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LUXURY TOURIST TRAINS

Itineraries, Prices and Departures 2020

Welcome to a new way of travelling. A unique experience aboard palaces on wheels, taking you to the best destinations in Spain: the northern coast and its unmatched beauty, Andalusia’s magic spell and blend of cultures, or the mystical Route of Santiago de Compostela. A new concept of travelling, enjoy every minute from the departure to the arrival.

Welcome to the sophistication and excellence of the legendary trains since the beginning of the past century. These trains offer first class accommodation, with all the comforts aboard true railway jewels that

maintain the glamour and provide a unique experience that will appeal to your senses.

Welcome to the finest cuisine, to exclusive tours and unforgettable landscapes. Take a journey of culture and nature in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere, while dedicated stewards are at your service 24 hours.

Welcome to the trip of your dreams and rediscover the passion of travelling.



EL TRANSCANTABRICO GRAN LUJO

“Come and join us in the North, the greenest part of Spain, for eight days of sheer joy aboard El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo.”

On board El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo you will be seduced by every moment: from the original 1923 Pullman coaches, to the rich diversity of the northern landscapes, that appear outside your window like a sequence of splendid postcards pictures, each as stunning as the next.

El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo evokes the nostalgia and charm of early 20th century’s grand express trains, inspired by memorable works of literature and films, blending in modern comforts of the 21st century. Fine dining, beautiful landscapes, Spanish culture, glamour, entertainment and relaxation come together

to make this journey a unique and unforgettable experience.

The social carriages, are real gems of railway heritage, built in the early 1920’s, the elegant interior decore recalls those days. These carriages are a luxurious space to enjoy a splendid meal, a relaxing drink or an evening of entertainment and a chat with fellow travellers. The panoramic carriage, with its large windows, will reveal sights of overwhelming beauty each day.

San Sebastian – Santiago de Compostela

For seven nights and eight days El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo will become your living room, your transportation, your place of socialising, your bar, your bedroom; a hotel on wheels. The pleasure of travelling this way is based on a balance between the train journey, the stays and the excursions.

Each day starts with a delicious breakfast, then while the train is parked at the station, you may choose to join the scheduled excursion/s, stay on board or go out on your own to enjoy the city. In the evenings enjoy entertainment with various live performances throughout the trip. The train lounges are specially

decorated for relaxation and unfettered enjoyment in the company of your fellow travellers. Many friendships have been formed over a drink onboard.

To ensure passengers a good night’s rest, the train will remain parked at a station during the night.

In general, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for when we will be out and about on our excursions, while at night you can opt for more formal attire, although no particular dress code is required at any time. The only exception is for gaining access to El Gran Casino de Santander, where there



is a requirement for more elegant dress (suit and tie are not required, but shorts or trainers, for instance, are not allowed)

El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo waits to accompany you on a memorable journey through Northern Spain. The jagged coastline of the Bay of Biscay extends its arms from the Basque Country to Galicia, offering majestic landscapes, ancient culture and delicious cuisine.

The El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo Deluxe Suites are

designed for your comfort and privacy.

Accommodation

Deluxe Suite: These spacious suites are fitted with a comfortable 2-metre long double bed (or twin beds) and wardrobe. The living room has a sofa which can be turned into a bed and each room is equipped with a luggage rack, desk, safe and minibar, as well as state-of-the-art comforts such as LED screens, in-room music tuner, climate control, multimedia computer with free Internet access and telephone. Deluxe suites also have an en suite bathroom, with hydro-massage shower/steam sauna, hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items.

Gastronomy

Whether dining onboard or in a distinguished restaurant along the route, your gastronomy experience is the responsibility of some of the most renowned kitchens and chefs in Northern Spain, an area already ranked among the best in Europe for the quality of both its professionals and its products.

The journey itself is a tour of the culinary identities of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country, where different cultures have inhabited, each leaving their own influence on the region’s traditional flavours. A gastronomy renewed and reworked by internationally famous chefs, which travellers will enjoy along the way.

Our fine buffet breakfast is complemented by the personalised attention of our waiters. Local specialties will be presented during the tour in the form of sweets, tortillas, pies, cheeses, cold meats, etc., thereby ensuring that every day is different and original - even at the breakfast table.

Lunches and dinners will be served both onboard the elegant train and at respected restaurants during the journey. The innovative cuisine of Northern Spain and the traditional recipes of Castile are the centrepieces

of this culinary and cultural trip. Dishes like Asturian fabada (stew), mountain cocido, baked fish, desserts like frixuelos (local crepes) or Mondoñedo tart, renowned Galician seafood or anchovies from Cantabria are just a small sample of the extensive and mouth-watering culinary offerings onboard El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo. All of this paired with the finest wines from different regions in Northern Spain.

Menus are set in advance, seeking a balance between traditional cuisine and the creativity of our chefs. Nevertheless, special food requirements due to health or personal choice shall be addressed without prejudice to the quality of meals on offer. All you need to do is notify us - preferably at the time of booking.



8 DAY / 7 NIGHT

EL TRANSCANTABRICO GRAN LUJO ITINERARY SAN SEBASTIAN – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

(or reverse itinerary)

DAY 1 SATURDAY SAN SEBASTIÁN / CARRANZA Welcome meeting in San Sebastián at 1200 and guided tour. Lunch in this elegant and beautiful city, where major cultural events take place every year. After lunch, the luxury coach will take you to Bilbao, where the Transcantábrico awaits you. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink with the crew. Enjoy the ride along the rails to Carranza along with sumptuous fine dining on your first dinner on board. Overnight in Carranza.

DAY 2 SUNDAY CARRANZA / SANTANDER Begin your day with a delicious breakfast. The Transcantábrico will return to Bilbao; a vibrant town that has reinvented itself after the decline of its traditional heavy industry. The visit includes an entry ticket to the famous Guggenheim Museum, the iconic symbol of this new Bilbao. Back on board the train to enjoy a sumptuous lunch with spectacular views on the way to Santander. Tour through the elegant capital of Cantabria and enjoy free time to discover it at your leisure. After dinner, you can visit the Santander Grand Casino with entry included. Overnight in Santander.

DAY 3 MONDAY SANTANDER / CABEZÓN DE LA SAL Travel to Unquera on the train. The luxury coach will take you to Potes, crossing through the impressive Desfiladero de la Hermida mountain pass. After visiting this charming Cantabrian village, enjoy the thermal baths at Balneario de la Hermida. After lunch visit El Capricho, in Comillas; a fantastic and colourful nineteenth-century palace designed by Antonio Gaudí. Dinner and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.

DAY 4 TUESDAY CABEZÓN DE LA SAL / LLANES The day starts with a visit to the town of Santillana del Mar, with its magnificently preserved medieval quarter. The next stop is the famous Altamira 'Neocave', a museum and scientific reproduction of the finest Upper



Palaeolithic rock art ever found. After lunch, return to the train and enjoy spectacular scenery as you enter the enchanting lands of Asturias on the way to Llanes. Visit of Llanes. Dinner and overnight stay in Llanes. DAY 5 WEDNESDAY LLANES / CANDÁS During breakfast, the train will arrive in Arriondas and the coach will take you into the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park. Visit Lake Enol and then the Covadonga Sanctuary; a sacred place full of tradition and legends. Return to the Transcantábrico train to have lunch on board on the way to Oviedo, the capital of the Asturias Principality and the heart of pre-Romanesque Asturias, with treasures such as San Julián de los Prados. Visit and free time. Dinner and overnight stay in Candás. DAY 6 THURSDAY CANDÁS / LUARCA The day begins in Avilés; a millenary town with a well-preserved and valuable historical centre. The next destination on your rail adventure is Gijón; a city that is wide open to the great Cantabrian Sea and hosts many cultural events. Then all aboard the Trans-Cantabrian train once again to explore the Asturias coast to Luarca, the 'white village' on the 'green coast', where you can enjoy a guided tour in this charming seaside town. Dinner and overnight stay in Luarca. DAY 7 FRIDAY LUARCA / VIVEIRO Enjoy the ride on the rails to Ribadeo, a historic Galician village bordering the Asturias Principality. The luxury coach will take you to the Lugo coastline to enjoy Las Catedrales beach, one of the most spectacular in the world. The next destination is a panoramic tour of Ribadeo, where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, relax on the train as it heads to Viveiro, where you can enjoy a guided tour of the city and then free time to explore at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Viveiro. DAY 8 SATURDAY VIVEIRO / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Enjoy your last breakfast on board as the train rolls along the rails to Ferrol, where the Transcantábrico coach awaits to take you to Santiago de Compostela. Visit the historic centre of this city, a pilgrim destination for a thousand years. Explore the city's vast wealth of artistic culture and don't miss the magnificent cathedral. End of trip after visiting the Reyes Católicos Parador, at around 1300.

2020 departure dates Prices are per person

Deluxe Suite in double or twin

Deluxe Suite in single

San Sebastian – Santiago de Compostela $10,165 $14,785

April 25 May 9, 23 June 6, 20 July 4, 18 August 1, 15, 29 September 12, 26 October 10, 24

Santiago de Compostela – San Sebastian $10,165 $14,785

April 18 May 2, 16, 30 June 13, 27 July 11, 25 August 8, 22 September 5, 19 October 3, 17

All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated



COSTA VERDE EXPRESS

“Feel the Costa Verde Express: rediscover the pleasure of travelling.”

Costa Verde Express, formerly El Transcantábrico Clásico, is an exponent of charm and comfort. It takes travellers back to the Golden years of rail journeys, accompanied by all comforts of the 21st century. Its lounges and cabins have been carefully remodelled and decorated to display all their majesty

on the winding tracks. An evocative and pleasant atmosphere, a first-class crew and the rich culture and cuisine of the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias are the pillars that make every trip on the Costa Verde Express a real pleasure for the senses.

Bilbao – Gijón Itinerary

For five nights and six days the Costa Verde Express will become your living room, your transportation, your place of socialising, your bar, your bedroom; a hotel on wheels.

During our journey we will explore places by the sea, in the mountains, charming squares and streets, museums, cathedrals, wine cellars and ports; many stories will be told by our multilingual guides, accompanying us each day. Lunch will be the central event of the day, and in the afternoon, we will alternate more excursions with activities on board, or just enjoy the scenery pass by.

After dinner, enjoy an evening of entertainment including live music on board. Given the length of the train, this will not affect those who prefer retiring earlier to the privacy of their suite.

You can also choose to have a quiet drink in one of the other saloon cars, or go for a stroll in whichever town we are spending the night. The train will remain parked at the station until the next morning.


In general, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for when we will be out and about on our excursions, while at night you can opt for more formal attire, although no particular dress code is required at any time. The only exception is for gaining access to El Gran Casino de Santander, where there is a requirement for more elegant dress (suit and tie are not required, but shorts or trainers, for instance, are not allowed)



Each cabin is fully equipped to enjoy a

comfortable stay on board.

Accommodation

Grand Class Room: These charming rooms are decorated in wood providing a pleasant and warm atmosphere. It features individual climate control and a comfortable double bed, complementary amenities to make your stay even more pleasant such as: a desk, wardrobe, a luggage rack, a minibar and a safe. All rooms also have an en suite bathroom, with hydro-massage shower/steam sauna, hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items.

Gastronomy

Whether dining onboard or in a distinguished restaurant along the route, your gastronomy experience is the responsibility of some of the most renowned kitchens and chefs in Northern Spain, an area already ranked among the best in Europe for the quality of both its professionals and its products.

The journey itself is a tour of the culinary identities of Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country, where different cultures have inhabited, each leaving their own influence on the region’s traditional flavours. A gastronomy renewed and reworked by internationally famous chefs, which travellers will enjoy along the way.

Our fine buffet breakfast is complemented by the personalised attention of our waiters. Local specialties will be presented during the tour in the form of sweets, tortillas, pies, cheeses, cold meats, etc., thereby ensuring that every day is different and original - even at the breakfast table.

Lunches and dinners will be served both onboard the elegant train and at respected restaurants during the journey. The innovative cuisine of Green Spain is centrepiece of this culinary and cultural trip. Dishes like Asturian fabada (stew), mountain cocido, seafood, desserts rice pudding or a pantxineta, renowned anchovies from Cantabria, are just a small sample of the extensive and mouth-watering culinary offerings onboard Costa Verde Express. All of this paired with the finest wines from different regions in Northern Spain.

Menus are set in advance, seeking a balance between traditional cuisine and the creativity of our chefs. Nevertheless, special food requirements due to health or personal choice shall be addressed without prejudice to the quality of meals on offer. All you need to do is notify us - preferably at the time of booking



6 DAY / 5 NIGHT

COSTA VERDE EXPRESS ITINERARY BILBAO – GIJÓN (or reverse itinerary)

DAY 1 SUNDAY BILBAO / MARRON / AMPUERO Welcome meeting at Concordia Station in Bilbao at 1200 on board the train, meet the crew and settle into your accommodation. Lunch and a tour of the city; a vibrant town that has reinvented itself after the decline of its traditional heavy industry. Includes the entry ticket to the famous Guggenheim Museum, the iconic symbol of the new Bilbao, and a visit to the Portugalete Hanging Bridge. Enjoy fine dining and fantastic scenery on board this evening on the way to Marron/Ampuero where you will spend the night. DAY 2 MONDAY MARRON/AMPUERO / SANTANDER After a leisurely breakfast on board, the luxury coach will take you to visit Santona with its spectacular Biosphere Marsh Reserve, with a visit to one of its traditional anchovy and Albacore tuna canning factories and then a tour of the town with a boat ride across the spectacular bay to visit the quaint seaside town of Laredo. Enjoy lunch on board the train on the way to Santander, the elegant capital of Cantabria, where you can ponder spectacular panoramic views and enjoy free time to experience this beautiful location in your own way. Dinner at a well-known restaurant in the city. After dinner, you can visit the Sardinero Grand Casino with entry included. Overnight in Santander. DAY 3 TUESDAY SANTANDER / ARRIONDAS Enjoy your breakfast to the clickety-clack of the rails and spectacular landscapes on the way to Cabezon de la Sal, where the luxury coach awaits to take you in comfort and style to the town of Santillana del Mar, with its magnificently preserved Medieval historic quarter and the famous Altamira 'Neocave', a museum and scientific reproduction of the finest Upper Palaeolithic rock art ever found. After lunch, the train returns to Ribadesella in Asturias, with a tour, dinner and overnight stay in Arriondas.



DAY 4 WEDNESDAY ARRIONDAS / LLANES Breakfast on board in Arriondas while the train glides along the iron rails into the heart of the Asturias Principality. Visit the magnificent Picos de Europa National Park, ascending to Enol Lake, and then the Covadonga Sanctuary; a sacred place full of tradition and legends. Next, Cangas de Onís, the first capital of the Asturias Kingdom founded by Pelagius of Asturias. Lunch. After lunch on the train, which will emulate the International Descenso de la Sella festival, the adventure continues towards to Llanes. Tour and overnight stay in Llanes. DAY 5 THURSDAY LLANES / CANDAS Enjoy a leisurely and scenic breakfast on the way to Oviedo, the capital of the Asturias Principality and the heart of pre-Romanesque Asturias, with treasures such as San Julián de los Prados. Enjoy the city and a delicious lunch to sample some the local produce and renowned friendly hospitality. Free time. The train will arrive at Candás in the afternoon. Discover Avilés, an ancient town with a beautifully preserved and valuable historic centre. Dinner and overnight stay in Candas. DAY 6 FRIDAY CANDAS / GIJON After breakfast, pack up your bags and say goodbye to your travel companions. The coach will take you to Gijon, a city that is wide open to the great Cantabrian Sea and hosts an extensive range of cultural events. After the visit, enjoy lunch at the spectacular Gijon Parador, where the trip will end at approximately 1600.


Grand Class Room in double

Grand Class Room in single

Bilbao – Gijón $4990 $6840

May 17, 31 June 14, 28 July 12, 26 September 6, 20 October 4, 18

Gijón – Bilbao $4990 $6840

May 24 June 7. 21 July 7. 21 August 30 September 13. 27 October 11

All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Many of the El Costa Verde Express departures offer connections to the start or end of the La Robla Express trips.



Tren Al Andalus

“Al Andalus. The privilege of enjoying a palace on rails.”

Onboard Al Andalus .enjoy arguably the most spacious and luxurious tourist train in the world.

Its four lounge cars are exquisite railway classics built between 1928 and 1930. The original elements that make these coaches genuine railway classics, coexist with the latest modern comforts, for travellers to enjoy maximum comfort and safety.

The crew on our luxury tourist trains is a team of professionals trained and ready to provide a perfect and personalised attention in different languages.

All our crew, in coordination with the Trip Supervisor, are available for travellers 24/7, ensuring the same high level of quality and personal attention inside and outside the train.

Andalucia Itinerary

For the duration of the journey, Al Andalus will become your living room, your transportation, your place of socialising, your bar, your bedroom; a hotel on wheels. The landscape passing by the window is never the same, this makes the trip itself unique and unlike any other experience.

Each day starts with a delicious breakfast, then you may choose to join the scheduled excursion/s or go out on your own to enjoy the city. Your guide will become an inseparable companion of the group, accompanying travellers throughout the journey and offering whatever information and advice they may need. The varied entertainment schedule onboard, in turn, will ensure an engaging and enjoyable time, encouraging the active participation of passengers.

After dinner, enjoy an evening of entertainment including live music on board. Given the length of the train, this will not affect those who prefer retiring earlier to the privacy of their suite. You can also choose to have a quiet drink in one of the other saloon cars, or go for a stroll in whichever town we are spending the night. The train will remain parked at the station until the next morning.




In general, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for when we will be out and about on our excursions, while at night you can opt for more formal attire, although no particular dress code is required at any time.

Accommodation

Deluxe Suite: These spacious suites are fitted with a comfortable 2-metre long double bed (or twin beds) and wardrobe. The living room has a sofa which can be turned into a bed and each room is equipped with a luggage rack, desk, safe and minibar, as well as state-of-the-art comforts such as LED screens, in-room music tuner, climate control, multimedia computer with free Internet access and telephone. Deluxe suites also have an en suite bathroom, with hydro-massage shower/steam sauna, hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items.

Grand Class Room: These charming rooms are decorated in wood providing a pleasant and warm atmosphere. It features individual climate control and a comfortable double bed, complementary amenities to make your stay even more pleasant such as: a desk, wardrobe, a luggage rack, a minibar and a safe. All rooms also have an en suite bathroom, with hydro-massage shower/steam sauna, hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items.

Gastronomy

The local cuisine will influence each dish served on the route taken by this palace on rails. The Andalusian gastronomy features world famous products such as olive oil, sherry or Jabugo Iberian ham, with dishes such as gazpacho and oxtail. A new generation of cooks is now bringing a blow of fresh air to the Mediterranean and Andalusian cooking traditions.

Breakfast is always served onboard through a personal table service. There is also a varied buffet available. Local specialties will be presented during the tour in the form of sweets, tortillas, pies, cheeses, cold meats, etc., thereby ensuring that every day is different and original - even at the breakfast table. Lunches and dinners will be served both in the elegant train dining cars and at respected restaurants that make up our selection of restaurants during the journey.

Menus are set in advance, seeking a balance between traditional cuisine and the creativity of our chefs. Nevertheless, special food requirements due to health or personal choice shall be addressed without prejudice to the quality of meals on offer. All you need to do is notify us - preferably at the time of booking



7 DAY / 6 NIGHT

TRENS AL ANDALUS: ANDALUCIAN ITINERARY SEVILLE – SEVILLE

DAY 1 MONDAY SEVILLE / JEREZ Travellers welcome in Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII, at 1030. Enjoy a visit to the capital of Andalusia, which has the largest historical town centre in Spain. After lunch, enjoy a panoramic view of the city and visit the famous Plaza de España, before all aboard the train to enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew and settle into your accommodation. Dinner on board on the way to magical and historical Jerez, where you will spend the night. DAY 2 TUESDAY JEREZ Begin your day with the delicious breakfast. The tour includes a visit to a winery in Jerez. Before lunch, enjoy the magic of the "Andalusian Dancing Horses", a famous equestrian ballet accompanied by Spanish music. Lunch in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Return to Jerez. Dinner on board the train. Overnight stay in Jerez. DAY 3 WEDNESDAY JEREZ / CÁDIZ / RONDA Your luxury coach will take you to Cádiz, popularly known as the "Silver City" and considered the oldest city in the West. Tour and free time to experience the charm of Cádiz. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and the ride on the Al Andalus train towards the impressive city of Ronda, where you will have dinner and spend the night. DAY 4 THURSDAY RONDA / GRANADA After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Ronda, with its breath-taking location atop a plateau cut by the deep Ronda Gorge, through which Guadalevín River flows. Free time before lunch and then back on the train to go to Granada, a beautiful city nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Dinner and overnight stay in Granada.



DAY 5 FRIDAY GRANADA Spend the morning touring the Alhambra, the most visited monument in Spain, a rich palace complex built by the Nasrid sultans of the Kingdom of Granada. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the city. At night the entire city is an enchanting place where you can experience a magical dinner surrounded in a special historical ambience with vibrant colours and sounds. Overnight stay in Granada. DAY 6 SATURDAY GRANADA / LINARES / BAEZA-CÓRDOBA In the morning, all aboard the Al Andalus to the Linares-Baeza station, where the coach awaits to take you to visit the cities of Úbeda and Baeza, both of which are declared World Heritage by UNESCO. After lunch, back on board the train to begin our journey to Córdoba. Dinner and overnight stay in Córdoba. DAY 7 SUNDAY CÓRDOBA / SEVILLE After your last breakfast on board, enjoy a tour to discover the former capital of the Medieval emirate and the caliphate of Al Andalus, when it became the largest, most cultured and opulent city in Western Europe. Return to the train for lunch and a scenic ride on the Al Andalus on the way to the Andalusia capital: Seville, finishing up the trip at approximately 1700.


Grand Class (cabin with twin beds)

Deluxe Suite (cabin with double bed)

Twin share Single Double Single

Seville – Seville $6840 $10,260 $8615 $12,920

May 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26

All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated.



EL EXPRESO DE LA ROBLA

“El Expreso de La Robla. A nature and culture holiday on the Camino de Santiago.”

LA ROBLA ROUTE

El Expreso de La Robla was born with the idea of offering all the charm and comfort of classic rail travel at affordable prices. The common areas of El Expreso de La Robla consist of by three comfortable air-conditioned lounge carriages offering a permanent bar service. The route offers a unique combination of history and nature that follows the traces of the legendary train, which since the late 19th century transported coal from León and Palencia coalfields to the thriving Basque industry.

Three days and two nights, from Bilbao to Leon (or vice versa), to discover the stunning scenery of the Mena valley, the origins of Castile in the Merindades (in the province of Burgos), Palencia jewels of Romanesque art, the Roman mosaics of the villa Olmeda, or the great and natural dome of the cave in Valporquero. Every morning enjoy an exquisite buffet breakfast, and a choice of newspapers, magazines, a library, films and a TV. These lounges are flexible and can be used for conferences, talks, courses and meetings, with all the required technology. All carriages are connected internally, thereby allowing free movement of passengers throughout its length.



3 DAY / 2 NIGHT

LA ROBLA ROUTE ITINERARY BILBAO – LEON (or reverse itinerary)

Day 1 FRIDAY BILBAO / ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS Baggage pick-up from 1500 to 1600 at La Concordia Station in Bilbao; a unique modernist building dating back to 1902 that is one of the most authentic heritage sites in Bilbao from the Belle Époque Era. At 1600, meet all of your travel companions at a welcome talk on board the train. Once settled on board, the La Robla Express heads towards Sotoscueva, to visit the Ojo Guarena karst complex, formed by more than 100 kilometres of galleries and declared a Natural Monument. The next stop is Espinosa de los Monteros, a beautiful village in the Burgos Merindades, where you will have dinner. Overnight in Espinosa.

Day 2 SATURDAY ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS / MATAPORQUERA / CISTIERNA Enjoy breakfast to the click-clack of the iron rails and beautiful scenery on the way to Mataporquera. From here, a coach will take you to the breath-taking landscapes of the Romanesque Palencia, Carrion de los Condes, with many historical heritage sites to visit. Enjoy the town with free time before the tour continues to Canal de Castilla and Fromista, with its impressive Romanesque church of San Martín. Free time and lunch. In the afternoon, continue on a journey back in time with a visit to the Roman Villa of La Olmeda and its magnificent collection of mosaics. Back on board, the next stop is Cistierna, with a visit to its Railway Museum, dinner and overnight.

Day 3 SUNDAY CISTIERNA / LEON What better way to start the day than breakfast to the click-clack of the rails with beautiful landscapes flashing by on board the La Robla Express. The next stop on our adventure is San Feliz (literally, Saint Happy!), it's sure to be a fun day! From here we go by coach to visit the city of León to explore its historical centre, San Isidoro and the Cathedral. Free time, to end the trip at approximately 1400.


Standard Cabin in twin

Standard Cabin in single

Bilbao – Leon $1520 $2275

July 3, 17 September 11, 25

Leon – Bilbao $1520 $2275

July 10, 24 September 18 October 2

All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated. *La Robla Express departures offer connections to the start or end of the Costa Verda Express departures.



YOUR TRIP INCLUDES

The trip in Luxury Tourist Trains includes an extensive brochure of services and activities to make our customers enjoy an experience as unique as unforgettable.

STANDARD CABIN (EL EXPRESO DE LA ROBLA):

• Accommodation onboard in Standard Cabin (twin bunk) with en suite bathroom • Daily breakfasts • All dinners and lunches (including wine, water, soft drinks and coffee) • Welcome drink • Activities on board: music and live shows, parties in the pub car • Tickets to museums, attractions and shows • Scheduled excursions and tours • Luxury coach accompanying the train along the trip • Taxes and services • Daily newspapers and magazines • Security service • Multilingual guide throughout the tour • Excellent crew available

GRAND CLASS ROOM (AL ANDALUS & COSTA VERDE EXPRESS) Everything included in the Standard Cabin plus:

• Accommodation onboard in Grand Class Room (double) with en suite bathroom • Farewell Gala dinner & party • Gift courtesy of Renfe Viajeros (with toiletry kit and slippers). • Mineral water available in the cabin’s minibar

DELUXE SUITES (AL ANDALUS & EL TRANSCANTABRICO GRAN LUGO): Everything included in the Standard Cabin & Grand Class Room plus:

• Accommodation onboard in Deluxe Suite • Option of enjoying two private dinners/lunches in your compartment • All non-alcoholic drinks available in the cabin’s minibar (complimentary) • The crew may unpack your luggage onto the wardrobe on arrival and pack it back on the last day

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE PASSENGER’S EXPENSE • Laundry service • Bar service

THE OPERATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER ITINERARIES IF NECESSARY All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless otherwise stated

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