San Sebastian – Santiago de Compostela 2024
8 days / 7 nights. Itinerary: San Sebastian – Carranza – Bilbao – Santander – Potes – Cabezon de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Llanes – Picos de Europa – Oviedo – Gijon – Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro – Santiago de Compostela.
Welcome to our itinerary guide for the Transcantabrico Train from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela!
This impressive journey will give you the opportunity to discover some of the most stunning landscapes in northern Spain while traveling in luxury and comfort.
During the trip, you will pass through coastal cities, mountainous landscapes, and historic villages, all while enjoying first-class service and breathtaking views from the train’s windows.
On this page, you will find detailed information about the itinerary, including details about the stops, tourist attractions, and other points of interest.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela on the Transcantabrico!
Itinerary summary
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| Day 1 (Saturday) | San Sebastian – Carranza |
| Day 2 (Sunday) | Carranza – Bilbao – Santander |
| Day 3 (Monday) | Santander – Potes – Cabezon de la Sal |
| Day 4 (Tuesday) | Cabezon de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Llanes |
| Day 5 (Wednesday) | Llanes – Picos de Europa – Oviedo |
| Day 6 (Thursday) | Oviedo – Gijon – Luarca |
| Day 7 (Friday) | Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro |
| Day 8 (Saturday) | Viveiro – Ferrol – Santiago de Compostela |
Dates of departure
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| October | 12, 26 |
Prices per person.
| Lodging 8 days / 7 nights. | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Luxury Suite. | 8.900 € | |
| Single Supplement. | 6.500 € | |
| Triple Grand Luxury Suite Supplement. | 4.200 € | |
| Prices need to be confirmed. | ||
The program includes:
- Accommodation in a Deluxe Suite on the Transcantabrico train with a 150 cm x 200 cm double bed (or twin beds of 85 cm x 200 cm), sofa, and full private bathroom.
- All train lounges permanently open for the client’s use 24 hours a day.
- Possibility for the crew to collect your luggage.
- All breakfasts, with à la carte dishes and buffet products.
- All dinners and meals, featuring select gastronomy, on board the train or at first-class restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks, and coffee).
- Welcome drink and appetizer.
- All non-alcoholic drinks available in the suite minibar, at no cost.
- Gala dinner and end-of-trip party.
- Courtesy detail (toiletry kit and slippers).
- On-board activities: live music and performances, parties in the pub car, dancing, etc.
- Excursions and guided tours.
- Entrance tickets to museums, monuments, and shows.
- Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the journey to facilitate some transfers and excursions.
- Taxes and services.
- Daily newspapers and magazines.
- At night, you can rest assured as the train remains stationary and does not resume until the early morning hours to facilitate rest. Additionally, the stopping stations remain open and have security services.
- Multilingual accompanying guide throughout the journey: Spanish, English, French, and German.
- An excellent human team at your disposal (Expedition Leader, waiters, cooks, technical staff, etc.).
- Free train transfers across Spain (AVE, ALVIA, and Intercity), before and after the trip from/to the nearest train station to your place of origin. You will be able to travel in a preferred seat (choose comfort), and at the stations, you can use the Club Lounges.
Other services available at the customer’s expense:
- Laundry service.
- Bar service.
Measurements of Deluxe Suite:
- Cabin size: 12 m2
- Double bed cabin: 1 bed 1.50 meters wide x 2 meters long + sofa 0.85 meters wide x 1.80 meters long
- Twin bed cabin: 2 beds 0.85 meters wide x 2 meters long + sofa 0.85 meters wide x 1.80 meters long”
The itinerary begins in San Sebastian, a famous coastal city in northern Spain known for its stunning beaches, cultural and leisure activities, gastronomy… As the train progresses, it ventures into the Picos de Europa, where you can admire spectacular landscapes amidst mountains, green valleys, and lakes. Then, the itinerary will take you on a route parallel to the Cantabrian Sea coast until reaching Galicia.
The train makes several stops in cities such as Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo, Gijon, Santiago de Compostela, where you can discover their historical and cultural sites. In addition to these important cities, the train will take us to explore other charming towns and iconic places in northern Spain, such as Potes, Santillana del Mar, Llanes, Luarca, Ribadeo…
On this page, you can see the ITINERARY in more detail, get more information, and book your trip, also in the INFO AND BOOKINGS. section. Get ready for an unforgettable journey and discover the best of northern Spain with the luxury train El Transcantabrico!
Day 1 (Saturday). San Sebastian - Carranza.
Day 2 (Sunday). Carranza - Bilbao - Santander.
Day 3 (Monday). Santander - Potes - Cabezon de la Sal.
Day 4 (Tuesday). Cabezon de la Sal - Santillana del Mar - Llanes.
Day 5 (Wednesday). Llanes - Picos de Europa - Oviedo.
Day 6 (Thursday). Oviedo - Gijon - Luarca.
Day 7 (Friday). Luarca - Ribadeo - Viveiro.
Day 8 (Saturday). Viveiro - Ferrol - Santiago de Compostela.