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Northern Spain & Portugal: Pilgrimage

into the Past

2019

Follow the path of ancient pilgrimage routes on a journey from the Basque capital of Bilbao and Hemingway’s
beloved Pamplona to legendary Santiago de Compostela. Throughout this Portugal and Spain travel
experience, you’ll witness the full breadth of the region’s delights—including the incomparable Guggenheim
Museum, Bretxa Market in San Sebastian, and the streets of León—as well as savor local tastes when you
sample wine and enjoy a Home-Hosted meal. The discoveries continue as you explore the rich traditions of
Galicia, Spain’s northernmost region, and the lush riverside Douro Valley of Portugal. Crown your journey in
history-soaked Porto, the coastal city that launched so many explorers.
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Heritage Sites, and with strolls through historic markets, you’ll see what makes the enduring cultures of these
two countries so unforgettable.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

Southern France: Carcassonne & Bayonne

5 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP
Southern France is a land of lush forests, abundant historic sites, and the gifts of the sea on prominent display.
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Lisbon, Portugal
4 NIGHTS POST-TRIP
Perched above the Tagus River, Lisbon has been the launch pad for discoveries since the time of Henry
the Navigator. A leisurely stay in this city of hills allows time to explore centuries of history in its oldest
neighborhoods, as well as its renaissance as a global hotspot, known for its music and dining.

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