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Expreso de la Robla***

Bilbao León

Express by Robla
Map Expreso de la Robla*** Bilbao León

Enjoy 3 Charming Days Aboard the Expreso de la Robla and 3 Days in Bilbao and León

Embark on an unprecedented adventure aboard the Expreso de la Robla, where classic charm meets modernity to offer you a unique experience. This fantastic train merges the elegance of classic style with modern facilities, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey. The compartments, designed as bunk beds with a private bathroom, promise privacy and comfort, making this trip one you will always remember.

With three lounge cars and four bunk cars, all air-conditioned and equipped with the technical advancements of our time, the Expreso de la Robla is made for the enjoyment and pleasure of traveling. Gaze at the beautiful landscape of northern Spain through its large windows, and enjoy peaceful nights at the stations to ensure uninterrupted restful sleep.

Always accompanied by a bus that will take you to explore even further where the train cannot reach, and with a guide who will show you the most hidden corners, each day promises new adventures. Breakfast is served on board every morning, and lunches and dinners await you in selected typical restaurants, where you will taste the best of regional cuisine.

From the vibrant Bilbao, with its iconic Guggenheim Museum and exquisite cuisine, to the charming León, full of history and culture, each destination will enrich your journey. And if you wish, you can add a few nights in San Sebastián, Madrid, or any other destination of your choice to this unique experience.

Prepare for a journey that combines nostalgia with modernity, classicism with glamour, and invites you to discover the north of Spain like never before. The Expreso de la Robla is not just a means of transportation; it is an unforgettable experience that will remain in your memory forever.

 

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It includes
  1. 5x nights in double room:  3 in hotels and 2 nights on board Expreso de la Robla*. ( *Beds on Expreso de la Robla are bunkbeds.)
  2. 5x 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.

*Beds on Expreso de la Robla are bunkbeds.

Optional
  1. Personalise your trip: add exciting and authentic experiences or possibly extra nights in San Sebastián,  Bilbao, León 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).

Expreso de la Robla***

Bilbao León

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Daily program

Expreso de la Robla***
Bilbao León

Detailed itinerary (view all days )
Day 1: Arrival to Bilbao

During the afternoon or the next morning (depending on your time of arrival), you will visit the Guggenheim Museum (entry included in the price) and you can visit the Old Town in Bilbao and enjoy its marvelous "pinchos," a small snack, typically eaten in bars, traditional in northern Spain and especially popular in the Basque country and Navarre.

Day 2: Bilbao

Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country. Compared to elegant San Sebastian, Bilbao had always been considered the ugly sister. Things changed, however, when American architect Frank Gehry chose Bilbao as the home of the Guggenheim Museum, which gives Bilbao a magnificent, modern and futuristic feel.

Besides the museum, there is another unmistakable thing about Bilbao, its food. Basque cuisine is the culinary mecca of Spain, with the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.

Day 2: Bilbao

Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country. Compared to elegant San Sebastian, Bilbao had always been considered the ugly sister. Things changed, however, when American architect Frank Gehry chose Bilbao as the home of the Guggenheim Museum, which gives Bilbao a magnificent, modern and futuristic feel.

Besides the museum, there is another unmistakable thing about Bilbao, its food. Basque cuisine is the culinary mecca of Spain, with the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.

Day 3: Bilbao-Espinosa de los Monteros

Baggage collection starts at 14:00 at the Concordia Station in Bilbao, a unique modernist building dating back to 1902 and one of the truest heritage sites of Bilbao from the Belle Epoque.

At 15:00, once you're comfortable onboard, The Robla Express will head to Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful villa in Las Merindades, Burgos. The bus will then take you to the city of Frias and the waterfalls of Tobera. Dinner and overnight in Espinosa.

Day 4: Espinosa de los Monteros-Cistierna

While enjoying your fist breakfast on board, the train will take you to Mataporquera. Later on, the bus will take you to one of the most fascinating sites of Romanesque art in Palencia, along Camino de Santiago; Carrión de los Condes, Frómista and Saldaña. We will tour the town, where you can also enjoy some free time before continuing the journey, visiting the Canal de Castilla and the Romanesque church of San Martín. Free time and lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to go back in time with a visit to the Roman Villa of La Olmeda and its magnificent mosaic collection. Back on the train, we wil enter “La montaña Leonesa” (Mountains of León) arriving at Cistierna, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 5: Cistierna – León

The Robla Express will roll onto San Feliz. From here, the bus will take you to visit the city of León, to discover its impressive historic center with San Isidoro and the Cathedral as the main exponents. Free time and end of the trip at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Overnight in León.

Day 6: Return from León

After the breakfast you will return to Madrid by high-speed train. End of itinerary. 

Please, let us know if you wish more nights in Madrid, León or elsewhere during your trip.

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