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El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo

Seven-night luxury sleeper train through Green Spain to Santiago

El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo, a rail journey with Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys)

Fred. Holidays, through Fred. Rail Journeys, books travelers aboard El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo, an 8-day, 7-night rail journey across northern Spain. The train follows parts of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route, meandering through 'Green Spain', the country's lush northern coast, from San Sebastián along the Atlantic coast through Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria to Santiago de Compostela, and can also run in the opposite direction. Its four saloon cars date back to the 1920s, and the train is stationary overnight so guests can go out and explore the towns along the route. Suites feature a double bed as standard, with a limited number of twin-bedded rooms and one triple suite. Fine dining uses regional produce and paired wines, mostly served on board with some meals in local restaurants, and a selection of escorted excursions runs throughout the trip. This suits travelers who want a slower-paced, immersive route through northern Spain with the details arranged for them.

What to know before you look closer

  • Suites are configured mainly with a double bed as standard; twin-bedded rooms and the one triple suite are limited in number, so those room types may not always be available.
  • Fred. Rail Journeys does not publish a day-by-day itinerary or price for this journey; confirm the route and cost directly with them.

Included

  • Most meals on board (some in local restaurants depending on itinerary)

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Questions travellers ask

How long is the trip?
8 days and 7 nights, running in either direction between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela.
Is the train travel included?
Yes, this is a rail journey aboard El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo itself, with most meals on board (some meals in local restaurants depending on the itinerary).
Do we stay overnight on the train?
Yes, the train is stationary overnight, which allows guests to go out and explore towns along the route.
What are the cabins like?
Suites feature a double bed as standard, with a limited number of twin-bedded rooms and one triple suite.
What route does it follow?
From San Sebastián along the Atlantic coast through Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria to Santiago de Compostela, following parts of the Camino de Santiago.
Are excursions included?
A selection of escorted excursions runs throughout the trip.

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