Expreso de La Robla: From Bilbao to León 2024

Itinerary

Bilbao - Frías - Espinosa de los Monteros (Friday)

Baggage pick up at 14:00 hrs. at the Bilbao train station "La Concordia". At 15:00 hrs. the reception of the whole group will take place on board the train. Once settled in, Expreso de La Robla sets off for Espinosa de Los Monteros. With the coach, arrival and visit of the town of Frías, whose urban center preserves its medieval layout and atmosphere, and the Tobera waterfalls, a place with a special charm. Dinner and overnight in Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful village in the Merindades region of Burgos.

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

Espinosa de los Monteros - Románico Palentino - Cistierna (Saturday)

Breakfast on board while we arrive with the train to Mataporquera. From here, our coach will take us to the splendid landscapes of the Románico Palencia in the middle of the Camino de Santiago: Carrión de los Condes, of medieval origin and that is evident in some of its monuments and in its old town. Frómista, capital of the Románico Palencia and Saldaña, a town known for its great architectural heritage and rich history.

We will tour the town and enjoy some free time before continuing our route visiting the Canal de Castilla, which is one of the most important engineering works of its time and its construction lasted almost a century, and the Romanesque church of San Martin. Free time and lunch. In the afternoon, we will go back in time with a visit to the Roman Villa of La Olmeda and its spectacular collection of mosaics. Back on the train, the Expreso de La Robla will take us to Cistierna, the beautiful, green and picturesque Cistierna. Dinner and overnight on board the train.

Carrión de Los Condes (Castilla y León)

Carrión de los Condes, a city of pilgrimage, is located in Castilla y León. Its population is just over 2,000 inhabitants. It has a continentalized Mediterranean climate, with cold winters with frequent frosts and mild but dry summers. Its average temperature reaches 12°C. Read more

Fromista (Castilla y León)

Frómista, also known as Villa del Milagro, is located in the province of Palencia in Castilla y León. It has a population of 770 inhabitants. It has a continentalized Mediterranean climate, which triggers mild summers and cold winters with regular frosts. Its average temperature is 12°C. 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 - León (Sunday)

While we have breakfast, the Expreso de La Robla train will take us to San Feliz. From here, we will go by coach to León, capital of the kingdom in the Middle Ages and historical enclave of the Camino de Santiago. We will visit the historic center, San Isidoro and the Cathedral. End of the trip at approximately 14:00 hrs.

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

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Cabin	3 days / 2 nights
Standard Room	1.100 €
Individual Supplement Standard Room	800 €

Included

ACCOMMODATION

On board the train in Standard Room

FULL BOARD IN TRAIN

Dinners and meals on board the train

TRIPS AND VISITS

Trips and guided visits

Train “Expreso de La Robla” include:

Accommodation in bunk compartment with private 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). (Except Pilgrim’s Route.)
Welcome Drink and Aperitif.
Toilet bag with toiletries and slippers.
Mineral water.
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.

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. Door-to-door luggage: you can hire a collection and delivery of luggage and belongings between the customer's address and the train. Available only nationally.

Standard Room:

Bunk beds, 2 per compartment, wardrobe, luggage rack, reading light, air conditioning, music and public address, telephony, etc., a modern and youthful environment that suits your needs. Each compartment has its own bathroom, with hydromassage shower, sink, toilet and hair dryer. The electric current is 220 v.