El Transcantabrico Classic Léon

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 comfortably installed in a luxury two-berth sleeping compartment with en suite shower and WC, radio and air conditioning.

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Departure point: Léon, Spain
End point: Santiago di Compostela, Spain
Departure dates: 2011
9th , 23rd April, 28th, May; 25th June; 9th, 23rd July; 6th, 20th August; 3rd, 17th September; 29th October; 12th, 26th November

2012
28th April; 12th & 26th May; 23rd June; 7th & 21st July ; 18th August ; 1st , 15th & 29th September; 13th October; 10th, 24th November

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

Day 1
Individual arrivals in León. Welcome by the staff of the "El Transcantabrico" and guided tour of the town followed by lunch. During the afternoon departure for Cistierna and guided tour of the Steel Works Museum in Sabero. 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 breakfast the train heads eastwards towards Guardo and Mataporquera. En route, excursion to Villalcázar de Sirgan, Carrión de los Condes and Frómista. Lunch in Villalcázar. After lunch continuation northeastwards towards the coast and the tidal rivers. Dinner and overnight in Villasana de Mena.

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Day 3
For this day on board, the train enters the heart of the Basque country and reaches 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 Santander stopping en route for an excursion to Galdames and the biggest collection of Rolls Royces in the world... Dinner and overnight in the delightful seaside resort of Santander.
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Day 4
Today the luxury train heads westwards, leaving the coast via Cabézon de la Sal. From here guests enjoy and excursion to the town of Santillana del Mar, with ample 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 Llanes. Dinner and overnight on board in Llanes.
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Day5
Whilst breakfast is being served, the train heads westwards 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 continues to Gijón, the second most important town of the Asturias. Dinner and overnight on board in Gijón.
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Day 6
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 westwards towards the coast and the "White City" of the Green Coast, Luarca. Dinner and overnight on board in Luarca.
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Day 7
Soon after breakfast the train heads for Galicia, following the northern coast of the Asturias. The first stop in Galicia is the seaside town of Ribadeo where the river Eo flows into the sea. A guided tour of the town is followed by lunch before the train leaves for Viveiro. In Viveiro a guided tour of the town and its ramparts precedes dinner and a night on board the train.
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Day 8
For this final day of the railcruise, the train heads along the last stretch of the narrow-gauge line as far as Ferrol. A luxury motor coach ensures a comfortable transfer to the journey's ultimate destination : Santiago de Compostela.After visiting the city and its highlights - the Cathedral, Obraidoro Square, Platerias... the journey ends with individual transfers for the return journey home.
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2200 € per person, based on two persons sharing a double room and for a booking more than 6 months in advance.

	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 Double	2200,00 €	2275,00 €	2400 €
Supplement for single use	1350 €	1450 €	1500 €
Supplement Triple	1000 €	1100 €	1200 €

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 Léon.
• Meals not mentioned in the tour description.
• Personal expenditure.

Outward journey on Thursday by "Trenhotel" night sleeper Paris (Amsterdam, Brussels, London) to Valladolid. Local train from Valladolid to León. 1 night in a 3/4**** hôtel in León on Friday evening. Return journey : 1 night in a 3/4*** hôtel in Santiago de Compostela on Saturday. On Sunday main line train to Medina del Campo and Valladolid, then "Trenhotel" night sleeper train to Paris, (Amsterdam, Brussels,London) arrival Monday morning .Tariffs and availability : please enquire.