Green Spain route from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

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Visit: Santiago de Compostela-Viveiro-Oviedo-Llanes-Cabezon De La Sal-Santander-Bilbao

We will welcome you at the Parador Reyes Católicos de Santiago de Compostela at 10:00am. After that, we will be able to visit with a local guide the historic center of this city, including the impressive Cathedral. At lunchtime, we will enjoy lunch with traditional Galician cuisine in the restaurant of the Parador (hotel). In the afternoon, we will leave by the coach that always accompanies our train, heading to Ferrol where to embark on the Costa Express. We will present the crew who will accompany you during the trip and the corresponding distribution of the rooms. We will start the march in our luxury hotel on wheels to Mariña Lucense, where we will visit Viveiro and have free time before dinner in the restaurant car. Overnight stay in Viveiro.

We will depart from Viveiro by train to the town of Ribadeo. On the way, we will enjoy an exquisite breakfast on board. Already in Ribadeo, we will take the opportunity to make a visit to the most interesting places, we will have free time to walk and enjoy a full meal in one of its restaurants. Again on the train, we will embark on our way to the Asturias region, arriving at Luarca, the White Villa on the Costa Verde. We will visit Luarca and then head to Oviedo, where we will overnight and have the usual dinner and entertainment on board.

After reenergizing with a full breakfast, the day will begin by coach to Avilés, and its old town, among the most beautiful in Asturias, declared Historic-Artistic Complex in 1955. Then we will arrive in Gijón, city with beautiful sea views and the ideal place to stroll and explore its charming corners. We will have free time in Gijón. After have our lunch in one of its traditional restaurants we will continue to Oviedo, the capital of the Principality of Asturias, a city famous for its pre-Romanesque monuments and for hosting the prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards. In the late afternoon, we will travel aboard the Costa Express to Llanes.  We will have dinner on board and spend the night in Llanes.

After breakfast, the coach will take us to the heart of Picos de Europa to visit two very special places: the Sanctuary of Covadonga, which houses the Virgin of Covadongaor the “Santina”, as popularly nicknamed it the Asturians and Lake Enol, going up to the Lakes of Covadonga.  

After our usual and replenishing breakfast, we will visit the Medieval Village of Santillana del Mar and the Neo-cave of Altamira, an essential place to know about prehistory and our ancestors. While we eat in the restaurant car, the train will arrive in Santander. We will visit the city and also have free time to explore on your own. We will have dinner in a restaurant in Santander, and those who wish, can optionally visit the Casino del Sardinero. We will return to the train to overnight in Santander and rebuild strength for the next day.

On the final day of our journey aboard the Costa Verde Express train, we will enjoy breakfast as the train travels into Basque territory, arriving in Bilbao, the capital of Biscay. We will take a full tour of the city and savor lunch at one of its most traditional restaurants. After lunch, around 16:00, our unforgettable journey will come to an end.

Inclusion

Visits and excursions in Santiago de Compostela, Viveiro, Ribadeo, Luarca, Gijón, Oviedo, Llanes, Cangas de Onís, Covadonga Sanctuary, Santillana del Mar, Santander, and Bilbao / Accommodation in a Gran Clase Suite / Welcome drink and appetizer / Gift pack with toiletries / Daily breakfast / Lunches and dinners as per the itinerary / Transportation by luxury coach / Complimentary Renfe train connections to the starting point and return from the final destination.

ACCOMMODATION GRAND - CLASS SUITE:  It features adjustable air-conditioning and a double room, writing desk, wardrobe, luggage closet, minibar and safe. Each suite has its own complete bathroom, equipped with a shower, hairdryer and a varied set of toiletries.

Exclusion

International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and Medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included

Note

Please note that the prices are starting from and that upon sending a new request with specific date we will send the applicable rate and availability.

Package cost

14 Jun 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
28 Jun 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
12 Jul 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
26 Jul 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
06 Sep 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
20 Sep 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
04 Oct 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request
18 Oct 2025
AU$20,617.00 Per Single
AU$11,605.00 Per Twin
On-Request

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From AU$11,605.00 pp

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