The Northern Route
Dates of departure from Santiago de Compostela:
Reception in Santiago de Compostela and an introductory visit to its
magnificent historical centre, where stone, tradition and the spirit of pilgrimage
mark the beginning of the journey. After lunch, we
will travel to Ferrol, where the train awaits. Welcome
on board and settle into your suite as the rail journey
begins towards Viveiro. Dinner on board and overnight stay on board.
After breakfast, we will embark on a journey along the Asturian coast
, stopping in Gijón, a city renowned for its connection to the sea and vibrant
cultural and gastronomic scene. In the afternoon, the train will continue
towards Llanes along the Cantabrian coast. Dinner and overnight stay in
this elegant fishing town.
As the train makes its way through Cantabria, we will venture into
the Cantabrian interior, visiting gorges, historic villages
and mountain landscapes. The day offers a blend of heritage, tradition
and nature before reboarding the train for dinner.
Night in Cabezón de la Sal.
Breakfast on board during the journey to Bilbao.
The city tour will unveil the interplay
of tradition, contemporary architecture, and urban transformation
that defines Bilbao today. In the afternoon,
we will continue our journey by train to Carranza, passing through
the lush landscapes of northern Spain. Dinner on board and overnight stay on board.
Enjoy breakfast on board as we travel along the coast of Lugo, passing estuaries, cliffs and picturesque 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 until we reach Oviedo, a stately and welcoming city where we will enjoy free time to explore its historical centre. Dinner and night at the destination.
The day will be devoted to discovering the natural beauty of the Picos de Europa, where mountains, valleys and small villages create some of the most remarkable landscapes in northern Spain. After lunch, we will return to Llanes to enjoy free time by the sea before dinner. Overnight at destination.
We will begin the day exploring Santillana del Mar and its extraordinary medieval historical centre. After lunch, the journey continues to Santander, an elegant city overlooking the bay and the Cantabrian Sea. Free time to soak up its atmosphere before returning to the train for dinner. Overnight in Santander.
During the last breakfast on board, we will return to Bilbao to say goodbye to the train and its crew. From there we will continue to San Sebastián, an elegant and luminous city overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. After the visit and free time to enjoy its ambience and cuisine, we will conclude this rail journey.
Reception in Santiago de Compostela and an introductory visit to its magnificent historical centre, where stone, tradition and the spirit of pilgrimage mark the beginning of the journey. After lunch, we will travel to Ferrol, where our train awaits. A warm welcome on board and settling into your suite as the train sets off towards Viveiro. Dinner on board and overnight stay on board.
Enjoy breakfast on board as we travel along the coast of Lugo, passing estuaries, cliffs and picturesque 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 until we reach Oviedo, a stately and welcoming city where we will enjoy free time to explore its historical centre. Dinner and night at the destination.
After breakfast, we will embark on a tour along the Asturian coast, stopping in Gijón, a city renowned for its close ties to the sea and its thriving cultural and gastronomic tradition. In the afternoon, the train continues to Llanes, tracing the scenic Cantabrian coast. Dinner and overnight stay in this stylish seaside town steeped in maritime tradition.
The day will be devoted to discovering the natural beauty of the Picos de Europa, where mountains, valleys and small villages create some of the most remarkable landscapes in northern Spain. After lunch, we will return to Llanes to enjoy free time by the sea before dinner. Overnight at destination.
As the train makes its way through Cantabria, we will venture into mainland Cantabria, visiting gorges, historic villages and mountain landscapes. The day combines heritage, tradition and nature before returning to the train for dinner. Night in Cabezón de la Sal.
We will begin the day exploring Santillana del Mar and its extraordinary medieval historical centre. After lunch, the journey continues to Santander, an elegant city overlooking the bay and the Cantabrian Sea. Free time to soak up its atmosphere before returning to the train for dinner. Overnight in Santander.
Enjoy breakfast on board as you travel to Bilbao. The city tour reveals how tradition, contemporary architecture and urban transformation combine to define Bilbao today. In the afternoon, we will continue our rail journey to Carranza, passing through the verdant landscapes of northern Spain. Dinner on board and overnight stay on board.
During the last breakfast on board, we will return to Bilbao to say goodbye to the train and its crew. From there we will continue to San Sebastián, an elegant and luminous city overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. After the visit and free time to enjoy its ambience and cuisine, we will conclude this rail journey.