El Expreso de la Robla: Bilbao-León Luxury Train
Overview
The Highlights
- Two nights onboard the El Expreso de la Robla
- All meals and excursions included
- Discover Roman mosaics at La Olmeda and Romanesque treasures along the Camino de Santiago
- Visit the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (tours ending in Bilbao only)
- Tour Leon’s Old Town, San Isidoro and Cathedral (tours ending in Leon only)
Book 2026 journey before September 30, 2025, and save €150 per person.
The Tour
Experience luxury aboard El Expreso de La Robla on this 3-day adventure traveling from Bilbao to León. Discover the beauty of northern Spain as you explore the historic towns, Romanesque sites, and scenic landscapes with gourmet dining and elegant accommodations.
Countries Visited
- Spain
Itinerary
Day 1: Bilbao–Frias–Espinosa de Los Monteros
Check-in begins at 2 p.m. at Bilbao La Concordia Station, followed by a welcome reception at 3 p.m. on board El Expreso de la Robla.
After settling into your cabin, the train departs for Espinosa de los Monteros. From here, we travel by coach to explore the historic town of Frías and the picturesque Tobera Waterfall.
Dinner and overnight in Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful town in Burgos Province’s Las Merindades region.
Day 2: Espinosa de Los Monteros–Románico Palentino–Cistierna
While enjoying breakfast on board, the train takes you to Mataporquera, where you begin a coach tour of Palencia’s Romanesque Route.
Here, you’ll visit Carrión de los Condes, Frómista, and Saldaña. Highlights include the Canal of Castile, the Church of San Martín, and the Roman villa of La Olmeda with its stunning mosaics.
Dinner and overnight in Cistierna.
Day 3: Cistierna–San Feliz–León
After breakfast, disembark in San Feliz to transfer by coach to León for a guided tour of the old town, San Isidoro, and the Cathedral.
Enjoy free time and lunch in the afternoon before your journey ends at 4 p.m.
Day 1: León–San Feliz–Valporquero–Cistierna
Welcome reception for passengers in León at 10 a.m.
Following lunch, you will transfer to San Feliz to board El Expreso de La Robla.
Meet the train staff and crew as you settle into your cabin as the train travels to Valporquero. Here, enjoy a tour of its spectacular caves and the vast Gran Rotonda chamber.
Return to the train for dinner and overnight in Cistierna.
Day 2: Cistierna–Románico Palentino–Espinosa de Los Monteros
Enjoy breakfast on board as you the train travels to Guardo.
From here, disembark to visit La Olmeda’s Roman mosaics and Romanesque treasures along the Camino de Santiago, including Saldaña, Carrión de los Condes, and Frómista.
After lunch and sightseeing, return to the train for dinner and overnight in Espinosa de los Monteros.
Day 3: Espinosa de los Monteros–Bilbao
Breakfast is served on board while the train passes through the Mena Valley before arriving in Bilbao.
Disembark for a city tour and visit to the Guggenheim Museum.
Enjoy free time before the journey ends at 2 p.m.
Dates & Prices
2026 Dates
June 5 - 7
June 19 - 21 *
September 11 - 13
September 25 - 27 *
*Starred departures run Bilbao to León.
Book 2026 journey before September 30, 2025, and save €150 per person.
| Accommodation | Double | Single | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | €1,300 | €2,200 | 15% |
- Prices are per person.
- Please note: We cannot hold space on this train. A 15% deposit will be required immediately to confirm your cabin.
- Tour is priced in Euro. View approximate exchange rates.
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Reviews From Our Travelers
We’ve traveled a lot, and we can tell you: they made a tremendous effort. The staff treated us wonderfully. They did everything they could possibly do for us. It was not pretentious in any way, though. It was elegant. …I just felt that we were treated like royalty.
This was the most wonderful trip I have ever experienced. The staff were delightful, thoughtful, caring and smiling throughout. Never have I had such a splendid trip; it is expensive; I won't be doing it every day of the week however I loved every second
The trip was superb, the quality of service on board was excellent... The staff could not have been more accommodating and the guests got to know each other in no short order.
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