Explorer
Rail
From
EUR €1,614





Discover France and Spain on a public transport-only adventure

Trip code: BMSP
- Start
- Paris, France
- End
- Madrid, Spain
- Meals
- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Transport
- Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (7 nights)
- Days
- 8
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeOur themes categorise trips based on a common interest or activity, while showcasing the highlights of a destination.
- Explorer, Rail
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
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Why you'll love this trip
- 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.
- 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, Fonds de Dotation Les Extraordinaires, which promotes inclusive work environments for people with mental disabilities in France. Our partnership will support the operation of their inclusive restaurant in Paris, Le Reflet. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
Optional activities
Is this trip right for you?
- If you love avoiding airport queues this is the trip for you however as public transport is the predominant form of transport on this trip we highly recommend packing as lightly as possible as you will be expected to carry your own bags of buses, trains, etc. as well as to and from your accommodation.
- If travelling to Paris from London we highly recommend using the fast Eurostar train from London's St Pancras station. At under 2.5 hours travel time and with no airport queues, this is by far the most convenient travel option.
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Important notes
1. On this trip we aim to use 'fast' and direct trains as much as possible (e.g. TGV) but there may be times when these services are unavailable, leading to the use of a slower alternative train/s.
2. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
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