The Transcantabrico

Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastian 2027

8 days / 7 nights

Train “The Transcantabrico”

Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro – Oviedo – Llanes – Cabezon de la Sal – Santander – Carranza – San Sebastian.

Itinerary

Santiago de Compostela-Ferrol-Viveiro (Saturday)


Arrival in Santiago de Compostela and initial visit to its magnificent historic center, where stone, tradition, and the atmosphere of the Camino de Santiago mark the beginning of the journey. After lunch, we will transfer to Ferrol, where the train awaits. Welcome aboard and settle into your suite as the train journey to Viveiro begins. Dinner and overnight on board.

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela
Galicia, Spain

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, Praterias and Quintana, owners of great artistic and religious value. The Coro Petreo 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

Ferrol
Galicia, Spain

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

Viveiro
Galicia, Spain

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 Romeria de Naseiro" are festivals of national tourist interest. It is also known for its gastronomy of fish and seafood. Read more

Viveiro - Ribadeo - Luarca - Oviedo (Sunday)

Breakfast on board as we sail along the coast of Lugo, passing estuaries, cliffs, and small fishing villages. The day will allow us to discover Ribadeo and some of the most iconic landscapes of the Atlantic coast. We will continue towards Asturias, arriving in Oviedo, a stately and welcoming city where we will enjoy free time to explore its historic center. Dinner and overnight stay at our destination.

Ribadeo

Ribadeo
Galicia, Spain

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


Beach of the Cathedrals

Beach of the Cathedrals
Galicia, Spain

Beach of extraordinary dimensions. The different buttresses, sculpted by the sea, allow spectacular and impressive views of the sea and arches within arches. The Cantabrian rasa reaches the category of geological monument. It forms numerous architectural elements such as arches, columns and vaults. That is why it is called the Beach of the Cathedrals: the feet feel in the sand but the head, in the sky. A real cathedral of the sea. Read more


Luarca

Luarca
Asturias, Spain

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


Oviedo

Oviedo
Asturias, Spain

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 Maria 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

Oviedo - Gijon - Llanes (Monday)

After breakfast, we'll begin our journey along the Asturian coast, stopping in Gijón, a city closely linked to the sea and boasting a vibrant cultural and gastronomic scene. In the afternoon, the train will continue to Llanes, following the Cantabrian coast. Dinner and overnight stay in this elegant seaside town.

Gijon

Gijon
Asturias, Spain

Gijon, 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

Llanes - Picos de Europa - Llanes (Tuesday)

The day will be dedicated to discovering the natural environment of the Picos de Europa, where mountains, valleys, and small villages create some of the most unique landscapes in northern Spain. After lunch, we will return to Llanes to enjoy free time by the sea before dinner. Overnight stay.

Picos de Europa National Park

Picos de Europa National Park
Asturias, Spain

It is a mountainous massif, a limestone formation that extends through Cantabria, Leon and the Principality of Asturias, and in it stand out its heights, in many cases above 2500 meters. Read more


Enol Lake

Enol Lake
Asturias, Spain

Nestled in the Picos de Europa, Lake Enol is 1,070 meters high and has a capacity of 80,000m² and a depth of about 24m, which allows the thermal stratification of water throughout the summer to autumn, forming 3 layers of water. Its color is emerald green of overwhelming beauty. There is a carving of the Virgin of Covadonga submerged in the lake that is taken out in procession every September 8th. Read more


Sanctuary of Covadonga

Sanctuary of Covadonga
Asturias, Spain

A symbolic place of great significance for Asturians where nature, history and religion come together in one place. It consists of the Basilica of Covadonga and the Holy Cave. In the cave there is a small chapel with the image of the Virgin, which allowed the victory of the Asturians in the Battle of Covadonga, germ of the Spanish Reconquest and next to it is the tomb of Don Pelayo (First King of Asturias). Read more


Llanes

Llanes
Asturias, Spain

Bathed by the Cantabrian Sea and with a long fishing tradition, Llanes has much to offer visitors, such as its picturesque old town, its port where the emblematic work of art "Los Cubos de la Memoria" and its beaches, such as those of Toro and Sablon and its majestic cliffs. With numerous festivals and pilgrimages and varied cuisine, based on meats and seafood and with its llambionadas and sweets such as frixuelos asturianos. Read more

Llanes - Potes Comillas - Cabezon de la Sal (Wednesday)

As the train travels through Cantabria, we'll delve into the Cantabrian interior, exploring gorges, historic villages, and mountain landscapes. The day combines heritage, tradition, and nature before returning to the train for dinner. Overnight in Cabezón de la Sal.

Potes

Potes
Cantabria, Spain

Potes, a place surrounded by mountains, has several monuments of interest, such as the Church of San Vicente or the Infantado Tower, located in its historic center. Its historic center is very picturesque with colorful narrow streets and mansions with coats of arms, which take the visitor to times of yesteryear. Potes offers possibilities to practice various activities such as hiking and mountain biking, fishing and hunting. One of its typical dishes is the lebaniego stew. Read more


EL Capricho de Gaudi (Comillas)

EL Capricho de Gaudi (Comillas)
Cantabria, Spain

The Villa Quijano, popularly known as "El Capricho", is a modernist building located in the Cantabrian town of Comillas. It was commissioned by Maximo Día de Quijano also called indiano for being a Spanish emigrant in America and built by Antoni Gaudi, built between 1883 and 1885, is one of the few works of Gaudi outside Catalonia. It is a creation of Gaudi's oriental stage, with oriental and Islamic-Hispanic (Mudejar and Nasrid) influences. Read more


Cabezon de la Sal

Cabezon de la Sal
Cantabria, Spain

Place with great architectural wealth, especially civil and religious. It houses buildings such as the Casa-Palacio de Carrejo, the Palacio-Torre de los Monasterios in Casar and the Palacio de la Bodega among others. There are also beautiful churches such as San Lorenzo and San Bartolome. The "Day of Cantabria" is one of the most important local festivals and is oriented towards the exaltation of its historical customs and displays of its rich folklore. Read more

Cabezon de la Sal - Santillana del Mar - Santander (Thursday)

We'll begin the day exploring Santillana del Mar and its extraordinary medieval historic center. After lunch, the journey continues to Santander, an elegant city overlooking the bay and the Cantabrian Sea. Enjoy free time to soak up the atmosphere before returning to the train for dinner. Overnight in Santander.

Neocave of Altamira

Neocave of Altamira
Cantabria, Spain

Faithful reproduction of the original cave of Altamira (Santillana del Mar). Three-dimensional, rigorous and accurate, made with the latest technology and scientific knowledge. In the visit of the Neocueva, guided or on your own, you will learn about the life, art and environment of the first European settlers. Next to the original cave, the National Museum and Research Center. Read more


Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar
Cantabria, Spain

Santillana del Mar is neither holy, nor flat, nor does it have a sea, but it does have the most famous prehistoric caves, the Altamira caves, which are undoubtedly worth a visit. Other sites are the Monastery of Santa Juliana, the Casas del Aguila and Parra, with its exhibition hall and the House of Leonor de la Vega. Surrounded by a great natural beauty. The cocido montañés (mountain stew) and hake in green sauce are its best dishes. Read more


Santander

Santander
Cantabria, Spain

Santander, a city with beautiful mansions, such as the emblematic Palacio Real de la Magdalena. It stands out in the city its Great Maritime Museum of the Cantabrian Sea, totally reformed. It is famous for its International Music Festival, with dance and opera performances. It is beautiful for its green areas, such as the parks of La Marga and Morales or the Pereda Gardens. Among its best dishes are the "cocido montañes", "quesada pasiega" and "Rabas". Read more

Santander - Bilbao - Carranza (Friday)

Breakfast will be served on board during the journey to Bilbao. The city tour will allow you to discover the blend of tradition, contemporary architecture, and urban transformation that defines the capital of Biscay today. In the afternoon, we will continue our train journey to Carranza, traveling through the verdant landscapes of northern Spain. Dinner and overnight on board.

Bilbao

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


Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
Basque Country, Spain

Considered one of the best buildings of the twentieth century and a work of art by Frank Gehry, it has managed to transform and modify the image of the city of Bilbao, as a reference in world art. In addition to the spectacular nature of the building, it is joined by the majesty of the banks of the Nervion River as it passes by, the promenades and green spaces. In the museum you will find works of art by Louise Bourgeois or Yves Klein, among others. Read more


Carranza

Carranza
Basque Country, Spain

Carranza has a remarkable civil and religious architectural legacy, as well as samples of Indian heritage (Chalet Hernaiz). Its palaces are some of baroque style and other late Gothic or Renaissance. Among them are the Palace of Prieto de Ahedo, the Palace of Trevilla and its churches of San Esteban and San Miguel. The Pozalagua Cave and the Armañón Park are two must-see places for their great natural beauty. Read more

Carranza - Bilbao - San Sebastian (Saturday)

During our final breakfast on board, we'll return to Bilbao to bid farewell to the train and its crew. From there, we'll continue to San Sebastián, an elegant and vibrant city on the Cantabrian coast. After a visit and some free time to enjoy its atmosphere and cuisine, this railway experience will come to an end.

San Sebastian

San Sebastian
Basque Country, Spain

San Sebastian, a modern and dynamic city known for its beautiful beaches and its famous Film Festival, has several buildings such as the School of Arts and Crafts, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the Victoria Eugenia Theater and its churches of San Vicente and Santa Maria that give a cosmopolitan air to the city. The Plaza Easo with its bars and restaurants, is an ideal place to taste the marmitako and other typical dishes. Read more

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Departures and rates

Departure dates 2027
April 3, 17;
May 1, 15, 29;
June 12, 26;
July 10, 24;
August 7;
September 4, 18;
October 2, 16;

Rates per person season

Cabin (Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights) 2027
Grand Luxury Double Suite 11,100 €
Single Supplement 8,100 €
Triple Grand Luxury Suite Supplement 5,400 €

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.

General Terms and Conditions Luxury Tourist Trains

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 “Transcantabrico Grand Luxury” include:

  • Accommodation in a Deluxe Suite on the Transcantábrico train.
  • All train lounges permanently open for the client’s use 24 hours a day.
  • Possibility for the crew to collect your luggage.
  • All breakfasts, with à la carte dishes and buffet products.
  • All dinners and meals, featuring select gastronomy, on board the train or at first-class restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks, and coffee).
  • Welcome drink and appetizer.
  • All non-alcoholic drinks available in the suite minibar, at no cost.
  • Gala dinner and end-of-trip party.
  • Courtesy detail (toiletry kit and slippers).
  • On-board activities, such as live music and performances, parties in the club car, dance, etc.
  • Excursions and guided tours.
  • Entrance tickets to museums, monuments, and shows.
  • Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the journey to facilitate some transfers and excursions.
  • Taxes and services.
  • Daily newspapers and magazines.
  • At night, you can rest assured as the train remains stationary and does not resume until the early morning hours to facilitate rest. Additionally, the stopping stations remain open and have security services.
  • Multilingual accompanying guide throughout the journey: Spanish, English, French, and German.
  • An excellent human team at your disposal (Expedition Leader, waiters, cooks, technical staff, etc.).
  • Free train transfers across Spain (AVE, ALVIA, etc.), before and after the trip from/to the nearest train station to your place of origin. Additionally, at the stations, you can use the Club Lounges.

Other services available at the customer’s expense:

  • Laundry service.
  • Bar service.

Measurements of Deluxe Suite:

  • Cama de matrimonio o camas gemelas individuales en el dormitorio.
    • Cama matrimonio: ancho 1,50m x largo 1,90m (Suite cama de matrimonio) (10 suites)
    • Dos camas: ancho 0,75m x largo 1,90m (Suite de dos camas) (4 suites)
  • Tamaño aproximado de las Suite incluido el baño: 12,82 m2.


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