Day 1 Board the Brittany Ferries cruise ferry service to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on board ship.
Day 2 Arrive Santander and proceed to the wonderful old city of Burgos for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 Continue west, through Spain into Portugal and through the Tras os Montes region to arrive at Guimarães for a 5 night stay.
Day 4 A day in Guimarães starting with a guided city walk. Considered the birthplace of Portugal this beautiful UNESCO city boasts many historic buildings and pedestrianised streets and squares. We include a trip in the cable car to the Penha viewpoint above the city.
Day 5 A guided excursion to Porto. It is filled with narrow alleys, steep winding streets and historic buildings. We include a trip on the little town train, time at leisure in the waterfront Gaia area and a Port wine tasting.
Day 6 A guided excursion to Braga and Viana do Castelo. In Braga we include a cable car trip to the Monastery of Bom Jesus. In the afternoon continue to Viana do Castelo with a guided visit, trip on the cable car to Santa Luzia and visit of the monastery.
Day 7 A full day guided excursion, beginning with a journey through the picturesque Douro Valley with a visit to a local wine estate for a tour and tasting. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic rail journey through the charming countryside.
Day 8 Leave Portugal and travel across rugged northern Spain to Palencia for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 9 To Santander to board the afternoon cruise-ferry crossing back to the UK.
Day 10 Arrive back on the south coast and travel home.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.