Transcantábrico Costa Verde Express: From León to Bilbao 2024

Itinerary

León - Valporquero - Cistierna (Thursday)

Group reception at 10:00 a.m. at the Hotel Real Collegiate of San Isidoro de León. Visit of the monumental city of León and lunch. In the early afternoon we will catch the train in San Feliz. Presentation of the Crew and accommodation on board while the Costa Verde Express arrives in Matallana. In the afternoon, with the bus crossing the spectacular Hoces de Vegacervera, we will arrive at Valporquero to visit its caves, famous for their stalactites, stalagmites and capriciously shaped lava flows. Next, we will return to the train to head towards Cistierna where we will have dinner.

León (Castilla y León)

It is a place with good tourist options, besides being one of the cities of the Camino de Santiago. It stands out for its impressive cathedral of Santa Maria or the Basilica of San Isidro in addition to modern buildings such as the Auditorium of the City and the Museum of Contemporary Art and many others. It is also famous for its Holy Week and its folkloric festival of Las Cabezadas. In its gastronomy the roast lamb stands out. Read more

San Feliz (Castilla y León)

A small town, but very well connected thanks to its railroad line. Ideal for strolling through its streets and roads to appreciate its houses and noble houses with ancestral profiles, such as the Casa Solariega de San Feliz. Its festival of "San Feliz de Torío" is very important. One of its longest traditions is the pig slaughter, which is usually celebrated during the long weekend of the Constitution and also at Christmas. Read more

Cistierna (Castilla y León)

Beautiful, green and picturesque city, where the visitor can enjoy its tranquility in nature, besides visiting places like "La Ermita de San Guillermo", where it houses a beautiful altarpiece of the seventeenth century. Another place of interest to take into account is the Church of Santa Maria, currently its Cultural Exhibition Center. In Cistierna you will be able to taste delicious dishes such as its cocido montañés, typical of the region. Read more

Cistierna - Románico Palentino - Espinosa de Los Monteros (Friday)

While we enjoy our first breakfast on board, the train will take us to Guardo, in Palencia. From here, we will go by bus to visit the Roman Villa of La Olmeda with its magnificent collection of mosaics, before discovering one of the best collections of Romanesque art in Europe, right on the Camino de Santiago. Saldaña, Carrión de los Condes and Frómista, where we will have lunch. After visiting the impressive temple of San Martín, and the Canal de Castilla, we will go back to the train to move to Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful village of Las Merindades in Burgos, dinner and night in Espinosa.

Espinosa de los Monteros - Bilbao (Saturday)

While we have breakfast we will cross the incredible landscape of the Mena Valley to reach Balmaseda, Brief visit of this town of Las Encartaciones, before arriving by bus to Bilbao. Visit of the city and its universally known Guggenheim museum. Free time, to end the trip at approximately 2:00 p.m. at La Concordia station.

Mena Valley (Castilla y León)

The city, in a region of great biodiversity and impressive natural beauty, has a rich historical and artistic Romanesque and Gothic heritage, such as the Church of Santa María de Siones and San Lorenzo de Vallejo. Other important Gothic churches are the Chapel of Santa Ana and the Church of Millán de Irús. Its historic center is considered an Asset of Cultural Interest. The puchero menés is its most traditional dish.

Bilbao (Basque Country)

Bilbao, a cosmopolitan city full of life that has evolved towards modernity without losing its traditional identity. Famous not only for its "Cathedral of Santiago", declared a World Heritage Site in 2015, but also for its Guggenheim Museum, considered one of the most important works of the contemporary world for its beauty and great cultural value. City of exquisite dishes such as tripe a la vizcaína, squid in its ink, or desserts such as carolinas. Read more

Cabin	3 days / 2 nights
Room Suite Grand Class	2.300 €
Individual Supplement	1.800 €

Included

ACCOMMODATION

On board the train in Grand Class Room

FULL BOARD IN TRAIN

Dinners and meals on board the train

TRIPS AND VISITS

Trips and guided visits

Train “Costa Verde Express” include:

Accommodation on board the trains in selected suite/room.
All suites/rooms have their own complete bathroom.
All the train’s lounges are open to passengers 24 hrs a day.
All breakfasts with free buffet.
Dinner and lunches on board the train or in first-class restaurants (including drinks, wine, and coffee).
Welcome Drink and Aperitif.
Toilet bag with toiletries and slippers.
Mineral water.
Onboard activities, such as live music and performances, parties in the club car, dance, etc.
End-of-trip party.
Tickets for museums, monuments, and shows.
Programmed and guided trips and tours.
Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the itinerary.
Free train transfers to/from the train station nearest to your origin, and to/from your origin/end of trip. Only in Spanish national territory.
Access to “Sala Club Renfe”, start or end station of the trip.
Fees and services.
Daily newspapers and magazines.
Security service.
Accompanying multilingual guide throughout the itinerary.
An excellent team of professionals at your service.

The Grand Luxury Suite and Deluxe Suite also include:

Non-alcoholic drinks available in the suite’s minibar.
Possibility of the crew picking up and unpacking your luggage, placing its contents in the suite’s wardrobe, both on arrival and at the end of your trip, at the client’s request.
Setting up the bed in the evening or the sofa in the morning, at the client’s request. Deluxe Suite.

In 2024 include:

Accident insurance on board the Trains or in Stations through Renfe's Compulsory Traveler Insurance (SOV).
Accident, sickness and baggage insurance for passengers outside the rail sector through the IRIS Global insurance company.

All reservations are governed by the RENFE / Passengers General Terms and Conditions for Luxury Trains.

Other services available on behalf of the client:

Laundry service. Bar service.

Grand Class Room:

More info about The Rooms

Grand Class Room Measures:
6 m2 cabins.
Double bed cabin: 1 bed 1.20 wide x 1.85 long.
Triple cabin: 1 bed of 1.20 wide x 1.85 long.