Sunny city break from Barcelona to Valencia by train
- Round trip
- 4, 5, 6 or 7 nights
- Spain
- total price from £ 858.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Enjoy a two-city experience travelling from vibrant Barcelona to historic Valencia by train, with flights, breakfast and amazing optional excursions
Explore Spain’s sun-drenched Mediterranean coast on an epic trip to Barcelona and Valencia. You’ll start in the Catalan capital of Barcelona - known for its impressive architecture, lively culture and tempting cuisine. Whether it’s a walking tour along Las Ramblas, a visit to the iconic Sagrada Família or an afternoon at the city beach, Barcelona delights with its diversity and atmosphere. After a few days full of making memories, you can take the train along the picturesque coast to charming Valencia. Spain's third-largest city combines historic old town, futuristic architecture and culinary highlights such as the famous paella - a truly unmissable gem.
If you want to discover even more, you’ll also have the chance to book optional excursions like city tours and foodie experiences to make your trip perfect. What are you waiting for? These cities are yours for the taking.
Included
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Two, three or four nights in Barcelona
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Two or three nights in Valencia
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Breakfast included
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Range of optional excursions
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Train transfer in 2nd class included (Barcelona - Valencia)
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Return flight from your selected departure airport to Barcelona, back from Valencia
Hotels
We work with our trusted partners in the region to offer you the best possible stay.
When you plan your trip, after you've selected a date, we will show you all the information about the hotels you will be staying at.
Benefits of all the hotels
- Non smoking hotel
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24 hours front desk
Day 1 & 2: Barcelona
Your trip to Spain begins in the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Hardly any other city offers as much to discover as this coastal Spanish metropolis. Stroll along rambling Las Ramblas as you shop for souvenirs and turn off at the Mercat de la Boqueria, a huge hall filled with fresh fruit, fish, meats…
Read moreDay 3 & 4: Valencia
Continue south by train - welcome to Valencia! The lively coastal city looks back on over 2,000 years of fascinating history and impresses with breathtaking architecture, compelling artworks and thrilling legends. Discover Valencia in your own way: walk through the winding streets of the medieval o…
Read moreDay 1 - 3: Barcelona
Your trip to Spain begins in the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Hardly any other city offers as much to discover as this coastal Spanish metropolis. Stroll along rambling Las Ramblas as you shop for souvenirs and turn off at the Mercat de la Boqueria, a huge hall filled with fresh fruit, fish, meats…
Read moreDay 4 & 5: Valencia
Continue south by train - welcome to Valencia! The lively coastal city looks back on over 2,000 years of fascinating history and impresses with breathtaking architecture, compelling artworks and thrilling legends. Discover Valencia in your own way: walk through the winding streets of the medieval o…
Read moreDay 1 - 3: Barcelona
Your trip to Spain begins in the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Hardly any other city offers as much to discover as this coastal Spanish metropolis. Stroll along rambling Las Ramblas as you shop for souvenirs and turn off at the Mercat de la Boqueria, a huge hall filled with fresh fruit, fish, meats…
Read moreDay 4 - 6: Valencia
Continue south by train - welcome to Valencia! The lively coastal city looks back on over 2,000 years of fascinating history and impresses with breathtaking architecture, compelling artworks and thrilling legends. Discover Valencia in your own way: walk through the winding streets of the medieval o…
Read moreDay 1 - 4: Barcelona
Your trip to Spain begins in the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Hardly any other city offers as much to discover as this coastal Spanish metropolis. Stroll along rambling Las Ramblas as you shop for souvenirs and turn off at the Mercat de la Boqueria, a huge hall filled with fresh fruit, fish, meats…
Read moreDay 5 & 6: Valencia
Continue south by train - welcome to Valencia! The lively coastal city looks back on over 2,000 years of fascinating history and impresses with breathtaking architecture, compelling artworks and thrilling legends. Discover Valencia in your own way: walk through the winding streets of the medieval o…
Read moreOptional excursions
If you’d like to make your trip even more unforgettable, you can also book the following optional excursions. These excursions can be selected in the booking process.
Guided tour of the Sagrada Familia (including fast-track entry)
No trip to Barcelona would be complete without a visit to the famous Sagrada Família! With Fast Track tickets, you can avoid waiting in the long queues and get complimentary access to explore this breathtaking cathedral stress-free!
The Sagrada Familia is a monumental structure designed by the famous modernist architect Antoni Gaudi and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to a comprehensive guided group tour of the cathedral’s interior with its five wings and parabolic arch, you can also visit the Sagrada Familia Museum, which documents the development of the building from 1882 to the present day.
Cooking class in Barcelona
Learn how to prepare paella, the most iconic dish in Spanish cuisine, in this cooking class led by a professional chef! Your chef will welcome you and give you a brief introduction to paella and the main ingredients used to prepare it. In the meantime, you can enjoy a typical Catalan amuse-bouche of pan con tomate. In a fun and friendly atmosphere, you’ll learn all the secrets of the preparation of paella, the symbol of Spanish gastronomy. Finally, you’ll be able to tuck into your dish with a fine glass of wine.
24-hour ticket for the hop-on hop-off bus in Barcelona
See the best of Barcelona at your own pace - hop on and off whenever and wherever you want! Take advantage of the two tours with audio guides in 12 languages to see all of the main sights of Barcelona.
Bike tour through Barcelona with tapas tasting
Discover Barcelona’s historic centre by bike and taste typical Spanish tapas dishes!
Together with your guide, you will drive through the centre of the Catalan capital, an area rich in historical sites that you can discover, including the Palace of Catalan Music, the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Real, Port of Vell and many more! A special treat also awaits you at the end of your journey: sample some of Barcelona's famous tapas in a typical Spanish restaurant with a drink of your choice.
24-hour ticket for the hop-on hop-off bus in Valencia
The hop-on hop-off bus is the fastest, easiest and most comfortable way to get to know the city with all its sights. From your seat, discover Valencia’s historical and cultural highlights in comfort. Hop off where you like and spend more time at selected locations to get to know the place better and take beautiful souvenir photos. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, meaning you can make the most of your time visiting the best sights and attractions and hop on and off the bus whenever you want to.
Ticket for the Ciudad de las Artes y la Ciencias Valencia
Welcome to the City of Arts and Sciences! Your ticket gives you complimentary access to the three buildings in the complex: L'Hemisfèric, L'Oceanogràfic and the Museu de les Ciències. The Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in Europe with more than 500 species of fish and other animals. At Hemisfèric, you can watch a presentation in the huge IMAX 3D cinema. In the interactive science museum, the Museu de les Ciències, you can learn more about the laws of nature across three fun floors.
Excluded
- Airport transfers
- Transfers to and from the train stations
- City tax
Book now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. excursions). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries (e.g. Singapore, Thailand), you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
Pet policy | Pets are not allowed on this trip. |
Optional services | To provide you with the best choice, we partner with a wide range of airlines. Please be aware that many carriers now charge extra for optional services like seat reservations and additional baggage. These airline-specific fees are not included in your holiday price unless stated. We recommend visiting your chosen airline's website directly to review their policies and understand any potential additional charges. |
Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
Train transfer (Barcelona - Valencia) | You will travel from Barcelona to Valencia by train. You will depart from Barcelona Sants station (Estación Barcelona-Sants) and arrive at Valencia - Estación del Norte. The journey takes approximately three to four hours and the train will depart between 8am and 4pm. A seat will be allocated automatically from the system and cannot be selected. You will receive your train ticket together with your other travel documents. The departure times are stated on your ticket. A valid form of ID is required to board the train. |