Rome to Barcelona by Train | 27-35 | 2026

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Embark on an unforgettable rail journey from Rome to Barcelona, designed for travelers aged 27-35. This tour takes you through the heart of Europe, visiting Italy, France, Monaco, and Spain. Begin in Rome, exploring its iconic sights and indulging in a traditional three-course meal. Travel to the picturesque Cinque Terre National Park with an included rail pass, then continue to the glamorous French Riviera, stopping in Nice and the opulent Monaco. Experience the vibrant street life of Marseille before heading to the cultural hub of Barcelona. Here, enjoy optional activities like a flamenco show and savor local tapas. With comfortable train travel and hotel accommodations, this small group tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, culture, and culinary delights. Meals include 2 dinners and 8 breakfasts, ensuring a delightful culinary journey. Optional activities and personal expenses are not included, allowing you to tailor your adventure.

Highlights
  • Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital and explore iconic sights.
  • Cinque Terre National Park: Discover the enchanting clifftop villages with an included rail pass.
  • Monaco City: Walk in the footsteps of Grace Kelly at the Royal Palace and visit the Monte Carlo Casino.
  • Nice: Relax on the iconic blue chairs along the waterfront and enjoy the vibrant street life.
  • Marseille: Explore the edgy Riviera town and soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere.
  • Barcelona: Experience an optional flamenco show and indulge in local tapas.
  • Barcelona: Visit Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, and enjoy the city's vibrant culinary scene.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently by train from Rome to La Spezia, La Spezia to Nice, Nice to Marseille, and Marseille to Barcelona, enjoying scenic coastal views and comfortable rail journeys.
Accommodation
Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the journey, including The Building Hotel in Rome, AllegroItalia La Spezia, Hotel Venezia, Monsigny Nice, Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles, and Fira Congress in Barcelona, ensuring a restful experience after each day's adventure.
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 souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
Transportation to Start Location
Transportation to the starting point in Rome is not included.
Transportation from End Location
Transportation from the end point in Barcelona is not included.
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).
Destinations
  • Europe
  • France
  • Italy
  • Monaco
  • Spain
Tour Types
  • Sightseeing
  • Walking
  • Rail Tours
  • Foodie and Wine Tours
  • Cultural
  • 18-30 somethings

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 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 Name: AllegroItalia La Spezia (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Cinque Terre, La Spezia

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 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 Name: Monsigny Nice (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Nice, Monaco

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 Name: Monsigny Nice (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: 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.

Accommodation Name: Greet Hotel Marseille Center 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 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 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
  • Rail Pass
    -Rail pass for exploring Cinque Terre National Park is included.
  • Sightseeing
    -Sightseeing tours in Rome, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Nice, Marseille, and Barcelona are included.
  • Transport
    -Travel conveniently by train from Rome to La Spezia, La Spezia to Nice, Nice to Marseille, and Marseille to Barcelona, enjoying scenic coastal views and comfortable rail journeys.

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 souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  • Transportation to Start Location
    -Transportation to the starting point in Rome is not included.
  • Transportation from End Location
    -Transportation from the end point in Barcelona is not included.
Yes, optional activities such as a boat cruise in Cinque Terre, a bike ride in Nice, and a flamenco show in Barcelona are available but 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.
Yes, a rail pass for exploring Cinque Terre National Park is included in the tour.
No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
The tour involves traveling by train from Rome to La Spezia, La Spezia to Nice, Nice to Marseille, and Marseille to Barcelona, offering scenic coastal views and comfortable rail journeys.
The tour starts in Rome, Italy, and ends in Barcelona, Spain.
The tour includes 2 dinners and 8 breakfasts.
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Accommodation is provided in hotels 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.
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:Medium
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: LERBA26
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