El Transcantabrico Gran Lugo 8 day / 7 night Luxury Rail Journey from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Last edited: Wednesday 16 August 2017 (1 week 14 hours ago)
TAKE A LUXURY SPANISH RAIL-CRUISE IN NORTHERN SPAIN
8 day El Transcantabrico Gran Lugo Train, San Sebastian - Santiago de Compostela
2017 departures: April: 29 / May: 13 / June: 24 / July: 08, 22 / August: 05, 19 / September: 02, 16 30 / October: 14
2018 departures: April: 28 / May: 11, 26 / June: 09, 23 / July: 07, 21 / August: 18 / September: 01, 15, 29 / October: 13
“Come and join us in the North, the greenest part of Spain, for eight days of sheer joy aboard El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo.”
The Transcantabrico Gran Lujo evokes, in every moment and place, the nostalgia and elegance of the ancient railway. Discover unique experiences, the pleasure of observing, listening, smelling, touching and tasting. Let time pass with the pace of a soft clatter while moving towards new places and new sensations. The train, the suites, the crew, the cuisine..., everything that the offer entails of El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo, is oriented towards one goal: make this journey a unique and unforgettable experience.
Day 1 (Saturday) San Sebastián – Villasana de Mena
Rendezvous at 13:00 in San Sebastian at Hotel Barceló Costa Vasca (*). Passengers reception, welcome and lunch in San Sebastián, a city of elegant beauty and home to major cultural events. Tour of the town after lunch and transfer by luxury coach to Bilbao, where El Transcantábrico is waiting for us. Welcome drink with the crew. Train trip to Villasana de Mena while enjoying our first dinner onboard. Overnight in Villasana de Mena.
(*) Renfe reserves the right to change the trip meeting point, circumstance that will be duly informed.
Day 2 (Sunday) Villasana de Mena – Bilbao – Santander
Just as every day, we begin the journey with a delicious buffet and a la carte breakfast. El Trancantábrico will take us back to the dynamic city of Bilbao, that has managed to reinvent itself after the decline of its heavy industry. City tour including admission for the famous Guggenheim Museum, epitome of a new Bilbao. Return to the train to continue our journey to Santander while having lunch onboard. City sightseeing tour of the elegant capital of Cantabria and free time. Those who wish may visit El Gran Casino after dinner (entrance included). Overnight in Santander.
Day 3 (Monday) Santander – Potes – Cabezón de la Sal
Train trip to Unquera station from where we will travel by coach through the gorge of La Hermida and reach the town of Potes. After visiting this charming village, enjoy a spa circuit at La Hermida Spa. Return to the train after lunch and trip to Cabezón de la Sal. In the afternoon there will be free time and you may choose to visit the mansion of El Capricho in the town of Comillas, the impressive and colourful 19th century house designed by Antonio Gaudí. Dinner and overnight in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 4 (Tuesday) Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Arriondas
The day begins with a visit to the town of Santillana del Mar with its beautifully preserved medieval town. Next we will be taken on a tour of Altamira Neocave, the finest realistic example of Upper Palaeolithic cave art. After lunch we will return to the train and travel into Asturian territory, visiting the village of Ribadesella and its charming promenade and stunning historic mansions.
Dinner and overnight in Arriondas.
Day 5 (Wednesday) Arriondas – Oviedo – Candás
Today our coach will drive us to the heart of the Principality of Asturias, to the Picos de Europa National Park. First enroute is Lake Enol, then visit the sacred place of Shrine of Covadonga to hear its legends. Back onboard for lunch and trip to the region’s capital, Oviedo, the highlight of Asturian Romanesque art, featuring gems such as the basilica of San Julian de los Prados. City tour and free time. Dinner onboard while we travel to Candás, where we will spend the night.
Day 6 (Thursday) Candás – Avilés – Gijón – Luarca
We begin the day discovering Avilés, an ancient city with a precious old town, and Gijón, a city that opens up to the Cantabrian Sea and is alive with cultural events. After visiting both towns, return to the El Transcantábrico to continue our coastal journey to Luarca, visiting this charming seaside town embedded in a stunning landscape. Dinner and overnight in Luarca.
Day 7 (Friday) Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro
Train trip to the historic town of Ribadeo, in Galician lands, bordering Asturias. Our coach will take us to the Las Catedrales Beach, one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. City sightseeing in Ribadeo and free time. Back on the train for lunch and trip to Viveiro, with city tour and free time. Dinner and overnight in Viveiro.
Day 8 (Saturday) Viveiro – Santiago de Compostela
While enjoying our last breakfast onboard, we will arrive in Ferrol, followed by a comfortable coach trip to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a city tour in this historical town, goal of devotees for over a thousand years, and admire its countless artistic jewels such as the Cathedral. End of trip after the tour.
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*On the day the trip begins, the access to the suite is not guaranteed until 1800, although other services are already underway. On the last day of the trip, the suite must be left before 1200, although all other services continue until later.
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2017 Departure Dates
Saturdays
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Per Person
in Double / Twin Room
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Per Person
in Single Room
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August: 05, 19
September: 02, 16, 30
October: 14
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AU$7370 | AU$11050 |
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2018 Departure Dates
Saturdays
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Per Person
in Double / Twin Room
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Per Person
in Single Room
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April: 28
May: 12, 26
June: 9, 23
July: 7, 21
August: 18
September: 1, 15, 29
October: 13
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AU$7895 | AU$11845 |
THE TRIP INCLUDES - El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo – Deluxe Suite:
- Accommodation onboard in Deluxe Suite.
- The option of enjoying two private lunches/dinners in the comfort of their cabin.
- All non-alcoholic drinks available in the cabin’s minibar (complimentary).
- The crew may unpack your luggage onto the wardrobe on arrival and pack it back on the last day.
- A la carte and buffet breakfasts every day.
- All dinners and lunches, with the finest cuisine aboard the train or in top restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee).
- Welcome drink and snack.
- Farewell dinner – gala party.
- Traveling toiletries bag courtesy of Renfe Viajeros (with amenities and slippers).
- Free mineral water available in the cabin’s minibar.
- Activities on board: music and live performances, parties in the pub car, show cooking and cocktails, dancing, etc.
- Tickets to museums, attractions and shows.
- Excursions and scheduled tours.
- Luxury coach accompanying the train along the trip.
- 2 discounted Renfe train tickets: one to the starting point and the other back from the end of the trip.
- Taxes and services.
- Daily newspapers and magazines.
- Security service.
- Multilingual guide throughout the tour.
- Excellent crew (Expedition Leader, Guide, Waiters, Cooks, Technicians, etc.).
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE AT PASSENGERS EXPENSE:
- Laundry service
- Bar service
- Door to door luggage: pick-up and delivery of luggage and belongings from your pre-tour hotel and to your post-tour hotel
Excludes: Tips; personal expenses
For further tour information or to book a tour, please contact Timeless Tours.
- We reserve the right to change all prices and programs without notice
- All prices are per person unless otherwise stated
- All prices on this website are in Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated