EL TRANSCANTÁBRICO GRAN LUJO - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA-DA to SAN SEBASTIÁN-DONOSTIA
Day 1, Saturday: Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro
Meeting point in Santiago de Compostela’s Parador de los Reyes Católicos at 12.00 h. After the reception, we will enjoy a tour of the city’s old town. As the destination of pilgrims for a thousand years, it features countless artistic gems apart from its magnificent cathedral. After lunch, our luxury coach will take us to Ferrol, where El Transcantábrico will be waiting. On our arrival, the crew will offer us a welcome drink as the train heads towards Viveiro. Tour of the beautiful old town of this locality, where we will have dinner and spend the night on board the train.
* Consult PETRABAX for meeting point. On the day the trip begins, the access to the suite is not guaranteed until 18:00 h, although other services are already underway.
Day 2, Sunday: Viveiro - Ribadeo - Luarca - Oviedo
We will begin every day by enjoying our delicious à la carte and buffet breakfast. El Transcantábrico will take us to Ribadeo, a historic Galician town bordering the Principality of Asturias. From there, we will travel along the Lugo coast by coach as far as Las Catedrales Beach, one of the most spectacular in the world. Panoramic tour of Ribadeo and lunch. The train will then take us into the Asturias region. Arrival and tour of Luarca, known as the White Town of the Green Coast, returning thereafter to the train, and heading towards Oviedo. Overnight stay in Oviedo.
Day 3, Monday: Oviedo - Gijón - Llanes
We will start the day by visiting Gijon, a city open to the Bay of Biscay and packed with cultural events. Lunch. We will then travel to Oviedo, the Principality of Asturias’ capital. Tour, returning thereafter to the train. Dinner on board as we travel to Llanes, where we will spend the night.
Day 4, Tuesday: Llanes
We will go up the heart of the Principality of Asturias in our coach to visit the magnificent Picos de Europa National Park. After visiting Lake Enol, we will head towards the Covadonga Sanctuary, a sacred site full of tradition and legend. Next is Cangas de Onís. Lunch, journeying thereafter to Llanes, a wonderful fishing town in Eastern Asturias. Tour and free time. Dinner and overnight stay in Llanes.
Day 5, Wednesday: Llanes - Potes - Coimillas - Cabezón de la Sal
After breakfast, we will go up to Potes in our coach, going through the impressive gorge called Desfiladero de la Hermida. After touring this charming Cantabrian town, we can enjoy a thermal circuit in La Hermida Spa. After lunch, we will visit El Capricho, in Comillas, a marvellous, colourist 19th-century villa designed by Antonio Gaudí. Dinner and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 6, Thursday: Cabezón de la Sal - Santillana del Mar - Santander
Our first visit will be to the Altamira Neocave, a museum and faithful reproduction of the maximum exponent of rock art in the Upper Palaeolithic. Then onto the town of Santillana del Mar with its magnificently preserved medieval district. After lunch, we will travel by train to Santander, the elegant capital of Cantabria, where we will enjoy a guided tour and have some free time. Dinner and overnight stay in Santander.
Day 7, Friday: Santander - Bilbao - Carranza
El Transcantábrico sets off towards Bilbao, a dynamic city that has managed to reinvent itself after the decline of its traditional heavy industry. The tour includes a visit to the famous Guggenheim Museum, the symbol of this new Bilbao. After lunch, we will have some free time before returning to the train. Dinner and overnight stay in Carranza.
Day 8, Saturday: Carranza - San Sebastián
We will enjoy our last breakfast on board as we return to Bilbao, where our coach will be waiting to take us to San Sebastian. Tour of this beautiful, elegant city, where many important cultural events are held. End of trip around 13:00 h in San Sebastian’s Hotel Costa Vasca.
* On the last day of the trip, the suite must be left before 12:00pm, although all other services continue until later.
Grand Deluxe Suite layout:
- Grand Deluxe Suite (14 Suites)
- Double bed or twin single beds in the bedroom.
- Double bed: width 1.50 x length 1.90 (double-bed suite) (10 suites)
- Two beds: width 0.75 x length 1.90 (twin suite) (4 suites)
- Approximate size of the Suite, including the bathroom, 12.82 m2.
- Wardrobe.
- Luggage rack.
- Desk.
- Safe.
- Minibar.
Plus with the most advanced comfort with:
LED screens, music system, adjustable climate control, multimedia computer with free internet connection and in-room telephone.They also have a living room, with a convertible sofa-bed, large windows and a spacious, comfortable en suite bathroom with hairdryer and a welcome pack with quality items.
Ribadeo
Ribadeo is the gateway to Galicia, on the natural border with Asturias and the estuary from which it takes its name. Ribadeo (around 10,000 inhabitants) is a popular tourist town in the region of eastern A Mariña and an enclave of great historical importance. This town also boasts a unique ecosystem situated at the mouth of the river Eo; a coastal area declared as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
OVIEDO
Oviedo is the capital of the Principality of Asturias and the geographic, political and administrative center of the region. It is a city that keeps true artistic jewels framed in a wide valley, which turns it into a tourist place of recreation worthy of mention. Oviedo possesses valuable examples of Pre-Romanic art in Asturias, such as San Miguel de Lillo, Santa María del Naranco, the church of San Julián de los Prados, the Holy Chamber and the Foncalada Fountain. Most of Oviedo's old town streets can be walked on foot and house many buildings of historical interest such as the Cathedral or several noble houses. Another attraction of Oviedo is that it has become a large open-air museum, thanks to the numerous sculptures of modern art that embellish its streets and squares. Besides being a population with a great commercial and financial activity, it opens to the cultural world in many ways. It has a great musical tradition, which is manifested in the numerous concerts that are programmed every year. Nor should we forget the delivery of Prince of Asturias Awards in the Campoamor theater as a further sign of their concern for the arts and science. In addition, Oviedo has been awarded with the prize of the Golden Broom, to be the cleanest city of Europe. This is one of its greatest attractions, because it is a city where you can stroll quietly without the burden of pollution, noise, and cars. From the capital, you can discover many attractions, such as the excursion to Mount Naranco, located about four kilometers from Oviedo.
SANTILLANA
Santillana del Mar is a municipality and a town of Cantabria (Spain). It is located on the west coast of Cantabria. It is popularly known as the village of three lies, since it is neither holy, nor has plains, nor is it near the sea. The villa was declared a historical-artistic complex in 1889. In its immediate vicinity is the Altamira cave, protected as a World Heritage Site. Since July 2013, Santillana del Mar is part of the network the most beautiful villages in Spain.
BILBAO
Bilbao is the beating heart of the Basque Country and its largest city. It is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in the region and is constantly evolving. Bilbao ballooned in population during industrialization and prospered through steel production, shipping, ship building and banking. However, by the 1970’s the city had developed into a gray smokestack and a serious economic crisis had arrived. A new plan was devised and Bilbao started its journey of rebirth. Old industrial complexes along the river Nervión were torn down and new projects to improve infrastructure and the overall growth of the city were started. Bilbao now boasts having the Guggenheim Museum designed by architect Frank Gehry, a timeless Metro system designed by Sir Norman Foster, an airport from Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and a community center (Alhondiga) designed by Philippe Starck. The list goes on and on. Today, Bilbao is sophisticated and humming with action. But at the same time is relatively stress-free. It is a great city to check out and it has a lot to offer visitors. Whatever you are looking for, whether it’s savory Basque cuisine, Basque culture, shopping, nightlife, etc., you will find it here.
SAN SEBASTIAN
What is not to love about this majestic city on the Cantabrian Sea? San Sebastián, or Donostia as it is called in Basque, has a circular bay with pristine white sand beaches that have long attracted wealthy beach-goers in search of sun and sophistication. This is what made the city famous during the Belle Époque era and it is also where Queen Maria Cristina established her royal summerhouse. The evidence of San Sebastián’s glamorous past can still be seen throughout the city. La Concha, the most beautiful urban beach in Europe, is adorned by luxurious beachside mansions as well as the famous spa called La Perla (The Pearl). Its boardwalk is lined by an ornate white railing that has become a symbol of the city. There are, however, two other beaches in the city both of which are less posh and more relaxed: Ondarreta and Zurriola. Zurriola is also popular with surfers. In more recent years, San Sebastián has gained significant press for its cuisine. The city alone has 15 Michelin stars spread across 7 restaurants and famously boasts more stars per capita than anywhere else in the world other than Tokyo. Restaurants Mugaritz and Arzak have been ranked numbers 6 and 17 in the world (2015 World’s 50 Best Restaurants). It is in many ways like a mini Paris, except in Basque style. San Sebastián is also famous for its pintxos. And the best place to go to try some of them is the Parte Vieja (Old Part). This charming old city center is famous for having the highest concentration of bars in the world. This is where the pintxo is king and the food is taken very seriously. Despite its relative small size (186,000 inhabitants), international events are also held here. The most famous of these is the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
They say Santiago is the biggest village in the world and, at the same time the smallest city on the planet. This Galician capital combines the comforts of small locations and the advantages of large sophisticated cities. It can be crossed from one end to the other in a leisurely stroll and benefits from the amenities of large capitals. Solitary and tranquil corners and, bustling streets of wine bars all share the same stage. The historic centre, declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO, is the jewel in the crown. Constructed stone by stone around its majestic cathedral. The discovery of the tomb of the apostle in the IX century transformed this sacred place forever.
- Grand Deluxe Suite (14 Suites)
- Double bed or twin single beds in the bedroom.
- Double bed: width 1.50 x length 1.90 (double-bed suite) (10 suites)
- Two beds: width 0.75 x length 1.90 (twin suite) (4 suites)
- Approximate size of the Suite, including the bathroom, 12.82 m2.
- Wardrobe.
- Luggage rack.
- Desk.
- Safe.
- Minibar.
HOTELS SUPERIOR
El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo
DELUXE SUITE
Grand Deluxe Suite layout:
Plus with the most advanced comfort with:
LED screens, music system, adjustable climate control, multimedia computer with free internet connection and in-room telephone.They also have a living room, with a convertible sofa-bed, large windows and a spacious, comfortable en suite bathroom with hairdryer and a welcome pack with quality items.
- Accommodation on board the trains in the selected suite/room.
- All Suites/rooms have a private full bathroom.
- All train lounges permanently open to customers 24 hours a day. of the day.
- All breakfasts.
- Dinners and meals on board the train or in first-class restaurants (includes drinks, wine and coffee).
- Welcome drink and appetizer.
- Toiletry bag with toiletries and slippers.
- Mineral water.
- Onboard activities such as live music and performances, pub car parties, dancing, etc. (Except The La Robla Express).
- End of trip party. (Except The La Robla Express).
- Tickets to museums, monuments and shows.
- Scheduled and guided excursions and visits.
- Luxury coach that accompanies the train throughout the journey.
- Free routes with 100% discount on the price, from/to the train station closestto your origin and from/to the origin/end of the trip.
- Rates and services.
- Daily press, magazines and tablets with daily information.
- Security Service.
- Multilingual accompanying guide throughout the tour.
- An excellent human team at your disposal.
- Non-alcoholic drinks available in the suite minibar.
- Possibility for the crew to collect and organize their luggage, placing its contents in the suite closet, both upon arrival and at the end of the trip, upon request from the client.
- Opening and closing of the bed in bed-night or sofa-day mode upon request of the client. Deluxe Suite.
Petrabax
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