Leon - Bilbao 2026
3 days / 2 nights
Train “La Robla Express”
Leon – Cistierna – Romanico Palentino – Espinosa de los Monteros – Bilbao
Itinerary
León – San Feliz – Valporquero – Cistierna (Friday)
Group reception at 10:00 p.m. After lunch, our bus will take us to San Feliz where El Expreso de La Robla will be waiting for us. Presentation of the crew and transfer to Matallana. From here our coach will take us through the spectacular Hoces de Vegacervera gorge to Valporquero, where we can visit the wonderful caves famous for their stalactites, stalagmites, and outflows of fanciful shapes as well as the impressive 100,000 m3 underground chamber called the Gran Rotonda. We will then return to the train to head towards Cistierna, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
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
San Feliz
Castilla y Leon, Spain
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 Torio" 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 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 - Romanico Palentino - Espinosa de Los Monteros (Saturday)
While enjoying our first breakfast on board the train, we will travel to Guardo, in the province of Palencia. From there we will travel by coach to visit the Roman town of La Olmeda, with its magnificent mosaic collection, before discovering one of the best ensembles of Romanesque art in Europe that forms part of the Camino de Santiago. Saldaña, Carrión de los Condes, and Fromista, where we will have lunch. After visiting the Church of San Martín and the Canal of Castile, we will return to the train and head towards Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful town in Burgos Province’s Las Merindades region; dinner and overnight in Espinosa.
Espinosa de los Monteros - Bilbao (Sunday)
While having breakfast, we will go through the incredible landscape of the Mena Valley before coming to Bilbao. Tour of the city and its world-renowned Guggenheim Museum. Free time before our trip ends around 14:00 h.
Mena Valley
Castilla y Leon, Spain
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 Maria de Siones and San Lorenzo de Vallejo. Other important Gothic churches are the Chapel of Santa Ana and the Church of Millan de Irús. Its historic center is considered an Asset of Cultural Interest. The Puchero Menes is its most traditional dish.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 Maria de Siones and San Lorenzo de Vallejo. Other important Gothic churches are the Chapel of Santa Ana and the Church of Millan de Irús. Its historic center is considered an Asset of Cultural Interest. The Puchero Menes is its most traditional dish. Read more
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
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Departures and rates
| Departure dates | 2026 |
|---|---|
| June | 19; |
| September | 25; |
Rates per person season
| Cabin 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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(0034) 624 225 152
Working hours
Monday to Friday 09:30 – 14:30 / 16:30 – 19:30
Address
C/ José Villena, 3 - 28017 Madrid (España)
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