Day 1 – Journey begins in Barcelona continuing to Zaragoza
Cities covered : Barcelona , Zaragoza
10:00 am meeting in the hotel reception area. This is the perfect time to know each other as everyone will be traveling together for the coming week.
Prior to departure, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona. Barcelona is famous for its stunning architecture, lively nightlife, sandy beaches, and world-class cuisine, vibrant cultural heritage and colorful neighborhood festivals that attract visitors from around the world.
Lunch is served on board as the train heads towards its first stop Zaragoza, Spain`s 5th largest city. Zaragoza has a lot to offer to visitors, from fascinating museums to grand cathedrals and fortresses. Visit the beautiful Plaza del Pilar, home to many such as the Basilica de Neustra Senora del Pilar and Palacio de la Alfajería, a magnificent fortification dating back to the 11th century.
Free time.
Dinner and overnight on board the Al Andalus Luxury Train in Zaragoza.
- Barcelona
- Zaragoza, El Pilar
Day 2 – Visit La Rioja – Marques de Riscal winery and Burgos
Cities covered : Logroño , Zaragoza , Burgos
Breakfast on board while the train arrives in Logroño. Transfer to Elciego (Eltziego) where we will visit the famous winery Bodega del Marques de Riscal, known for its spectacular forms and skyline. Learn Wine making process followed by wine tasting and sightseeing at its incredible 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,”
Lunch on board as the train travels to Burgos, named the “City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO.
Burgos sightseeing tour. Visiting the ancient Gothic Cathedral, which is the resting place of a famous Spanish knight.
Free time in the afternoon, allowing guests to delve deeper into Burgos’s history.
Dinner and overnight in Burgos.
- Marques de Riscal
- Visit to the Wine Country – La Rioja
Day 3 – Visit Atapuerca Museum of Human Evolution; Day tour of Leon and travel to Santiago
Cities covered : Burgos , Astorga
Breakfast on board the train. Morning visit the unique Museum of Human Evolution, UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The collections include more than 200 original fossils.
A delicious lunch on board as the train transfers to Astorga, which is famous for its rich medieval legacy and special location. It is situated at the crossroad of the pilgrim routes Camino de Santiago and Ruta de la Plata (Silver Road).
Free Time
Dinner and overnight in Astroga
- Astorga
- Atapuerca – Site of earliest human remains in Europe
- Burgos
Day 4 – Leon and Monforte de Lemos
Cities covered : León , Monforte de Lemos
Breakfast on board.
Sightseeing tour of Astroga and the city of Leon.
Visit to the famous Cathedral of Léon, Romanesque 10th-century Basílica de San Isidoro.
Lunch on board as the train transfers guests to Monforte de Lemos, home to the Ribeiro Sacra aka Sacred Shore with amazing stairs at the entrance, the beautiful cloisters and the El Greco’s paintings that hosts. The village of Monforte de Lemos is surrounded by other nice villages of the Ribeira Sacra.
Today’s main activity is sailing down the Sil River in a Catamaran, which provides breathtaking views of Galicia`s natural world and hundreds of hillsides covered in grapes, waiting to be turned into wine.
Discover exquisite winery with the local winemaking traditions.
Dinner and overnight in Monforte de Lemos.
- Astorga
- Leon, Spain
- Monforte de Lemos
Day 5 – Visit Santiago de Compostela and travel to Vigo
Cities covered : Santiago de Compostela , Vigo
Breakfast on board.
Changing transportation to a comfortable air-conditioned coach which will head to Santiago de Compostela.
Discover Santiago de Compostela by walking tour.
Santiago de Compostela’s historic quarter is among the most elegant in Spain, dotted with graceful monasteries, impressive churches and historic palaces. Its magnificent Gothic architecture and quaint cobbled streets are definitely worth exploring. This famous pilgrimage site in north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish Christians’ struggle against Islam. The grand heart of Santiago, the Catedral de Santiago soars above the city in a splendid jumble of spires and sculpture.
After lunch, the luxury tour continues south to Europe’s largest fishing port, Vigo.
Visit Vigo, the most beautiful Galician city with the bright oranges and shades of blue met in the sky of Galicia`s largest city and best quality of life.
Dinner will be held at one of Vigo’s Unique restaurants. Palace Tour has designed unique tasting menu for all guests.
Overnight in Vigo.
- Santiago de Compostela
- Santiago de Compostela
- Vigo – Europe’s largest fishing port
Day 6 – Discover Galician Wines and Oysters Farming and travel to Porto
Cities covered : Vigo , Porto
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Vigo. On the way visit the famous wine region Rias Baixas and a unique oyster farm.
Arrival in Porto.
In Porto, dinner is served at one of the most renowned restaurants in town.
Overnight in Porto.
- Oyster Farming in Vigo
- Porto
Day 7 – Boat Tour on the Douro River, Portugese Wine Tasting and Fado Dinner
Cities covered : Porto
Breakfast in the hotel.
Porto sightseeing tour which includes visiting a port wine cellar with tasting, epic cruise on the Douro River.
Lunch in a local restaurant serving traditional Portuguese cuisine.
Dinner and a once-in-a-lifetime performance of Fado, the traditional Portuguese dance.
Overnight in Porto.
- Fado – Musical Evening
- Porto
- Porto
Day 8 – End of Tour in Porto
Cities covered : Porto
Breakfast in the hotel.
Check out. End of the trip with unforgettable memories and maybe with a new friend or two.
***Optional***
Extensions are available: cruises, trips to Lisbon etc.
End of Trip.
