Departure dates from Oviedo:
Reception on board the train at Oviedo station and
the start of this rail experience along the Cantabrian coast.
After settling into our suites, we will travel to Gijón
to discover a city closely connected to the sea
and renowned for its cultural and gastronomic scene. In the afternoon,
we will return to Oviedo to tour the historical centre of the
Asturian capital before continuing our journey to Llanes. While
we enjoy dinner on board, the train will travel along the
Cantabrian coast. Overnight stay in Llanes.
The day begins with a visit to the Altamira Cave replica
and then to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns
in Spain. After lunch,
we will continue our journey by train to Santander, an elegant
city overlooking the bay and the Cantabrian Sea. Free time to
enjoy its atmosphere before dinner. Overnight in Santander.
After breakfast, we will venture into the spectacular surroundings of the Picos de Europa, exploring some of the most iconic landscapes of northern Spain amidst mountains, lakes, and charming villages steeped in tradition. After lunch, we will return to the coast to enjoy free time in Llanes before resuming the rail journey to Cantabria. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.
During breakfast, El Transcantábrico heads towards Bilbao. Upon arrival, we say farewell to the crew and the train to visit this lively city, which has managed to reinvent itself after the decline of its traditional heavy industry. The tour to the city includes the entrance to the famous Guggenheim Museum, symbol of this new Bilbao. After the visit, we travel to San Sebastián, where we have lunch before finishing our services at around 4:30 pm.
Welcome aboard the train at Oviedo station and the start of this rail journey along the Cantabrian coast. After settling into our suites, we will travel to Gijón to discover a city deeply connected to the sea and renowned for its vibrant cultural and culinary scene. In the afternoon, we will return to Oviedo to stroll through the historical centre of the Asturian capital before continuing our journey towards Llanes. While we dine on board, the train will make its way along the scenic Cantabrian coast. Overnight stay in Llanes.
After breakfast, we will venture into the spectacular surroundings of the Picos de Europa, exploring some of the most iconic landscapes of northern Spain amidst mountains, lakes, and charming villages steeped in tradition. After lunch, we will return to the coast to enjoy free time in Llanes before resuming the rail journey to Cantabria. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.
The day begins with a visit to the Altamira Cave replica and then to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns in Spain. After lunch, we will continue the train journey to Santander, an elegant city open to the bay and the Cantabrian Sea. Free time to savour the ambience before dinner. Overnight in Santander.
During breakfast, the train will head towards Bilbao, passing through the verdant landscapes of northern Spain. After bidding farewell to the crew, we will visit Bilbao and its iconic Guggenheim Museum, a symbol of the city's contemporary transformation. After lunch, we will continue to San Sebastián, where we will conclude this railway experience.