For over a thousand years people have cathedral, is the perfect place to meet our fellow TransCantabrico been taking the spiritual and meditative passengers. “Gran Lujo” Train Considered one of the oldest luxury hotels in journey along the ‘The Way of St. James’ to the UNESCO World Heritage city the world, Santiago’s five star Parador in Spain’s Making tracks of Santiago de Compostela. As one of the great north western province of Galicia is truly specta-
We travel through northern Spain, discovering the magical ‘Camino de Santiago’ in timeless elegance aboard the TransCantabrico ‘Gran Lujo’ Train.
cities of pilgrimage on the planet, Santiago de Compostela has captured the imagination of generations, and still now it is a magnate for those looking for a moment to escape the demands of modern life.
Yet we’re not about to embark on an arduous walking trail. Instead we are travelling aboard the sumptuous navy and cream ‘El TransCantábrico’ train.
Luxury trains are enjoying a renaissance as travellers understand that it is not always just about the destination; increasingly it is about enjoying the experience of getting there. This decadent journey across northern Spain is one of history, culture and cuisine; an experience that is highly personalised and friendly.
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Its elegant cloistered courtyards, extravagant guest suites and historic public spaces make it the perfect gateway for a journey of luxury and discovery.
We leave Santiago and meet our new home for the next eight days; the stunning, incomparable ‘El TransCantábrico’.
This vintage style train, with her impeccable carriages reflects a bygone, romantic golden era of travel; yet it features the very latest in luxury accommodation, dining and service. In the true spirit of exclusive, luxury train travel, ‘El TransCantábrico’ takes her guests on a spellbinding tour of magical destinations, whilst also indulging her passengers’ nostalgia for luxury train travel.
Shortly after boarding and settling into our opulent cabins the historic train gently shakes into action and gradually accelerates, leaving the station with a finesse and style long since lost in modern travel. From now on we are treated like Royalty, rediscovering the glory days of rail travel.
‘El TransCantábrico’ takes her guests on a spellbinding tour of magical destinations
AUTUMN 2012
Parador Reis Católicos Our adventure begins at the place where for centuries many journeys end; at the breathtaking 15th century ‘El Hostel dos Reis Católicos’ in Santiago de Compostela.
This medieval building, overlooking the iconic Plaza de Obradoiro and close to the city’s famous