Beyond the Vineyards: Sample Northern Portugal & Spain
15 days
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Think you know Portugal and Spain? Discover the vineyards, history and UNESCO World Heritage Sites of northern Portugal and Spain on this inspiring adventure.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Savor Portuguese cuisine during a hands-on cooking class with a local chef and gourmet dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant
- Discover the vineyards and history of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Trace Roman history through the towns of Lugo, Las Medulas and Leon, and marvel at the well-preserved Roman aqueduct in Segovia
What's this trip about?
Think you know Portugal and Spain? Discover the vineyards, history and UNESCO World Heritage Sites of northern Portugal and Spain on this inspiring adventure.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive Porto, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Porto D NH Collection Porto Batalha
Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Check in at the hotel and take some time to unpack and to relax before orientation. In the late afternoo...
Day
3
Portugal Introduction & Treasures of Porto
Porto B,L NH Collection Porto Batalha
Activity note: Driving by motor coach in the city of Porto not more than 30 minutes without stops. The rest of the time will be site visits. Walking approximately two miles in Po...
Day
4
Aveiro, Costa Nova, and Ilhavo
Aveiro B,L Hotel Moliceiro
Activity note: Driving by motor coach for approximately 40 miles, maximum one hour without stops. Mostly flat ground but during the visit to the Museum and Factory of Vista Alegre, there will be required s...
Day
5
Workshop on Portuguese cuisine, Moliceiro
Aveiro B,L Hotel Moliceiro
Activity note: Driving by motor coach for approximately 60 miles each way, 120 total miles driven with a maximum of one hour and thirty minutes on the coach without stops. Mostly flat, easy walk...
Day
6
Coimbra & Amarante
Amarante B,D Hotel Casa Calçada
Activity note: Total driving distance is 111 miles today. In the morning, we will depart from Aveiro and have an evening arrival in Amarante. Stops en route for visits in Coimbra. Extensive walking and standi...
Day
7
Wineries of the Douro Valley
Amarante B,L Hotel Casa Calçada
Activi
ty note: Driving to the Douro Valley through motorways and national windy roads. Maximum time on the bus without stops is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Walking on mostly flat ground but will encounter ...
Day
8
Quinta de Aveleda, Guimarães, & Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela B,D Hotel Virxe da Cerca
Activity note: The drive is about 186 miles or approximately three hours. Spain is one hour ahead of Portugal. Walking approximately two to three miles with...
Day
9
Contemporary Spain & Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela B,D Hotel Virxe da Cerca
Activity note: Walking approximately two to three miles with long periods of standing in pedestrian areas with cobblestones. Free time activities may involve additiona...
Day
10
Rias Baixas Wine Region
Santiago de Compostela B,L Hotel Virxe da Cerca
Activity note: Driving by motor coach for approximately 120 miles over the whole day, with breaks for field trips and site visits. We arrive back at the hotel late afternoon.
Breakfast:...
Day
11
Leon, Lugo, & Las Medulas Canyon
Leon B,D Hotel Eurostars Leon
Activity note: The drive is approximately 250 miles throughout the day from Santiago de Compostela to Leon with stops in Las Medulas and Lugo. Walking approximately one mile over cobblestone and ...
Day
12
Historic Leon
Leon B,D Hotel Eurostars Leon
Activity note: Walking approximately two to three miles with long periods of standing in pedestrian areas with cobblestones. Free time activities may involve additional walking.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morni...
Day
13
La Ribera Wine Region & La Granja de San Ildefonso
La Granja de San Ildefonso B,L,D Parador de la Granja
Activity note: Driving distance is 185 miles today, morning departure from Leon and evening arrival at La Granja. Stops en route for visits to the bodega...
Day
14
La Granja & Segovia
La Granja de San Ildefonso B,L,D Parador de la Granja
Activity note: Walking approximately three miles through pedestrian areas of La Granja de San Ildefonso and Segovia which includes some cobblestones, slops, and steps without handrails...
Day
15
Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Airport transfers beginning around 4:00 a.m. Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast, flight times permitting. This concludes our program.
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Last Updated: 1/22/2022
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Meals Included
- 28 Meals
- 13 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
- 8 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt
Age Requirements
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