Bilbao - Leon 2026
3 days / 2 nights
Train “La Robla Express”
Bilbao - Sotoscueva - Espinosa de Los Monteros - Romanico Palentino - Cistierna - Leon
Itinerary
Bilbao - Frias - Espinosa de los Monteros (Friday)
Luggage check-in at 14:00 h in Bilbao’s La Concordia Station. At 15:00 h, reception of the entire group on board the train. After settling in, El Expreso de La Robla will set off for Espinosa de Los Monteros. We will take our coach to visit the town of Frías and the Tobera Waterfall. Dinner and overnight stay in Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful town in Burgos Province’s Las Merindades region.
Bilbao
Basque Country, Spain
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 - Romanico Palentino - Cistierna (Saturday)
While enjoying our first breakfast on board, the train will take us to Mataporquera. From here, we will travel by coach to some magnificent spots on Palencia’s Romanesque Route that forms part of the Camino de Santiago; Carrión de los Condes, Fromista, and Saldaña. We will tour this locality and enjoy some free time before going on to visit the Canal of Castile and Romanesque Church of San Martín. Free time and lunch.
In the afternoon, we will continue to travel back in time by visiting the Roman town of La Olmeda and its magnificent mosaic collection. Back on board the train, El Expreso de La Robla will take us to Cistierna, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Carrion de Los Condes, Palencia
Castilla y Leon, Spain
Carrion de los Condes, a city of pilgrimage, is located in Castilla y Leon. 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, Palencia
Castilla y Leon, Spain
Fromista, also known as Villa del Milagro, is located in the province of Palencia in Castilla y Leon. 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 Leon, Spain
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 montañes, typical of the region. Read more
Cistierna – San Feliz – Leon (Sunday)
While we have breakfast, El Expreso de La Robla will take us to San Feliz. From there we will travel by coach to the city of Leon. Tour of its old town, San Isidoro, and the Cathedral. Free time and lunch, to end the trip at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Leon
Castilla y Leon, Spain
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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Departures and rates
| Departure dates | 2026 |
|---|---|
| September | 11; |
Rates per person season
| Accommodation 3 days / 2 nights | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Standard Room | 1,300 € |
| Individual Supplement | 900 € |
Prices subject to reconfirmation.
Note: The rates indicated are per person in double accommodation. In all cases, rates must be confirmed when making the reservation, as they may suffer some variation from RENFE. We recommend hiring assistance and cancellation insurance. Limited places.
Included
ACCOMMODATION
On board the train in Standard RoomFULL BOARD IN TRAIN
Dinners and meals on board the trainTRIPS AND VISITS
Trips and guided visitsTrain “Expreso de La Robla” include:
- Accommodation in a bunk compartment with a private bathroom.
- All the train's lounges are permanently open for customer use 24 hours a day.
- Breakfasts.
- Dinners and meals on board the train or in top-class restaurants (includes wine, drinks, and coffee).
- Welcome drink and appetizer.
- Toiletry kit and slippers.
- Mineral water.
- Entrance tickets to museums, monuments, and shows.
- Scheduled excursions and visits.
- Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the journey.
- Taxes and services.
- Daily press and magazines.
- Security service.
- Multilingual tour guide throughout the journey: Spanish, English, French, and German.
- An excellent human team at your disposal.
- Free train transfers within Spain (AVE, ALVIA…etc.), before and after the trip, to/from the nearest train station to your place of origin.
COMPARTMENT AND BED DIMENSIONS
- Folding bunk bed: width 0.70 m x length 1.80 m (Standard compartment).
- Approximate room size, including the bathroom: 3.42 m².
Additional services available at the customer's expense:
- Laundry service.
- Bar service.
- Door-to-door luggage service: a luggage and belongings collection and delivery service can be arranged between the customer's home and the train. Available only within the country.
Reservations
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