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Indulge in the world-renowned wineries of Portugal’s Douro Valley on this guided day trip from Porto. Visit two wineries nestled into the valley, each with their own sweeping views and high-end wines. Gain insider insight into the local cultivation practices from the winemakers themselves, sample wines, enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch, and go on a 45-minute river cruise.

Santiago is one of the most popular destination for catholic pilgrims in the whole world. Is the capital of Galiza (Spain), and is the location of the Santiago Cathedral (1075 – 1128), where the remains of Santiago the Apostolic can be founded. The Routes to Santiago are humanity heritage by UNESCO and are used by thousands every day on the journey to the religious capital of the Iberian Peninsula. On our tour we will dedicate the morning to visit the cathedral, and after lunch hanging around the middle age city of Santiago, discovering some secrets in its narrow streets. On the return there’s also a stop in Valença do Minho, the Portuguese border city at the top north. Here we will focus our visit in the fortification with roots from the XII and visible reconstruction from the XVIII. A unique view for the city, Minho river (natural border), and Spanish side.