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El Transcantábrico:
The Magic of Northern Spain
Discover the north of Spain – along the shores of the Bay of Biscay, nestling between craggy mountains and green meadows, beside beaches and cliffs. This is where we can find the cities and villages of northern Spain. These are charming spots brimming with vitality and history, which over the centuries have become living works of art, such as Santiago de Compostela, Viveiro, Oviedo, Ribadesella, Llanes, Santander, Bilbao, Mercadillo and León. The train offers double or individual compartments, where you can enjoy all the privacy you need during the journey.
A crew of professionals attends to your every need. Whether in the common lounges or in your private compartment, you will receive exquisite, personalized attention. Read more about the train.
Itinerary: Santiago de Compostela to León
Day 1: Santiago de Compostela-Vivero
City tour of Santiago and lunch, then motorcoach to Ferrol and board the El Transcantábrico. Sip cocktails while traveling northeast to the walled town of Vivero. Tour of Vivero and dinner.Day 2: Vivero-Luarca
Continue by train east through scenic river landscapes; stop for short boat trip on the estuary. Tour of Ribadeo and lunch, then travel to Luarca, “the white town of the green coast,” for dinner.Day 3: Luarca-Gijón
Cross green lands of Asturias towards capital, Oviedo, with its array of pre-Romanesque monuments. After lunch and city tour, continue to seaport of Gijón for dinner.
Day 4: Gijón-Llanes
Travel to “Picos de Europa” National Park. Visit lakes and Sanctuary of Covadonga. Lunch on board while traveling along the River Sella approaching Ribadesella. Dinner in the seaside resort town of Llanes.Day 5: Llanes-Santander
Disembark in Cabezón de la Sal and motorcoach to the Neo-Caves of Altamira. Continue on to medieval village of Santillana del Mar for lunch and tour. Train to Santander, dinner, city tour and optional visit to local casino.
Day 6: Santander-Bilbao-Mercadillo
Free morning. Lunch on board while traveling to Bilbao. City tour includes famous Guggenheim Museum. Train to Mercadillo for dinner.Day 7: Mercadillo-Cistierna
Train to Mataporquera; bus to Castile’s Channel. Lunch in Villalcázar de Sirga. Continue to Guardo and meet the train to Cistierna.Day 8: Cistierna-León
Train to León. Visit San Isidoro, Cathedral, Old Quarter and San Marcos.
Train also operates in reverse direction: Léon to Santiago.
Departures from Leon:
Departures from Santiago Departures from Léon 5, 19 April
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May
7, 14, 21, 28 June
5, 12, 19, 26 July
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
6, 13, 20, 27 September
11, 25 October29 March
12, 26 April
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May
7, 14, 21, 28 June
5, 12, 19, 26 July
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
6, 13, 20, 27 September
11, 25 October
2008 Rates:
€ 2,500 per person, double
€ 3,500 single occupancy
*Rates listed in Euro, though payment is acccepted in U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange when payments are made. Please contact us for approximate U.S. prices. Rate will only be guaranteed at the time of full pre-payment.
Tour rates include:
• Seven nights on board the train
• Seven dinners and seven lunches of typical northern Spain cuisine
• Seven buffet breakfasts on board
• Guide accompaniment for the entire journey
• Music and entertainment in the pub carriage
• Programmed excursions, including entrance fees
• The train's own luxury coach throughout the entire itinerary
Payments and Deposits:
A deposit of 50% of the tour cost is required to start processing the reservation, either by check or credit card (American Express, Visa or MasterCard). No reservations will be processed without the initial deposit.
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800-478-4881
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