Spain | Tour Code: 14007
Experience a 6-day journey that starts and ends in Oviedo, including guided tours, scenic coach rides, and luxury train travel on board the El Expreso de La Robla.
Highlights
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Guided tour of Oviedo including its stunning cathedral and Holy Chamber
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Discover the enchanting Sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido and the charming village of Cedeira
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Walk key stages of the Camino Inglés ending in Santiago de Compostela
Overview
Embark on a remarkable 6-day, 5-night journey from Oviedo to Oviedo, exploring the captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Northern Spain aboard El Expreso de La Robla. Starting in Oviedo with a guided city tour, guests will traverse through picturesque towns like Viveiro, Ribadeo, and Ortigueira, visiting iconic sites such as the Cathedral of Oviedo, Las Catedrales Beach and the Sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido. Each day combines cultural excursions with leisure time, gourmet dining and relaxing overnight stays, culminating in a memorable voyage through Galicia and Asturias.
Inclusions
- Each guest will be provided with a toiletry bag containing amenities and slippers
- Private ensuite accommodation in a double compartment (upper and lower berth bunks) onboard the train
- Complimentary standard Renfe train travel both before and after your tour. Please be aware that this service is not a private transfer & seat reservations are allocated automatically
- Every day, enjoy a buffet-style breakfasts served on the train
- All entrance fees to museums, monuments, and shows, as well as scheduled excursions and guided visits
- The onboard team is available around the clock, trained to provide personalised assistance in multiple languages and to assist guests
- Dinner on the first, fourth, and final night, served either on board or at select restaurants, accompanied by wine, soft drinks, and coffee
- Onboard the train, enjoy a welcome beverage and snack to commence your journey with a touch of elegance
Itinerary
Your adventure commences in Oviedo Renfe Station, where travellers are invited to gather at the Renfe station between 12:00 and 14:00 hours for baggage collection. At 16:30, a guided tour of Oviedo awaits, showcasing its stunning Cathedral and the Holy Chamber. Following this cultural immersion, guests will board The Costa Verde Express, where they will be greeted with a warm welcome from the crew. As the train departs for Galicia, a delightful catering dinner will be served on board. The evening is spent travelling towards Viveiro, ensuring a restful night in luxurious accommodations.
Upon your early arrival in Viveiro, guests will indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet. Post-breakfast, a coach transfer is available for pilgrims wishing to embark on the first walking stage from Ferrol to Pontedeume, covering 26 kilometers. For those preferring a less strenuous option, a scenic coach ride to the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, the Estaca de Bares cape, is offered, followed by visits to Bares Beach and O Barqueiro, with free time for lunch (at own expense). In the afternoon, visitors will return to the train, while walkers are picked up from Pontedeume to rejoin the group in Viveiro. The evening offers free time for dinner (at own expense) and a comfortable night on board in Viveiro.
The journey continues as the train travels to Ortigueira during breakfast. From Ortigueira, pilgrims will be transported by coach to Pontedeume to start their second walking stage to Abegondo, a distance of 31 kilometers. Meanwhile, other guests will tour the Sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido and the town of Cedeira, with ample free time for lunch (at own expense). In the afternoon, the train will collect visitors and pick up walkers in Abegondo, returning everyone to Ortigueira for an evening of leisure (dinner at own expense) and an overnight stay.
As guests enjoy breakfast, the train makes its way to Ferrol. From here, pilgrims will commence the third walking stage from Abegondo to A Calle, covering 25 kilometers. Non-walking guests will head to A Coruña for a morning of exploration and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, the group reconvenes in Ferrol, and the day culminates with a delightful dinner at a traditional Pulpería, famed for its octopus dishes. The night is spent in Ferrol.
After a hearty breakfast on board, pilgrims will be transferred by coach to A Calle, where they will begin the fourth and final walking stage to Santiago de Compostela, a 27-kilometer trek. After arriving in Santiago, enjoy free time until the afternoon. Lunch will be at your own expense. Meanwhile, non-walking guests will travel directly from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela by coach, enjoying free time upon arrival. In the late afternoon, both pilgrims and tourists will reunite in Ferrol. The evening features a catered dinner on board as the train departs for Oviedo, with an overnight journey back.
The train arrives early in Oviedo train station, where guests will enjoy a final breakfast on board. This marks the conclusion of the journey, with farewells to the crew and disembarkation by early morning - afternoon.
Additional Information
2026 Departure dates:
- 22 July
- 19 August
Excluded
- International airfares and taxes
- Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
- Visa expenses, processing, and issuance fees
- Meals other than as specified in our holiday package - lunches are not included on this tour
- Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.)
- Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
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