About this Tour
A legendary journey between two cultures, united by flavor, art and landscape.
From Madrid to Porto, crossing the most prestigious wine regions of Spain and Portugal, this journey invites you to experience 18 days of discovery, authenticity, and pure pleasure. This is not just a trip—it's a celebration of origins, tradition, and excellence. Along the way, you'll visit vibrant cities like Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, Valladolid, and Porto, explore medieval villages, and savor the Iberian Peninsula's finest wines at family-owned estates and award-winning properties.
Accompanied by passionate local guides and hosted in carefully selected hotels and wine boutiques, you'll have access to exclusive experiences: private tastings, cruises, cooking classes with local producers, visits to World Heritage sites, and memorable meals with wine pairings. All this, with the comfort of personalized, unhurried service—thought-out so you simply let yourself go.
Proposed Itinerary
Day 02
Discovering Madrid
- Meet the host at the hotel reception.
- Walking and gastronomic tour of the old town with a local guide.
- Private guided tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in the afternoon.
- Free time to rest.
- Dinner suggestions – meals not included, but reservations are guaranteed.
Day 03
Discover the wines of Madrid
- Meet the host at the hotel reception.
- Private visit with wine tasting at a family-run property in the morning.
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant (meal not included – reservation guaranteed).
- Visit and wine tasting at a top property in the afternoon.
- Return to the hotel and time to relax.
Day 04
Exploring Toledo
- Transfer to Toledo with host.
- Guided tour of the city's main historical landmarks.
- Lunch and continuation of the visit to the medieval city.
- Return to Madrid and free time.
Day 05
Transfer to Segovia
- Transfer to Segovia with a stop at the Palace and Gardens of La Granja de San Ildefonso.
- Lunch at the Casa Zaca or La Fundición restaurant.
- Guided tour in Segovia.
- Check-in at Áurea Convento Capuchinos, Junior Suite, breakfast included.
- Dinner suggestion (meal not included – reservation guaranteed).
Day 06
Discover Ávila
- Meet the host and transfer to Ávila.
- Guided tour of the city's main monuments (classified by UNESCO).
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant (meal not included – reservation guaranteed).
- Return to the hotel and free time.
Day 07
Transfer to Ribera del Duero
- Free morning for shopping or relaxing in Segovia.
- Transfer to Ribera del Duero with host.
- Check-in at Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Superior Double Room with garden.
- Visit to the hotel's cellars and wine tasting.
- Dinner suggestion at the hotel's Michelin restaurant.
Day 08
Wine Day in Ribera del Duero
- Meet the host at the hotel.
- Private visit to a family winery with lunch and wine pairing.
- Visit and wine tasting at a top property in the afternoon.
- Return to the hotel and free time.
Day 09
Visit to Valladolid
- Transfer to Valladolid with host.
- Guided tour of the city's main attractions.
- Lunch at an excellent restaurant (meal not included – reservation guaranteed).
- Visit and wine tasting at a top property.
- Return to the hotel and free time.
Day 10
Transfer to Salamanca
- Transfer with stop in Rueda for a private visit to the wine estate.
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant (meal not included – reservation guaranteed).
- Visit to an artisanal cheese producer with tasting included.
- Check-in at Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & SPA, Deluxe Room with terrace, breakfast included.
Day 11
Tour in Salamanca
- Meet the host at the hotel.
- Guided tour of the city's main landmarks.
- Lunch at a Michelin restaurant.
- Free afternoon to relax.
Day 12
Transfer to the Alto Douro Wine Region
- Transfer with a stop in Sierra de Francia to visit a traditional ham production area.
- Arrival at Alto Douro Vinhateiro and check-in at Casa do Rio, Casa do Rio Suite.
- Free time to relax.
Day 13
Exploring the Alto Douro Wine Region
- Private tour and lunch at a landmark property.
- Visit and wine tasting at an emblematic winery in the region in the afternoon.
- Return to the hotel to rest.
- Picnic dinner followed by a guided night visit to the Penascosa Archaeological Site (UNESCO).
Day 14
Transfer to the Douro Valley
- Transfer to the Douro Valley with host.
- Lunch and private visit to a family farm.
- Check-in at The Vintage House Hotel, Junior Suite, breakfast included.
- Free time to enjoy the hotel.
Day 15
Douro Valley Revealed
- Panoramic tour of the Douro with host.
- Private visit and tasting at a Wine Estate.
- Train journey between Pinhão and Ferrão.
- Lunch with wine pairing at a top winery.
- Private 2-hour cruise on the Douro.
- Return to the hotel.
Day 16
Transfer to Porto
- Stop at a wine estate for a private cooking class.
- Transfer to Porto and check-in at The Yeatman Hotel, Deluxe Suite, breakfast included.
- Free time to relax.
Day 17
Essence of Porto
- Guided walking tour of the city's main attractions.
- Lunch at Vinum restaurant (Graham's).
- Private tour and Port wine tasting in an iconic cellar.
- Return to the hotel.
Day 18
Closing
- Transfer to Porto airport.
- End of our services.
Why choose this Tour
This itinerary is much more than a simple trip between Madrid and Porto. It's a cultural, gastronomic, and wine-filled journey through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, combining the best of two countries with deep historical roots. With stays in charming hotels and authentic experiences, each stage is meticulously designed to provide comfort, exclusivity, and a true connection to the places visited.
From monumental cities like Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, and Porto, to renowned wine regions like Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Douro, and Vinho Verde, this tour offers unique encounters with local producers, private visits, and tastings of selected wines. All this with the constant support of specialized guides and comfortable transfers, so you can enjoy with peace of mind and total immersion. It's the ideal choice for discerning travelers seeking sophistication, authenticity, and a coherent narrative of culture, landscape, and flavor.
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