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Flavors of Portugal & Spain: (Bus Tour)

featuring the Douro and Rioja Wine Regions

Summary:

Taste the essence of Portugal and Spain as you wander through historic cities with rich culture and vintage wines. Explore Lisbon, where narrow Moorish streets meet expansive squares and a castle that overlooks a vibrant, cultural scene below. Walk the sc...

Duration
16 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
04-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 5,299.00
Price per day
USD 331.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Collette
Tour
Flavors of Portugal & Spain:
Sub-Title
featuring the Douro and Rioja Wine Regions
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cooking

Summary

Taste the essence of Portugal and Spain as you wander through historic cities with rich culture and vintage wines. Explore Lisbon, where narrow Moorish streets meet expansive squares and a castle that overlooks a vibrant, cultural scene below. Walk the scenic Ribeira waterfront in Porto, a Portuguese harbor city and home to Port wine. Enjoy a relaxing 2-night stay on the grounds of a winery in the Douro River Valley. Visit the lively city of Salamanca, before touring Bilbao and San Sebastián and get up close with the local culture of the Basque Country, one of the most renowned Spanish regions for food and wine. Savor this journey along rolling hills, distinct cultures, curving coasts, and twisting vines.

Map: Flavors of Portugal & Spain: (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Lisbon, Portugal
Day 3
Lisbon
Day 4
Lisbon
Day 5
Lisbon-Tomar-Porto
Day 6
Porto
Day 7
Porto-Douro Valley
Day 8
Douro
Day 9
Douro-Salamanca, Spain
Day 10
Salamanca
Day 11
Salamanca-Burgos-La Rioja
Day 12
La Rioja-Pamplona-La Rioja
Day 13
La Rioja-Bilbao-San Sebastián
Day 14
San Sebastián
Day 15
San Sebastián
Day 16
San Sebastián-Tour Ends

Countries (2): Portugal, Spain

Travel Cities (8): Bilbao, Burgos, Lisbon, Pamplona, Porto, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Vila Nova De Gaia

Highlights

City

  • Lisbon
  • Tomar
  • Porto

Attraction

  • Port Wine Tastings
  • Douro River Valley
  • Douro River Cruise

City

  • Salamanca
  • La Rioja
  • Pamplona

Attraction

  • Bullfighter's Home Experience

City

  • Bilbao

Attraction

  • Guggenheim Museum

City

  • San Sebastián

Attraction

  • Choice on Tour: Zumaia and Getaria Villages or Coastal Saint James Way Hike

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Explore wine cellars in the Douro and Rioja regions and enjoy wine tastings.
  • Enjoy a petiscos cooking class in the Douro River Valley.

Experience

  • Call a picturesque quinta estate in the Douro River Valley your home for 2 nights.
  • Immerse yourself in the lively, vibrant city of Salamanca.
  • Visit a bullfighter’s family home in Pamplona and learn about this iconic Iberian tradition.

Optional, not included

San Sebastian: Bonjour to France: Bayonne & Biarri

  • Say bonjour to France on a day trip featuring Bayonne and Biarritz. The city of Bayonne, in southwestern France, is famed for its medieval architecture, half-timbered houses, and delicious chocolate. Thanks to its proximity to Spain, where cocoa beans were first introduced back in the 16th century, the city played a pivotal role in the spread of chocolate throughout Europe and is known as the “chocolate capital of France.” Stroll past dozens of chocolate shops and satisfy your sweet tooth! Next, travel to Biarritz, known for its beautiful beaches, seaside casinos, and surf culture. Walk along the shore, taking in brilliant views of the sea, and discover a historic lighthouse that’s an impressive 144 feet (44m) tall. From the beach, head to Les Halles, the city’s bustling marketplace, and enjoy free time for lunch and plenty of people-watching. Later, start the coastal journey towards Saint Jean de Luz, passing through Basque villages filled with charming white houses with iconic red and green shutters. Sights of lush hills, soaring cliffs, and beautiful beaches accompany you back to San Sebastian. Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is included.


Lisbon: Portuguese Musical Traditions with Dinner

  • Fado: the perfect blend of voice and guitar. A shawl, a guitar, a voice and heartfelt emotion – these are the ingredients of Fado, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Patrimony, as a celebrated form of world music that captures what it is to be Portuguese. No one knows quite how Fado first came into being, but to this day Portugal's traditional music remains at the very heart of the country's culture. In one of Lisbon’s most popular Fado restaurants, professional performers entertain you while you enjoy a three course, candlelit dinner of regional Portuguese cuisine and wine. A Fado dinner and show is an experience that you simply have to include when visiting Portugal. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


Lisbon: Seaside Villages to Mountainside Palaces

  • Take a step away from the bustling streets of Lisbon for an excursion to charming seaside Ericeira, once a thriving fishing village. This beach town is now world-renowned to surfers and that aesthetic can be seen everywhere from the coast to the cozy cafes. Take some time to tour the quaint downtown along with your Tour Manager. Next, explore the town of Sintra (UNESCO), the summer residence of Portuguese kings. Your Tour Manager will show you around the Old Town before letting you explore as you’d like. After, venture to one of the most notable Romanticism inspired landscapes in Portugal, the Park of Monserrate. Find the pathways running between the ruins, lakes and waterfalls into the property’s palace, which itself is the exotic dream of a 19th century British visionary. Duration approximately 7 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


Porto: Porto Home-Hosted Experience

  • Get a different perspective on Porto as you step across the threshold of your hosts’ home and inhale the tantalizing aroma of traditional Portuguese cooking. Enjoy the warm hospitality of a local family welcoming you with open arms. Feel like a local in their cozy, inviting home on the outskirts of Porto, and savor a homemade meal warmly seasoned with laughter and paired with delicious Portuguese wine. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


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