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El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo – 9 night tour from London by First Class rail on daytime trains
10 daysfrom $10,677
Cox & Kings · Tailor-Made Journey
London to Madrid by Rail
Journey across Spain by rail and road on this private holiday, expertly tailored to you.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Girona
Arrive in Girona, Spain.
Travel by rail from London to Girona, Spain, via Paris, France. Check in at Hotel Historic for 2 nights.
- Day 2overnight: Girona
Girona
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Girona. The city has an ancient history, changing hands from the Iberians to the Romans to the Visigoths. Historic landmarks include the walkable city walls; the Girona Cathedral; and the attractive Jewish quarter.
- Day 3railovernight: Madrid
Madrid
Transfer by rail from Girona to Madrid, then check in at Hotel Catalonia Puerta del Sol for 3 nights.
- Day 4overnight: Madrid
Madrid
Your day is at leisure to explore Madrid, the capital of Spain. You may wish to amble through the lush, leafy Parque del Retiro, admire the imposing Royal Palace, sample local produce at the San Miguel Market, and browse centuries-old masterpieces in the Museo del Prado.
- Day 5overnight: Madrid
Madrid
Enjoy a day exploring the Madrid region with a private driver. Perhaps journey south to Aranjuez with its UNESCO-listed old town, or northwest to El Escorial monastery, the largest Renaissance building in the world.
- Day 6overnight: Burgos
Burgos
Journey from Madrid to Burgos and check in at NH Burgos Palacio for 2 nights.
- Day 7overnight: Burgos
Burgos
Enjoy a day at leisure in Burgos, part of the autonomous Castile and León region. You may wish to visit the royal hunting lodge-turned-monastery of Miraflores, Burgos Cathedral and its dazzling Chapel of the Constables.
- Day 8railovernight: San Sebastián
San Sebastian
Travel from Burgos to San Sebastian by train, then check in at Villa Soro for 2 nights.
- Day 9overnight: San Sebastián
San Sebastián
Your day is at leisure to explore San Sebastián in the Basque region. You could tour the historic old town, venture down to the gold sands of La Concha Beach, or gain insight into Basque culture at the San Telmo Museum.
- Day 10rail
Depart San Sebastián.
Transfer from San Sebastian to Hendaye, then take the train to London via Paris.
Included
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- International standard class train tickets to/from London and domestic rail travel
- Local guides & entrance fees where applicable
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle, where applicable
