Discover two countries in one trip.Take in the charms and highlights of Northern Portugal combined with some of Spain’s grandest cities.
Start in Madrid, Spain’s elegant, lively capital, then head west to Salamanca, the country’s oldest and grandest University city. Discover the Douro valley, the world’s oldest wine region, and the charms of Porto on the Atlantic coast before heading north and finishing like a pilgrim in historic Santiago de Compostela.
Return to Madrid on the fast train or internal flight, or drop the car and head straight back to the UK from Santiago.
The full route of this cross-border holiday takes fourteen days, but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
Grand and elegant capital of Spain
Take a stroll in its manicured parks, Buen Retiro
Rich in European art
Prado Museum’s works by Picasso, Goya, Velazquez and other Spanish masters
Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s vibrant main square
Famous Spanish gastronomy, wine and atmosphere
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 Nature Park
Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Fabulous Douro scenery – unforgettable boat trips
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
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
Imposing Viana do Castelo with its long surfy windswept Atlantic coastline
Delightful towns and villages along the river Minho
Historic step in the Portuguese pilgrim way to Santiago de Compostela
Graceful Ponte de Lima with its Roman bridge
Sample the Vinho Verde wine and hearty local fare
Journey’s end, for centuries Europe’s most important pilgrim destination
World heritage city centred around the magnificent Cathedral, said to house the bones of St James
Guided walking tour, there’s so much to discover
Lively bar scene, great tapas and young Ribeiro wine, or if you prefer, a drop of Albariño.
Add a stop in Toledo and discover "the City of Three Cultures"
Take the opportunity and visit Segovia and Ávila on your way to Salamanca
If you need to fly via Madrid, take the high-speed from Santiago
Extend your stay at any of the locations - they are all worth it!
Enjoy the lovely beaches of the Rias Bajas as you cross the Spanish border
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