Rome to Barcelona by Train | 27-35 | 2025

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On this adventure, you??ll spend your days 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 authentic way to experience Europe too, so don’t be surprised if you feel like a local by the end.

Highlights
  • Stroll around Rome, exploring iconic sights in the Italian capital.
  • Explore the enchanting coastline of Cinque Terre with an unlimited train-and-hike travel card.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace in Monaco City and visit the Monte Carlo Casino.
  • Experience the vibrant street life and beautiful beaches of Nice on the French Riviera.
  • Witness a passionate flamenco show and enjoy local tapas in Barcelona.
  • Discover Gaudi's masterpieces like Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell in Barcelona.
Dining Summary
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
Foodie
  • Rome: Get together with the Contiki crew and enjoy a traditional three-course meal with local specialties. Pasta la vista baby!
Included Experience
  • Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
  • Rome: Get together with the Contiki crew and enjoy a traditional three-course meal with local specialties. Pasta la vista baby!
  • Cinque Terre National Park: We’ll take care of your rail pass, so you can just zip around the iconic clifftop villages and focus on the Insta stories. Wanna hike around too? You're welcome to explore on foot along the way.
  • Monaco City: 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).
Mode of Transport
Travel seamlessly by train from Rome to Barcelona, enjoying scenic routes through Italy, France, and Monaco. Rail passes are included, allowing you to explore iconic destinations like Cinque Terre and the French Riviera with ease.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at The Building Hotel in Rome, AllegroItalia La Spezia, Hotel Venezia, Monsigny Nice, Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles, and Fira Congress in Barcelona, or similar accommodations, offering a blend of local charm and modern amenities throughout your journey.
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as a boat cruise in Cinque Terre, a bike ride in Nice, and a flamenco show in Barcelona are not included.
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and gratuities are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Destinations
  • Europe
  • France
  • Italy
  • Monaco
  • Spain
Tour Types
  • Walking
  • Beach Tours
  • Foodie and Wine Tours
  • Sightseeing
  • Cultural
  • Rail Tours

Location: 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.<br/>

Accommodation: The Building Hotel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: The Building Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Rome, La Spezia

After uncovering a bit more of Rome, we'll catch a train to the Liguria Region, a gateway to the famed Italian Riviera, admiring Italy's rugged west coast along the way. Tonight, you’ll have a free night to explore La Spezia with your travel buds.<br/>

Accommodation: AllegroItalia La Spezia (or similar)

Accommodation Name: AllegroItalia La Spezia (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: La Spezia, Cinque Terre

Today we're headed to the enchanting coastline of the 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? Back 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!<br/>

Accommodation: Hotel Venezia (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Hotel Venezia (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: La Spezia, 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. And with an included dinner, you’re sure to start your stay in style.<br/>

Accommodation: Monsigny Nice (or simialr)

Accommodation Name: Monsigny Nice (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Nice, Monte Carlo

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 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? After a night on the blackjack table it's back to Nice and to bed, the next part of the adventure starts tomorrow.

Accommodation: Monsigny Nice (or simialr)

Accommodation Name: Monsigny Nice (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Nice, Marseille

A short train ride to the edgy Riviera town of Marseille on the Mediterranean coast - enjoy time to look around & breathe in the sites.<br/>

Accommodation: Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Marseille, Barcelona

See ya France, we're headed to another magical country this morning – but not before breakfast. After 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.<br/>

Accommodation: Fira Congress (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Fira Congress (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Barcelona

They say this city sizzles and we couldn't agree more. Today it's all yours to explore! For a taste of what you can do, here's just a start of the never-ending list: explore Barcelona by bike on an optional guided tour. 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.

Accommodation: Fira Congress (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Fira Congress (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: 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 Barcelona, Ibiza and Mallorca trip? See you on the beach?

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Transportation
    -Rail passes are included, allowing you to explore iconic destinations like Cinque Terre and the French Riviera with ease.
  • Included Experiences
    -Experiences include a stroll around Rome, exploring Cinque Terre National Park, and visiting Monaco City.

Not Included
  • Optional Activities
    -Optional activities such as a boat cruise in Cinque Terre, a bike ride in Nice, and a flamenco show in Barcelona are not included.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and gratuities are not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Yes, there are optional activities such as a boat cruise in Cinque Terre, a bike ride in Nice, and a flamenco show in Barcelona, which are not included in the tour price.
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Included experiences are a stroll around Rome, exploring Cinque Terre National Park with a rail pass, and visiting Monaco City, including the Royal Palace and Monte Carlo Casino.
You will stay in comfortable accommodations such as The Building Hotel in Rome, AllegroItalia La Spezia, Hotel Venezia, Monsigny Nice, Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles, and Fira Congress in Barcelona, or similar accommodations, offering a blend of local charm and modern amenities.
The tour includes 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners. The first dinner is a three-course Roman meal in Rome, and another dinner is included in Nice.
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
The tour includes rail passes that allow you to travel seamlessly by train from Rome to Barcelona, exploring iconic destinations like Cinque Terre and the French Riviera.
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

Dates Price Availability
15-Aug-2026
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Single £2198.00
15-Aug-2026
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Twin £1695.00
15-Aug-2026
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Twin Share £1695.00

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This tour is operated by Contiki

9 days from £1695 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Rome, Italy
Finish:Barcelona, Spain
Suitable for: 27-35
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: LTRBA20
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