The Transcantábrico Gran Lujo. Routes: 2027 Season

 

Northern Route

Regular Trips (8 days / 7 nights)

Departure dates from San Sebastián:

  • March: 27
  • April: 10 and 24
  • May: 8 and 22
  • June: 5 and 19
  • July: 3, 17 and 31
  • August: 14
  • September: 11 and 25
  • October: 9 and 23

Route

Day 1. (Saturday) San Sebastián - Bilbao - Carranza  

Reception in San Sebastián at 13:00 and the start of
this extraordinary railway journey across Green Spain. After an
initial tour of the city and lunch, we will transfer to
Bilbao, where the train awaits us.
Welcome on board, introduction of the crew, and settling
into the suites. While the train gently begins its journey
through the landscapes of northern Spain, we will enjoy the
first dinner on board. Night in Carranza.

 

Day 3. (Monday) Santander – Potes – Comillas – Cabezón
de la Sal

After breakfast, we will venture into the heart of
Cantabria to discover the surroundings of the Picos de Europa
, where nature, heritage, and tradition shape some
of the most remarkable landscapes in northern Spain.
The day will combine small mountain villages, mountain landscapes
, and places of great cultural value before returning
to the train. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.

 

Day 5. (Wednesday) Llanes – Picos de Europa – Oviedo

After breakfast, we will once again head towards the
spectacular surroundings of the Picos de Europa, where
mountains, gorges, and natural landscapes feature in
one of the most evocative stages of the journey.
We will continue to Oviedo, capital of the Principality of
Asturias, an elegant and charming city, where
we will have free time to explore its historical
centre and enjoy its relaxed atmosphere.
Dinner on board and overnight stay on board.

 

Day 7. (Friday) Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro

While we enjoy breakfast on board, the train will
make its way into Galicia, travelling along one of the most beautiful coastal stretches
of northern Spain, passing cliffs, estuaries
, and small Atlantic ports. We will visit Ribadeo and
continue our journey to Viveiro, a maritime town renowned for its long-standing maritime heritage
and remarkable natural environment.
Dinner and overnight stay at the destination.

 

Day 2 (Sunday) Carranza – Bilbao – Santander  

Breakfast served on board while the train heads towards Bilbao. The day will allow us to discover the transformation of the city, where contemporary architecture, industrial tradition, and cultural life coexist by the estuary. After lunch, we will continue our journey by train towards Santander, travelling through some of the most iconic landscapes of the Cantabrian coast. Free time to stroll through the elegant Cantabrian capital before returning to the train for dinner. Overnight in Santander.

 

Day 4. (Tuesday) Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Llanes  

The morning begins with a journey along the Cantabrian coast to Santillana del Mar, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in the country. We will stroll through its cobbled streets and historical centre before returning to the train for lunch. In the afternoon, the journey continues towards Asturias, following the Cantabrian coast until we reach Llanes, a delightful fishing town overlooking the sea. Free time to enjoy the atmosphere of the town before dinner. Overnight stay in Llanes.

 

Day 6. (Thursday) Oviedo – Gijón – Luarca  

The journey continues along the Asturian coast, passing through maritime landscapes, charming villages, and sweeping panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea. We will make a stop in Gijón, a city open to the sea and renowned for its cultural and gastronomic character. In the afternoon, the train will head towards Luarca, known as the White Villa of the Costa Verde. Free time to discover its hidden corners before returning to the train for dinner. Night's stay at Luarca.

 

Day 8. (Saturday) Viveiro–Ferrol–Santiago de Compostela

During the last breakfast on board, we will arrive in Ferrol. From there, we will continue to Santiago de Compostela, a historic pilgrimage destination and one of Europe's most renowned monumental cities. After the guided tour and some free time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the historical centre, we will conclude this railway adventure through Green Spain.

Day 1. (Saturday) San Sebastián - Bilbao - Carranza  

Reception in San Sebastián at 13:00 and the start of this extraordinary railway journey across Green Spain. After a first visit to the city and lunch, we will transfer to Bilbao, where the train awaits.

Welcome on board, introduction of the crew, and settling into the suites. As the train gently begins its journey through the landscapes of northern Spain, we will enjoy our first dinner on board. Night in Carranza.

 

Day 2 (Sunday) Carranza – Bilbao – Santander  

Breakfast served on board while the train heads towards Bilbao. The day will allow us to discover the transformation of the city, where contemporary architecture, industrial tradition, and cultural life coexist by the estuary. After lunch, we will continue our journey by train towards Santander, travelling through some of the most iconic landscapes of the Cantabrian coast. Free time to stroll through the elegant Cantabrian capital before returning to the train for dinner. Overnight in Santander.

 

Day 3. (Monday) Santander – Potes – Comillas – Cabezón
de la Sal

After breakfast, we will venture into the interior of Cantabria to discover the surroundings of the Picos de Europa, where nature, heritage and tradition combine to form some of the most distinctive landscapes in northern Spain. The day will combine small villages, mountain panoramas, and places of great cultural value before returning to the train. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.

 

Day 4. (Tuesday) Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Llanes  

The morning begins with a journey along the Cantabrian coast to Santillana del Mar, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in the country. We will stroll through its cobbled streets and historical centre before returning to the train for lunch. In the afternoon, the journey continues towards Asturias, following the Cantabrian coast until we reach Llanes, a delightful fishing town overlooking the sea. Free time to enjoy the atmosphere of the town before dinner. Overnight stay in Llanes.

 

Day 5. (Wednesday) Llanes – Picos de Europa – Oviedo

After breakfast, we will once again set out for the spectacular surroundings of the Picos de Europa, where mountains, gorges and natural landscapes define one of the most evocative stages of the journey. We will continue to Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias, an elegant and charming city, where we will have free time to explore its historical centre and enjoy its relaxed atmosphere. Dinner on board and overnight stay on board.

 

Day 6. (Thursday) Oviedo – Gijón – Luarca  

The journey continues along the Asturian coast, passing through maritime landscapes, charming villages, and sweeping panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea. We will make a stop in Gijón, a city open to the sea and renowned for its cultural and gastronomic character. In the afternoon, the train will head towards Luarca, known as the White Villa of the Costa Verde. Free time to discover its hidden corners before returning to the train for dinner. Night's stay at Luarca.

 

Day 7. (Friday) Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro

While we enjoy breakfast on board, the train will enter Galicia, travelling along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the north of the peninsula, passing cliffs, rías and small Atlantic harbours. We will visit Ribadeo and continue our journey to Viveiro, a seafaring town with a rich history and exceptional natural surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at the destination.

 

Day 8. (Saturday) Viveiro–Ferrol–Santiago de Compostela

During the last breakfast on board, we will arrive in Ferrol. From there, we will continue to Santiago de Compostela, a historic pilgrimage destination and one of Europe's most renowned monumental cities. After the guided tour and some free time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the historical centre, we will conclude this railway adventure through Green Spain.