The El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo is new, exclusive service which was introduced in 2011, designed to satisfy the needs of the most demanding customers.
It has been created on the basis of the Transcantábrico Clásico, which has been completely refurbished, and now boasts panoramic lounges with large windows and luxurious décor.
The rooms have been transformed, making one out of every two, expanding them and ensuring every last detail is perfect. This makes the train highly exclusive, with only 14 double suites, with either a double bed or two twin beds and a private lounge area.
The excursions, coach and cuisine will be in fitting with the rest of the train, turning the journey into something sublime. It will be the trip of your life.
Accommodation
Each suite is especially designed for rest and privacy. Travellers can sleep soundly as the train is completely stationary overnight. This means that your sleep is not disturbed by moving and jolting.
Grand Suites features:
• Double bed
• Large picture windows
• Individually climate controlled
• 2 televisions
• DVD player
• Games console
• Stereo system
• Computer with complimentary internet
• Large sofa
• Mini bar
• Safety deposit box
• Luggage storage
• Wardrobe
• Writing desk
• Telephone
Private ensuite features:
• Hydro – massage
• Steam – Sauna
• Toilet
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobe
• Complimentary bathroom accessories
• 220v power
The inside of the train is fully connected, so that passengers may freely move through it.
Dining
Breakfast is a self-serve fare on board, while lunch and dinner are at selected local restaurants. All menus include a carefully selected of wine list that blend harmoniously with the lunch and dinner options. Coffee and liqueurs are also included.
The restaurants visited along the route not only select the highest quality raw ingredients and have them prepared by the greatest professionals; they are also the real opportunity to sample the regional dishes. Many of the most demanding gourmets and chefs consider these northern principalities of Spain as offering the best cuisine of all the Spanish regions. Local cheese, sausages, meat, seafood and fresh produce are of international renown.
Please advise if there are any special dietary requirements.
Lounge Cars
The four original 1923 Pullman lounge cars are true railway jewels, which have been especially decorated for El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo.
Each day, our special breakfasts will be served in these common areas, where guests will be able to enjoy our Chef’s best cuisine, as well as having access to our all-day bar.
In our lounges, guests will be able to enjoy national and international press, TV, a video library, a library, a collection of board games, etc.; as well as relaxing in our panoramic lounge, enjoying an aperitif in our tea room and even spending a lively evening in our pub, where live music and parties are offered every night. With the exception of alcoholic drinks, all drinks are free during the trip.
Our crew will be permanently at your service, to attend any needs you may have.
Itinerary
Your vacation includes:
• 7 nights on board Grand Suite accommodation
• 7 lunches and 7 dinners many at local restaurants (includes wine, coffee and liqueurs)
• 7 buffet breakfasts
• Sightseeing tours including entry fees to museums, cathedrals and cloisters
• Luxury coach accompanying the train
• Nightly music and entertainment in the pub carriage
• Daily press and magazines
• Multilingual guide for the whole trip
• Security Service
• Local taxes
Journey Highlights:
• Tour of Santiago de Compostela
• Tour of Viveiro including the view from San Roque
• Views of the Upper Estuaries - 'Rias Altas'
• Boat cruise at Ribadeo
• The gorgeous Las Catedrales Beach
• Visit the 'White Town' Luarca
• Romanesque towns of Oviedo and Gijón
• The National Park ‘Picos de Europa’
• Sanctuary of Covadonga
• Cangas de Onis, which back to the 700s
• Santo Toribio de Liebana Sanctuary and the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
• Neocave Museum of Altamira
• Santillana de Mar
• Santander, one of Spain's most beautiful cities
• Bilboa and the world famous Guggenheim Museum
• Villa of La Olmeda
• The stunning city of San Sebastián
Itinerary:
Day 1: Santiago de Compostela-Viveiro
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Viveiro-Ribadeo-Luarca
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Luarca-Candas-Gijon-Oviedo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Oviedo-Arriondas (Picos de Europa National Park)-Cangas de Onis-Ribadesella-Llanes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Arriondas-Potes-Comillas-Cabezon de la Sal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Cabezon de la Sal-Santillana de Mar-Santander
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Santander-Bilbao-Balmaseda
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Bilbao-San Sebastián
Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.
For full details regarding the itinerary for this journey, click on the "Download Itinerary" button.
Departure Information
Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián
2012
Mar 31
May 12, 26
Jun 9, 23
Jul 7, 21
Aug 4, 18
Sep 1, 15
Oct 13, 27
San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela
2012
May 5, 19
Jun 2, 16, 30
Jul 14, 28
Aug 11, 25
Sep 8, 22
Oct 6, 20
Dec 1
Additional Information
Check-In Procedure:
Meet at the reception of the Parador de Santiago Hostal dos Reis Católicos at 12 noon where you will be welcomed by the El Transcantábrico guide. The guide will require you to provide your travel vouchers and in exchange you will be given your train tickets and baggage labels. For details will be provided with your travel documents.
Laundry Service:
El Transcantábrico offers a daily laundry service.
To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to
info@railtickets.com.au
Terms and Conditions
A deposit of 40% is required upon confirmation of booking.
Balance is required no later than 30 days prior to departure.
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 25% of total paid.
Cancellations made between 14 and 5 days prior to departure: 50% of total paid.
Cancellations made between 4 and 1 days prior to departure: 80% of total paid.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure: wholly non-refundable.
No cancellation fee will be charged if passengers change the dates, as long as they do so at least 30 days prior to departure date and make the journey within 1 year. If, after changing the reservation, they then cancel the trip, the fee will be 100%.
If date of journey change is less than 30 days before departure date then a fee of 15% applies.
