Via de Plata Tour

Asturias to Andalucia – the Roman Way - IC1

Madrid and Inland Fly-drive
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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

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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