| The Gran Lujo Train The El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo train entered service in 2011. It has been created from the El Transcantabrico Classic, which has been completely refurbished and now boasts panoramic lounges with large windows and luxurious decor. The suites are twice the size of those on the Classic train. This makes the train more exclusive, with only 14 suites, a maximum of 28 guests. The coach and touring fit in with the rest of the train, making this a very special journey. |
The El Transcantabrico tour includes:
The price excludes:
- 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 28 classic suites on the train. 26 are double bed suites (120cm x 185cm), two have an extra top bunk for children under 12. Each suite has a wardrobe, mini bar and safe. The bathroom has a shower, wc and wash basin. All suites are air conditioned. More...... |
| The Classic Train For 26 years, this train has been recognised as one of the world's best |
| The four original 1923 Pullman lounge cars are true railway jewels. Together, they offer a bar, video and print library, panoramic lounge. Drinks are available during the day and entertainment is offered in the evenings. Breakfast is 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastian
First day, Saturday.
12h00. Meet at the reception of the Parador de los Reyes Catolicos of San
Santiago de Compostela, an hotel located in the main Cathedral square.
Lunch in Santiago. In the afternoon, travel by coach to Ferrol to join the train
to Viveiro. Dinner and night in Viveiro.
Second day, Sunday.
Breakfast will be on board the train en-route to Ribadeo, on the boundary
between Galicia and Asturias. There we will visit the Coast of Lugo and
Cathedrals Beach. Lunch will be in Ribadeo. Continue from Ribadeo to
Luarca, the white town on the green coast. Dinner and night in Luarca.
Third day, Monday.
Continue to Oviedo, where we will visit the most remarkable Pre-Romanesque
monuments in Spain. Experience excellent traditional cuisine before
continuing to Gijon, the other great city of Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner
and night in Gijon.
Fourth day, Tuesday.
As we continue to Arriondas, we will visit the National Park of Picos de Europa
in the heart of Asturias. Ascend the mountains to the the lakes of Covadonga,
the Sanctuary of Covadonga, and finally Cangas de Onis. This afternoon the
train will continue to Llanes, a wonderful fishing town in eastern Asturias.
Dinner and night in Llanes.
Fifth day, Wednesday.
During breakfast we will enter the Cantabrian region. Travelling along the
gorge of La Hermida we will arrive to the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liebana and then on to Potes. In the afternoon we will go by train to Cabezon
de la Sal. Lunch in Potes. Dinner and night in Cabezon.
Sixth day, Thursday.
This morning, visit Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Museum. Continue to
Santander by train, a peaceful city that combines beauty, fascination and
charm. Lunch in Santillana del Mar. Dinner and night in Santander.
Seventh day, Friday.
The train will travel from Santander and Bilbao where you will visit the
Guggenheim Modern Arts Museum. Lunch on board as we continue to
Balmaseda. Dinner and night in Villasana de Mena.
Eight day, Saturday.
San Sebastian, a fascinating city that will capture your heart with its unusual
attractions, Our city tour will be the end of your journey.
First day, Saturday.
12h00. Meet at the reception of the Parador de los Reyes Catolicos of San
Santiago de Compostela, an hotel located in the main Cathedral square.
Lunch in Santiago. In the afternoon, travel by coach to Ferrol to join the train
to Viveiro. Dinner and night in Viveiro.
Second day, Sunday.
Breakfast will be on board the train en-route to Ribadeo, on the boundary
between Galicia and Asturias. There we will visit the Coast of Lugo and
Cathedrals Beach. Lunch will be in Ribadeo. Continue from Ribadeo to
Luarca, the white town on the green coast. Dinner and night in Luarca.
Third day, Monday.
Continue to Oviedo, where we will visit the most remarkable Pre-Romanesque
monuments in Spain. Experience excellent traditional cuisine before
continuing to Gijon, the other great city of Asturias. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner
and night in Gijon.
Fourth day, Tuesday.
As we continue to Arriondas, we will visit the National Park of Picos de Europa
in the heart of Asturias. Ascend the mountains to the the lakes of Covadonga,
the Sanctuary of Covadonga, and finally Cangas de Onis. This afternoon the
train will continue to Llanes, a wonderful fishing town in eastern Asturias.
Dinner and night in Llanes.
Fifth day, Wednesday.
During breakfast we will enter the Cantabrian region. Travelling along the
gorge of La Hermida we will arrive to the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liebana and then on to Potes. In the afternoon we will go by train to Cabezon
de la Sal. Lunch in Potes. Dinner and night in Cabezon.
Sixth day, Thursday.
This morning, visit Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Museum. Continue to
Santander by train, a peaceful city that combines beauty, fascination and
charm. Lunch in Santillana del Mar. Dinner and night in Santander.
Seventh day, Friday.
The train will travel from Santander and Bilbao where you will visit the
Guggenheim Modern Arts Museum. Lunch on board as we continue to
Balmaseda. Dinner and night in Villasana de Mena.
Eight day, Saturday.
San Sebastian, a fascinating city that will capture your heart with its unusual
attractions, Our city tour will be the end of your journey.
San Sebastian - Santiago de Compostela
First day, Saturday.
Your tour starts with a City tour and lunch in San Sebastián, a fascinating city
that will capture your heart with its unusual attractions. Travel by coach to
Bilbao where the train will be awaiting. Settle onto the train as you travel to
Balmaseda. Dinner in Villasana de Mena.
Second day, Sunday.
The train will travel from Villasana to Bilbao. The City Tour includes a visit to
the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch on board while going to Santander, a calm
city that combines beauty, fascination and charm. Dinner and night in
Santander.
Third day, Monday
The train continues to Unquera. From here, travel by coach along the gorge
of La Hermida, arriving at Potes and the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liébana. Continue this afternoon to Cabezón de la Sal to visit Comillas.
Lunch in Potes and dinner and night in Cabezón de la Sal.
Fourth day, Tuesday.
From Cabezón de la Sal, visit the Neo-cave of Altamira, and Santillana del
Mar, a beautiful Middle-Ages city. Lunch in Santillana. In the afternoon the
train will continue Asturias and the beautiful fishing town of Llanes, afterwards
to Arriondas. Dinner and night in Arriondas.
Fifth day, Wednesday.
We will reach the Heart of Asturias. From Arriondas, travel by coach into The
National Park of Picos de Europa. Ascend to the Lakes of Covadonga, the
sanctuary of covadonga and Cangas de Onís. Lunch on board. Once back on
the train we will continue to Gijón, the second city of Asturias. Dinner and
night in Gijón.
Sixth day, Thursday.
From Gijón to Oviedo, the Capital of the Principality, a city famous for its
cuisine and the most remarkable Pre-Romanesque momuments of Spain. The
tour goes on to to Luarca, the White Town of the Green Coast; Lunch in
Oviedo. Dinner and night in Luarca.
Seventh day, Friday.
Visit Ribadeo, at the mouth of Eo’s River. See Cathedrals’ Beach and the
High estuary of the northern coast of Galicia with its stunning landscape.
Lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon we will stop in Viveiro, Dinner and night
in Vivero.
Eighth day, Saturday.
This morning, we will travel from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela by coach.
The tour ends at mid-day.
First day, Saturday.
Your tour starts with a City tour and lunch in San Sebastián, a fascinating city
that will capture your heart with its unusual attractions. Travel by coach to
Bilbao where the train will be awaiting. Settle onto the train as you travel to
Balmaseda. Dinner in Villasana de Mena.
Second day, Sunday.
The train will travel from Villasana to Bilbao. The City Tour includes a visit to
the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch on board while going to Santander, a calm
city that combines beauty, fascination and charm. Dinner and night in
Santander.
Third day, Monday
The train continues to Unquera. From here, travel by coach along the gorge
of La Hermida, arriving at Potes and the sanctuary of Saint Toribio de
Liébana. Continue this afternoon to Cabezón de la Sal to visit Comillas.
Lunch in Potes and dinner and night in Cabezón de la Sal.
Fourth day, Tuesday.
From Cabezón de la Sal, visit the Neo-cave of Altamira, and Santillana del
Mar, a beautiful Middle-Ages city. Lunch in Santillana. In the afternoon the
train will continue Asturias and the beautiful fishing town of Llanes, afterwards
to Arriondas. Dinner and night in Arriondas.
Fifth day, Wednesday.
We will reach the Heart of Asturias. From Arriondas, travel by coach into The
National Park of Picos de Europa. Ascend to the Lakes of Covadonga, the
sanctuary of covadonga and Cangas de Onís. Lunch on board. Once back on
the train we will continue to Gijón, the second city of Asturias. Dinner and
night in Gijón.
Sixth day, Thursday.
From Gijón to Oviedo, the Capital of the Principality, a city famous for its
cuisine and the most remarkable Pre-Romanesque momuments of Spain. The
tour goes on to to Luarca, the White Town of the Green Coast; Lunch in
Oviedo. Dinner and night in Luarca.
Seventh day, Friday.
Visit Ribadeo, at the mouth of Eo’s River. See Cathedrals’ Beach and the
High estuary of the northern coast of Galicia with its stunning landscape.
Lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon we will stop in Viveiro, Dinner and night
in Vivero.
Eighth day, Saturday.
This morning, we will travel from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela by coach.
The tour ends at mid-day.
| Departures from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian 2012 31 March. 12, 26 May. 09, 23 June. 07, 21 July. 04, 18 August. 01, 15 September. 13, 27 October. 2013 23 March. 06, 20 April. 04, 18 May. 01, 15, 29 June. 13, 27 July. 10, 24 August. 07, 21 September. 05, 19 October. 02, 16, 30 November. |
| Departures from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 2012 05, 19 May. 02, 16, 30 June. 14, 28 July. 11, 25 August. 08, 22 September. 06, 20 October. 01 December. 2013 30 March. 13, 27 April. 11, 25 May. 08, 22 June. 06, 20 July. 03, 17, 31 August. 14, 28 September. 12, 26 October. 09, 23 November. |
| The La Robla Train The La Robla is a sister train to the El Transcantabrico. Offering more economical and shorter tours. More...... |
| The El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo itinerary |
| The El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo |
Accommodation The suites on the Gran Lujo have been carefully decorated and equipped to ensure that you will enjoy a comfortable, special atmosphere. The train will stop at night, ensuring a relaxed sleep. The suites are fitted with either a 150 x 200 cm bed or twin beds, a wardrobe, suitcase storage, safe, 2 TV's, a VCR and games console, HiFi system,double air conditioning, a PC with free internet connection, a large sofa that can be turned into an extra bed, wireless phone and min-bar. The en-suite bathroom has a hydro-massage shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and a wide range of complimentary toiletries. |
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| 2012 Prices These prices, quoted in Euro. Payment can be in Euro or converted to British Sterling at the time of invoicing at the prevailing exchange rate. |
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| 2013 Prices These prices, quoted in Euro. Payment can be in Euro or converted to British Sterling at the time of invoicing at the prevailing exchange rate. |
Questions and answers
Where does the tour end in San Sebastian?
The meeting and tour end point in San Sebastian is at the Maria Cristina Hotel.
Our tour ends in San Sebastian, but we need to get back to Bilbao to catch our flight.
The last part of the tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian is by coach, but there is no luggage storage facility at the Bilbao Station.
The tour ends at San Sebastian at 13h00, before lunch, and there is a train departing from the Amara Station in San Sebastian at 14:47 arriving
to Bilbao (Atxuri Station) at 17:23. The one way trip fare is just 5,00 Euros (These times and prices should be checked as they may change).
Can you suggest a hotel in Bilbao?
The four star Hotel Gran Bilbao is just 500 metres from the station and 12 km from the airport.
We do not speak Spanish. Will we have a problem?
No. The El Transcantabrico tours all have English speaking guides and some other staff members can usually speak English as well. Your
fellow guests will probably be cosmopolitan, but you should not have any difficulty.
Where does the tour end in San Sebastian?
The meeting and tour end point in San Sebastian is at the Maria Cristina Hotel.
Our tour ends in San Sebastian, but we need to get back to Bilbao to catch our flight.
The last part of the tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian is by coach, but there is no luggage storage facility at the Bilbao Station.
The tour ends at San Sebastian at 13h00, before lunch, and there is a train departing from the Amara Station in San Sebastian at 14:47 arriving
to Bilbao (Atxuri Station) at 17:23. The one way trip fare is just 5,00 Euros (These times and prices should be checked as they may change).
Can you suggest a hotel in Bilbao?
The four star Hotel Gran Bilbao is just 500 metres from the station and 12 km from the airport.
We do not speak Spanish. Will we have a problem?
No. The El Transcantabrico tours all have English speaking guides and some other staff members can usually speak English as well. Your
fellow guests will probably be cosmopolitan, but you should not have any difficulty.
| Page updated on: 19 December 2011 |