Transcantábrico: From Santiago de Compostela to Gijón 2024

Itinerary

Santiago de Compostela - Ferrol - Viveiro (Saturday)

Reception at 10:00 a.m. at the Parador de los Reyes Católicos in Santiago de Compostela. Visit of the Historic Center and lunch. In the afternoon our luxury coach will take us to Ferrol where the Train and its Crew await us. Welcome and accommodation to start our journey by train to Viveiro. Visit, dinner and night in Viveiro.

Santiago de Compostela, Galicia

Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage City and famous for the Camino de Santiago, with its Cathedral and its surrounding squares such as Obradoiro, Inmaculada, Praterías and Quintana, owners of great artistic and religious value. The Coro Pétreo and the Pórtico de la Gloria are the true gems of the city, as well as the convents of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Read more

Ferrol (Galicia)

Ferrol is a unique city, historic for being the starting point of the English pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela for pilgrims from Northern Europe. Its heritage, Ferrol of the Enlightenment (Magdalena neighborhood), is an aspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also has the Route of the Meninas, in the neighborhood of Canido, and the Route of Modernism. Some beaches have the Blue Flag distinction. Read more

Viveiro, Galicia

Viveiro combines its natural beauty with the cultural, "gems" as the Gate of Charles V, the Bridge of Mercy, the House of Lions and the Franciscan convent, along with the Church of Santiago, declared a National Monument. Easter Week is its most important festival. The "Rapa das Bestas de Candaoso" and "La Romería de Naseiro" are festivals of national tourist interest. It is also known for its gastronomy of fish and seafood. Read more

Viveiro - Ribadeo (Sunday)

While we have breakfast, the train will arrive at Ribadeo, a historic Galician town bordering the Principality of Asturias. With the coach we will cross the Oscos-Eo region, a biosphere reserve, and we will arrive at Taramundi, an authentic natural theme park where water is the protagonist. Visit to Os Castros and Texois, one of the best ethnographic ensembles in the world, based on water. Lunch, free time and return to Ribadeo. Dinner and night in Ribadeo.

Ribadeo (Galicia)

Ribadeo has several interesting places to visit, the most important being the paleolithic site of Louselas and the Chapel of Atalaya and the Castle of San Damian, as well as the emblematic Convent of Santa Clara. Its most representative construction is perhaps, the City of Moreno Tower and the "pazos", stately homes, such as Cedofeita. The "Fiesta de la Carne" of Caldeiro is one of those that attracts more people annually. Read more

Ribadeo - Luarca (Monday)

After breakfast, visit Ribadeo and its surroundings, arriving at Las Catedrales Beach, one of the most spectacular in the world. Food in Ribadeo. In the afternoon with the Train we will continue our trip to Luarca, La Villa Blanca on the Costa Verde, Visit, dinner on board and night in Luarca.

Luarca, Asturias

Luarca impresses for being a staggered city between natural promontories, with spectacular views. It is known as the Villa Blanca of the green Asturian coast, because of the white color of its buildings. Its beautiful Ermita de la Regalina, the symbol of the town built on a cliff, the Cabo Busto are ideal places to stroll. It is worth to know its Barrio de la Pescadería and visit the Casas de los Indianos with a unique architectural style. Read more

Luarca - Oviedo - Gijón (Tuesday)

Enjoying our last breakfast on board, we will arrive at the Capital of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo. Where we will say goodbye to the train and its crew. Visit of Oviedo and transfer by coach to Gijón. Lunch at Molino Viejo National Park in Gijón. Where we will finish our services after lunch around 4:30 p.m.

Oviedo (Asturias)

Oviedo is a city that stands out for its important architectural complexes, many of them declared World Heritage Sites such as the Cathedral of Oviedo, the church of Santa María del Naranco and the chapel of San Miguel de Lillo. Other places of interest are the Old Town with its Museum of Fine Arts which houses works by El Greco, Picasso. Also important is the Campoamor Theater, where the Princess of Asturias awards are presented. Read more

Gijón (Asturias)

Gijón, cosmopolitan and hospitable city of incredible nature, with impressive buildings such as "La Laboral ciudad de la Cultura", the Aquarium, the Botanical Garden and the Talasoponiente. Other interesting options to visit are Cimadevilla, old fishermen's quarter and the gardens of the Queen. Attracted by its famous carnival "Antroxu", and the festivities of San Juan and San Pedro, among others. It is worth trying its "Cordero a la estaca", one of its most delicious dishes. Read more

Cabin	4 days / 3 nights
Suite Deluxe	4.500 €
Individual Supplement	3.200 €
Supplement Triple (*) Child or adult	2.100 €

Included

ACCOMMODATION

On board the train in Deluxe Suite

FULL BOARD IN TRAIN

Dinners and meals on board the train

TRIPS AND VISITS

Trips and guided visits

Train “Trasncantábrico Grand Luxury” 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.

Deluxe Suite Measures (Cabins of 12 square meters):

More info about The Suites

Double bed cabin: 1 bed 1,50 wide x 2 long + sofa of 0,85 wide x 1,80 long.
Cab with 2 beds: 2 beds of 0.85 wide x 2 long + sofa of 0.85 wide x 1.80 long.