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 very first pilgrims way to Santiago de Compostela, better known as “El Camino del Norte” dates back from the Early Middle Ages when devotees came on foot from other parts of Europe to traverse the northern green provinces of the Iberian Peninsula on their way to the holy shrine.

The Pilgrims' Trail to Santiago de Compostela is one of the great historical 'walking journeys' in Europe. According to legend, it all began in the early 9th CE in the year 813 when the long lost tomb of the apostle St.

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.

This train, sister to the famous El Transcantabrico 8 day service, is a shorter and more affordable version offering 2 separate itineraries: one in spring & autumn through Castilla & Leon, and a new itinerary through Cantabria and Asturias running during July and August.

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.