El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo

6 Days

Take indulgence and beauty to the next level on this luxurious rail journey on the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo traversing northern Spain from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao. This exceptional train features original 1923 Pullman coaches, real gems of historical railway heritage. The social carriages will become your second home. Enjoy 5 days of unsurpassed luxury in your own deluxe train suite, complete with a living room and ensuite. This is truly the rail journey of a lifetime.

  • Priced from $3960 per person
  • Departure dates in 2024: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, July 6, 13, 20, September 14, 21, 28, October 12

Overview

Take indulgence and beauty to the next level on this luxurious rail journey on the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo traversing northern Spain from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao. This exceptional train features original 1923 Pullman coaches, real gems of historical railway heritage. The social carriages will become your second home. Enjoy 5 days of unsurpassed luxury in your own deluxe train suite, complete with a living room and ensuite. This is truly the rail journey of a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Visit Luarca, the White Village of the Green Coast
  • Witness the majesty of the Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe)
  • Stroll through ancient cobblestone streets of Santillana del Mar
  • Spend an evening at the Casino del Sardinero
  • Go back in time and marvel at the prehistoric cave art at Altamira

Itinerary

Reception at the National Parador Reyes Católicos in Santiago de Compostela at 10:00am.Visit of Santiago in this Jacobean Holy Year and lunch.

In the afternoon, arrive in Ferrol where your luxurious train is waiting. All aboard! Presentation of the Crew and overview of your accommodations. In the evening, we stop at Viveiro for some free time and dinner.

In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast on board the train. In the early afternoon, we arrive in Ribadeo for a visit, free time and lunch. Later on, we arrive at our first Asturian stop, Luarca, the White Village of the Green Coast. Visit. Dinner and night in Candás.

After breakfast, we visit Avilés and then Gijón. In the afternoon, we visit the Capital of the Principality, Oviedo. You will have free time in Oviedo. In the late afternoon, we're back aboard the train as we head for Arriondas. Dinner on board and overnight.

After breakfast we depart with to the Heart of the Peaks of Europe; Sanctuary of Covadonga, Lake Enol and the 1st Capital of the Astur Kingdom; Cangas de Onís.

Lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the village of Llanes, then we travel to the Cantabrian lands, dinner on board followed by an evening in Cabezón de la Sal.

After breakfast we visit the Medieval Villa of Santillana del Mar and the Neo-cave ofAltamira.

In the afternoon, the train arrives in Santander. Visit, free time and dinner in a typical restaurant. Those who wish, can visit the Casino del Sardinero. Night in Santander.

During breakfast the train will head towards the Basque Lands, reaching Bilbao, the Basque Capital.

After lunch, we will get back to the train to pick up our luggage and say goodbye to the Crew around 4:00pm. We hope to see you back onboard for one of our many luxurious train journeys.

Inclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation in a Grand Class Room
  • Breakfast every day
  • Dinner and lunches
  • Wine, soft drinks, and coffee with meals
  • End-of-trip party
  • Toilet bag with toiletries and slippers
  • Mineral water in suite's minibar
  • Onboard live music and performances
  • Tickets for museums, monuments and shows
  • Programmed and guided tours
  • Luxury coach that accompanies the train throughout the journey
  • Daily newspaper and magazines

What's not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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