Costa Verde Express: Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
5 Nights / 6 Days • The Green Coast Express
Step aboard Costa Verde Express – The Green Coast Express – the original Spanish train cruise of 1983, for six days and five nights between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela. Wind along the green Cantabrian and Atlantic coasts through Santander, Santillana del Mar and its Altamira Neocave, the Picos de Europa area, Llanes, Oviedo, Gijón, Luarca, Ribadeo, Taramundi, Viveiro and Ferrol.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Bilbao – Santander
- • Welcome and crew introduction at Bilbao, where you board the train
- • Visit to Bilbao, including the Guggenheim Museum
- • Train to Santander; free time and overnight in Santander
Day 2: Santander – Santillana del Mar – Cabezón de la Sal
- • Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Neocave (replica of the cave paintings)
- • Overnight in Cabezón de la Sal
Day 3: Cabezón de la Sal – Arenas de Cabrales – Llanes
- • Picos de Europa day: mountain villages and the Cabrales area
- • The Covadonga lakes are usually part of the programme, though it may be changed or cancelled because of scheduling, tides or weather
- • Train to Llanes; overnight in Llanes
Day 4: Llanes – Gijón – Oviedo – Luarca
- • Gijón on the Asturian coast, then Oviedo, capital of Asturias
- • Train on to Luarca; overnight in Luarca
Day 5: Luarca – Taramundi – Ribadeo – Viveiro
- • Taramundi area: traditional crafts and countryside
- • Ribadeo on the Lugo coast; overnight in Viveiro
Day 6: Viveiro – Ferrol – Santiago de Compostela
- • Last breakfast on board as the train reaches Ferrol, where the rail journey ends
- • Coach to Santiago de Compostela for a guided visit and free time
- • End of the journey
Costa Verde Express Luxury Train Tour: Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
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What's Included
- ✓ Accommodation in Junior Suite
- ✓ All breakfasts (buffet and à la carte)
- ✓ All lunches and dinners with wine
- ✓ Welcome drink and farewell party
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries bag
- ✓ Free mineral water in cabin minibar
- ✓ Live entertainment and parties
- ✓ All excursions and entrance fees
- ✓ Luxury coach throughout
- ✓ Two 50% discount RENFE tickets
- ✓ Multilingual guide throughout
Not Included
- ✗ International airfare
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)
- ✗ Items of personal nature
- ✗ Additional hotel nights
- ✗ Gratuities (optional)
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