El Costa Verde Express
A Renfe luxury train
• Bilbao • Santander • Cabezon • Santillana • Arriondas • Gijon
| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
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EUR
€3,600
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Days
6
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Nights
5
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
|
EUR
€3,600
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Days
6
|
Nights
5
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Introduction
El Costa Verde Express, formerly El Transcantabrico Clasico, is one of Renfe’s luxury trains of Spain.
Take a cultural and gastronomic journey through the country’s northern region, known as ‘Green Spain’. The carriages of the train take travellers back to the golden years of rail journeys, accompanied by all comforts and services of the 21st century.
During the journey, you will visit and explore places by the sea or in the mountains, charming squares and streets, museums, cathedrals, wine cellars and ports. Many stories and a wealth of history will be revealed by multilingual guides accompanying you on each trip. Lunch is the central event of the day, and in the afternoons you will alternate more excursions with activities on board the train, or just enjoy the scenery passing by before your eyes.
The Train: Each cabin is fully equipped to enjoy a comfortable stay onboard with only 24 suites. All have independent air-conditioning and a full en suite bathroom. Elegant and evocative carriages are used to serve a select breakfast, lunch or dinner, to enjoy a drink or to socialise with fellow travellers. To ensure passengers get a good night’s rest, the train will remain parked at a station at night.
Grand Class Suite: Features a double bed (1.2 x 1.85m), desk, wardrobe, luggage compartment, minibar, safe and air conditioning with a separate regulator. Ensuites are equipped with private toilet, hydromassage shower, steam sauna, hairdryer and a set of welcome items and toiletries.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bilbao > Santander
At your welcome meeting at Concordia Station in Bilbao at 10:00am, meet the crew and settle into your accommodation on board. Enjoy a tour of the city; a vibrant town that has reinvented itself after the decline of its traditional heavy industry. Your tour includes an entry ticket to the famous Guggenheim Museum, the iconic symbol of the new Bilbao. Enjoy lunch on board while the train heads to Santander. In the afternoon take a tour of the city then enjoy free time before dinner at one of the city’s restaurants. Overnight in Santander.
Day 2 : Santander > Llanes
While we have breakfast on board the train we travel to Cabezón de la Sal, where our coach will take us to visit the Altamira Neocave and the medieval town of Santillana del Mar. Take lunch in Santillana del Mar, after which the train will take us into the Asturias region as far as Llanes. Dinner on board the train and overnight stay in Llanes.
Day 3 : Llanes > Oviedo
After breakfast, we will travel to the first Capital of the Asturian Kingdom, Cangas de Onís, then we will enter the heart of the Picos de Europa mountains; Covadonga Sanctuary, and Lake Enol. We will return thereafter to the train to head towards Oviedo while having dinner. Tour of Oviedo. Dinner and overnight stay in Oviedo.
Day 4 : Oviedo > Luarca
After breakfast we will tour Gijon, a dynamic city open to the sea, free time, and lunch in Gijon. In the afternoon, we will travel to Luarca, tour, dinner on board the train, and overnight stay in Luarca.
Day 5 : Luarca > Viveiro
While having breakfast we will travel to Ribadeo, the first Galician locality on our route. Enjoy a tour, some free time, and lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon, we will travel by train to Viveiro for some sightseeing before dinner, and an overnight stay in Viveiro.
Day 6 : Viveiro–Santiago de Compostela
On our last day, during breakfast we will travel to Ferrol, where we will say goodbye to the crew and take our coach to the Galician capital, Santiago de Compostela. Tour and lunch in El Parador de los Reyes Católicos, where our trip will end around 4:00pm.
*Itinerary also operates in reverse
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), EUR
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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2024 |
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| Grand Class Suite |
€4,500 |
€8,000 |
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2025 |
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| Grand Class Suite |
€4,700 |
€8,350 |
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2024
Grand Class Suite
Twin: from $4500
Single: from $ 8000
2025
Grand Class Suite
Twin: from $4700
Single: from $ 8350
Departs
| 2024 | 2025 |
| Bilbao > Santiago de Compostela | Bilbao > Santiago de Compostela |
| 7, 21 Sep | 10, 24 May |
| 5 Oct | 7, 21 Jun |
| Santiago de Compostela > Bilbao | 5, 19 Jul |
| 14, 28 Sep | 30 Aug |
| 12 Oct | 13, 27 Sep |
| 11, 25 Oct | |
| Santiago de Compostela > Bilbao | |
| 17, 31 May | |
| 14, 28 Jun | |
| 12, 26 Jul | |
| 6, 20 Sep | |
| 4, 18 Oct |
Included
- Luxury rail journey
- Accommodation onboard in a Grand Luxury Suite
- 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 8 dinners
- Coffee, spirits, and wine during lunch and dinner
- Complimentary regular Renfe train tickets to/from the station nearest your origin and the trips starting/ending points
- Shared sightseeing as per the itinerary by luxury coach
- Entrance fees and show tickets as per the itinerary
- Onboard activities and entertainment
- Bathrobes, slippers, and toiletries
Not Included
Gratuities
Important Notes
- Renfe El Costa Verde Express’s pricing is dynamic and subject to change
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
