| Cruise trains are more intimate than are cruise ships, and this is particularly so when the trains run on tracks that are narrower than standard gauge. We represent some of the world's best trains that run in southern Africa on tracks just 3 foot 6 inches apart. Europe can also boast a narrow gauge luxury train, the El Transcantabrico that runs over the meter gauge FEVE system in northern Spain. We are delighted to add this fine train to our Narrow Gauge portfolio. This region is entirely different from the dryer southern Spain. Proud of their Celtic traditions, this well watered land offers outstanding scenery and towns that seem to have been made especially for the photographer. |
THE JOURNEY
The El Transcantabrico is a very special train journey that introduces you to a unique area of Spain, known
as the Green Spain.
On board the train there are en suite cabins catering for two people or for individuals, where you can enjoy
all the privacy you need during the journey.
Beautiful northern Spain faces the Cantabrian sea. The train runs past high craggy mountains and lush
green meadows, next to attractive beaches and rugged coastal cliffs.
Visit enchanting villages, towns and cities, places full of vitality and history which have gradually become
living works of art with the passing of the centuries and include: Santiago de Compostela, Vivero, Oviedo,
Ribadesella, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Carrion de los Condes and Leon.
The El Transcantabrico is a very special train journey that introduces you to a unique area of Spain, known
as the Green Spain.
On board the train there are en suite cabins catering for two people or for individuals, where you can enjoy
all the privacy you need during the journey.
Beautiful northern Spain faces the Cantabrian sea. The train runs past high craggy mountains and lush
green meadows, next to attractive beaches and rugged coastal cliffs.
Visit enchanting villages, towns and cities, places full of vitality and history which have gradually become
living works of art with the passing of the centuries and include: Santiago de Compostela, Vivero, Oviedo,
Ribadesella, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Carrion de los Condes and Leon.
Santiago de Compostela - León
Day 1: Saturday (Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro)
Santiago, the goal of pilgrims, is like a jewel in a crown, with the Plaza del
Obradoiro, the Platerías, and the Cathedral. Lunch in Santiago. By coach
from Santiago to Ferrol, where the train is waiting for us. Welcome and
settling in. We will start our train trip by going to Viveiro, a lovely walled city.
Visit. Dinner and overnight in Viveiro.
Day 2: Sunday (Viveiro - Luarca)
By train from Viveiro to Ribadeo, on the border between Asturias and Galicia.
Visit the beaches at Las Catedrales. Lunch in Ribadeo before continuing to
Luarca, the White Village on the Green Coast. Dinner and overnight in
Luarca.
Day 3: Monday (Luarca - Gijón)
The train heads in the direction of the capital of the Principality, Oviedo, in
order to sample an incredible range of the most select gastronomy in a city
that has a unique collection of Pre-Romanesque monuments. Then on to
Gijón, the other important city in Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner and
overnight in Gijón.
Day 4: Tuesday (Gijón - Llanes)
On our way to Arriondas, we reach the heart of Asturias: the Picos de Europa
National Park, climb up to Lake Enol, the Sanctuary of Covadonga, and
finally, Cangas de Onís. After lunch, back on the train and, following the route
of the International Descent of the River Sella, we arrive in Ribadesella.
Continue to Llanes, a marvellous fishing village in Eastern Asturias. After
dinner our destination will be Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 5: Wednesday (Llanes - Santander)
After breakfast, we will take the coach to visit the New Cave of Altamira and
Santillana del Mar. Lunch will be in Santillana. In the afternoon the train will
take us to Santander. Visit and dinner. Later, those who wish to do so can visit
the Casino. Overnight in Santander.
Day 6: Thursday (Santander - Mercadillo)
After breakfast on the train, we will arrive in Bilbao, a modern city where the
estuary meets the sea. Visit to the city and the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch
on board the train. In the afternoon, from Balmaseda, we will visit the Loizaga
Tower in Galdames, hosting the world’s greatest private collection of Rolls-
Royce cars. Dinner and night in Villasana de Mena (Burgos).
Day 7: Firday (Mercadillo - Cistierna)
In the morning we will go to Mataporquera, From there we will take the coach
to visit the Castile’s Channel and the Romanesque Art
of Palencia: Villalcázar de Sirga, Carrión de los Condes and Frómista. Lunch
in Villalcázar. In the afternoon we will visit the Roman Villa of la Olmeda.
From Guardo we will go on by train to visit to the Iron, Steel and Mining
Museum of Sabero. Dinner and night in Cistierna.
Day 8: Saturday (Cisterna - León)
On our last day, we will cross the pretty rivers and valleys of the mountains of
León to the provincial capital, León. Visit to the city, which is full of history,
St. Isidro, the Cathedral, Casa de Botines, Old Quarter and St. Mark’s.
Day 1: Saturday (Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro)
Santiago, the goal of pilgrims, is like a jewel in a crown, with the Plaza del
Obradoiro, the Platerías, and the Cathedral. Lunch in Santiago. By coach
from Santiago to Ferrol, where the train is waiting for us. Welcome and
settling in. We will start our train trip by going to Viveiro, a lovely walled city.
Visit. Dinner and overnight in Viveiro.
Day 2: Sunday (Viveiro - Luarca)
By train from Viveiro to Ribadeo, on the border between Asturias and Galicia.
Visit the beaches at Las Catedrales. Lunch in Ribadeo before continuing to
Luarca, the White Village on the Green Coast. Dinner and overnight in
Luarca.
Day 3: Monday (Luarca - Gijón)
The train heads in the direction of the capital of the Principality, Oviedo, in
order to sample an incredible range of the most select gastronomy in a city
that has a unique collection of Pre-Romanesque monuments. Then on to
Gijón, the other important city in Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner and
overnight in Gijón.
Day 4: Tuesday (Gijón - Llanes)
On our way to Arriondas, we reach the heart of Asturias: the Picos de Europa
National Park, climb up to Lake Enol, the Sanctuary of Covadonga, and
finally, Cangas de Onís. After lunch, back on the train and, following the route
of the International Descent of the River Sella, we arrive in Ribadesella.
Continue to Llanes, a marvellous fishing village in Eastern Asturias. After
dinner our destination will be Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 5: Wednesday (Llanes - Santander)
After breakfast, we will take the coach to visit the New Cave of Altamira and
Santillana del Mar. Lunch will be in Santillana. In the afternoon the train will
take us to Santander. Visit and dinner. Later, those who wish to do so can visit
the Casino. Overnight in Santander.
Day 6: Thursday (Santander - Mercadillo)
After breakfast on the train, we will arrive in Bilbao, a modern city where the
estuary meets the sea. Visit to the city and the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch
on board the train. In the afternoon, from Balmaseda, we will visit the Loizaga
Tower in Galdames, hosting the world’s greatest private collection of Rolls-
Royce cars. Dinner and night in Villasana de Mena (Burgos).
Day 7: Firday (Mercadillo - Cistierna)
In the morning we will go to Mataporquera, From there we will take the coach
to visit the Castile’s Channel and the Romanesque Art
of Palencia: Villalcázar de Sirga, Carrión de los Condes and Frómista. Lunch
in Villalcázar. In the afternoon we will visit the Roman Villa of la Olmeda.
From Guardo we will go on by train to visit to the Iron, Steel and Mining
Museum of Sabero. Dinner and night in Cistierna.
Day 8: Saturday (Cisterna - León)
On our last day, we will cross the pretty rivers and valleys of the mountains of
León to the provincial capital, León. Visit to the city, which is full of history,
St. Isidro, the Cathedral, Casa de Botines, Old Quarter and St. Mark’s.
León - Santiago de Compostela
Day 1: Saturday (León - Cistierna)
León is a fascinating city that is full of history. St. Isidore’s, the cathedral, the
old quarter and St. Mark’s. Lunch in León. Welcome on board the train and
settling in. In the afternoon we go by train to Cistierna in the valley of the river
Esla. Visit the Iron, Steel and Mining Museum of Sabero. Dinner and
overnight in Cistierna.
Day 2: Sunday (Cistierna - Mercadillo)
During breakfast the train will go from Cistierna to Guardo. Board our coach to
visit a Roman villa and the Palentine Romanesque art in Carrión de los
Condes. Villalcázar de Sirga and Frómista. Lunch in Villalcázar. Back on the
train, we will go from Mataporquera, around the edge of the fascinating Ebro
Swamp and the region of Las Merindades, to Mercadillo in the valley of
Mena. Dinner and overnight in Villasana de Mena.
Day 3: Monday (Sotoscueva - Santander)
During breakfast the train will wind its way through the Valley of Mena and the
lands of Vizcaya to reach Bilbao. The tour of the city includes a visit to the
famous Guggenheim Museum (only July and August, as the museum is closed
on Mondays for the rest of the year). Visit the Loizaga’s Tower in Galdames,
hosting the world’s greatest collection of Rolls-Royce cars. Following lunch
the train will arrive to Santander, a beautiful coastal city with an enchanting
past. Tour of the city and dinner. Optional excursion to the Casino after
dinner.
Day 4: Tuesday (Santander - Arriondas)
During breakfast the train will travel to Cabezon de la Sal. Our coach will take
us to Santillana del Mar, a beautiful medieval village. Visit the town and the
Neo-cave & Museum of Altamira which incorporates a replica of the nearby
Stone Age caves famous for their Pre-Historic paintings. Lunch in Santillana.
We continue by train from Cabezon de la Sal to the province of Asturias
where we will visit the beautiful seaside resort town of Llanes, Ribadesella.
Later we will enjoy dinner in Cangas de Onis.
Day 5: Wednesday (Arriondas - Gijón)
Today we reach the heart of Asturias. We will go by coach up to the
magnificent National Park "Picos de Europa" visiting the lakes and the
sanctuary of Covadonga before continuing on to Cangas de Onis. Lunch on
board as the train travels to Gijon, Dinner in Gijon.
Day 6: Thursday (Gijón - Luarca)
A short trip brings us from Gijon to Oviedo, capital of the Principality of
Asturias and a city of great elegance known for some of the finest Pre-
Romanesque monuments of Europe. Lunch in Oviedo. The journey continues
to Luarca, the "White Town" of the Green Coast. Dinner in Luarca.
Day 7: Friday (Luarca - Viveiro)
This morning we head further along the coast to Ribadeo, the first city of the
province of Galicia set majestically on the mouth of the River Eo. The awe-
inspiring landscape from here along the coast is called the "Rias Altas" or
"Upper Estuaries". Lunch in Ribadeo before we continue by train to Viveiro.
Day 8: Saturday (Viveiro - Santiago de Compostela)
Travel from Viveiro to Ferrol by train. In Ferrol, board our coach for our last
destination: Santiago de Compostela. A city tour shows us the beauty of the
old quarter, the Obradoiro Square, the Platerias and the Cathedral.
Day 1: Saturday (León - Cistierna)
León is a fascinating city that is full of history. St. Isidore’s, the cathedral, the
old quarter and St. Mark’s. Lunch in León. Welcome on board the train and
settling in. In the afternoon we go by train to Cistierna in the valley of the river
Esla. Visit the Iron, Steel and Mining Museum of Sabero. Dinner and
overnight in Cistierna.
Day 2: Sunday (Cistierna - Mercadillo)
During breakfast the train will go from Cistierna to Guardo. Board our coach to
visit a Roman villa and the Palentine Romanesque art in Carrión de los
Condes. Villalcázar de Sirga and Frómista. Lunch in Villalcázar. Back on the
train, we will go from Mataporquera, around the edge of the fascinating Ebro
Swamp and the region of Las Merindades, to Mercadillo in the valley of
Mena. Dinner and overnight in Villasana de Mena.
Day 3: Monday (Sotoscueva - Santander)
During breakfast the train will wind its way through the Valley of Mena and the
lands of Vizcaya to reach Bilbao. The tour of the city includes a visit to the
famous Guggenheim Museum (only July and August, as the museum is closed
on Mondays for the rest of the year). Visit the Loizaga’s Tower in Galdames,
hosting the world’s greatest collection of Rolls-Royce cars. Following lunch
the train will arrive to Santander, a beautiful coastal city with an enchanting
past. Tour of the city and dinner. Optional excursion to the Casino after
dinner.
Day 4: Tuesday (Santander - Arriondas)
During breakfast the train will travel to Cabezon de la Sal. Our coach will take
us to Santillana del Mar, a beautiful medieval village. Visit the town and the
Neo-cave & Museum of Altamira which incorporates a replica of the nearby
Stone Age caves famous for their Pre-Historic paintings. Lunch in Santillana.
We continue by train from Cabezon de la Sal to the province of Asturias
where we will visit the beautiful seaside resort town of Llanes, Ribadesella.
Later we will enjoy dinner in Cangas de Onis.
Day 5: Wednesday (Arriondas - Gijón)
Today we reach the heart of Asturias. We will go by coach up to the
magnificent National Park "Picos de Europa" visiting the lakes and the
sanctuary of Covadonga before continuing on to Cangas de Onis. Lunch on
board as the train travels to Gijon, Dinner in Gijon.
Day 6: Thursday (Gijón - Luarca)
A short trip brings us from Gijon to Oviedo, capital of the Principality of
Asturias and a city of great elegance known for some of the finest Pre-
Romanesque monuments of Europe. Lunch in Oviedo. The journey continues
to Luarca, the "White Town" of the Green Coast. Dinner in Luarca.
Day 7: Friday (Luarca - Viveiro)
This morning we head further along the coast to Ribadeo, the first city of the
province of Galicia set majestically on the mouth of the River Eo. The awe-
inspiring landscape from here along the coast is called the "Rias Altas" or
"Upper Estuaries". Lunch in Ribadeo before we continue by train to Viveiro.
Day 8: Saturday (Viveiro - Santiago de Compostela)
Travel from Viveiro to Ferrol by train. In Ferrol, board our coach for our last
destination: Santiago de Compostela. A city tour shows us the beauty of the
old quarter, the Obradoiro Square, the Platerias and the Cathedral.
2010 Prices
Double Suite (per person sharing): £2,364
Single use of a Suite: £3,182
These prices may vary if exchange rates change
The El Transcantabrico tour includes:
The price excludes:
Double Suite (per person sharing): £2,364
Single use of a Suite: £3,182
These prices may vary if exchange rates change
The El Transcantabrico tour includes:
- Seven nights en-suite compartment accommodation on board the train
- Seven dinners and eight lunches of typical northern Spanish cuisine, with wine, coffee or tea and
liqueur included - Seven buffet breakfasts on board
- English speaking guide accompaniment for the entire journey
- Music and entertainment in the pub carriage
- Programmed excursions, including entrance to museums, churches, casino, and more
- A dedicated luxury coach throughout the entire itinerary
- An excellent team of professionals at your service
The price excludes:
- Flights to and from Spain
- Transfers to and from the airports in Spain
- Bar service on board (wines, coffee and liqueurs at meals are included)
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
| There are 26 suites on the train, each with a double size bed. A wardrobe, mini bar and safe are included. The bathroom has a shower, wc and wash basin. All suites are air conditioned, some have an additional upper bunk for families. |
| Accommodation |
| There are four lounges / dining saloons on the train. Together, they offer a bar, library, boutique, and a club car where entertainment is offered in the evenings. Breakfast and some other meals are served in these coaches |
| Dining Cars and Lounges |
| Some meals are served on the train, but most lunches and dinners are in restaurants. |
| Meals |
| Fishing is an important activity in the region, and excellent seafood is well represented on most menus. Menus can be changed if you have any special needs, or if you do not enjoy seafood. It is preferable that this be arranged in advance. |
| Two English speaking guides accompany the train. |
| Guides and touring |
| A coach accompanies the tour, meeting the train wherever it stops for an off-train activity. |
| Departures from Santiago de Compostela to Leon 2010 08, 22 May. 05, 19 June. 03, 17, 31 July. 14, 28 August. 11 September. |
| Departures from Leon to Santiago de Compostela 2010 27 March. 01, 15, 29 May. 12, 26 June. 10, 24 July. 07, 21 August. 04, 18 September. |
| Getting there The recommended airport for Leon is Valladolid. A coach can be booked from there to Leon, information can be found on the airport website. Alternatively you can travel by RENFE train. Santiago has an airport with direct flights from the UK. The town centre is a short taxi or bus ride away. Ryanair fly to both Valladolid and Santiago. An alternative is to fly with Iberian, who connect via Madrid to Leon. Geoff's Trains do not arrange flights. This information is correct to the best of our knowledge, but should be confirmed. |
| Hotels The El Transcantabrico tour starts with receptions at the Parador Hotels in Leon and Santiago. If you require accommodation in either center, consider these historic hotels |
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Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastian
Day 1: Saturday.
Santiago, goal for pilgrims; Visit the Obradoiro’s square, Platerías, the
Cathedral. From Santiago we will travel to Ferrol. Welcome and
accommodation on board. Train journey to Viveiro, a wonderful walled town.
Lunch in Santiago de Compostela. Dinner and night in Ferrol.
Day 2: Sunday.
Breakfast on board while we arrive to Ribadeo, right on the boundary between
Galicia and Asturias where the Eo river joins to the sea. From Ribadeo to
Luarca, the White Town of the Green Coast. Lunch in Ribadeo. Dinner and
night in Luarca.
Day 3: Monday.
The train heads for Oviedo, the capital of Asturias. Visit the most remarkable
Pre-Romanesque momuments in Spain. In the afternoon we will arrive in
Gijón, the other great city of Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner and night in
Gijón.
Day 4: Tuesday.
On our way to Arriondas, we’ll find ourselves reaching the heart of Asturias,
The National Park of Picos de Europa, the ascent to the lake Enol, the
Sanctuary of Covadonga, and finally, Cangas de Onís. In the evening we
will arrive to Ribadesella and then Llanes. Lunch in Cangas de Onís. Dinner
and night in Llanes.
Day 5: Wednesday.
Towards Unquera, getting into cantabrian territory and going though the
gorge of La Hermida we will arrive to the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liébana and then to Potes. Lunch. Once back in Unquera, the train will take
us to San Vicente de la Barquera. Visit this coastal village. Dinner and night
in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 6: Thursday.
In the morning we will visit Santillana del Mar, a medieval town with its
romanesque collegiate church, and we will visit the Altamira Neocave &
Museum. Later we will arrive in Santander. Lunch in Santillana del Mar.
Dinner and night in Santander.
Day 7: Friday.
The train travel from Santander to Bilbao. Visit the Guggenheim Modern Arts
Museum and the old quarters. Lunch on board the train. In the afternoon we
will visit the Guipuzcoan coast, Zarautz and Guetaria. Dinner and nigh in San
Sebastián.
Day 8: Saturday.
San Sebastián, a fascinating city to capture your heart.
Day 1: Saturday.
Santiago, goal for pilgrims; Visit the Obradoiro’s square, Platerías, the
Cathedral. From Santiago we will travel to Ferrol. Welcome and
accommodation on board. Train journey to Viveiro, a wonderful walled town.
Lunch in Santiago de Compostela. Dinner and night in Ferrol.
Day 2: Sunday.
Breakfast on board while we arrive to Ribadeo, right on the boundary between
Galicia and Asturias where the Eo river joins to the sea. From Ribadeo to
Luarca, the White Town of the Green Coast. Lunch in Ribadeo. Dinner and
night in Luarca.
Day 3: Monday.
The train heads for Oviedo, the capital of Asturias. Visit the most remarkable
Pre-Romanesque momuments in Spain. In the afternoon we will arrive in
Gijón, the other great city of Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner and night in
Gijón.
Day 4: Tuesday.
On our way to Arriondas, we’ll find ourselves reaching the heart of Asturias,
The National Park of Picos de Europa, the ascent to the lake Enol, the
Sanctuary of Covadonga, and finally, Cangas de Onís. In the evening we
will arrive to Ribadesella and then Llanes. Lunch in Cangas de Onís. Dinner
and night in Llanes.
Day 5: Wednesday.
Towards Unquera, getting into cantabrian territory and going though the
gorge of La Hermida we will arrive to the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liébana and then to Potes. Lunch. Once back in Unquera, the train will take
us to San Vicente de la Barquera. Visit this coastal village. Dinner and night
in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 6: Thursday.
In the morning we will visit Santillana del Mar, a medieval town with its
romanesque collegiate church, and we will visit the Altamira Neocave &
Museum. Later we will arrive in Santander. Lunch in Santillana del Mar.
Dinner and night in Santander.
Day 7: Friday.
The train travel from Santander to Bilbao. Visit the Guggenheim Modern Arts
Museum and the old quarters. Lunch on board the train. In the afternoon we
will visit the Guipuzcoan coast, Zarautz and Guetaria. Dinner and nigh in San
Sebastián.
Day 8: Saturday.
San Sebastián, a fascinating city to capture your heart.
San Sebastian - Santiago de Compostela
Day 1: Saturday
San Sebastián, a fascinating city that will capture your heart. Join a city tour
and enjoy lunch in San Sebastián. Visit of the Guipuzcoan Coast, Zarautz
and Guetaria. Dinner and night in San Sebastián.
Day 2: Sunday.
During breakfast the train will take us to Bilbao. Visit to the Guggenheim
Modern Arts Museum and the old quarter. Lunch on board the train while
travelling to Santander, the city of beauty, fascination, charm… and the
Casino. It is worthwhile just looking at the building, standing right in El
Sardinero quarters like a gift. Dinner and night in Santander.
Day 3: Monday
The train approaches Unquera. From here, by coach and through the gorge
of La Hermida we will arrive in Potes and the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liébana. Lunch. In the afternoon we will visit San Vicente de la Barquera
and return to Cabezón de la Sal. Dinner and night in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 4: Tuesday.
From Cabezón de la Sal, we will go to visit the Neo-cave & Museum of
Altamira with its cave paintings and Santillana del Mar, a beautiful middle-
aged city. In the afternoon the train will take us to Asturias and to the
beautiful fishing town of Llanes, then Ribadesella and Arriondas. Lunch in
Santillana del Mar. Dinner in Cangas de Onís and night in Arriondas.
Day 5: Wednesday.
We reach the heart of Asturias. From Arriondas, by coach, we will visit the
National Park of Picos de Europa, ascend to the Lakes of Covadonga, the
Sanctuary and, at last, Cangas de Onís. While having lunch on board we will
arrive in Gijón, the second city of Asturias. Dinner and night in Gijón.
Day 6: Thursday.
From Gijón to Oviedo, the Capital of the Principality, a world famous city that
hosts the most remarkable Pre-Romanesque monuments in Spain. In the
afternoon, we will continue our trip to Luarca, the White Town of the Green
Coast. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner and night in Luarca.
Day 7: Friday.
Arrive at Ribadeo, where Eo’s river runs into the sea. Continue to Viveiro, a
wonderful walled city. Lunch in Ribadeo. Dinner and night in Viveiro.
Day 8: Saturday.
On our last day, while having breakfast we will arrive to Ferrol, where we will
leave the train to travel by coach to Santiago de Compostela.
Day 1: Saturday
San Sebastián, a fascinating city that will capture your heart. Join a city tour
and enjoy lunch in San Sebastián. Visit of the Guipuzcoan Coast, Zarautz
and Guetaria. Dinner and night in San Sebastián.
Day 2: Sunday.
During breakfast the train will take us to Bilbao. Visit to the Guggenheim
Modern Arts Museum and the old quarter. Lunch on board the train while
travelling to Santander, the city of beauty, fascination, charm… and the
Casino. It is worthwhile just looking at the building, standing right in El
Sardinero quarters like a gift. Dinner and night in Santander.
Day 3: Monday
The train approaches Unquera. From here, by coach and through the gorge
of La Hermida we will arrive in Potes and the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liébana. Lunch. In the afternoon we will visit San Vicente de la Barquera
and return to Cabezón de la Sal. Dinner and night in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 4: Tuesday.
From Cabezón de la Sal, we will go to visit the Neo-cave & Museum of
Altamira with its cave paintings and Santillana del Mar, a beautiful middle-
aged city. In the afternoon the train will take us to Asturias and to the
beautiful fishing town of Llanes, then Ribadesella and Arriondas. Lunch in
Santillana del Mar. Dinner in Cangas de Onís and night in Arriondas.
Day 5: Wednesday.
We reach the heart of Asturias. From Arriondas, by coach, we will visit the
National Park of Picos de Europa, ascend to the Lakes of Covadonga, the
Sanctuary and, at last, Cangas de Onís. While having lunch on board we will
arrive in Gijón, the second city of Asturias. Dinner and night in Gijón.
Day 6: Thursday.
From Gijón to Oviedo, the Capital of the Principality, a world famous city that
hosts the most remarkable Pre-Romanesque monuments in Spain. In the
afternoon, we will continue our trip to Luarca, the White Town of the Green
Coast. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner and night in Luarca.
Day 7: Friday.
Arrive at Ribadeo, where Eo’s river runs into the sea. Continue to Viveiro, a
wonderful walled city. Lunch in Ribadeo. Dinner and night in Viveiro.
Day 8: Saturday.
On our last day, while having breakfast we will arrive to Ferrol, where we will
leave the train to travel by coach to Santiago de Compostela.
| Departures from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian 2010 01, 15, 29 May. 12, 26 June. 10, 24 July. 07, 21 August. 04, 18 September. 02, 16 October. |
| Departures from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 2010 08, 22 May. 05, 19 June. 03, 17, 31 July. 14, 28 August. 11, 25 September. 09, 23 October. |
| The La Robla The La Robla is a sister train to the El Transcantabrico. Offering an economical four day tour. More...... |
| Special Offer These special prices will be converted to Sterling at the exchange rate on the day your booking is made. Valid for May 01 and 08 departures only |