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Historic Porto and its charming old quarter
The Camino Portugues – St James’ Way – steeped in history
Atlantic coast – Viana do Castelo and Rias Bajas
El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history
Monumental Salamanca
Port, Albariño, Toro & more - wonderful wines all the way!
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A grand tour around the north western corner of the Iberian Peninsula, taking in highlights of north Portugal and north-west Spain.
Historic Porto and its charming old quarter
The Camino Portugues – St James’ Way – steeped in history
Atlantic coast – Viana do Castelo and Rias Bajas
El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history
Monumental Salamanca
Port, Albariño, Toro & more - wonderful wines all the way!
From Porto the route heads north to explore Viana do Castelo, the Atlantic coast and the delightful Minho region in northern Portugal before crossing the border to Galicia’s Rias Bajas and the chance to visit Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Then it’s inland to El Bierzo in the province of León, right on the Camino de Santiago, before heading south to Salamanca, Spain’s oldest and grandest University city. Then, on the final leg back towards Porto, you’ll discover the many delights of the Douro Valley.
In each stop of this cross-border holiday, you will find excellent regional wines of a very high standard as well as distinct local cultures and gastronomic treats. Full of contrasts, the only constant is the warm welcome you’ll receive from the Spanish and Portuguese you meet along the way.
The full route takes twelve days but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
Ribeira, Porto’s fascinating historic centre, a World Heritage site
Cross the impressive Dom Luis I iron bridge to the Port Wine Lodges
Art for all from finest museums to simple galleries
Walk the lanes, sail the river, live and breathe Porto
Ferry to Afurada and the golden beach of Estrela
Delightful Caminha and the fortress towns of Valença, Moncao and Melgaco, dotted along the river Minho
Historic step in the Portuguese Santiago pilgrim way
Imposing Viana do Castelo with its long surfy windswept Atlantic coastline
Graceful Ponte de Lima with its Roman bridge
Sample the Vinho Verde wine and hearty local fare
Prettiest, most unspoilt beaches in Spain
Finisterre, literally the ‘World’s End’
La Coruña with its working Roman lighthouse
Traditional life in the fishing villages
White sands and rock pools of Carnota bay – an old favourite!
Las Médulas – extraordinary red-rock landscape formed by Roman mining
El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history
Wines, peppers cured meats & so much more
Ponferrada with its Knights Templar castle
Historic Villafranca del Bierzo, right on the Camino
Salamanca – truly monumental university city
Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines
Delicious jamon from Guijuelo
Historic Tordesillas, Toro & Zamora
Cruise on the river in the Arribes del Duero
Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Fabulous Douro scenery – take an unforgettable boat trip
World Heritage Douro vineyards, the World’s oldest!
Romantic Amarante on the River Tamega
Lamego – famous stairs of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
Superb gastronomy in the atmospheric “adegas” taverns
Explore the "fortress towns" as you cross the border from Salamanca
Swap El Bierzo for a stop in León city and marvel at its imposing cathedral
Add a stop in the Galician Ribera Sacra wine region - stay at the historical parador
Ask about superior rooms or a larger rental car
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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)
Regional guide book to Portugal
Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route
Instructions to find all accommodation
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)
A circular itinerary, this route is best enjoyed flying into Porto airport, which offers several direct connections with the UK.
You can alternatively travel via Galicia (Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña or Vigo) or Madrid, the best destination airport for intercontinental connections.
See your flight options in the table below or contact us for help and advice if you don’t see your nearest airport here:
PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.
Choose your country and preferred airport of origin and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.
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.
Our team of experts have over 35 years travel expertise in Spain & Portugal.
You’ll receive friendly, personal service from start to finish of the booking process.
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With 40+ years’ experience designing holidays in Spain & Portugal, our friendly, expert team offers personal service from booking to your return. While away, you’ll have ground support from local agents.
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Discover authentic Spain & Portugal, far from tourist crowds. Stay in charming, trusted places — from castles and palaces to rural guesthouses and Paradores.
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