Via de Plata Tour

Asturias to Andalucia – the Roman Way - IC1

Madrid and Inland Fly-drive
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Tour Highlights
  • Picos de Europa & the dramatic north coast

  • León, crossroads with the Camino de Santiago

  • Salamanca – monumental university city

  • Madrid: history, art & gastronomy in Spain´s capital

  • Dehesa landscapes – Jamón Iberico

  • Historic Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe

  • Sevilla – full of Andalucian ‘alegría’

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Overview

Following the ancient, Via de Plata, trading route – literally the ‘Silver Path’ – this epic journey crosses Spain from north to south. Few tours offer such extreme contrasts, from the lush green valleys of Asturias to the arid plains and high sierras of Castilla-León and Extremadura, finally reaching the orange groves of Andalucia; from the bedrock of Christian Spain to the heart of the one-time sultanate, here you truly get a sense of Spain’s rich and turbulent history…

Tour Highlights
  • Picos de Europa & the dramatic north coast

  • León, crossroads with the Camino de Santiago

  • Salamanca – monumental university city

  • Madrid: history, art & gastronomy in Spain´s capital

  • Dehesa landscapes – Jamón Iberico

  • Historic Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe

  • Sevilla – full of Andalucian ‘alegría’

Due to Madrid´s multiple connections with the rest of the world, this tour can be adapted to include the Spanish capital as part of the package. Countless monuments, renowned museums, art galleries, theatres and a varied offer of good restaurants, lively bars and night clubs, you will definitely get amazed by its infinite charms. Don´t hesitate to consult us.

Holiday Code: IC1


Itinerary

Day 1 to 3– Asturias: Picos & Dinosaur Coast

  • Picos de Europa soaring directly from the coast

  • Cider country – the Spanish Cornwall?

  • Beautiful beaches with fossil dino-footprints

  • Canoe down the Sella or get out on a fishing boat

  • Oviedo’s fine Pre-Romanesque architecture

Day 1 to 3 – Asturias: Picos & Dinosaur Coast

Day 4 & 5– León & Astorga

  • Leon’s cathedral & lively old town

  • Maragato culture in Astorga

  • Lunar landscape of Las Medulas

  • Great wines from Toro, El Bierzo & Rueda

  • Gaudi’s fairytale palace in Astorga

Day 4 & 5 – León & Astorga

Day 6 & 7– Salamanca

  • Monumental Salamanca – a World Heritage Site

  • Spain’s oldest university – Europe’s fourth

  • Savour the delicious Gijuelo cured ham

  • Casa de las Conchas – Dali’s inspiration?

  • Stroll on the Roman bridge or in the lovely gardens

Day 6 & 7 – Salamanca

Day 8 & 9– Hervás

  • Explore the high Sierras of Gredos and Salamanca

  • Lose yourself in the Jewish Quarter of Hervás

  • Valle del Jerte cherry trees by the million – a real treat in Spring!

  • Visit Candelario & Béjar – two true beauties

  • Plasencia – key staging point on the Via de Plata

Day 8 & 9 – Hervás

Day 10 & 11– Trujillo

  • Monfrague National Park – a lesser known gem

  • Historic Cáceres & Trujillo with its imposing castle

  • Take a pilgrimage to Guadalupe

  • 2nd century Roman bridge at Alcántara

  • Excellent local cheese and game dishes

Day 10 & 11 – Trujillo

Day 12– Llerena

  • Mérida, some of Spain’s finest Roman ruins

  • Paintings of Zurbarán and much more in Zafra la Bella

  • Jerez de Los Caballeros – town of the Conquistadores

  • Discover the “dehesa” grazing for the Iberian pigs

  • Sample the local jamón at Monesterio – simply the best

Day 12 – Llerena


& why not?

  • Fly into Bilbao and spend a night or two in the city

  • or add a first stop in Santander

  • Extend your tour and leave via Málaga

  • Ask about superior rooms or a larger rental car

  • or more economical options if you're on a budget...

  • Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!

& why not?


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What's Included

  • Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 standard double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)

  • Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)

  • or ferry crossings with Brittany Ferries (vehicle + 4 berth outside cabin, exclusive use)

  • Guide book to Spain

  • Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route

  • Instructions to find all accommodation

What's Excluded

  • Flights – but we are able to advise

  • One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)

  • The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point

    • extra driver, child seats, GPS

  • Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges

  • Local tourist taxes (where applicable)


Travel Details

Getting There

A point-to-point itinerary, this route is best enjoyed flying into the north (Bilbao, Santander or Asturias) and back from the south (Sevilla, Málaga or Jerez) – or vice versa. See your flight options in the table below:

If your preferred local airport only connects to one of the airports at the destination, the route can be adapted to suit a single port of entry and return, interleaving the stages. Please contact us for more details.

PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.

Ferry: If you wish to bring your own car, classic car or motorbike, we can include the ferry crossings as part of the package – see timetables below:


Flight Options

Choose your preferred UK airport and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.

Getting Around

For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.

For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.


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