Special interest touring in Spain & Portugal
Independent touring for the discerning traveller with a Special Interest
Whatever your special interests indulge yourself in Spain & Portugal
Our suggested independent, self-guided tours are designed to cater for all tastes and interests - to ‘tick all the boxes’. Wherever you travel in Spain and Portugal we’ve selected destinations where you’ll find a well-rounded mix of beautiful landscapes, historic heritage, regional food and wine, culture, great driving roads and all kinds of activities.
If you have a special interest we’ve selected itineraries which best cater for your particular requirements. Whether it’s spectacular roads, straight from the ferry for the classic car or motorbike enthusiast, routes which run through world-class wine regions or gastronomic destinations or itineraries taking in the magnificent heritage sites of Spain and Portugal, we have routes to suit every need.
Real Travel - within easy reach
Numerous flights from the UK and worldwide direct to Spain & Portugal mean that the Iberian Peninsula has never been easier to get to.
Our fly-drive tours are designed to start and finish in the same country, avoiding the problem of cross-border rentals, whilst our ‘Porto Run’ ferry-drive tour ties in with the direct ferry crossings to Santander or Bilbao.
Take one of our cross-border tours and enjoy two fascinating countries in one wonderful trip!
- Independent self-drive touring with all the info and support you need.
- Bespoke itineraries – designed and organised by our experts.
- Fly to Spain or Portugal and we’ll include a hire car.
- Stay in delightful, independent small hotels.
Independent touring in Spain & Portugal for Petrol Heads
Selected tours for classic car and motorbike enthusiasts
Bring your own special car or motorbike on the ferry to Spain and follow one of our selected itineraries for the road trip of a lifetime. Bikers can also fly down and rent a bike - Spain and Portugal await!
Independent touring in Spain & Portugal for History Buffs
Selected tours for history lovers and those with an interest in the Camino de Santiago
Spain and Portugal have an immensely rich history. Here we've selected tours which focus on areas with a particularly rich heritage or which follow the ancient ways of St James...
Independent touring in Spain & Portugal for Wine Lovers & Foodies
Selected tours with a focus on wine regions and gastronomic destinations
Wherever you travel in Spain and Portugal you're sure to find delicious regional fare and fascinating local wines. Here we've selected tours with a particular focus on wine regions or places with a specially strong culinary tradition...
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A few special interest tours in Spain & Portugal
A selection of our most popular special interest tours in Spain & Portugal - for a full list please click here
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[description] => On the way you’ll find plenty to explore as you cross and follow the Caminos de Santiago and trace part of Wellington’s route from his Peninsular Campaign. You’ll find magnificent cities of Burgos, Salamanca, Porto and Santiago and rural delights of the Douro Valley, the Asturian coast and the Picos de Europa mountains.
The full route takes at least fourteen days but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
[introduction] => An epic adventure! Bring your own car or motorbike to Santander (or fly down and rent) and cut a swathe right through the heart of Spain to Porto on the Atlantic coast before looping back through Galicia to the northern coast and the Picos de Europa mountains, this route is full of delightful contrasts.
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[description] => Essential stop on the Camino de Santiago
Truly awesome cathedral, recently restored
The city of El Cid, Campeador
Bustling old town; lively bars & restaurants
Spain’s best lamb & delicious black pudding
Atapuerca & the Museum of Human Evolution
Salamanca – truly monumental university ci
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
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
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.
Pretty fishing villages such as Cudillero & Luarca
Beautiful beaches & dramatic cliff-top coastal walks
Dinosaur coast & Jurassic museum
Oviedo, historic Asturian capital & Gijon by the sea
National Park of Somiedo – maybe you’ll see bears!
Visit a traditional Asturian cider house (sidrería)
Historic seaside towns of San Vicente, Comillas or Santillana del Mar
Sandy beaches and craggy protected coves
Carmona, Barcena Mayor in the beautiful valleys
Prehistoric cave paintings at Altamira and many more
Wonderful walks along the coast or in the rolling hills
Add a stop in Valladolid or Zamora - rich in heritage and excellent wines
Swap Burgos for Lerma and stay at its historic Parador
Add a stop in the Rias Bajas - or stay there instead of Santiago
Fly via Madrid - worldwide connected - and discover Spain´s capital
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Monumental cities; Salamanca, Porto and Santiago
Delicious wines of the Duero & Douro
Camino de Santiago & Wellington’s footsteps
Spain’s verdant north-west coast
Spectacular scenery; Meseta, Douro, Picos de Europa
Superb regional gastronomy throughout
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Throughout the trip you’ll enjoy great walking, wonderful scenery, fine local wines and gastronomy and, of course, a warm Spanish welcome.
This circular trip combines well with the ferry service to Bilbao or Santander or flights to Bilbao, Biarritz, Zaragoza or Santander.
[introduction] => Starting in Northern Navarra, at the great crossroads of the Caminos de Santiago, this route will take you into the dramatic desert landscape of Las Bardenas to La Rioja and on to Bilbao.
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[description] => Valleys of Baztan & Bidasoa – lost in time
Picture-postcard villages of the French Pais-Basque
Hondarribia, San Sebastian, Biarritz & St Jean de Luz
Ride the train to the peak of La Rhune, stunning views
Head south for vineyards, castles & don’t miss Pamplona
Irati forest – immense native woodlands
Lumbier & Arbayun, stunning gorges with vast resident vulture colonies
Ochagavia & Isaba; Ori, your first 2000m mountain
Wonderful cheeses from Roncal & Ossau-Iraty
Roncesvalles, start for the Camino de Santiago
Spaghetti-western desert landscape of Las Bardenas
Romanesque delights of Uncastillo & Sos del Rey Católico
Castillo de Loarre & Mallos de Riglos
Monasterio de Leyre & Castillos de Javier y Olite
Birdwatching, mountain biking, trekking…
Spain’s most prestigious vineyards
Riojan & Basque cuisine – excellent local ingredients
Stunning modern architecture among the vines
Medieval Laguardia and Labastida
Dinastia Vivanco museum of wine culture
Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim & its sister the Bellas Artes
Basque cuisine, pintxos or something more substantial
Basque coast, lovely beaches, spectacular rock formations
Head for the hills, great walking just near the city
Visit San Sebastian, Belle Epoque elegance by the sea
For a seaside city break, swap northern Navarra for a stay in San Sebastian
Go further east into the high mountains of Huesca
Consider Olite as an alternative to Western Aragon
Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry
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!
Baztan valley & Basque coast
Las Bardenas Reales & Medieval Uncastillo & Sos
Castillo de Loarre & Mallos de Riglos
Superb birdwatching & wild flowers
Hecho and Anso Valleys – high Pyrenees
Old-favourite wines of Rioja & Navarra
Up-and-coming wineries in Huesca & Euskadi
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[description] => Monumental cathedrals, royal palaces, historic universities and truly awe-inspiring Roman remains have survived over the centuries to tell us epic stories of Conquistadores and Kings and illustrious characters from Romans to the Inquisition .
But it is not all about those ‘old stones’. The immense mountain Sierras of Castilla and the enchanting ‘dehesa’ landscape of Extremadura offer some of Europe’s best bird-watching and star gazing opportunities and you’ll discover a rich living culture and excellent regional gastronomy with wines to match at each stop along the way.
The full route takes two weeks but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
[introduction] => World heritage will be your travelling companion throughout this magnificent trip. Starting in Spain´s vibrant, cultural capital, and without straying too far from it, you will discover five fascinating cities, each with the status of World Heritage City, where the evidence of a great past can be found everywhere.
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[description] => Add a stop in historic Valladolid - once the capital of Spain - now a capital of wine
Visit Europe's largest concentration of Romanesque in Zamora
Head south to Córdoba - incredible Moorish Heritage
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!
Capital of Spain – one of Europe´s largest
Golden Triangle of Art – Prado, Reina Sofia & Thyssen Bornemisza Museum
Puerta de Alcalá, Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral…
World-class galleries, theatres, cultural centres & events
Distinctive atmosphere in each barrio; lively bars & restaurants
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Segovia – World Heritage Site – Roman Aquaduct, Moorish Alcazar, Cathedral and large Jewish Quarter.
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Sepúlveda & Hoces del Duratón Nature Park
Medieval Pedraza & Cuellar
La Granja de San Ildelfonso – the Spanish Versailles
Ávila with its magnificent walls, a World Heritage Site
Gredos mountains rising to 2500m at Pico Almanzór
Astronomy & stargazing in this Dark-Sky location
Trekking, climbing, birdwatching, horseriding…
Walk the Puerto del Pico Roman way
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
Old Town of Cáceres – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Monfrague National Park – a lesser known gem
Trujillo with its imposing castle
Take a pilgrimage to Guadalupe
2nd century Roman bridge at Alcántara
Excellent local cheese and game dishes
Churches, synagogues & mosques – The City of the Three Cultures
Cathedral of Toledo – 13th Century´s Gothic masterpiece
Ancient Alcázar – Toledo´s Army Museum
Old Town & Jewish Quarter
Toledo´s walls – from the Romans to the Christian Reconquest
El Greco “The Greek” Museum – life and work of the painter
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Madrid – Spain’s lively, artistic capital
Ávila, Salamanca & Toledo
Roman Mérida & Segovia’s aqueduct
Ribera del Duero wine one of many here
Cáceres – a living museum
Dehesa landscapes & delicious Jamón Ibérico
Sierra de Madrid, Sierra de Gredos, Sierra de Francia & Guadarrama
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[description] => From the medieval delights of the Alto Alentejo to historic, granite-built Viseu, heart of the Dão, on to the vertiginous vineyards of the Douro Valley dotted with pristine white adegas and on to the verdant hills of the Minho in the far north – there’s so much to see along the way!
Finish with a small city-break in Porto, centre of Portugal’s wine trade built up over centuries and with a strong history of links with Britain.
[introduction] => A wine-lover’s delight and a wonderful way to discover small-town, rural Portugal in a trip full of contrasts.
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[description] => World Heritage Évora, Roman ruins, medieval walls
Alentejo wines, Portugal’s finest
Hilltop fortress towns of Monsaraz, Marvão and Castelo Vide
Pottery towns among the vines El Corval and Redondo
“Marble towns” of Vila Viçosa and Estremoz
World Heritage Elvas with its magnificent Roman aqueduct
Delightful Viseu, historic centre of the Dão wine region
Grão Vasco museum, Portuguese Renaissance at its best
Viseu’s imposing granite-built Sé cathedral
Dão wine route, historic vineyards, velvety reds
Hike the Sierra de Caramulo and visit the Caramulo car museum
Take an unforgettable boat trip from Peso de Regua upriver to Pinhao
Pinhao and its delightful train station, decorated with beautiful azulejos – tiles
Stunning Douro vineyards, the World’s oldest!
Picnic at the beauty spot of São Salvador do Mundo
Superb gastronomy in the atmospheric “adegas” taverns
Delightful Caminha and the fortress towns of Valença, Monção and Melgaço, 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
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
Stay at our central hotel in Lisboa before you start the adventure!
Add an interim stop in either Batalha or Coimbra
Cross the border and discover the Albariño wines in the Rias Bajas
or extend your stay at any of the stops - they are all worth it!
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Alto Alentejo - Historic Évora, potteries and vineyards
Viseu, granite-built centre of the Dão region
The stunning Douro Valley – the world’s oldest DOC
Minho – Viana, Ponte de Lima, Braga, Guimaraes
World class Port wines Douro and Vinho Verde
Porto’s wine lodges, Old Town and Ribeira
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[description] => Don’t miss the Belle Époque elegance of San Sebastian, on its glittering bay, with the most Michelin stars per-capita in Europe. And Bilbao, the ‘Phoenix City’, which has flourished since the building of the magnificent Guggenheim.
Head south to La Rioja Alavesa, the Basque part of the famous wine region, and explore the delightful, hilltop villages and sample some of the finest wines Spain has to offer.
[introduction] => Long recognized for its exquisite and innovative cuisine, and more recently famous for the amazing Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Euskadi (or the Basque country) has much to offer. With their own, totally unique language and distinct culture it’s said by some that the Basques are perhaps the Aborigines of Europe, dwelling in these valleys since Cro-Magnon times.
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[title] => Day 1 to 3 – Bilbao & the Basque Coast
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[description] => Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim & its sister the Bellas Artes
Basque cuisine, pintxos or something more substantial
Basque coast, lovely beaches, spectacular rock formations
Charming villages of Guernica, Mundaka and Lekeitio
Head for the hills, great walking just near the city
Spain’s most prestigious vineyards
Riojan & Basque cuisine – excellent local ingredients
Stunning modern architecture among the vines
Medieval Laguardia and Labastida
Dinastia Vivanco museum of wine culture
Countless pintxos in the old quarter or anywhere you can!
Hondarribia's old town and delightful fisherman's quarter
Sensational beaches in the city and along the coast
Monte Igueldo funicular for exceptional panoramic views
Flysch rock formations on the beach in Zumaia
Go your own way, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements
Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry
or more economical options if you're on a budget
If you want more time in the North, take a look at our Camino del Norte - NC1
Add a stop on the Basque Coast, head west towards Asturias and Galicia
or discover the western Pyrenean Valleys of Navarra
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Bilbao, the ‘Phoenix City’
Great wines and stunning scenery in La Rioja Alavesa
Lovely beaches and scenic cliffs along the Basque coast
San Sebastian - most Michelin stars per capita
Wonderful architecture ancient & modern
World class gastronomy throughout
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[introduction] => The classic tour of Moorish Andalucia. Discover the cities of the Sultans of El Andaluz and marvel at their magnificent heritage – the finest Arabic architecture of western Europe, vast landscapes of olives and oranges and narrow lanes filled with soulful Flamenco music.
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[title] => Day 6 & 7 – Granada
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[description] => The Alhambra Palace – city of the Nasrid Sultans
Atmospheric Albaicin with night time views to the Alhambra
Cathedral, resting place of the Catholic Kings
Wonderful bars, incredible tapas – many free!
Take a trip to the Sierra Nevada, mainland Spain’s highest mountains
Add a couple of nights in Málaga - the City of Museums and an elegant seaside escape
Add a stop in Ronda, Cádiz or Jerez
Or combine with a stay in Madrid - easy access from UK and worldwide plus fast train links to Sevilla and Córdoba
Ask about train travel between the cities - or a mix or car and train
3 World Heritage Sites in the historic town centre!
The Giralda tower & Cathedral – the world’s largest Gothic structure
The magnificent Alcázar Royal Palace dating to the 9th Century
Historic Santa Cruz, lively Triana, Plaza de España
Authentic Flamenco, tapas bars with hand-cut jamón…
The Great Mosque – immense, awesome and stunningly beautiful
Lose yourself in the Jewish Quarter’s winding lanes
Relax in the Moorish bath houses or with a glass of Montilla Moriles
Beautiful ‘patio’ courtyards festooned with geraniums
Roman remains from the city’s stint as capital of southern Iberia
Cathedral & Alcázar of Sevilla
Great Mosque of Cordoba
Granada's Alhambra Palace & Albaicin
World renowned Andalucian hospitality
Finest olive oil & cured ham in the world
Flamenco music, fiestas & fine sherries
Travel your own way to Spain & Portugal
Fly down and rent a car or bike or bring your own on the ferry - Spain and Portugal await...
Check out our travel guides
Here’s a handful of our travel guides for Spain & Portugal.
Browse the site for regions and tours and you’ll see the applicable guides on each page. For a full list of all guides see the Spain and Portugal Highlights section of our blog.
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