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Transcantabrico Gran LujoFrom San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela or vice versa

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Full luxury rail cruiser between San Sebastian and Santiago

It includes
  1. 9 Nights in a Double Room: 2 in Charming Hotels (San Sebastián and Santiago) and 7 on the Transcantábrico.
  2. 9 Breakfasts.
  3. Lunches and Dinners throughout the Train Journey (includes wines and coffees).
  4. Music and Parties in the Pub Car.
  5. Scheduled Excursions, with Admissions to Museums, Cathedrals, Cloisters, etc.
  6. Luxury Coach Accompanying the Train.
  7. Daily Newspapers and Magazines.
  8. Security Service.
  9. Multilingual Guide Throughout the Journey.
  10. An Excellent Team at Your Disposal.
  11. Spain-is-More´s-Digital- Travel Guidebook.
  12. 24/7 Emergency Number during the Trip.
  13. VAT Included.
Not included
  1. Transportation from Bilbao airport to train or bus station in Bilbao. Transportation from Santiago to Santiago airport (taxi aprox. 21€).
Optional
  1. Personalise your trip: add exciting and authentic experiences or possibly extra nights in San Sebastián, Santiago, Bilbao, or another place of your choosing
  2. Transportation to the departure point of the trip from any location in Spain.
  3. Cancellation insurance: available in the trip confirmation process. (can be added when ordering).

Transcantabrico Gran Lujo

From San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela or vice versa

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9.500 EUR/pers.
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Single room supplement: 6.750 EUR

Daily program

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Detailed itinerary (view all days )
Day 1.- Day 1: Arrival to San Sebastian

You arrive to one of the most interesting cities in Spain. San Sebastian in the Basque country. It's a gastronomical mecca full of Michelin star restaurants. We recommend you go into Old Town at nightfall and to try the superb pintxos (snacks/appetizers) that there are served there - an unforgettable experience. San Sebastian extends along the magnificent beach of la Concha which is why we recommend a stroll there when you need a break from the food ... Enjoy!

Day 2.- Day 2: San Sebastián – Carranza

Meeting point in San Sebastián at 1:00 PM at Hotel Barceló Costa Vasca. Reception of the travelers and lunch in this city of elegant beauty, known for hosting important cultural events. After enjoying your first lunch and a guided tour, your luxury bus will take you to Bilbao, where El Transcantábrico awaits you. Upon arrival, the crew will welcome you with a glass of wine.
Travel to Carranza while enjoying your first dinner on board. Overnight stay in Carranza.

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Day 3.- Day 3: Carranza - Bilbao - Santander

You'll start today en route to Bilbao, a dynamic city that has managed to reinvent itself after the decline of traditional heavy industry. There is time to disembark and visit this city. The tour includes the entrance to the famous Guggenheim Museum, symbol of the new Bilbao. Back on the train, and while enjoying lunch, the train will turn towards Santander, the Cantabrian elegant capital, where you will have free time to take a panoramic tour.  Dinner and night in Santander.

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Day 4.- Day 4: Santander - Cabezón de la Sal

During breakfast, the train travels to Cabezón de la Sal.
Transfer by bus to visit the Hermida Spa, with the option of a thermal bath or free time.
Lunch at the spa, and in the afternoon, we will visit Gaudí’s "El Capricho" in Comillas.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Cabezón de la Sal.

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Day 5.- Day 5: Cabezón de la Sal - Santillana del Mar - Llanes

Today you'll explore Santillana del Mar, a medieval village with a well-preserved Old Town. Afterwards, you'll discover the Neocave of Altamira, the museum and greatest true-to-life reproduction of Upper Paleolithic rock art. After lunch, you return to the train which will roll along, carrying you into Asturias, where you will stop for a visit in Llanes. Your first step in Asturias will be to enjoy its pleasant seaside promenade. Dinner and night in Llanes.

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Day 6.- Day 6: Llanes - Oviedo

Today you will be taken to the heart of the Principado de Asturias.
You'll visit the magnificent National Park, Picos de Europa, going up to Covadonga Sanctuary, a place full of tradition and legends. You will later return to the train for lunch on board and travel to Oviedo, capital of the Principado de Asturias and best representation of preRomanesque Asturian gems like San Julián de los Prados. Plan on visiting the city and having some free time. Dinner and night in Oviedo.

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Day 7.- Day 7: Oviedo - Gijón - Luarca

The day starts going towards Gijón, a place as open as the Cantabrian Sea, a charming city full of cultural events. You will return to your train, the Luxury Transcantábrico to tour the Asturian coast until you arrive to Luarca, the Villa Blanca of the Costa Verde. In Luarca you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming seaside town, have dinner and stay the night.

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Day 8.- Day 8: Luarca - Ribadeo - Viveiro

Reaching Galicia, you will visit Ribadeo, the historic village bordering the Principado de Asturias. From here, you will travel by bus along the Lugo coast to the Beach of the Cathedrals, one of the most spectacular in the world. Following that, you will take a tour of Ribadeo and have a bit of leisure time. Finally, back on the train, you will come to Viveiro while having your lunch. There will be a guided tour of this beautiful town and some free time. Dinner and night in Viveiro

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Day 9.- Day 9: Viveiro - Santiago de Compostela

Enjoying our last breakfast on board, we will arrive in Ferrol, where El Transcantábrico’s bus will take us to Santiago de Compostela.
Visit to the historic center of this city, a pilgrimage destination for over a thousand years, which holds countless artistic treasures such as its magnificent cathedral.
End of the journey after the visit at the Parador of Reyes Católicos around 1:00 PM.

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Day 10.- Day 10: Departure

Breakfast and end of journey.

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