A 5 star cruise in northern EL Transcantábrico

Three decades ago saw the birth of what is today the oldest tourist train in Spain: El Transcantábrico. What was then a gamble for a country that had never seen a train of these performance features and characteristics in operation is now an internationally renowned and consolidated product. After successive changes and improvements over its now long history, El Transcantábrico is today a true five-star hotel on rails, with features and amenities that meet the most demanding ex- pectations. In its saloons and suites it perfectly combines the charm of trains reminiscent of the early 20th century with the best comfort of the 21st century. Both in the train saloons and the distinguished restaurants on the tour, the gastronomy is the responsibility of the most renowned kitchens and chefs of northern Spain, an area already ranked among the best in Europe for the quality of its professionals and their raw materials. The pleasure of a superb cuisine is now a "trademark" of all Renfe Tourist Train packages.

Saloon coaches The suites El Transcantábrico has the original 1923 Pullman coaches, real El Transcantábrico has two types of rooms available to its cus- gems of historical railway heritage, specially decorated for this tomers: luxury train. A la carte breakfasts are served daily in these areas, Deluxe Suite as well as the fine cuisine prepared by our chef in the dinners or lunches served on board. In addition, the coach bar stays open In design, space, quality and modern features the Deluxe suites are permanently to serve customers, who can also enjoy other areas comparable to the rooms of the most prestigious five-star accom- such as tea rooms, a panoramic coach or the pub coach, where modation. They feature: parties, music or live performances are offered every night. • Ample space distributed into a lounge, bedroom and bath- room. The whole train, both rooms and common areas, is connected • Two metre long double bed or individual twin beds in the bed- internally, allowing free movement of passengers. room. A sofa which can be turned into a double bed in the lounge. • Equipped with wardrobe, luggage rack, desk, safe, LED screens, musical tuner, climate control, multimedia computer with free Internet access, internal telephone and minibar. • Comfortable and spacious bathroom, with hydro-massage shower/steam sauna, hairdryer and a varied set of welcome items. Junior Suite A fully equipped room to enjoy a comfortable stay on board. It features: • Bedroom and bathroom layout. • Double bed. • Equipped with wardrobe, luggage rack, desk, safe, climate control, musical tuner, internal telephone, minibar. • Functional bathroom with hairdryer and hydro-massage show- er/steam sauna. Deluxe Suite, double bed and bathroom interior

2 El Transcantábrico The Routes

In the 2014 season, El Transcantábrico includes among its major new items the possibility of choosing the number of days on board within each general route established. All of this in order to suit the needs and travel time that customers desire. Each El Transcantábrico tour combines on board cuisine and top-class restaurants. The pleasure of the journey is also based on a careful balance between train travel and the stays and visits on different stages of the route. As the train remains in the station, pas- sengers can choose between the scheduled tour, staying on board or going out on their own to enjoy the town wherever they are.

RÍAS ALTAS Viveiro PLAYA DE MAR CANTÁBRICO LAS CATEDRALES Candás Luarca Gijón Santillana Ferrol Ribadesella del Mar Ribadeo Llanes Santander Arriondas Villasana Covadonga Cabezón de Mena SAN SEBASTIÁN de la Sal PARQUE NACIONAL DE COMPOSTELA PICOS DE EUROPA Balmaseda Guardo Mataporquera San Feliz La Olmeda Carrión de los Condes LEÓN Frómista Villalcázar de Sirga Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastián León - Santiago de Compostela By coach

Junior Suite Double bed

A 5 star cruise in northern Spain 3 San Sebastián – Santiago de Compostela 8 Days/7 Nights

FIRST DAY, SATURDAY FIFTH DAY, WEDNESDAY ▶ San Sebastián – Villasana de Mena ▶ Arriondas – Oviedo – Candás Rendezvous in San Sebastian at 12:00. Passengers reception, After breakfast on board we will travel by coach from Arriondas welcome and lunch in San Sebastián, a of elegant beauty to the Picos de Europa National Park, where we will visit its Lakes and home to major cultural events such as its Film and Jazz festi- and the Shrine of Covadonga. At the end of the morning we will vals. Tour of the town after lunch and transfer by coach to Bilbao, visit Cangas de Onis, the first medieval capital of the Kingdom where El Transcantábrico is waiting. Reception and settling in of , where we will enjoy a typical Asturian meal. Back on the train. Once on board we will head for Villasana de Mena on the train we will travel to Oviedo, capital of the Principality while we enjoy our first dinner. Night in Villasana de Mena/Mer- of Asturias and the city that possesses a handful of unique Pre- cadillo. Romanesque monuments. Afternoon free with a visit. Dinner on board as we go to Candás by train. Night in Candás. SECOND DAY, SUNDAY ▶ Villasana de Mena – Bilbao – Santander SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY We travel to Bilbao while enjoying breakfast on the train. City ▶ Candás – Avilés – Gijón – Luarca tour, which includes entrance to the famous Guggenheim Mu- After breakfast on board the train, we go by coach from Candás seum. At the end of the morning we will return to El Transcan- to Avilés, the industrial city par excellence that has preserved its tábrico, which will set off for Santander. Lunch will take place valuable historic . Then we go to Gijón, a city that is as during the trip. Afternoon free with a visit of the city, featuring open to the Cantabrian Sea as it is full of cultural events. After the Mataleñas area, the Sardinero Beach and La Magdalena Pen- visiting the city and enjoying the food, the journey will continue insula, where King Alfonso XIII had his summer residence. Din- by train to Luarca, a pretty seaside town embedded in a stunning ner and overnight stay in Santander. landscape. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay in Luarca.

THIRD DAY, MONDAY SEVENTH DAY, FRIDAY ▶ Santander – Potes – Cabezón de la Sal ▶ Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro While having breakfast on board we will arrive in Unquera. The journey takes us through the seductive Western Asturias to By coach, and through the gorge of La Hermida, we reach the the actual border with , in whose first town, Ribadeo, the Shrine of Santo Toribio de Liébana and later Potes, known as the train will stop. Having breakfasted, we go by coach to the Playa town of bridges and towers. After visiting this charming town, de Las Catedrales, so named for the series of boulders and cliffs, we will have a typical Cantabrian meal there. Afternoon with free some over 32 metres high, that erosion has sculpted in the form time before returning to the train. Dinner and overnight stay in of arches and vaults to create one of the world's most spectacu- Cabezón de la Sal. lar beaches. Lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon, we will travel to the historic town of Viveiro, capital of the region of A Mariña FOURTH DAY, TUESDAY Occidental. Dinner and overnight stay in Viveiro. ▶ Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Arriondas After breakfast on board and from Cabezón de la Sal we travel EIGHTH DAY, SATURDAY to the Neocave of Altamira, the greatest exponent of Upper Pa- ▶ Viveiro – Santiago de Compostela laeolithic cave art. Later we visit the town of Santillana del Mar, The train will take us from Viveiro to Ferrol while we enjoy our with its beautifully preserved medieval old town. We will take the last breakfast on board. By coach we will reach the final destina- train after lunch to continue the journey to the fishing village of tion of our journey, Santiago de Compostela. We will visit this Ribadesella, in Asturias. Free time to visit the town. Late in the iconic Galician city, destination of for a millennium, and evening we will travel by train to Arriondas, while enjoying din- where we will contemplate artistic jewels such as the Cathedral ner. Night in Arriondas. and the Plaza del Obradoiro. End of trip in Santiago de Compos- tela at 14:00.

4 El Transcantábrico Santiago de Compostela – San Sebastián 8 Days/7 Nights

FIRST DAY, SATURDAY FIFTH DAY, WEDNESDAY ▶ Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro ▶ Llanes – Potes – Cabezón de la Sal Rendezvous in Santiago de Compostela at 12:00. Following the While having breakfast the train travels along the line linking reception, we will visit the historic centre of this city, destination Asturias and . By coach we will then cross the gorge of pilgrims for a millennium, and where we will contemplate ar- of La Hermida to reach the Shrine of Santo Toribio de Liébana tistic jewels such as the Cathedral and the Plaza del Obradoiro. and later Potes, known as the town of bridges and towers. After Lunch at a city centre restaurant. In the afternoon we will go by visiting this charming town, we will have a typical Cantabrian coach to Ferrol to join the train, and where the crew will be wait- meal there. Afternoon with free time. Dinner and overnight stay ing to welcome us. After settling into our suite, enjoy the first trip in Cabezón de la Sal. on board until the historic town of Viveiro, capital of the region of A Mariña Occidental. Dinner and overnight stay in Viveiro. SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY ▶ Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Santander SECOND DAY, SUNDAY After breakfast on board, we go by coach to the Neocave of ▶ Viveiro – Ribadeo – Luarca Altamira, the greatest exponent of Upper Palaeolithic cave art. Breakfast on the train and trip to Ribadeo, located on the border Later we visit the town of Santillana del Mar, with its beautifully between Galicia and Asturias. From here we will go by coach preserved medieval old town. In the afternoon we enter Canta- along the coast of to the Playa de Las Catedrales, so named bria and Santander by train. Afternoon free with a visit of this for the series of cliffs, some over 32 metres high, that erosion elegant city, featuring the Mataleñas area, the Sardinero Beach has sculpted in the form of arches and vaults to create one of and La Magdalena Peninsula, where King Alfonso XIII had his the world's most spectacular beaches. Lunch in Ribadeo and summer residence. Dinner and overnight stay in Santander. free time before returning to the train. We continue our journey crossing landscapes in Western Asturias until we reach Luarca, SEVENTH DAY, FRIDAY the White Town of the Green Coast. Dinner and overnight stay ▶ Santander – Bilbao – Villasana de Mena in Luarca. While enjoying breakfast on board we arrive by train in Bilbao, THIRD DAY, MONDAY a historic city that has managed to reinvent itself after the de- cline of its historic heavy industry. Our visit includes entry to Luarca – Avilés – Gijón – Oviedo – Candás ▶ the famous Guggenheim Museum, symbol of the new Bilbao. We travel from Luarca to Candás while we enjoy breakfast on Afternoon free. To end the day, we return to the train. Dinner and board. The first visit of the day is to Avilés, the industrial city overnight stay in Villasana de Mena/Mercadillo. par excellence that has preserved its valuable historic old town. Then we go to Gijón, a city that is as open to the Cantabrian EIGHTH DAY, SATURDAY Sea as it is full of cultural events. Visit and lunch in Gijón. In Villasana de Mena – San Sebastián the afternoon we will travel to Oviedo, capital of the Principality ▶ of Asturias and the city that possesses a handful of unique Pre- While we enjoy our last breakfast on board, we arrive in Bilbao, Romanesque monuments. Afternoon free with a visit. Dinner on where we take the coach that will transport us to the final desti- board as the train takes us to Candás. Night in Candás. nation of our trip: San Sebastian. We will visit this city, cultural capital famous for its beauty and it Film and Jazz festivals. End of FOURTH DAY, TUESDAY trip in San Sebastian at 14:00. ▶ Candás – Arriondas – Llanes While we have breakfast and take in the landscape, we will reach Arriondas and from there travel by coach to the Picos de Europa National Park, where we will visit its Lakes and the Shrine of Covadonga. Lunch will be in Cangas de Onis, the first capital of the , which we will visit first. After lunch we return to the train, which will take us to Llanes, a very pretty seaside town in Eastern Asturias. Afternoon free with a visit to the town. Dinner and overnight stay in Llanes.

A 5 star cruise in northern Spain 5 León – Santiago de Compostela 8 Days/7 Nights

FIRST DAY, SATURDAY FIFTH DAY, WEDNESDAY ▶ León – Cistierna ▶ Arriondas – Oviedo – Candás Rendezvous at 12:00 in León. Then we will travel to the centre After breakfast on board we will travel by coach from Arriondas of the city to visit the monumental traces of its rich history. After to visit the Picos de Europa National Park and the Shrine of Co- lunch, we will return to the train, where the crew will welcome us vadonga. We continue then to Cangas de Onis, the first capital and we can settle into our suites on board. We begin the trip to of the Kingdom of Asturias, where we will enjoy a typical Astur- Cistierna, where we will enjoy some free time. Dinner and over- ian meal. Back on the train we will travel to Oviedo, capital of night stay in Cistierna. the Principality of Asturias and the city that possesses a hand- ful of unique Pre-Romanesque monuments. Afternoon free with SECOND DAY, SUNDAY optional visit to the city. Dinner on board as the train takes us to Candás. Night in Candás. ▶ Cistierna – Villasana de Mena We will have breakfast during the journey between Cistierna SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY and Guardo, taking the coach there that will transport us to the Roman villa at La Olmeda and its superb collection of mosaics. ▶ Candás – Avilés – Gijón – Luarca Then we will go to one of the best collections of Romanesque Visit to Avilés after breakfast on board. We will discover this Art in Europe, located in the Palencia villages of Carrión de los industrial city that has preserved its valuable historic old town. Condes, Villalcazar de Sirga and Frómista. After lunch we will Then we go to Gijón, a city that is open to the Cantabrian Sea and enjoy some stunning scenery as we travel by train to the full of cultural events. Visit and lunch in Gijón. In the afternoon town of Villasana de Mena. Dinner and overnight stay in Villa- our tour will continue to Luarca, the White Town of the Green sana de Mena/Mercadillo. Coast, nestled between steep landscapes that lead to the sea. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay in Luarca. THIRD DAY, MONDAY ▶ Villasana de Mena – Bilbao – Santander SEVENTH DAY, FRIDAY After breakfast on board, we will visit Bilbao in the morning, a ▶ Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro historic city full of dynamism that has managed to reinvent it- We leave early for Galicia, touring the beautiful landscapes of self after the decline of its heavy industry. Then we will take the Western Asturias. Having breakfasted on board, we go by coach train to travel to Santander, while enjoying a delicious meal on to the Playa de Las Catedrales, so named for the series of cliffs, board. Free time in Santander, the visit featuring the Mataleñas some over 32 metres high, that erosion has sculpted in the form area, the Sardinero Beach and La Magdalena Peninsula, where of arches and vaults to create one of the world's most spectacu- King Alfonso XIII had his summer residence. Dinner in a typical lar beaches. Lunch in Ribadeo and in the afternoon we will travel restaurant in the city. Those who wish may visit the Casino after by train to the historic town of Viveiro, capital of the region of A dinner. Night in Santander. Mariña Occidental. Dinner and overnight stay in Viveiro.

FOURTH DAY, TUESDAY EIGHTH DAY, SATURDAY ▶ Santander – Cabezón de la Sal – Ribadesella – Arriondas ▶ Viveiro – Ferrol – Santiago de Compostela While having breakfast on board the train will take us to Cabezón As we have our last breakfast on board we arrive in Ferrol. We de la Sal, to transfer us from there by coach to the Neocave of Al- will travel by coach to the end of our journey, Santiago de Com- tamira, the greatest exponent of Upper Palaeolithic cave art. Lat- postela, the destination of pilgrims for a millennium. A visit to er we will visit the town of Santillana del Mar, with its beautifully the iconic capital of Galicia, to admire artistic jewels such as the preserved medieval old town. Lunch in Santillana and departure Cathedral and the Plaza del Obradoiro. End of trip in Santiago de in train for Asturias, arriving in marine village of Ribadesella. Compostela at 14:00. Afternoon free to visit the town. Late in the evening we will travel by train to Arriondas, Dinner and overnight stay in Arriondas.

6 El Transcantábrico Santiago de Compostela – León 8 Days/7 Nights

FIRST DAY, SATURDAY FIFTH DAY, WEDNESDAY ▶ Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro ▶ Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal – Santillana del Mar – Santander Rendezvous in Santiago de Compostela at 12:00. Following re- We travel towards Cantabria while we have breakfast on board. ception, we will visit the historic centre of the city to which pil- After arriving at Cabezón de la Sal, we travel by coach to the grims have come for a millennium, and in which we will visit the Neocave of Altamira, the greatest exponent of Upper Palaeolithic artistic jewels such as the Cathedral and the Plaza del Obradoiro. cave art. Later we will visit the town of Santillana del Mar, with Lunch at a city centre restaurant. Later we will go by coach to its beautifully preserved medieval old town, where we will have Ferrol, where the train is waiting, and on which we will receive lunch. Back on the train, we will travel to the capital of Cantabria, a welcome from the crew. The train will depart for the historic Santander. Afternoon free with a visit of this elegant city, featur- village of Vivero, capital of the region of A Mariña Occidental. ing the Mataleñas area, the Sardinero Beach and La Magdalena Along the way we will settle into our suites and enjoy the first trip Peninsula, where King Alfonso XIII had his summer residence. aboard. Dinner and overnight stay in Viveiro. Dinner and overnight stay in Santander.

SECOND DAY, SUNDAY SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY ▶ Viveiro – Ribadeo – Luarca ▶ Santander – Bilbao – Villasana de Mena Breakfast on the train and trip to Ribadeo, Galician town located While enjoying breakfast on board we arrive by train in Bilbao, a right on the border with Asturias. From here we will go by coach historic city full of dynamism that has managed to reinvent itself along the coast to the Playa de Las Catedrales, considered one of after the decline of its heavy industry history. Our visit includes the world's most spectacular beaches for the boulders and cliffs entry to the famous Guggenheim Museum, symbol of the new that erosion has sculpted in fanciful shapes. Lunch in Ribadeo. Bilbao. Lunch and afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay in In the afternoon Luarca, the White Town of the Green Coast, lo- Villasana de Mena/Mercadillo. cated in a spectacular and rugged landscape next to the sea. Dinner and overnight stay in Luarca. SEVENTH DAY, FRIDAY ▶ Villasana de Mena – Cistierna THIRD DAY, MONDAY In the morning we travel to the west while we enjoy breakfast ▶ Luarca – Avilés – Gijón – Oviedo – Candás and contemplate the stunning scenery of the Valle de Mena. On the way to Candás, we will enjoy breakfast, and then we go From there we will go by coach to see the Canal de Castilla. The by coach to Avilés. Visit to this industrial city that has preserved morning will feature the Romanesque Palencia, with three towns its valuable historic old town. Then we go to Gijón, a city that is that have preserved architectural treasures in this artistic style: open to the Cantabrian Sea and full of cultural life, where we will Villalcazar de Sirga, Carrión de los Condes and Frómista. We will have lunch. In the afternoon our tour will continue until Oviedo, enjoy a typical lunch in Villalcazar de Sirga and in the afternoon capital of the Principality of Asturias and the city that possesses a we will visit the Roman villa of La Olmeda, from where we go handful of unique Pre-Romanesque monuments. Afternoon free back by train to travel to Cistierna. Dinner and overnight stay in with optional visit to the city. Dinner on board as the train takes Cistierna. us to Candás. Night in Candás. EIGHTH DAY, SATURDAY FOURTH DAY, TUESDAY ▶ Cistierna – León ▶ Candás – Arriondas – Llanes On our last day we travel from Cistierna to Leon over breakfast. While we have breakfast and take in the landscape, we will arrive We will visit this city that is so full of history, and where the old in Arriondas. We climb up by coach to the Picos de Europa Na- town will surely surprise us. End of our trip in Leon at 14:00. tional Park, with its Lakes and the Shrine of Covadonga. Lunch will be in Cangas de Onis, the first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias, which we will visit. We return to the train to travel to Llanes, a very pretty fishing town in Eastern Asturias. Afternoon free to visit the town. Dinner and overnight stay in Llanes.

A 5 star cruise in northern Spain 7 Routes

8 Days/7 Nights ➊ San Sebastián – Santiago de Compostela Reception in San Sebastián at 12:00 at the Hotel Londres e Inglaterra.

➋ Santiago de Compostela – San Sebastián Reception in Santiago de Compostela at 12:00 at the Nacional Reyes Católicos.

➌ León – Santiago de Compostela Reception in León at 12:00 at the Parador Nacional de San Marcos.

➍ Santiago de Compostela – León Reception in Santiago de Compostela at 12:00 at the Parador Nacional Reyes Católicos.

6 Days/5 Nights León – Gijón Reception in León at 12:00 at the Parador Nacional de San Marcos. End of trip in Gijon before lunch. ➌ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the León – Santiago de Compostela route. Santiago de Compostela – Bilbao Reception in Santiago de Compostela at 12:00 at the Parador Nacional Reyes Católicos. End of trip in Bilbao before lunch. ➍ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the Santiago de Compostela – León route.

5 Days /4 Nights Santander – Santiago de Compostela Reception in Santander FEVE Station at 8:00 (on board). End of trip in Santiago de Compostela before lunch. ➌ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the León – Santiago de Compostela route. Oviedo – León Reception in the Oviedo station Hall (FEVE mezzanine) at 11:00. End of trip in León before lunch. ➍ The trip and the activities on this trip correspond to those listed in the Santiago de Compostela – León route.

4 Days/3 Nights Santiago de Compostela – Oviedo Reception in Santiago de Compostela at 12:00 at the Parador Nacional Reyes Católicos. End of trip in Oviedo before lunch. ➍ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the Santiago de Compostela – León route. León – Santander Reception in León at 12:00 at the Parador Nacional de San Marcos. End of trip in Santander before lunch. ➌ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the León – Santiago de Compostela route.

3 Days/2 Nights Oviedo – Bilbao Reception in the Oviedo station Hall (FEVE mezzanine) at 11:00. End of trip in Bilbao before lunch. ➍ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the Santiago de Compostela – León route. Bilbao – León Reception in the Bilbao Concordia Station at 10:00 (on board). End of trip in León before lunch ➍ The trip and the activities on this trip correspond to those listed in the Santiago de Compostela – León route. Santander – Gijón Reception in Santander FEVE Station at 8:00 (on board). End of trip in Gijón before lunch. ➌ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the León – Santiago de Compostela route. Gijón – Santiago de Compostela Reception in the Sanz Crespo Station Hall in Gijón at 11:00. End of trip in Santiago de Compostela before lunch. ➌ The trip and the activities on this route correspond to those listed in the León – Santiago de Compostela route.

8 El Transcantábrico Departure dates

8 Days/7 Nights 8 Days/7 Nights 8 Days/7 Nights 8 Days/7 Nights Santiago de Compostela San Sebastián Santiago de Compostela León San Sebastián Santiago de Compostela León Santiago de Compostela April: 5, 19 March: 29 March: 29 April: 5, 19 May: 3, 17, 31 April: 12, 26 April: 12, 26 May: 3, 17, 31 June: 14, 28 May: 10, 24 May: 10, 24 June: 14 July: 26 June: 7, 21 June: 7, 21 July: 5 August: 30 July: 12 July: 19 August: 2, 30 September: 13, 27 August: 9 August: 16 September: 13, 27 October: 11, 25 September: 6, 20 September: 6, 20 October: 11, 25 October: 4, 18 October: 4, 18

6 Days/5 Nights 6 Days/5 Nights 5 Days/4 Nights 5 Days/4 Nights Santiago de Compostela León Oviedo Santander Bilbao Gijón León Santiago de Compostela March: 29 April: 5, 19 April: 1, 15, 29 April: 8, 22 April: 12, 26 May: 3, 17, 31 May: 13, 27 May: 6, 20 May: 10, 24 June: 14 June: 10, 24 June: 3, 17 June: 7, 21 July: 5 July: 22 July: 8 July: 19 August: 2, 30 August: 19 August: 5 August: 16 September: 13, 27 September: 9, 23 September: 2, 16, 30 September: 6, 20 October: 11, 25 October: 7, 21 October: 14, 28 October: 4, 18

4 Days/3 Nights 4 Days/3 Nights 3 Days/2 Nights 3 Days/2 Nights Santiago de Compostela León Oviedo Bilbao Oviedo Santander Bilbao León March: 29 April: 5, 19 April: 1, 15, 29 April: 3, 17 April: 12, 26 May: 3, 17, 31 May: 13, 27 May: 1, 15, 29 May: 10, 24 June: 14 June: 10, 24 June: 12, 26 June: 7, 21 July: 5 July: 22 July: 24 July: 19 August: 2, 30 August: 19 August: 21 August: 16 September: 13, 27 September: 9, 23 September: 11, 25 September: 6, 20 October: 11, 25 October: 7, 21 October: 9, 23 October: 4, 18

3 Days/2 Nights 3 Days/2 Nights Santander Gijón Gijón Santiago Compostela April: 8, 22 April: 10, 24 May: 6, 20 May: 8, 22 June: 3, 17 June: 5, 19 July: 8 July: 10 August: 5 August: 7 September: 2, 16, 30 September: 4, 18 October: 14, 28 October: 1, 16, 30

A 5 star cruise in northern Spain 9 Prices

The increased availability of routes in 2014 allows for a wide range of prices, adapted to the possibilities and needs of customers. The amounts vary depending on the days the tour lasts, the room chosen and if it is high or low season. In addition to the Official , there is possibility of gaining significant discounts for early booking (more than 6 months and 6-4 months). More information at www.trenesturisticosdelujo.com or by calling 902 555 902.

OFFICIAL RATES. HIGH SEASON PRICES 8 Days 6 Days 5 Days 4 Days 3 Days 7 Nights 5 Nights 4 Nights 3 Nights 2 Nights

Price per person Junior Suite 2.950€ 2.107€ 1.686€ 1.264€ 843€

Individual Supplement Junior Suite 1.475€ 1.054€ 843€ 632€ 421€

Price per person Deluxe Suite 4.500€ 3.214€ 2.571€ 1.929€ 1.286€

Individual Supplement Deluxe Suite 2.250€ 1.607€ 1.286€ 964€ 643€

Supplement Triple Deluxe Suite 1.900€ 1.357€ 1.086€ 814€ 543€

Prices in euros. Including VAT.

OFFICIAL RATES. LOW SEASON PRICES 8 Days 6 Days 5 Days 4 Days 3 Days 7 Nights 5 Nights 4 Nights 3 Nights 2 Nights

Price per person Junior Suite 2.700€ 1.929€ 1.543€ 1.157€ 771€

Individual Supplement Junior Suite 1.350€ 964€ 771€ 579€ 386€

Price per person Deluxe Suite 4.250€ 3.036€ 2.429€ 1.821€ 1.214€

Individual Supplement Deluxe Suite 2.125€ 1.518€ 1.214€ 911€ 607€

Supplement Triple Deluxe Suite 1.700€ 1.214€ 971€ 729€ 486€

Prices in euros. Including VAT.

High Season: Trips that depart in May, June and September. Low Season: Rest of the year

10 El Transcantábrico The trip includes

In Junior Suite: In Deluxe Suite : • Accommodation in Junior Suite compartment on the train. Everything included in the Junior Suite plus: • The best food in dinners and lunches at top restaurants on the • Accommodation in Deluxe Suite on the train. train (including wine, coffee and spirits). • Option of enjoying two private dinners/lunches in your com- • Breakfasts with buffet and menu. partment. • Music and entertainment in the Pub coach. • All non-alcoholic beverages requested at any time throughout • Programmed excursions with entrance to museums, cathe- the trip. drals, cloisters, etc. • Transfers: including two Renfe transfers, one to take you to the • Luxury coach accompanying the train all the way. starting point of the tour and another one to take you back • Daily newspapers and magazines. from the end point of the tour. • Permanent security service. • Multilingual guide throughout the tour. • An excellent team at your disposal.

Junior Suite Infography

Deluxe Suite Infography

Groups

You can also hire El Transcantábrico exclusively for groups from 26 people as a minimum and up to a maximum of 54. Business trips, leisure, conferences, incentives, product launches, etc. The charter trips are according to customer preferences, with many possibilities from which to choose, including: • Duration : the customer can decide the number of days that the train will be hired for, from various possibilities. • Route: there are about 1,200 km of metre gauge in northern Spain. Routes and stops can be plotted along these routes to suit the customer. • Activities: visits and activities along the route are also flexible. You can place the emphasis on culture, nature, adventure, gas- tronomy, sport or any other variant or a careful blend of them all. • Price: depending on the different variables our booking staff will prepare the corresponding estimate.

More information at www.trenesturisticosdelujo.com or by calling 902 555 902.

The programme is in accordance with the Conditions for Hiring of Tourist Train Services that are available to customers.

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