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Northern Spain's El Transcant�brico Gran Lujo:
Luxurious Culinary/Wine Cultural Tour Greetings!
The Train: Santiago-San Sebastian All Luxury Class (Gran Lujo) on narrow-gauge El Transcant�brico
When: March-November
Accommodations: Luxury suite with double bed (or two lower twins), long sofa, en-suite shower, sink, toilet; two suites per train car. Train's seven cars accommodate just 28 passengers.
Significance: Gran Lujo guests get greater comfort; twice the space; individual service on train; smaller touring and dining groups off train.
Backstory: Operating almost 30 years, El Transcant�brico immerses guests in regional Spanish culture and cuisine. Nights spent parked at quiet sidings; days feature array of well-planned tours. Breakfast taken on the train; lunches, dinners taken in restaurants, allowing guests unparalleled survey of regions' seafood, breads, cheeses and wines.
Cost: €4,250 per person, double (about $5,599 U.S. on 5/3/13), inclusive, except for air fare, staff gratuity, incidentals. Book six months ahead and save about $650 per couple.
Itinerary: Click here
More info: To read IRT Society's exclusive account of Gran Lujo's opening season, click here.
To book: Call (800) 478-4881 (U.S. & Canada), (502) 897-1725, (elsewhere); or click here.
Yours sincerely,
Eleanor Flagler Hardy
President
P.S. Additional Gran Lujo info, photos on Track 25, below
See Track 25, our blog
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