Explore the highlights of northern Portugal’s gastronomy and culture on this fascinating tour. Walk through green valleys and oak forests, along ancient mountain trails in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, visit historical cities and villages and discover the stunning vineyards and architecture in the Douro Valley.

The Pilgrims' Trail to Santiago de Compostela is one of the great historical long-distance footpaths through Europe. According to legend, it all began in the 9th century when the bones of the apostle St. James, murdered in Palestine, miraculously appeared in a village of what is now Galicia.

The Pilgrims' Trail to Santiago de Compostela is one of the great historical trails through Europe. According to legend, it all began in the 9th century when the bones of the apostle St. James, murdered in Palestine, miraculously appeared in a village of what is now Galicia.

THE TRAINThe “El Transcantabrico” winds its leisurely way through the majestic provinces of old northern Spain - a journey through high mountains, past lakes and impressive seascapes and across the undulating landmass that so typifies the Cantabrian coast and old Castile

**The train also runs in reverse direction: Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastian  on selected departure days from May to October**