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TOURIST TRAINS OF SPAIN

Spain has a wealth of beautiful destinations to visit and Tourist Trains of Spain have a range of unique journeys designed to showcase the best. Each of these journeys will provide memories to last a lifetime.

In Northern Spain, there are two options with di2erent routings and

standards of accommodation. Each is unique with a common thread of

superior onboard service and spectacular destinations. In Southern Spain,

the Al Andalus takes guests on a diverse journey from mountain to the

coast, with a beautiful interior and a choice of accommodation options,

complemented by warm hospitality and gastronomic delights.

from $4184 pp, twin share

This is a journey through the history of Spain from the prehistoric times in Altamira to the current times of the Guggenheim at Bilbao. Highlights include views of the Upper Estuaries - Rias Altas, boat cruise at Ribadeo, the Romanesque towns of Oviedo and Gijón, the national park Picos de Europa, the Sanctuary of Covadonga, Cangas de Onis, which dates back to the 700s, Santillana de Mar, the picturesque Valle de Mena, Villa of La Olmeda, historical Carrión de los Condes and beautiful León.

The train features Junior Suites with large communal lounge carriages. These suites are well-appointed and designed for comfort and privacy. On board you will be warmly welcomed by the train’s highly experienced crew, who will accompany you throughout the journey and will be entirely at your service for anything you need. The journey incorporates an amazing daily program of activities and excursions to ensure that you experience the most hidden and beautiful places in Northern Spain.

Includes: Seven nights onboard accommodation in a Junior Suite, all meals, sightseeing tours by air-conditioned deluxe bus with English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all museums, cathedrals and cloisters and nightly entertainment in the pub car.

El Transcantábrico Léon Journey

From: Santiago de Compostela, also available in reverse direction from Léon

Duration: 8 days/7 nights

Departures: Selected Saturdays between 28 Mar 15-10 Oct 15

Route: Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro - Luarca - Gijón - Llanes - Santander - Mercadillo - Cistierna - León

from $6240 pp, twin share

The train travels between Santiago de Compostela and San Sebastián, taking in the stunning sights of Northern Spain. Highlights include the Las Catedrales Beach near Ribadeo, Luarca the ‘White Town’, the Romanesque towns of Oviedo and Gijón, the national park Picos de Europa, Sanctuary of Covadonga, Cangas de Onis, which dates back to the 700s, the Neocave Museum of Altamira, Bilbao and the famous Guggenheim Museum and the beautiful San Sebastián.

El Transcantábrico’s Deluxe Suites are large, o^ering separate sleeping and living areas, along with a generously-sized en suite. The luxurious onboard surroundings, the stunning scenery, o^-train excursions by deluxe coaches and gastronomic delights of local restaurants ensure that this will be the trip of a lifetime.

Includes: Seven nights onboard accommodation in a Deluxe Suite, all meals, sightseeing tours by air-conditioned deluxe bus with English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all museums, cathedrals and cloisters and nightly entertainment in the pub car.

El Transcantábrico San Sebastian Journey

From: Santiago de Compostela, also available from San Sebastián

Duration: 8 days/7 nights

Departures: Selected Saturdays between 4 Apr 15-17 Oct 15

Route: Santiago de Compostela - Viveiro - Luarca - Gijón - Llanes - Cabezón de la Sal - Santander - San Sebastián

Featured prices are a guide only. Your travel agent will provide the most current prices at time of quoting. Prices are inclusive of a $10 per person online booking fee, with the exception of Via Rail and Amtrak bookings which incur a fee of $15 per booking. Bookings made via email and/or telephone incur a flat fee of $55 per booking.  Booking fees are waived for bookings which include a minimum of $200 land content. Other options are available on many of the products featured.

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from $4184 pp, twin share

The Al Andalus train is a luxurious rolling palace, a unique viewpoint from which to contemplate the Spanish landscape. Inside it combines exquisite service, décor and cuisine, taking guests back in time to the glamour of the Belle Époque. Travelling through Andalucia on the Al Andalus is a unique experience. There are two accommodation options - Standard or Superior Suite, both featuring classic styling with cutting edge technology.

This is a journey of contrasting experiences, from the mountains to the Atlantic coast of Andalusia to Spanish interior cities, from the culture of historic-artistic World Heritage sites, it captures the essence of Spain. Highlights include the World Heritage sites of Cordoba and Ubeda, Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens in Granada, Ronda, perched atop the edge of the El Tajo Gorge, the seaside town of Cadiz, Jerez the birthplace of Sherry, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a cruise along the Guadalquivir River and Seville.

Includes: Five nights onboard accommodation, all meals, sightseeing tours by air-conditioned deluxe bus with English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all museums, cathedrals and cloisters and nightly entertainment.

Al Andalus

From: Seville

Duration: 6 days/5 nights

Departures: Every Monday between 6 Apr 15-8 Jun 15, 14 Sep 15-19 Oct 15

Route: Seville - Córdoba - Baeza - Úbeda - Granada - Ronda - Cádiz - Jerez - Sanlúcar - Jerez - Seville

from $1297 pp, twin share

El Expreso de La Robla oders the chance to travel on a period train with all the comforts of today, at an adordable price. Designed with the enjoyment and pleasure of travelling in mind, the train features classic carriages, modern facilities and its huge windows bring the beautiful Spanish landscape inside. During the day, enjoy the stunning scenery and day tours to some of Northern Spain’s spectacular sights and at night enjoy the entertainment in the lounge car or stay on in town a little later to experience more of the local culture. Lunch and dinner are often served in excellent local restaurants, in order to experience more of the local culture and cuisine.

Odering shorter duration journeys, the La Robla itinerary departs Bilbao travelling west to Léon before returning to Bilbao. Highlights include Karstic Complex of Ojo de Guareña in Sotoscueva - the largest cave collection on the Iberian Peninsula, the Caves of Valporquero, the Roman town of Léon, tours to La Olmeda, Carrion de los Condes and the Canal of Castille.

Includes: Three nights onboard accommodation, all meals, sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all museums, cathedrals and cloisters, and nightly entertainment.

El Expreso de La Robla

From: Bilbao

Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Departures: 4 Jun 15, 18 Jun 15 and 10 Sep 15

Route: Bilbao - Sotoscueva - Vado-Cervera - Cistierna - Boñar - Léon - Matallana - Mataporquera - Espinosa - Balmaseda - Bilbao