See The Country On A Luxurious Train Cruise

Tourist Office of Spain in New York brings you the latest news in travel information to simplify your trip-planning process. For travelers interested in discovering the Northern and the Southern parts of the country with no hassle of driving or additional planning, luxury tourist train cruises offer a fantastic alternative.

Operated by Feve, Spain's award-winning luxury tourist trains offer several itineraries specifically designed to meet the needs of sophisticated travelers. From gourmet cuisine to stylish design, live entertainment and amenities that include hydro massage and steam sauna in certain suites, luxury train cruises satisfy the most sophisticated of tastes. Trains include the TRANSCANTABRICO with its two options - the newly launched GRAN LUJO or the acclaimed CLASICO, LA ROBLA, a tech-savvy dream of amenities and comfort, and AL ANDALUS, dubbed by Feve as the Palace on Wheels of Spain, that is scheduled to be re-launched in 2012.

TRANSCANTABRICO: The weeklong tour through Northern Spain between San Sebasti?n to Santiago de Compostela includes stops in Bilbao for a chance to visit the Guggenheim Museum, as well as the charming city of Gijon and the stunning landscapes of Ribadeo and Viveiro. Take your pick between GRAN LUJO, an elegant train launched in May 2011 that accommodates a maximum of 28 guests and ensures the highest customer service standards, or CLASICO, Spain's award-winning luxury train with over 27 years of experience in railway cruises. The trains remain stationary overnight to ensure maximum comfort for all the guests.

LA ROBLA: To accommodate time-constricted guests, LA ROBLA's itineraries take up two to four days without sacrificing style and comfort. A blend of modern amenities and classic ambience, the express train LA ROBLA will travel from Gijon to Santiago and back, from Bilbao to Leon and back, or from Gijon to Ribadeo and back.

AL ANDALUS: Scheduled to be launched in 2012, this itinerary includes a 6-day train cruise through Andalusia, between Seville and C?rdoba. Decorated in the style of the "Belle ?poque" era, AL ANDALUS will help you discover Southern Spain from Seville to C?rdoba. The train stops in such magnificent destinations as Granada, with a dedicated visit to Alhambra and Generalife, Ronda, Cadiz as well as Jerez, home to "Sherry" wine.

For more information on the luxury train cruises, visit the following sites:

- El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo www.eltranscantabricogranlujo.com

- El Transcantabrico Cl?sico www.eltranscantabricoclasico.com

- El Expreso de la Robla www.elexpresodelarobla.com

- Tren Al Andalus www.alandalus-tren.com

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