Discovery Trains
El Transcantábrico (Train de luxe du Nord de l'Espagne)
8-day luxury train circuit across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela
8 daysfrom $11,333
100% rail
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El Transcantabrico - Gran Lujo
Your pampering program in the north of Spain!
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Viveiro
Santiago de Compostela - Nursery
Individual arrival in Santiago de Compostela and meeting at the Parador de los Reyes Católicos at 12.00. After the reception, tour of the old town, for almost a thousand years an important pilgrimage center with countless cultural treasures. After lunch, travel by coach to Ferrol, where the crew will be waiting for you on board the train. Travel towards Viveiro. Dinner and overnight stay in the historic town of Viveiro.
- Day 2railovernight: Oviedo
Viveiro - Ribadeo - Luarca - Oviedo
Train journey to Ribadeo on the border between Galicia and Asturias. From there you travel by bus along the coast of Lugo to Las Catedrales beach, one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Panoramic tour of Ribadeo and lunch. The train then takes you to the Asturias region. Arrival and visit of Luarca, known as the "white city" of the green coast Costa Verde. Then return to the train and drive to Oviedo. Overnight stay in Oviedo.
- Day 3railovernight: Llanes
Gijón - Oviedo - Llanes
You start the day with a visit to Gijon, a city on the Bay of Biscay where there are many cultural events. You have lunch there. We you travel to Oviedo, the capital of the Principality of Asturias. Sightseeing, then return to the train. Dinner on board on the journey to Llanes, where you spend the night.
- Day 4overnight: Llanes
Llanes - Picos de Europa - Llanes
Today you travel to the Picos de Europa National Park and visit the sanctuary of Covadonga. Continue to Lake Enol and via Cangas de Onis, the first medieval capital of the Kingdom of Asturias. Lunch. Than back to Llanes, a charming coastal town in the east of Asturias. Sightseeing and free time. Dinner and overnight stay in Llanes.
- Day 5overnight: Cabezón de la Sal
Llanes – Potes – Cabezón de la Sal
After breakfast, you take the bus to Potes and cross the impressive Desfiladero de la Hermida gorge. After visiting this charming Cantabrian town, you can enjoy a thermal circuit in the La Hermida thermal baths. After lunch you visit El Capricho in Comillas, a wonderful 19th century villa designed by Antonio Gaudí. Dinner and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.
- Day 6railovernight: Santander
Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Santander
The day begins with a visit to Santillana del Mar, whose remarkably well-preserved medieval historic centre is truly impressive, followed by the Altamira Cave, a faithful replica of one of the greatest masterpieces of Upper Palaeolithic rock art. After lunch, the journey continues by train to Santander, the elegant capital of Cantabria, where you enjoy a guided tour and some free time. Dinner and overnight stay in Santander.
- Day 7railovernight: Carranza
Santander - Bilbao - Carranza
Train journey to Bilbao, a city that has managed to transform itself into a lively metropolis worth seeing after its industrial decline. You will visit one of its highlights: the famous Guggenheim Museum. Free afternoon and return to the train. Dinner and overnight stay in Carranza.
- Day 8rail
Carranza - San Sebastián
After the last breakfast on board the train, you will return to Bilbao, where the coach to San Sebastian is already waiting. Visit San Sebastian, a city that shines with elegance and beauty. It is an important cultural meeting point. End of the trip around 13:00 after the visit to San Sebastian at the hotel Barcelo Costa Vasca. This trip can also be booked in reverse order.
Included
- Journey from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian or v.v.
- 8 days/7 nights in a comfortable hotel train, based on suite deluxe double occupancy
- All meals including drinks
- All excursions in the accompanying luxury coach
- multilingual tour guide
Not included
- Arrival and return journey by train or flight to the departure point of the train
- Consumption in the bar car
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Additional hotel accommodation on arrival and departure
- Cancellation costs and travel insurance
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