EL EXPRESO DE LA ROBLA - BILBAO LA CONCORDIA to FEVE-LEÓN
Day 1, Friday: Bilbao – Espinosa de Los Monteros
Luggage check-in at 14:00 h in Bilbao’s La Concordia Station. At 15:00 h, reception of the entire group on board the train. After settling in, El Expreso de La Robla will set off for Espinosa de Los Monteros. We will take our coach to visit the town of Frías and the Tobera Waterfall. Dinner and overnight stay in Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful town in Burgos Province’s Las Merindades region.
(*) 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, Saturday: Espinosa de Los Monteros – Cistierna
While enjoying our first breakfast on board, the train will take us to Mataporquera. From here, we will travel by coach to some magnificent spots on Palencia’s Romanesque Route that forms part of the Camino de Santiago; Carrión de los Condes, Fromista, and Saldaña. We will tour this locality and enjoy some free time before going on to visit the Canal of Castile and Romanesque Church of San Martín. Free time and lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to travel back in time by visiting the Roman town of La Olmeda and its magnificent mosaic collection. Back on board the train, El Expreso de La Robla will take us to Cistierna, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 3, Sunday: Cistierna – Leon
While we have breakfast, El Expreso de La Robla will take us to San Feliz. From there we will travel by coach to the city of Leon. Tour of its old town, San Isidoro, and the Cathedral. Free time before ending our trip around 14:00 h.
Leon
León is the capital of the province of León, located in the northwest of Spain. Founded as the military encampment of the Legio VI Victrix around 29 BC, its standing as an encampment city was consolidated with the definitive settlement of the Legio VII Gemina from 74 AD. 910 saw the beginning of one its most prominent historical periods, when it became the capital of the Kingdom of León, which took active part in the Reconquista against the Moors, and came to be one of the fundamental kingdoms of medieval Spain. Leon's historical and architectural heritage, as well as the numerous festivals hosted throughout the year (particularly noteworthy are the Easter processions) and its location on the Camino de Santiago, which is ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, make it a destination of both domestic and international tourism. Some of the city's most prominent historical buildings are the Cathedral, the finest example of French-style classic Gothic architecture in Spain, the Basilica of San Isidoro, one of the most important Romanesque churches in Spain and resting place of Leon's medieval monarchs, the Monastery of San Marcos, a prime example of plateresque and Renaissance Spanish architecture, and the Casa Botines, a Modernist creation of the architect Antoni Gaudi.
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.
HOTELS SUPERIOR
El Expreso De La Robla
Standard Room
| It has two bunk beds (0.70 x 1.80 m. each), wardrobe, reading light, adjustable air-conditioning and equipped with bathtub, hydromassage shower, sink, toilet and hairdryer. |
- Accommodation in a double berth (0.70 m x 1.80 m), equipped with bathtub or shower
- Welcome drink.
- Toiletries
- Mineral water.
- All breakfasts, with a buffet selection.
- Lunches and dinners are in select restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee)
- Tickets to museums, monuments and shows.
- Excursions and scheduled visits.
Petrabax
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