Day 1 – Tour of Porto and Fado Experience
Cities covered : Porto
Our tour begins with joining us at our hotel in Porto. The full day tour of Porto today will take you to the historic districts of Porto, Stock Exchange Palace and many more beautiful destinations. We will visit a Port Wine Celler where we will taste local wines and also a short cruise on the Duoro River.
During the tour we will enjoy a traditional Portuguese cuisine lunch at a local restaurant.
In the evening we have arranged for a Dinner with Fado show experience
Day 2 – Mussel Farming and Wine Tasting Experience in Galicia
Cities covered : Porto , Vigo , Santiago de Compostela
Today we will be traveling to Spain. Our first stop will be Vigo where we will have a chance to taste different wines of Galicia and visit an Mussel farm. After a brief visit we will continue our journey towards Santiago de Compostela where we will check in to our hotel for the evening..
Day 3 – Tour of Santiago de Compostela and Al Andalus Luxury Experience
Cities covered : Santiago de Compostela , Monforte de Lemos
At 10:00 AM, we will join aboard the Al Andalus Train at the Santiago de Compostela station where we will be welcomed and checked in to our rooms on this luxury train.
Later we will go out to visit Santiago de Compostela. After lunch at a local restaurant In the afternoon we will continue our visit and finally we will return to the train to have dinner on board while we arrive in Monforte de Lemos.
The train will be stationed at Monforte de Lemos at night.
Day 4 – Catamaran on Sil River and Gaudi Experience
Cities covered : Monforte de Lemos , Astorga
Today, after breakfast we will visit the Ribera Sacra, we will cross the Sil River in a Catamaran and later visit one of the wine cellars.
Lunch will be on board the train as we will arrive in Astorga.well known for historic landmarks including the Roman walls (a national monument); the Gothic cathedral (1471), with Plateresque and Baroque decorations; the 18th-century town hall; and the 19th-century Bishop’s Palace, designed by Antonio Gaudí.
After a short visit to Astorga and dinner, we will return to the comfort of our rooms on board the train.
- Burgos – Atapuerca
- Leon Cathedral
Day 5 – Leon and Burgos
Cities covered : León , Burgos
After breakfast, we will visit the city of León, on the Bernesga River in northwest Spain, capital of the Province of León. It’s home to many churches and cathedrals noted for their architecture and art. Among them is the Gothic 13th-century Catedral de Léon, with its towers and flying buttresses. The Romanesque 10th-century Basílica de San Isidoro is known for its frescoes and royal tombs.
Lunch on board the train while arriving in Burgos. This beautiful city located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Burgos was selected as the “Spanish Gastronomy Capital” of 2013. In 2015 it was named “City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO. Guided city tour.
Dinner and overnight in Burgos.
- Burgos – Atapuerca
- Lagrono, La Rioja
- Marques de Riscal
- Marques de Riscal
- Marques de Riscal
Day 6 – Museum of Human Evolution and the heart of La Rioja wine region
Cities covered : Burgos , Logroño
After breakfast we will visit the Museum of Human Evolution (Museo de la Evolución Humana) situated on the south bank of the river Arlanzón, in Burgos; located roughly 16 kilometers west of the Sierra de Atapuerca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and location of some of the most important human fossil finds in the world.
Lunch on board while we arrive in Logroño, transfer to Elciego (Eltziego) where we will visit the famous winery “Bodega del Marques de Riscal” with Wine Tasting and Sightseeing at its original hotel. This stunning XXI Century Chateau was designed by the internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry and this is a true masterpiece with a great location at “The City of Wine,”
Dinner and overnight in Logroño.
- Barcelona
- Zaragoza
Day 7 – Zaragoza and Onwards to Barcelona
Cities covered : Zaragoza , Barcelona
Early this morning we will be transferred to Zaragoza while we enjoy breakfast on board the train.
Panoramic city tour, visit Plaza del Pilar and Palacio de la Alfajería.
Lunch on board while we headed to our last destination the city of Barcelona where we will leave the train and our guide will take us to our hotel after a panaromic tour of the city. Our luggage will arrive at the hotel where we will spend the night.
We have special dinner at local restaurant as we bid farewell.
Day 8 – End of Tour
Cities covered : Barcelona
Our tour ends today as we check out of the hotel after breakfast.
End of Trip.
