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| Price range | From £1399 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 9 nights |
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La Robla Train & Rioja by rail
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You'll love this tour if you like: Rich and unique culture, Unique train experiences - the 3 night La Robla train cruise is the tour highlight, Historic cities - Burgos and Vitoria are on the pilgrimage route to Santiago Rich red wines - we visit the renowned Rioja region, Modern art - the Guggenheim in Bilbao is amazing!
This fantastic new tour is based in the historic Basque country and La Rioja, the famous Spanish wine region. A four day/three night trip on the La Robla narrow-gauge railway provides the highlight of this tour. Travelling from Bilbao to Oviedo and back to Bilbao, the train will stop along the route for visits to places of interest including Santander, Llanes for the Sanctuary of Covadonga and the National Park of the Picos de Europa, Oviedo for the Asturian pre-Romanesque Art and city tour and Cabezon de La Sal for the Altamira Museum and Santillana del Mar.
The La Robla train enables you to relax and enjoy the passing scenery and also stops overnight for you to sample local restaurants and sleep. Other highlights of the tour inlclude Bilbao, Burgos with its historic architecture and gothic cathedral dating from 1221, the fascinating and elegant city of Vitoria Gasteiz, Haro, a small but busy wine town home to some of the great bodegas of La Rioja, and also Najera and Laguardia.
This fantastic new tour is based in the historic Basque country and La Rioja, the famous Spanish wine region. A four day/three night trip on the La Robla narrow-gauge railway provides the highlight of this tour. Travelling from Bilbao to Oviedo and back to Bilbao, the train will stop along the route for visits to places of interest including Santander, Llanes for the Sanctuary of Covadonga and the National Park of the Picos de Europa, Oviedo for the Asturian pre-Romanesque Art and city tour and Cabezon de La Sal for the Altamira Museum and Santillana del Mar.
The La Robla train enables you to relax and enjoy the passing scenery and also stops overnight for you to sample local restaurants and sleep. Other highlights of the tour inlclude Bilbao, Burgos with its historic architecture and gothic cathedral dating from 1221, the fascinating and elegant city of Vitoria Gasteiz, Haro, a small but busy wine town home to some of the great bodegas of La Rioja, and also Najera and Laguardia.
Included
- Return Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras to Hendaye via Paris with coach transfer in Paris
- 6 nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the 4-star Husa Jardines Bilbao, Velada Hotel Burgos and Barcelo Hotel Vitoria - 2 nights at each hotel, based on shared occupancy of a twin room
- 3 nights' accommodation on board La Robla train in twin cabin on full board basis with breakfast on board and lunch and dinner taken at local restaurants
- Transfers and full coach touring programme as detailed in the itinerary
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink with upgraded seating only on the French railway leg
- Meals other than those stated
Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
PLEASE NOTE: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages.Trollies are available at St Pancras but bags do need to be carried on to the platform. Travel Editions recommends a new luggage delivery service called Carry My Luggage, where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and a 20% discount exclusive to Travel Editions clients off the Carry My Luggage service.
PLEASE NOTE 2: Eurostar have changed their upgraded service from September 2010 from "Leisure Select" to a new service that they are branding as "Standard Premier." This service includes the upgraded seating on the train but now includes only a cold, light meal and a drink.
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris and onward by TGV to Hendaye. On arrival, transfer to Bilbao for check in to hotel for 2 night stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Morning guided tour of Bilbao with afternoon free for personal exploration.
Day 3
On board La Robla - 13.00 Reception at Bilbao's Feves station, 14.05 - 17.15 Train trip Bilbao to Santander with winetasting/lunch on board, 17.15 Free time to visit Santander, 21.00 Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Torrelavega.
Day 4
: On board La Robla - Breakfast on board during train journey from Torrelavega to Arriondas with visit of the Sanctuary of Covadonga and National Park of the Picos de Europa by coach with lunch at a local restaurant, 17.15 - 19.00 Train journey from Arriondas to Oviedo and free time to visit the city, 21.15 Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Oviedo.
Day 5
: On board La Robla - Breakfast on board during train trip from Oviedo to Cabezón de la Sal, 14.30 Lunch at local restaurant, 17.00 Visit to the Altamira Museum and free time in Santillana del Mar, 21.00 Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Santander with an optional visit to the Royal Casino.
Day 6
Morning on board La Robla - breakfast on board during train trip from Cabezon to Bilbao. 09.30 visit of Bilbao and entrance to the Guggenheim Museum. Early afternoon coach transfer to Burgos for check in to hotel for 2 night stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 7
Guided tour of Burgos
Day 8
Transfer from Burgos to Vitoria for 2 night stay on bed and breakfast basis. Afternoon free to explore at your own leisure.
Day 9
Full day tour to Haro, Najera and Laguardia.
Day 10
Transfer to Hendaye for return journey to St Pancras via Paris.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris and onward by TGV to Hendaye. On arrival, transfer to Bilbao for check in to hotel for 2 night stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2
Morning guided tour of Bilbao with afternoon free for personal exploration.
Day 3
On board La Robla - 13.00 Reception at Bilbao's Feves station, 14.05 - 17.15 Train trip Bilbao to Santander with winetasting/lunch on board, 17.15 Free time to visit Santander, 21.00 Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Torrelavega.
Day 4
: On board La Robla - Breakfast on board during train journey from Torrelavega to Arriondas with visit of the Sanctuary of Covadonga and National Park of the Picos de Europa by coach with lunch at a local restaurant, 17.15 - 19.00 Train journey from Arriondas to Oviedo and free time to visit the city, 21.15 Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Oviedo.
Day 5
: On board La Robla - Breakfast on board during train trip from Oviedo to Cabezón de la Sal, 14.30 Lunch at local restaurant, 17.00 Visit to the Altamira Museum and free time in Santillana del Mar, 21.00 Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Santander with an optional visit to the Royal Casino.
Day 6
Morning on board La Robla - breakfast on board during train trip from Cabezon to Bilbao. 09.30 visit of Bilbao and entrance to the Guggenheim Museum. Early afternoon coach transfer to Burgos for check in to hotel for 2 night stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 7
Guided tour of Burgos
Day 8
Transfer from Burgos to Vitoria for 2 night stay on bed and breakfast basis. Afternoon free to explore at your own leisure.
Day 9
Full day tour to Haro, Najera and Laguardia.
Day 10
Transfer to Hendaye for return journey to St Pancras via Paris.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Husa Jardines de Albia, Bilbao
The 4-star Husa Jardines de Albia hotel is located just a few metres away from some of the city's main sights including the Guggenheim Museum and the historic centre. Facilities at the hotel include bar, restaurant, gym and comfortable bedrooms with air-conditioning, bath/shower, TV, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Husa Jardines de Albia
La Robla Train
The La Robla train has four sleeping cars, each of which has 7 compartments. The compact air-conditioned compartments are fitted with private shower/WC, two berths, wardrobe, luggage carrier and reading light. The train remains stationary each evening for you to sample a local restaurant and get a good night's sleep. La Robla also has communal air-conditioned lounge areas which offer a permanent bar service and generous windows to enjoy the views as the train travels steadily on its way. Breakfast from the delicious self service buffet is served here and newspapers, magazines, video library, television and a computer with free internet access are available. Whilst aboard lunch and dinner are taken at typical local restaurants offering excellent cuisine (set menus) which include wine, water and coffee. Dietary requirements can of course be accommodated, but please note that the meals are set menus offering a high standard of Spanish cuisine and this culinary exploration is a major component of the tour. Coach transfers to places of interest and restaurants are included.
Velada Hotel, Burgos
The 4-star Velada Hotel is located in the old part of the city and brings history and modernity together. The building dates back to the 16th century with its most outstanding features being the main facade, the 18th century entrance and the 16th century Francisco de Vitoria hall. Facilities at the hotel include a bar, restaurant offering creative international cuisine and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, air-conditioning, TV, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Velada Burgos
Barcelo Gasteiz, Vitoria
The 4-star Barcelo Gasteiz Hotel is located in the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz and close to all the city's highlights. Facilities at the hotel include a bar, restaurant, and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and safety deposit box. Barcelo Gasteiz
The 4-star Husa Jardines de Albia hotel is located just a few metres away from some of the city's main sights including the Guggenheim Museum and the historic centre. Facilities at the hotel include bar, restaurant, gym and comfortable bedrooms with air-conditioning, bath/shower, TV, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Husa Jardines de Albia
La Robla Train
The La Robla train has four sleeping cars, each of which has 7 compartments. The compact air-conditioned compartments are fitted with private shower/WC, two berths, wardrobe, luggage carrier and reading light. The train remains stationary each evening for you to sample a local restaurant and get a good night's sleep. La Robla also has communal air-conditioned lounge areas which offer a permanent bar service and generous windows to enjoy the views as the train travels steadily on its way. Breakfast from the delicious self service buffet is served here and newspapers, magazines, video library, television and a computer with free internet access are available. Whilst aboard lunch and dinner are taken at typical local restaurants offering excellent cuisine (set menus) which include wine, water and coffee. Dietary requirements can of course be accommodated, but please note that the meals are set menus offering a high standard of Spanish cuisine and this culinary exploration is a major component of the tour. Coach transfers to places of interest and restaurants are included.
Velada Hotel, Burgos
The 4-star Velada Hotel is located in the old part of the city and brings history and modernity together. The building dates back to the 16th century with its most outstanding features being the main facade, the 18th century entrance and the 16th century Francisco de Vitoria hall. Facilities at the hotel include a bar, restaurant offering creative international cuisine and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, air-conditioning, TV, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Velada Burgos
Barcelo Gasteiz, Vitoria
The 4-star Barcelo Gasteiz Hotel is located in the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz and close to all the city's highlights. Facilities at the hotel include a bar, restaurant, and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and safety deposit box. Barcelo Gasteiz
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