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Scenic Railways of Asturias and the Basque Country
Duration
9 DaysDeparture Dates
May 2027Prices from
TBC
Explore the Basque Country and Asturias by rail, combining heritage railways, scenic mountain lines, city sightseeing and specialist railway museums. The tour begins in Bilbao with the Basque Railway Museum and a steam train ride, before continuing via a Santander option, Cistierna, León, Oviedo, the MUMI mining and industrial museum, Gijón railway museum and a final high-speed train to Madrid.
Basque Railway Musuem © Dreamstime
9 days Price TBC (Ground Only)
DEPARTS
May 2027
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore Bilbao and the Basque Country
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Visit Basque Railway Museum at Azpeitia
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Ride steam train to Lasao station
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Travel La Reineta Cable Car
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Optional scenic rail trip to Santander
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Ride scenic Bilbao to León railway
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Explore León with a local guide
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Travel old mountain route to Oviedo
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Visit MUMI mining museum by FEVE
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Visit Gijón railway museum by train
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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Services of experienced Tour Manager with extensive "on the ground" knowledge
Bilbao Spain old town railway station © Dreamstime
Gijon Asturias coast town © Dreamstime
Gijon railway museum Asturias Spain © Dreamstime
La Reineta funicular Bilbao © shutterstock
Leon Spain cathedral old town © Dreamstime
Leon Spain cathedral old town © Dreamstime
MUMI mining museum Asturias train © Shutterstock
Oviedo Asturias cathedral old town © Dreamstime
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