El Expreso De La Robla - Bilbao to Leon

Madrid ➞ Bilbao ➞ Leon ➞ Madrid

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail Travel as per the itinerary • 2 nights in a private cabin onboard

La Robla train including • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Madrid • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Bilbao • 1 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Leon • Skip-the-line Prado Museum entrance • Real Madrid Bernabeu Stadium Tour • Las Ventras tour in Madrid • Hop-on Hop-off Pass in Madrid • Private Skip-the-line tour of the

Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao • Private airport transfers in Madrid • Return airfare from the UK to

Madrid

DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN MADRID

Welcome to Madrid! You will be met on arrival at the airport make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay, then why not stretch your legs with a stroll around the beautiful Retiro park, then in the evening enjoy a drink and some tapas in the Puerta del Sol.

DAY 2 - MADRID

Today enjoy exploring the Spanish capital city Madrid, making use of your great sightseeing pass. The Prado Museum is a must for all visitors, and if Sports of interest, why not visit the impressive home of Real Madrid. Admire the impressive architecture and hear the stories of the city with your Hop-on Hop-off pass, then in the evening why nor enjoy a traditional Flamenco show in Torres Bermejo. DAY 3 - MADRID TO BILBAO

This morning take a stroll around the gorgeous Retiro Park, or wander over to the huge Royal Palace, then in the afternoon head over to Madrid Chamartín station for your train to Bilbao. On arrival in the Basque capital, check-in at your hotel then venture out to the Casco Viejo neighbourhood for some great traditional Pinxtos.

Dining onboard El Expreso De La Robla

DAY 4 - BILBAO

Following breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the unmistakable Guggenheim Museum for a private tour both inside and out. The Frank Gehry designed building is often quoted as the most beautiful contemporary building in the world and does not fail to impress all who visit. DAY 5 - LA ROBLA TRAIN, BILBAO - ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS

After a leisurely morning make your way to the Belle Epoque La Concordia station where La Robla staff will welcome you and collection your luggage. Meet your fellow travellers and acclimatise to life onboard in your luxury private cabin as the train heads towards Sotoscueva where you visit the jaw-dropping Ojo Guareña karst complex - a cave network of more than 100km of galleries. Your final stop for today is Espinosa de los Monteros, a pretty village in the Burgos Merindades where you enjoy dinner. DAY 6 - LA ROBLA TRAIN, ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS - CISTIERNA

Tuck into a buffet breakfast onboard before enjoying a packed day exploring the land of the ancient Camino. The train travels to Mataporquera from where a coach will take you through the breath-taking landscape of the Romanesque Palencia, Carrión de los Condes, and the many historical sites in the area. You have some free time before the tour continues following the Canal de Castilla to Frómista with its impressive Romanesque church of San Martin. Lunch is served here, before a visit to the Roman Villa of La Olmeda, then its back onboard the train to relax en-route to Cisterna for dinner and a good nights sleep.

LUXURY TIP

Add a stay in San Sebastian prior to Bilbao to enjoy its gorgeous beaches, and cosy Pinxtos.

DAY 7 - LA ROBLA TRAIN, CISTIERNA - LEON

Enjoy breakfast on the move today whilst travelling to San Feliz. Bid farewell to the train here as a coach takes you on the final leg to the ancient city of Leon where you take a tour of the historical city centre including visits to the medieval Basilica de San Isidoro and the impressive cathedral. The tour ends at 14:00 at which time you can make your way to the hotel for a 1-night stay. DAY 8 - LEON TO MADRID

Have a relaxed morning strolling the cobbled streets of this beautiful city, before making your way to the station for a train to Madrid and your final night in Spain. Once checked in, why not toast your holiday with a glass of Cava and tapas near to Plaza Mayor? DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN MADRID

Following breakfast at your hotel your driver will collect you at whisk you to the airport for your flight home.