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Spend
a week in the famous Transcantabrico
train that follows Northern Spain. A train with only 24 suite rooms
El Transcantabrico train, is a deluxe train that follows the old rail roads in Northern Spain, a seven-days journey where you will sleep in a suite, enjoy the best Northern Spain gastronomy and its restaurants, visit the main main museums, discover beautidful resort cities, visit the Picos de Europa, and its towns and beaches...
El Transcantabrico
2007
 The Journey Get to know the North of Spain. We
discover the cities and towns
on the shores of the Bay of Biscay,
between precipitous mountains
and green meadows, next to beaches
and cliffs. These places are
full of charm, vitality and history,
which have been transformed into
works of art over the centuries: Santiago
de Compostela, Ribadeo, Oviedo,
Gijón, Santillana, Comillas,
Santander, Bilbao, Balmaseda,
San Sebastian… The train
offers single or double compartments
or suites, where you can enjoy
the privacy you need on any pleasure
trip.
Accommodation  Travelers
on the Transcantábrico enjoy a journey especially designed
for rest and privacy, sleeping in comfort as the train stops at each
station overnight. This means that your sleep is not disturbed by
moving and jolting and gives those who enjoy nightlife an opportunity
to go out and sample the atmosphere of each town. The train will
be waiting for them at the station. Each compartment is equipped with a travel
set, consisting of a bathrobe, slippers, natural sponge, eau de cologne,
hairbrush/comb, deodorant, detergent, makeup pads, etc.… The
power rating is 220 volts.
In 2002, the trains were further renovated,
converting all the compartments into suites.
Each suite compartment has a double bed,
minibar, wardrobe, writing desk
and telephone with an outside line. The floors are carpeted and the
private bathroom has a hydro sauna, turbo massage, steam bath and
hairdryer. Air-conditioning and heating are controlled individually.
All suites have large windows with curtains to contemplate the passing scenery. On the outside, the suite carriages have the same design as the rest of the train, to which they are connected internally, for the convenience of all clients.
The Lounges The Transcantabrico has four lounge carriages, absolute rail gems due to their external design and internal decoration and finish. These are the common areas of the train, where many a lasting friendship has begun throughout the train's seventeen years of history.
One of the lounge carriages has a bar and a dance floor. This is the ‘pub carriage’, decorated and lit like a small night-club, where lively entertainment is provided every night until the early hours of the morning.
Another lounge carriage has a second bar where you can sit back and relax. Waiters serve the tables in all lounges so that travelers can relax enjoying the scenery, chatting, reading or playing one of the many board games provided.
Travelers are offered daily press, magazines and books from the library (in Spanish, English, German or French) and there are a number of videos for added enjoyment.
Gastronomy  As the Transcantábrico follows the Cantabrian coast and the lands of old Castilla and Leon, food will obviously play an important part on the itinerary. Many of the most demanding Gourmets and Chefs maintain that Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country and Castilla & León offer the best cuisine of all the Spanish regions. The restaurants not only select the highest quality ingredients to be prepared by great professionals, but are also genuine gastronomic centres, offering an excellent combination of regional dishes and international cuisine.
Other services Laundry service: Consult the headwaiter.
Medical service: There is a first aid kit on board the train. FEVE's medical services are available to travelers should this be necessary. For added assurance, The Transcantabrico also maintains close contact with different medical centers in the towns visited en route.
Special menus: Travelers with special dietary needs may request same when making their reservation.
The Visits
LEÓN - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA |
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - LEÓN |
Day
1 - Saturday ( León –Cistierna) Today we meet at the monumental Parador
de San Marcos at 12.00 noon in León, a magnificent 16th
c. building with its Spanish Plateresque façade. Tour of
León, a city of great history with an important old quarter
situated around the 13th c. Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic
architecture and the Collegiate church of san Isidoro.Lunch in
León.Later on the train will take us to Cistierna in the
Esla valley. Dinner in Cistierna.
Day
2 - Sunday ( Cistierna-Mercadillo)
During breakfast the train covers the journey between Cistierna
and Guardo. We travel by coach o the Romanesque Art of Palencia,Carrión
de Los Condes, Villalcázar de Sirga and Frómista.
Lunch in Villalcázar.In the afternoon we travel from
Mataporquera to Mercadillo, as we curve around the rim of the
impressive Ebro dam and the beautiful marshland region of Las
Merindades. Dinner in Mercadillo.
Day
3 - Monday (Mercadillo –Santander) Through the land of Vizcaya we arrive
in Bilbao, a modern city, where the river reaches the sea. Visit
the city and Guggenheim museum (opens July and August, rest of
the year closed on Mondays).Lunch. In the afternoon the train
arrives in Santander, capital of Cantabria, a beautiful coastal
city with an enchanting past. Tour of the city and dinner.Optional
excursion to the local Casino after dinner.
Day
4 - Tuesday (Santander
-Arriondas) During breakfast the train will arrive
in Cabezon de la Sal. Our coach will take us to Santillana del
Mar, a beautiful medieval village captured in time. The
tour includes a visit to the neocave Museum of Altamira,
which incorporates a replica of the nearby Stone Age caves famous
for their Pre-Historic paintings. Lunch in Santillana. In the
afternoon we continue by train from Cabezón
de la sal to the province of Asturias where we will visit the
beautiful seaside resort town of Llanes, Ribadesella and later
we will enjoy dinner in Arriondas.
Day
5 - Wednesday (Arriondas-Gijón) Today we get into the heart of Asturias.
We will go by coach up to the magnificent National Park "Picos
de Europa", visiting the lakes,the sanctuary of Covadonga
and Cangas de Onís. Lunch on board.During lunc the train
will be arriving to Gijón, the impressive city of the Asturian
seaboard.Dinner in Gijón.
Day
6 - Thursday (Gijón-Luarca) From Gijón to Oviedo, capital of the Asutrian Principality, an incredible excellence of gastronomy and the holder of unique pre-Romanesque monuments. The journey continues to Cudillero, a fishing village sheltered among the mountains. On to Luarca, the white town of the green coast. Lunch in Oviedo. Dinner in Luarca.
Day
7 - Friday (Luarca-Ferrol)
This morning we head further along the coast to Ribadeo, the
first city of the province of Galicia on the border with
Asturias, set magestically on the mouth of the river Eo. Trip
by boat on the estuary. The landscape from here along
the coast is called the Rias Altas or Upper Estuaries and is
awe-inspiring.Lunch in Ribadeo. In the fatrenoon we continue
by train to El Ferrol. Dinner in El Ferrol.
Day
8 - Saturday ( El
Ferrol-Santiago)
Our last journey by coach as we travel
from ferrol to Coruña. We will visit the capital city before
we will arrive into the final destination, Santiago de Compostela,
also the end of the pilgrimage route. Enjoy a walking tour
of santiago including its cathedral and the Obradoiro Square and
the Hostal de los reyes Católicos.End of the journey.
Meeting point and times Parador Nacional de San Marcos, 12:00 Hr.
Plaza de San Marcos, 7
Telf. +34 987 237300
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Day
1 - Saturday (Santiago-Ferrol) The journey begins in historical
santiago , the city of St james. A city tour entreats us to savour
the beauty of the old quarter, the Obradoiro Square as well as
the famous Cathedral.Lunch in santiago. From Santiago we
take our coach to Coruña, stop for sightseeing and
continue to Ferrol, where the train awaist us. Board the train
and dinner in El Ferrol.
Day
2 - Sunday ( Ferrol-Luarca) Breakfast in the train. Continue by train
through the scenic
landscape of Rias Altas on to Ribadeo, set majestically on
te mouth of river Eo. Trip by boat on the estuary. Tour of Ribadeo
and lunch. From here we will get into the province of Asturias
into Luarca, the “White Town”of
the Green Coast.
Dinner in Luarca.
Day
3 - Monday (Luarca-Gijón) Our train travels towards Oviedo, capital
of the Principality of Asturias, a city of great elegance known
for its gastronomic delights and some of the finest pre-Romanesque
monuments in Europe.Lunch in Oviedo. Continue on to Gijón,
the impressive city of the Asturias coastline. Dinner
in Gijón.
Day
4 - Tuesday (Gijón-Llanes) We arrive in Arriondas, reaching the
heart of Asturias: the National Park "Picos de Europa",
visiting the lakes and the sanctuary of Covadonga and Cangas de
Onís.Lunch on board while we follow the river Sella as
it winds down to the charming town of Ribadesella. From here we
travel on to the coast village of Llanes. Dinner in Llanes.
Day
5 - Wednesday (Llanes-Santander) During breakfast the train will arrive
in Cabezón de la Sal, we will depart with the coach to
visit the Altamira Neo-cave and Santillana del Mar. Lunch in Santillana.
In the afternoon the train will arrive to Santander. Visit, dinner
and if you wish you can visit the Casino after dinner.
Day
6 - Thursday (Santander-Mercadillo)
After breakfast the train will arrive in Bilbao, a modern city,
where the river reaches the sea. Visit the city and Guggenheim
Museum. Lunch in Bilbao. In the afternoon the train will arrive
to Mercadillo. Dinner in Mercadillo.
Day
7 - Friday (Mercadillo-Cistierna) In the morning we arrive to Vado-Cervera,
from there we take the coach to visit the Canal de Castilla and
the Romanesque art in Palencia: Carrión de Los Condes,
Villalcázar de Sirga and Frómista. Lunch in Villalcazar.
And visit in Saldaña of the roman Villa of Olmeda. From
Guardo we take the train to Cistierna. Dinner in Cistierna.
Day
8 - Saturday (Cistierna-León) During breakfast the train will arrive
to León, a town full of history, visit of San Isidoro,
Cathedral, old quarter and San Marcos. The journey ends.
Meeting Point and times Parador Nal. de Los Reyes Católicos, 12:00 Hr.
Plaza del Obradoiro, 1
Santiago de Compostela
Telf. +34 981 582200
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 Visits and Tours
Cities and Towns Santiago de Compostela –– Ferrol – Vivero - Ribadeo – Luarca – Cudillero – Oviedo – Gijón – Cangas de Onís – Ribadesella – Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal – Comillas – Santillana del Mar – Santander – Bilbao – Espinosa de los Monteros - Frómista - Villalcázar de Sirga - Carrión de los Condes - Cistierna - León
Cultural Tours, Museums and Monuments Santiago Cathedral - Pre-Roman Asturias and the old town of Oviedo - Picos de Europa National Park - Covadonga Sanctuary - Santillana del Mar Collegiate Church – Altamira Neo-cave - Santander Casino - Guggenheim Museum (departing from León it visits only on july and august) - San Martin de Frómista Church - Church of Sta. María - Santiago Church - San Zoilo Monastery - Roman town of Olmeda - San Marcos - San Isidoro - Old town of León and León Cathedral.
Trip by Motor Launch: Trip by motor launch on the Ria of Vivero (weather permitting).
Departures
season 2007
2007
Departures
DEPARTURES FROM
SANTIAGO
DE COMPOSTELA
TO LEON |
DEPARTURES FROM
LEON TO
SANTIAGO DE
COMPOSTELA |
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April:
7(Easter Week Special),21
May: 5, 19 and 26
June: 2,9,16,23 and 30
July: 7, 14,21 and 28
August: 4, 11, 18 and 25
September: 1,8,15,22 and 29
October: 13 and 27
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March: 31 (Holy Week)
April: 14 and 28
May: 12 and 26
June: 2,9,16,23 and 30
July: 7,14,21 and 28
August: 4,11,18 and 25
September: 1,8,15,22 and 29
October: 6 and 20
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Charter Season You can also Charter the Transcantábrico
for groups of up to 48 people.
The possibilities are endless : business,
gastronomy, pleasure, conferences, art and architectural studies.
The charter season runs from March to May and from November to December.
The Transcantábrico ensures you thorough
success. Astound your clients, colleagues or friends with an unforgettable
experience aboard this unique mobile venue which allows you to hold
conferences, meetings and a range of social activities en route,
all within the magnificent scenic backdrop of the Cantabrian coast.
Consult us about our special charter prices.
Prices in
the normal season 2007:
Suite Compartment Double
(2 people): 4.600€
Single
(1 person): 3.300€
The Transcantábrico trip includes 1. Seven nights accommodation on board the train.
2. Seven dinners and eight lunches of northern Spanish cuisine, with wine and coffee included.
3. Seven buffet breakfasts on board.
4. Mineral water.
5. Music and entertainment in the pub carriage.
6. Planned tours, including entrance to museums, churches, casino, and more.
7. The train’s own luxury coach for off-train excursions throughout the entire itinerary.
For reservations, contact us. This train can be chartered on request by groups.
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