El Transcantabrico
From Santiago de Compostela to Leon, OR from Leon to Santiago, all the magic of the north awaits the traveller, from the lands of old Castile and Leon, to the shores of the Bay of Biscay. These are enchanting places full of vitality and history which have gradually become living works of art with the passing of the centuries and includes the following cities and towns: Santiago de Compostela, Vivero, Oviedo, Ribadesella, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Carrion de los Condes and Leon, to name a few. The El Transcantabrico is a very special journey that introduces the traveller to this unique area of Spain, known to the locals as the ‘Green Spain’. The beauty of Green Spain, its countryside, monuments and the pleasure of unrivalled cuisine, await all travellers accommodated in this incredible hotel on rails. On board the train there are suites catering for two people or for individuals, where one can enjoy all the privacy one needs during the journey
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Luggage Space
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Mini Bar
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Safety Deposit Box
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Wardrobe
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Writing Desk
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Telephone with an Outside Line
On board the El Transcantabrico:
Without doubt, the train’s true personality is embodied in the four lounge cars, veritable railway treasures owing to their external design and finish together with their internal décor and furnishings. These are the common areas of the train, where many have began a lasting friendship inspired by the unique ambience of the carriages.
Travellers are offered daily press, magazines, a wide selection of books from the library, television, DVD and more. In other words, all that one needs to make the journey a truly pleasant experience.
Each suite on the El Transcantabrico is especially designed to rest and privacy. Travellers can sleep silently because the train is completely stationary overnight. This means that your sleep is not disturbed by moving and jolting and allows those who enjoy nightlife an opportunity to go our and sample the atmosphere of each place.
Each compartment is equipped with a complete set of complementary bathroom accessories.
Each suite compartment has a double bed, and some have the option of an extra overhead bunk bed. All compartments are equipped with:
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The private bathroom has a hydro-sauna, turbo massage, steam bath and hair dryer. Air-conditioning, heating, music and lights are controlled individually and the floors of the compartments are carpeted.
All suites have large windows allowing travellers to contemplate the passing scenery. Curtains provide the privacy one needs for rest. All cars are connected internally for the travellers’ ease of movement.
Itinerary 2009
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Leon – Santiago de Compostela Day 1, Saturday:Leon: San Isidoro, the Cathedral, old quarter and San Marcos. Lunch in Leon. Iron, steel and Mining Industry Museum in Sabero. Dinner in Cistierna. Day 2, Sunday: Romanesque art of Palencia: Saldaña, Roman Villa, Carrion de Los Condes, Villalcazar de Sirga and Fromista. Lunch in Villalcazar. Ebro reservoir and Las Merindades. Dinner in Villasana de Mena. Day 3, Monday: Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum (open July and August, closed the rest of the year). Lozaiga Tower in Galdames. Lunch. Santander, visit and dinner. Day 4, Tuesday: Cabezon de Sal. Santillana del Mar, Neocave Museum of Altamira. Lunch in Santillana. Llanes. Ridadesella. Visit and dinner in Arriondas. Day 5, Wednesday: Arriondas, National Park Picos de Europa, Lakes, Sanctuary of Covadonga. Lunch in Cangas de Onis. Gijon, visit and dinner. Day 6, Thursday: Oviedo, the Cathedral, the Prerromanesque. Lunch in Oviedo. Luarca, visit and dinner. Day 7, Friday: Rivadeo, visit. Beach of Las Catedrales. Lunch in Rivadeo. Viveiro, visit. Viewpoint of San Roque. Dinner. Day 8, Saturday: Viveiro, Ferrol, Santiago de Compostela: Obradoiro's Square, Platerias, the Cathedral. End of the journey. Meeting point: Parador de Turismo de San Marcos, 12,00 Plaza de San Marcos, 7. Tel: +34 987 237 300
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Santiago de Compostela – Leon Day 1, Saturday: Santiago de Compostela, Obradoiro's Square, Platerias, the Cathedral. Lunch in Santiago. Ferrol. Viveiro, visit. Viewpoint of San Roque. Dinner in Viveiro. Day 2, Sunday: Rivadeo, visit. Beach of Las Catedrales. Lunch in Rivadeo. Luarca, visit and dinner. Day 3, Monday: Oviedo, the Cathedral, the Prerromanesque. Lunch in Oviedo. Gijon, visit and dinner. Day 4, Tuesday: Arriondas. National Park Picos de Europa. Lakes, Sanctuary of Covadonga. Lunch in Cangas de Onis. Ribadesella. Dinner in Llanes. Day 5, Wednesday: Cabezon de la Sal, Neocave Museum of Altamira. Santillana del Mar. Lunch. Santander, visit and dinner. Day 6, Thursday: Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum and lunch. Loizaga Tower in Galdames. Balmaseda. Dinner in Villasana de Mena. Day 7, Friday: Mataporquera. Romanesque of Palencia: Villalcazar de Sirga, Carrion de los Condes and Fromista. Lunch in Villalcazar. Roman Villa, Guardo. Iron, Steel, Mining Industry Museum in Sabero. Dinner in Cistierna. Day 8, Saturday: Leon: San Isidoro, the Cathedral, old quater and San Marcos. End of the journey. Meeting point: Parador de los Reyes Catolicos - 12,00 noon Plaza de Obradoiro, 1. Tel: +37 981 582 200
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Terms and Conditions
Bookings:
In order to process the booking, we will need the passenger's name as in the passport, the desired travel date, departure station (either Leon or Santiago de Compostela), and any special requirement.Unforeseen Events
The itineraries are subject to modifications, due to circumstances beyond the control of the Rail Company or due to different problems that could appear in abnormal operation of other trains, in the network where El Transcantabrico is circulating. The rail company will make the necessary endeavours to continue the journey as organised at no extra cost for travellers. If travellers choose to continue the journey with the solutions offered by the rail company, these solutions are understood to be tacitly accepted.Form of Payment
The client must pay an advance of the 40% of the total of fixed cost of the trip upon booking. At this moment the rail company will block automatically the date and reservation will be definitive. If the payment of the 40% does not take place, the trip will not be considered reservation definitive. The 60% remaining must be paid not later than 30 days prior departure.For purchases with credit cards, there is a charge of 3% on the top of the total amount.
For bank transfer in sterling, there is no extra charge although it is subject to the Euro exchange rate of that day.
The client may decide to relinquish the services reserved at any time, and is entitled to a refund of the amounts paid, except for the 15% of the total price for booking quota and reservation guarantee. This quota will be increased the later the cancellation takes place in the following way:
No amendment fees will be charged when clients change their departure date, as long as they give us notice at least 30 days prior departure and go on to make the journey in the same year. If the journey is cancelled once the date of departure has been changed, full cancellation fees (100%) shall be charged. If changing date of departure within 30 days, 15% fees of the total price shall be charged.