El Transcantabrico Grand Luxe Santiago

Your 8-day tour is fully inclusive and includes many varied visits and excursions to ensure you learn more about the history and nature of these fascinating regions. You'll be seriously pampered, as befits this category of luxury travel : a full-sized double-bed, lounge area, shower and WC, television and radio, Personal Computer with Internet access and a private minibar are all standard equipment for each of the two Suites which make up each carriage in the train.

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Departure point: Santiago di Compostela, Spain
End point: San Sebastian, Spain
Departure dates: 2011
23rd April; 14th, 28th May; 11th, 25th June; 9th, 23rd July; 6th, 27th August; 3rd, 17th September; 1st, 15th, 29th October

2012
31st March; 12th & 26th May; 9th & 23rd June; 7th & 21st July ; 4th & 18th August; 1st & 15th September ;

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Language spoken: English/Anglais,  Spanish/Espagnol,  
Journey type: Escorted / Accompagné,  Luxury / Luxe,  

40% of the total cost is due on booking. Please note 15% of the total amount is retained in case of cancellation, but you may change the departure date once with a minimum of 30 days notice before the original departure date. If you change dates less than 30 days before, then there is a 15% surcharge. If you cancel subsequent to a change of date, 100% of the cost is due.

Standard cancellation charges :

Between 30 and 15 days before departure = 25%

Between 14 and 5 days = 50 %

Between 4 and 1 day = 80 %

Less than 24h = 100%Day 1
Individual arrivals in Santiago de Compostella. Welcome by the staff of the "El Transcantabrico" and guided tour of the town followed by lunch. During the afternoon transfer by luxury motor coach to Ferrol where the special luxury train awaits its guests. Departure for the fortified town of Viveiro and guided tour of the town. Dinner on board and first night on board in your wood-panelled sleeping berth comprising double-bed, minibar, wardrobe and ensuite shower and WC. 
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Day 2
After a buffet breakfast served on board, the train leaves for the seaside town of Riveiro, reached during the morning. Here you have a a guided tour followed by lunch. During the afternoon the train leaves Riveiro for Luarca, the "White Town" on the Green Coast.The train stays in Luarca overnight whilst dinner is served and whilst you sleep comfortably on board.

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Day 3
This morning the train will head towards the hinterland of the Asturias and the capital of the Principality, Oviedo. After a guided tour during which you will be able to admire Oviedo's pre-roman art and its magnificent Cathedral, lunch is taken. During the afternoon the train continues its journey eastwards towards Gijón, the second most imortant town of the region. Dinner and overnight on board in Gijón.
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Day 4
For this fourth day of the railcruise, the train leaves the Cantabrian coast and heads eastwards to Arrondias, departure point for an excursion to the Picos de Europa National Park. During the excursion guests discover the beautiful Lake Enol, the Covadonga Sanctuary (battleplace of the "Reconquista" in 722 a.d.) and the medieval town of Cangas de Onis. Lunch in Cangas de Onis. Towards days end, the train heads towards Ribadesella and finally Llanes where it stays overnight. Dinner on board.
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Day5
Whilst breakfast is being served, "El Transcantabrico" leaves the Asturias and enters into Cantabria via the Hermida Gorge. Visits by motor coach of the Sanctuary of Saint Toribo and the town of Potes rythm the morning before lunch which is taken in Potes. During the afternoon, transfer by motor coach to rejoin the train in Unquera. The train then heads for the coastal town of San Vicente de la Barquera where a short visit is include before continuing on to Cabezon de la Sal. Dinner and overnight in Cabezon de la Sal.
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Day 6
Today the luxury train heads eastwards to medieval town of Santillana del Mar, where guest have time to admire the Merio and Don Boria towers and the Santa Juliana church. This stop is followed by a guided visit to the Neo Cave of the Altimara Museum, where cave paintings dating from over 14,000 years ago have been reproduced. After lunch in Santillana, the train continues to Santander, a delightful and aristocratic seaside resort. Dinner and overnight on board in Santander.
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Day 7
For the final full day on board, the train enters the Basque country and recahes the exciting city of Bilbao. Numerous visits rythm the day, including the Old Town, the Guggenheim Museum and the Portugalete revolving bridge. During the afternoon the train continues to San Sebastian along the coast through Guipuzcoan,Zarautz and Gueteria.Dinner and overnight in San Sebastian. 
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Day 8
After visiting the city and its highlights, the journey ends with individual transfers for the return journey home.
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3750 € per person, based on two persons sharing a double room and for a booking more than 6 months in advance. Our booking system will always show the standard "less than 4 months" tariff ; you booking confirmation will confirm the appropriate advance booking tariff.

	Booking at least 6 months before departure	Booking between 6 and 4 months before departure	Booking less than 4 months before departure
Price per person Deluxe Double	3 750,00 €	3 825,00 €	3 900,00 €
Price per person Deluxe for single use	7 500,00 €	7 650,00 €	7 800,00 €
Supplement Triple Deluxe Suite	1 650,00 €	1 700,00 €	1 800,00 €

40% of the total cost is due on booking. Please note 15% of the total amount is retained in case of cancellation, but you may change the departure date once with a minimum of 30 days notice before the original departure date. If you change dates less than 30 days before, then there is a 15% surcharge. If you cancel subsequent to a change of date, 100% of the cost is due.

Standard cancellation charges :

Between 30 and 15 days before departure = 25%

Between 14 and 5 days = 50 %

Between 4 and 1 day = 80 %

Less than 24h = 100%

What's included :

• 7 nights on board the "El Transcantabrico" in a De Luxe Suite with double-bed, ensuite shower and WC, computer,air-conditioning, minibar and private lounge area.
• 7 buffet breakfasts served on board
• 7 lunches in the towns mentioned in the programme
• 7 dinners on board including wine, coffee and liqueurs
• All the visits and excursions mentioned in the programme
• Transfers by luxury motor-coach
• Evening entertainment on board
• Security
• Spanish and English-speaking staff
• Daily newspapers

What's not included :

• Travel Insurance
• Travel to Santiago di Compostela, and return from San Sebastian.
• Meals not mentioned in the tour description.
• Personal expenditure.

Option available :

 

a) Outward journey on Thursday by "Trenhotel" night sleeper Paris (London, Brussels, Amsterdam) to Madrid. Sightseeing time in Madrid and then direct train to Santiago de Compostella. 1 night in a 3/4**** hôtel in Santiago de Compostela on Friday evening. Return journey : One night in a 3/4*** in San Sebastian on Saturday then on Sunday local train from San Sebastian to Hendaye and then high-speed train to Paris (London, Brussels, Amsterdam).

b) Mini-cruise from Portsmouth or Caen to Santander and connections to/from Santiago de Compostela and San Sebastian. Tariffs and availability for these options : please enquire.