Through green Spain on the Costa Verde Express: On the Way of St. James (2026)
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Special Way of St. James route: Bilbao - Santiago de Compostela

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6-day train adventure along the northern coast of Spain

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This year, the comfortable Costa Verde Express will once again be running a special route from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela (or in the opposite direction, depending on the date). You will travel in an international group along the Way of St. James. The route invites you to discover the rich historical heritage of the northern Spanish regions of the Basque Country, Asturias, Cantabria, and Galicia, while experiencing the uplifting feeling of pilgrimage.

Stephanie Gräf

Spezialist für individuelle und erlebnisreiche Reisen rund um den Globus.

I am your contact person for questions and bookings regarding your trip.

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+49 (0)201 858 90 960
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HIGHLIGHTS

On the Way of St. James from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela with the Costa Verde Express
Experience all four regions in northern Spain on one trip: the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia.
Journey to the Stone Age: Cave paintings of Altamira
Picos de Europa National Park – Asturias' Alps by the sea

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Day 1 Bilbao – Santander

In the morning, the crew will welcome you aboard at Bilbao train station and show you to your compartment. You will then have time to explore Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. At lunchtime, your train will roll westward along the Way of St. James. Upon arrival in Santander, you will be treated to an enchanting view of the city. (MA)

Day 2 Santander – Llanes

In the morning, your train rolls through green hills and reaches Cabezón de la Sal. From here, you take the bus to medieval Santillana del Mar. Above the town, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits you: the caves of Altamira with their prehistoric rock paintings. In the afternoon, your train reaches Asturias. The first stop is the seaside resort of Llanes with its old fishing port. (FMA)

Day 3 Llanes – Picos de Europa – Oviedo

In the morning, you will take a bus to Arenas de Cabrales, where you will visit the cheese cave museum. You will enjoy lunch during your train ride to Oviedo before exploring the proud capital of Asturias with its many churches and palaces in the afternoon. (FMA)

Day 4 Gijón – Luarca

The enchantingly authentic port city of Gijon exudes the scent of the wide world. Its picturesque old town is perched on a peninsula in the middle of the sea. After lunch, your train journey continues through Asturias' green hills to the dreamy fishing village of Luarca – Asturias straight out of a picture book! (FMA)

Day 5 Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro

Your train follows the ancient pilgrimage route to Ribadeo – welcome to Galicia! The Beach of the Cathedrals is overwhelming: the forces of nature and the tides have created huge rock formations that lean against the cliffs like Gothic flying buttresses. The city walls of the small port town withstood the Moors, Vikings, and pirates. Take the bus to the Oscos area, where you will visit the Os Teixóis ethnographic ensemble. Spend the afternoon in Viveiro. (FMA)

Day 6 Viveiro – Santiago de Compostela

Today you will travel through Galicia's forests to Santiago de Compostela. The scenery is spectacular: a sea of churches and monasteries, interspersed with pilgrims, students, musicians, and visitors from all over the world. The sublime atmosphere of the cathedral, festive organ music, and the scent of incense allow the faithful, with their pilgrim's staffs, to forget all the hardships of the pilgrimage! After lunch in the city, your journey ends with the Costa Verde Express. (FM)

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*In 2027, you can once again discover northern Spain with the Costa Verde Express.* We would be happy to make a note of these dates for you. Please contact us!

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July 4, 2026 – July 9, 2026

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September 12, 2026 – September 17, 2026

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September 26, 2026 – October 1, 2026

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October 10, 2026 – October 15, 2026

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October 24, 2026 – October 29, 2026

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Included services:

6-day trip on the Costa Verde Express with 5 nights on board
Numerous meals including wine/coffee
Guided excursions in a comfortable coach
Multilingual tour guide (English and Spanish speaking; some German speaking – no guarantee)

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