Northern Spain & Portugal Discovery with Douro River Cruise & Rioja Wine Tasting
Embrace the magic of northern Spain and the enchanting towns of Portugal on this spectacular small-group tour across the Iberian Peninsula. Traverse a wildly beautiful landscape on your way to the vineyards of La Rioja, where you’ll taste some of the world’s finest red wine. Board an enthralling Douro River cruise in Porto and fall for the allure of Salamanca’s sun-soaked charms. Sample the piquant flavours of the region as you savour tantalising tapas in Madrid, moreish pintxos in the culinary capital San Sebastian and enjoy a magnificent Portuguese feast to the sound of traditional music at one of Lisbon’s oldest fado venues.
Discover architectural triumphs, from the singular masterpiece of the Guggenheim Museum to the Romanesque cathedral of Se Velha in Coimbra. Travel comfortably in your private coach and learn local stories with the help of your expert English-speaking guide as you visit fairytale villages in the Portuguese countryside, such as Tomar, the former seat of the Knights Templar. Watch the colossal Atlantic waves crashing in at surfing hotspot Nazare. Mix with the spirited locals as you immerse yourself in a cultural kaleidoscope: lap up Madrid’s Gothic influences, learn of Basque history in Bilbao and visit the reputed resting place of the apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela.