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La Costa Verde Express: Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

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8 days From $6,015 per person

Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary

2025 Tour code: SP-CVVW-25

About the tour

Create everlasting memories on a journey of discovery through lush green landscapes, vibrant wine regions, and perfect beaches, as you travel on the historic and luxurious Costa Verde Express across northern Spain. From cultural Bilbao you'll travel through towns and villages enroute to Santiago de Compostela, visiting cathedrals and tasting tapas and Spanish wine. Adventure through a part of Spain not yet touched by mass tourism and explore Spain's Green Coast in style.

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Unforgettable Experiences

Costa Verde Express
Costa Verde Express
Travel on the luxurious and nostalgic Costa Verde Express.
Northern Spain
Northern Spain
Discover the rugged, luscious green north coast of Spain.
Bilbao
Bilbao
Explore Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum.
Picos de Europa Mountain Range
Picos de Europa Mountain Range
Cross the Picos de Europa Mountain Range.

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Arrival in Bilbao

Day 1 – Arrival in Bilbao

Arrival in Bilbao

On arrival in Bilbao, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Choose between our handpicked 4-Star hotels on a B&B basis. If you choose to extend your tour and spend two nights in Bilbao, you may wish to book one of our optional excursions below.

Boarding La Costa Verde Express to Santander

Day 2 – Boarding La Costa Verde Express to Santander

Boarding La Costa Verde Express to Santander

It's time to leave your hotel in Bilbao today, as you are transferred to Bilbao Concordia Station, where you'll board La Costa Verde Express. From the moment you step aboard, you'll feel the golden age of rail travel perfectly brought to life. Get comfortable in your luxury cabin and familiarize yourself with your new home on rails.

After you've made yourself comfortable onboard, it's time for a panoramic tour of Bilbao, and a visit to the stylish Guggenheim Museum. You'll then return to the train to enjoy lunch onboard as you head towards Santander. In the afternoon, there's free time to wander around the city. In the evening dinner is served in a local restaurant. Later, head back to the train to spend your first night aboard.

Santillana del Mar and Altamira Cave

Day 3 – Santillana del Mar and Altamira Cave

Santillana del Mar and Altamira Cave

On the second morning of your Costa Verde Express tour, you'll start your day with breakfast in the restaurant car, gazing out of the window as the scenery drifts by on your way to Cabezón de la Sal. On arrival in the town, a coach will take you to the medieval village of Santillana del Mar, and on to the Paleolithic cave of Altamira.

After lunch in Santillana del Mar, return to the train to travel into the Asturias region, stopping in Llanes, where you can take a walk around the town. Dinner will be served onboard the train this evening.

The Picos de Europa & Oviedo

Day 4 – The Picos de Europa & Oviedo

The Picos de Europa & Oviedo

After a leisurely breakfast onboard, a coach transfers you to Cangas de Onís. You'll then cross the breathtaking mountains of Picos de Europa to arrive at the Sanctuary of Covadonga. This is the home of the Virgin of Covadonga, popularly named 'Santina' by Asturians. Next, you'll visit Lake Enol, before continuing onto the other bodies of water that make up the Lakes of Covadonga.

Returning to the train after these stops, your journey continues to Oviedo, while lunch is served. This city is the capital of Asturias and famed for its pre-Romanesque monuments. Dinner is served back on the train, with entertainment later this evening.

Gijón & Luarca

Day 5 – Gijón & Luarca

Gijón & Luarca

Breakfast is served before there's free time to explore the city of Gijón. This coastal city has charming sea views and an interesting Roman history that's evident as you wander around. Stroll along the pretty harbor and through the town, stopping to enjoy lunch in one of its traditional restaurants. Afterward, the train continues to your final destination for the day, Luarca, near the Galician border. Arriving this evening, you can enjoy dinner on board before retiring to your cabin.

Galician Coast

Day 6 – Galician Coast

Galician Coast

Enjoy your morning onboard, while the scenery passes by your window, as you travel onto Galicia. Your first stop is Ribadeo, a beautiful coastal town that boasts one of the most scenic beaches in Spain. Stroll through the old streets and take some time in one of the squares or enjoy an authentic lunch in a restaurant.

After lunch, the train will travel on to the town of Viveiro, in the lush A Mariña Lucense area. You'll enjoy dinner back on the train where you'll spend your final night aboard.

Santiago de Compostela

Day 7 – Santiago de Compostela

On your last day aboard the Costa Verde Express, you can enjoy breakfast while admiring the picturesque landscapes that pass your window on the way to Ferrol. Here, you'll leave the train and travel by coach to Santiago de Compostela, the Galician capital.

Spend some time in this city of pilgrims and get to know the famous cathedral. Enjoy dinner at Parador Reyes Católicos, and transfer to your hotel for the night. If you choose to extend your stay, you can spend two nights in Santiago de Compostela, and enjoy our optional excursions.

Homeward bound

Day 8 – Homeward bound

Your epic journey aboard La Costa Verde Express has revealed through northern Spain's most beautiful destinations. Experiencing gastronomic delights, breathtaking nature and hidden gems, this scenic route has taken you from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela.

Today, your fantastic discovery of the Costa Verde concludes and a private transfer takes you to the airport for your flight home.

Additional information

Departure times

Departure times vary based on selected rail vacation. This information will be provided in your final documents. For more information please speak with your rail specialist.

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