Santiago de Compostela – San Sebastian 2024
8 days / 7 nights. Itinerary: Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro – Ribadeo – Luarca – Oviedo – Gijon – Llanes – Picos de Europa – Cangas de Onis – Potes – Cabezon de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Santander – Bilbao – Carranza – San Sebastian.
Welcome to our guide for the itinerary of The Transcantabrian Train from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian!
This impressive journey on this luxury tourist train is considered one of the best travel options to discover some of the most breathtaking landscapes of northern Spain while traveling in comfort on a luxury train. The Transcantabrian Train is renowned for its first-class service and a very well-designed itinerary, taking you through coastal cities, mountainous landscapes, and historic towns.
The itinerary begins in Santiago de Compostela, a city full of history and culture, famous for its cathedral and as the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago. As the train progresses, the route runs parallel to the Cantabrian coast, visiting charming towns and emblematic places, then entering the Picos de Europa, where you can admire stunning mountain views and green valleys. We will conclude our route in San Sebastian.
On this page, you will find detailed information about the itinerary, including details about the stops, the most interesting tourist points, and other details. Get ready for an unforgettable journey from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian on the Transcantabrian Train!
Itinerary (summary)
((See detailed ITINERARY above)
| Day 1 (saturday) | Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro |
| Day 2 (sunday) | Viveiro – Ribadeo – Luarca – Oviedo |
| Day 3 (monday) | Oviedo – Gijon – Llanes |
| Day 4 (tuesday) | Llanes – Picos de Europa – Cangas de Onis – Llanes |
| Day 5 (wednesday) | Llanes – Potes – Cabezon de la Sal |
| Day 6 (thursday) | Cabezon de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Santander |
| Day 7 (friday) | Santander – Bilbao – Carranza |
| Day 8 (saturday) | Carranza – San Sebastian |
Departure dates
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| October | 5, 19 |
Prices per person
| Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Luxury Suite | 8.900 € | |
| Single Supplement | 6.500 € | |
| Triple Supplement for Grand Luxury Suite | 4.200 € | |
| Prices need to be reconfirmed. | ||
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 client’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 Transcantabrian train makes several stops in cities such as Santiago de Compostela, Gijon, Oviedo, Santander, Bilbao, and San Sebastian, where you can explore their historic and cultural sites. In addition to these major cities, the train will also take us to discover other charming towns and iconic places in the north of Spain, such as Viveiro, Ribadeo, Luarca, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Potes, and more.
On this page, you can book your trip and prepare for an exciting tour on this luxury train. Get ready for an unforgettable journey from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian and discover the best of northern Spain with the Transcantabrian Train!
Day 1 (Saturday). Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro
Day 2 (Sunday). Viveiro – Ribadeo – Luarca - Oviedo
Day 3 (Monday). Oviedo – Gijon - Llanes
Day 4 (Tuesday). Llanes – Picos de Europa – Cangas de Onis - Llanes
Day 5 (Wednesday). Llanes – Potes - Cabezon de la Sal
Day 6 (Thursday). Cabezon de la Sal – Santillana del Mar - Santander
Day 7 (Friday). Santander – Bilbao - Carranza
Day 8 (Saturday). Carranza - San Sebastian