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El Transcantabrico: Meter-Gauge Luxury

Spain’s El Transcantábrico narrow-gauge luxury train pokes along 800 miles of incredible scenery across the northern coast at 40 mph, skirting coastline, meandering among mountains, following rivers, and running along deep canyons. The routine includes onboard breakfast and day touring by motorcoach to incredible restaurants and sites not reachable by train. All nights are spent on the train, stationary at quiet sidings.

Tour Details

Duration 8 Days
Location Northern Coast of Spain
Season April - October
Tour Type Guided Tour
Nearest City Santiago/Leon
Physical Condition Required Fair
Destination(s)  Spain
Tour Highlights
  • Sample Spain’s famed “northern cuisine” at a variety of unique locales.
  • Expert, English-speaking tours of historic, charming cities of northern Spain.
  • Beautiful mountains, rivers, and deep canyons.
  • All meals and off-train tours included except where noted.
  • Gratuities not included.
  • Drinks except for coffee and juices for breakfast not included on board.
  • Reverse itinerary starting in León.
  • Extensions in historic paradors pre- and post-tour available.
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    Rates Visit www.irtsociety.com for rates
    Additional Rate Info Double Euro 2,600
    Single Euro 3,500
    Note there is a supplement for a triple suite for a child under 12 years old of 1,300 Euro.

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    Tour Itinerary

    Day 1: Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro
    City tour of Santiago and lunch, then motorcoach to Ferrol and board the El Transcantábrico. Sip cocktails while traveling northeast to the walled town of Viveiro. Tour of Viveiro and dinner.

    Day 2: Viveiro - Luarca
    Continue by train east through scenic river landscapes; stop for short boat trip on the estuary. Tour of Ribadeo and lunch, then travel to Luarca, “the white town of the green coast”, for dinner.

    Day 3: Luarca - Gijón
    Cross green lands towards Oviedo, capital of Asturias, with its array of pre-Romanesque monuments. After lunch and city tour, continue to seaport of Gijón for dinner.

    Day 4: Gijón - Llanes
    Travel to “Picos de Europa” National Park. Visit lakes and Sanctuary of Covadonga and have lunch. Back onboard, travel to seaside resort town of Llanes for dinner.

    Day 5: Llanes - Santander
    Disembark in Cabezón de la Sal and motorcoach to the Neo-Caves of Altamira. Continue on to medieval village of Santillana del Mar for lunch and tour. Train to Santander, dinner, city tour and optional visit to local casino.

    Day 6: Santander - Bilbao - Mercadillo
    Free morning. Lunch on board while traveling to Bilbao. City tour includes famous Guggenheim Museum. Train to Mercadillo for dinner.

    Day 7: Mercadillo - Cistierna
    Train to Mataporquera; bus to Castile’s Channel. Lunch in Villalcázar de Sirga. Continue to Guardo and meet the train to Cistierna.

    Day 8: Cistierna - León
    Train to León. Visit San Isidoro, Cathedral, Old Quarter and San Marcos.


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