EL TRANSCANTÁBRICO GRAN LUJO - SAN SEBASTIÁN-DONOSTIA to SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA-DA
Day 1, Saturday: San Sebastián – Carranza
Reception in San Sebastian at 13:00 h. Hotel Costa Vasca. Tour and lunch, followed by luxury coach trip to Bilbao, where El Transcantábrico awaits us. On arrival, the crew will offer us a welcome drink. Trip to Carranza while enjoying our first dinner on board. Overnight stay in Carranza.
* Consult PETRABAX for meeting point. On the day the trip begins, the access to the suite is not guaranteed until 6:00pm, although other services are already underway.
Day 2, Sunday: Carranza - Bilbao - Santander
We will begin every day by enjoying our delicious à la carte and buffet breakfast. El Transcantábrico will bring us back to Bilbao to tour this dynamic city, which 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. Return to the train to savor lunch while heading towards Santander. Tour of the elegant capital of Cantabria and free time to explore it at our leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Santander.
Day 3, Monday: Santander - Potes - Cabezón de la Sal
After breakfast, our coach will take us to Potes, 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. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit El Capricho, in Comillas, a marvellous, colourist 19th-century villa designed by Antonio Gaudí. Dinner and overnight stay on board the train in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 4, Tuesday: Cabezón de la Sal - Santillana del Mar - Llanes
We begin the day by visiting 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 enter to the region of Asturias as far as Llanes. Dinner and overnight stay in Llanes.
Day 5, Wednesday: Llanes - Oviedo
After breakfast, coach trip to the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park. We will visit Lake Enol and then head towards the Covadonga Sanctuary, a holy site full of tradition and legend. We will then return to El Transcantábrico to have lunch on board while travelling to Oviedo, the capital of the Principality of Asturias. Tour, dinner, and overnight stay in Oviedo.
Day 6, Thursday: Oviedo - Gijón - Luarca
We will begin the day by touring Gijon, a city open to the Bay of Biscay and packed with cultural events. Lunch in Gijon before returning to El Transcantábrico. We will then travel along the Asturian coast as far as Luarca, known as the White Town of the Green Coast, where we will enjoy a guided tour of this charming seaside locality. Dinner and overnight stay on board the train in Luarca.
Day 7, Friday: Luarca - Ribadeo - Viveiro
Trip to Ribadeo, a historic Galician town bordering the Principality of Asturias. We will then travel along the Lugo coast by coach as far as Las Catedrales Beach, one of the most spectacular in the world. We will then enjoy a panoramic tour of Ribadeo and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will travel by train to Viveiro, where, after a guided tour, we can enjoy some free time. Dinner and overnight stay on board the train in Viveiro.
Day 8, Saturday: Viveiro - Santiago de Compostela
While enjoying our last breakfast on board, we will travel to Ferrol, where our coach will be waiting to take us to Santiago de Compostela. Tour of the city’s old town, which has been the destination of pilgrims for a thousand years and features countless artistic gems, such as its magnificent cathedral. End of trip around 13:00 h after visiting, in the Parador de los Reyes Católicos.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (includesdrinks, 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 closest to 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.
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