Pastel-hued villages, dramatic terraced cliffs, lush gardens, medieval monuments & pristine waters mak...

Day 4: La Spezia to Nice

Arrivederci 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.We'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.

Day 5: Nice

Wake 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...

Day 6: Nice to Marseille

Just a short train ride this morning, as we head to the edgy riviera town of Marseille along the gorgeous Mediterranean coast.Edgy, stylish and beautiful, Marseille is French culture all over. With white sandy beaches, woozy little backstreets and grand promenades, th...

Day 7: Marseille to Barcelona

See ya France, we're headed to another intoxicating country this morning after breakfast.New day, new country, and as we travel south past the snow-capped Pyrenees we'll fall in love with the scenery before reaching one of the world's most uniquely beautiful cities: B...

Day 8: 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 stil...

Day 9: End 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?

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Price per day$253
Last Updated: 12/6/2024

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Aug 2022

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Rome to Barcelona by Train with @Morgan.Yates

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Very warm and professional tour manager and driver. Great immersion into the local culture. Visited the biggest cosmopolitan cities in Spain as well the more quiet b...

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Mar 2025

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    • Prep your taste buds for a culinary sensation. Delicious Italian, French and Spanish cuisine will be on offer, with included breakfast every day of the week.
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