Where to Sail: the 7 Best Train Experiences Around the Mediterranean

1.Mallorca: Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,888 reviews · 8 hours · from $117Our pick

Spend about eight hours crossing Mallorca by air-conditioned bus, boat, Sóller tram, and wooden electric train. Visit Lluc, ride the winding mountain road to Sa Calobra, cruise the coast, and finish through the Tramuntana range. Guides such as Sebastian, Juan, and Jaume lead multilingual groups, with pickup from resorts in southern Mallorca.

“Thanks to our guide Sebastian, we had a really good time, totally worth the money especially in a sunny weather. All stops were well organised and scenary was just amazing. Thanks for all.”

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2.Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,096 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

Spend about nine hours exploring Mallorca without driving. Ride through the Tramuntana mountains, walk to the Torrent de Pareis, cruise from Sa Calobra to Port de Sóller, then take Sóller’s historic tram and wooden train. Guides such as Angela and Pepe are praised for clear multilingual commentary, while expert drivers handle the famous mountain bends.

“The bus ride on the winding road was crazy insane. Our driver Miguel did an exceptional job of navigating the road and all the bike riders we encountered. The walk to the beach through the tunnels was remarkable. The boat ride was a great way to see the rugged cliffs along the coast. The tram ride was very crowded and the train goes mostly through tunnels, so you don’t see much from that end of the tour.”

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3.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Best value

Walk 4 to 5 km through Plitvice Lakes with guides such as Samantha, Christian, Angelo, and Bethsy. See the upper and lower lakes, ride the park shuttle and a 15-minute boat, and stop at prime photo points. The guide reserves your entry, but you pay the changing park fee in cash, from 10 to 40 EUR.

“They were super accommodating! We got there late due to circumstances out of our hands and they were very helpful. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and also very kind. He answered any and all questions that the group had. Definitely worth it!”

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4.Mallorca: Island Trip by Train, Tramway, and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · from $73

Travel independently from Palma or Son Sardina to Sóller on a 1912 wooden train, continue by tram to Port de Sóller, then cruise to Sa Calobra. You get no guide, but clear transport connections, free time for swimming and food, and up to 3.5 hours at the Torrent de Pareis.

“It was an thrilling experience! Old vintage tren de soller from palma was a unique experience. Then the old tram de soller to port de soller. Port de soller was by far the best town we visited. Beautiful, tasty and value for money food, also crystal clear waters. Last but not least, the boat trip to sa calobra beach is a must if you visit the northern Mallorca. The price for all this and back to palma was value for money, so I recommend it for couples or families who want to explore the northern side of the island.”

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5.Mallorca: Full-Day Island Tour by Train, Tram, and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 290 reviews · 8 hours · from $124

You’ll cross Mallorca by coach, boat, vintage tram, and historic train on an eight-hour trip from the island’s southern resorts. See Cuber and Gorg Blau Lakes, Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis, Port de Sóller, and Sóller. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian, Carmen, and Vivian help manage the many transfers.

“What a great way to spend the day! It was a lot of moving, and there wasn't a ton of time at each stop, but it's a fantastic overview of another part of Mallorca if you've only been to Plama!”

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6.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Boat & Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from central Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned coach, with guides such as Karlo or Marija helping you choose between the 4 km B route and 8 km C route. Your day includes a Kozjak boat ride, panoramic train, reserved park entry assistance, about 5.5 hours in the park, and return transport.

“It was a great trip through zadar adventures Dragan was really helpful and kept us updated Carlo’s our guide was good kept us all together on an extremely wet visit and our coach driver kindly had ponchos we could wear as it was so wet Would recommend this trip”

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7.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Boat & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned coach, then explore its waterfalls and 16 linked lakes with an English-speaking guide. The route includes Lake Kozjak by electric boat and a panoramic train ride. You can follow the guide or explore at your own pace, but bring cash for the separate park entry fee.

“Easy to find the meeting point, good communication from the guide. Easy to get through into the park with the tickets they give you and the guide gave some great advice with regard to the route to take. Very impressed.”

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