Costa Verde Express: Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
5 Nights / 6 Days • The Green Coast Express
Step aboard Costa Verde Express for six days and five nights from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao. From the cathedral city the route runs through Ferrol, Viveiro, Ribadeo, Taramundi, Luarca, Oviedo, Gijón, Llanes, Arenas de Cabrales, Cabezón de la Sal, Santillana del Mar with its Altamira Neocave, and Santander, ending in Bilbao.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago de Compostela – Ferrol – Viveiro (Saturday)
- • Reception and old-town visit in Santiago de Compostela, then lunch
- • Coach transfer to Ferrol, where you board the train
- • Train to Viveiro; dinner and overnight on board
Day 2: Viveiro – Ribadeo – Taramundi – Luarca (Sunday)
- • Ribadeo on the Lugo coast
- • Taramundi area: traditional crafts and the countryside of western Asturias
- • Train on into Asturias to Luarca; overnight in Luarca
Day 3: Luarca – Oviedo – Gijón – Llanes (Monday)
- • Oviedo, capital of Asturias, and the coastal city of Gijón
- • Evening train along the coast to Llanes; overnight in Llanes
Day 4: Llanes – Arenas de Cabrales – Cabezón de la Sal (Tuesday)
- • 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 on into Cantabria; overnight in Cabezón de la Sal
Day 5: Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Santander (Wednesday)
- • Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Neocave (replica of the cave paintings)
- • Lunch while the train travels to Santander; free time
- • Overnight in Santander
Day 6: Santander – Bilbao (Thursday)
- • Train arrives in Bilbao over breakfast; farewell to the crew
- • Bilbao visit, including the Guggenheim Museum
- • Lunch and end of the journey
Costa Verde Express Luxury Train: Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
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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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