The Costa Verde Express is the link to Spain’s longest-running tourist train, the Train that started operating in 1983 under the name “El Transcantábrico.” Elegance, care for details, meticulous service, haute cuisine and a spectacular route combining the Cantabrian Coast and the Picos de Europa mountains. Its beaches and cliffs, its green meadows and historic towns will amaze you.
For six days, we will embark on a unique trip through the Green Spain, following the winding metre-gauge railway bordering the Bay of Biscay. From Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela or vice-versa, we will visit its cities and explore its towns, on the coast and inland, going up to the lakes of Covadonga in the heart of the Picos de Europa mountains. You will savor the North of Spain’s gastronomy, one of the most renowned nationally and internationally.
The train on which you are going to travel is a period train with all the modern comforts. All rooms are air-conditioned with a full bathroom featuring a sauna and hydro massage. You can enjoy the train’s spacious lounges and dining rooms, which are available to passengers and staffed by efficient personnel at all times.
Meeting point at Parador Reyes Católicos de Santiago de Compostela at 10:00 a.m.
Reception at the Parador Reyes Católicos de Santiago de Compostela at 10:00 am. Visit to Santiago in this Jacobean Holy Year and lunch. In the afternoon by bus we will arrive in Ferrol where the train will be waiting for us. Presentation of the crew and accommodation. Visit to Viveiro, free time, and dinner.
Dinner and overnight in Viveiro
While we have breakfast on board the train, it will arrive at Ribadeo, for a visit, free time and lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon we will arrive by train to the first Asturian enclave, Luarca, and the Villa Blanca of the Costa Verde Tour.
Dinner and night in Candás
After breakfast we will take the bus to visit Avilés and then Gijón. In the afternoon we will visit the capital of the Principality, Oviedo. Visit and free time. Late in the afternoon with the train we’ll set off for Arriondas.
Dinner on board and night in Arriondas.
After breakfast we will take the bus to the heart of the Picos de Europa, Covadonga Sanctuary, Lake Enol and the first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias, Cangas de Onís. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the village of Llanes, and then leave for Cantabrian lands. We will have dinner on board and spend the night in Cabezón de la Sal.
After breakfast we will visit the Medieval Village of Santillana del Mar and the Neocave of Altamira. While we eat the train will arrive at Santander. Visit, free time and dinner in a typical restaurant. Those who want to do so can visit the Casino del Sardinero.
Overnight in Santander
During breakfast the train will head for Basque lands, arriving at the Biscayan capital, Bilbao. Visit and food. After lunch we will go back to the train to pick up our luggage and say goodbye to the crew.
| Room Type | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Class Suite |
$9,600.00 (peak season) $7,680.00 (off-peak season) |
$10,800.00 (peak season) $8,640 (off-peak season) |
| Months |
Days |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 8, 22 |
| July 2024 (off-peak season) | 6, 20 |
| September 2024 | 14, 28 |
| October 2024 (off-peak season) | 12 |
