Specialty Tours and Customized Travel to Spain and Portugal     Galicia, Northwestern Spain has always been known by National Spanish travelers as a destination to eat and drink an abundance of fresh Seafood and Fine Wines. Well, now Galicia's fame is becoming internationally known, thanks to high wine ratings in popular wine magazines like Wine Spectator and many others. Albariño white wines of the Denomination of Origin Rias Baixas have been making the most impact internationally, but as well lies hidden regions in this land like the D.O. Ribeira Sacra on the banks of the River Sil and Miño with spectacular young red wines made of the Mencia grape variety.  Let us show you around these and other picturesque wine regions of Galicia, Northwestern Spain. Either traveling on your own or as a group, we can arrange an ideal food and wine experience just for you! If you would like to take a grand tour of the most important wine regions then try our private group tour... The Fine Wines, Food and Celtic Culture of Galicia . If you are able to get a group of 10 people or more together we will offer you a discounted rate in addition to a FREE SEAT on the tour! If you are traveling in a smaller party of 2 to 6 people this tour can also be done as a Chauffeur Driven or Self-Drive Tour .  We also have a very special small group tour planned for this July during the Festival of St. James that will be personally led by Sean O'Rourke, founder of EuroAdventures. This tour is a mix of walking and wine touring, starting off with walking some parts of the Camino de Santiago trail and then following down the Rias Baixas coast, the land of Albariño wines where you will visit wineries, fishing villages, Celtic Hill-forts, etc... Just interested in visiting one region in depth? Then our... Savoring Albariño wines and Seafood on the Celtic Coast of Spain would be perfect for you! This tour as well can be done as a Chauffeur Driven or Self-Drive Tour . For those of you who are just passing though and only have a day or two then get a taste of what Galicia has to offer by trying our... Albariño Wines and Celtic Sites in the Salnes Valley, Rias Baixas or O Rosal Valley a land of Albariño wines alongside the River Miño or Ribeira Sacra river valley and Ribeiro wine country and Soutomaior wine country, it's Castle and Live Celtic Music/Dinner in a Tavern . Apart from all the suggested tours above we would be glad and customize any type of tour for you. Galicia is our homeland, and where our Founder Sean O'Rourke is dedicate to personally escorting many of our tour departures. If you would like to read some wine articles of his featured tours published in various wine magazines there see below...   SEAN O'ROURKE'S ARTICLES                                                                                             Touring the Vineyards of Celtic Spain  (Published in: Wines From Spain News, NY, USA / The Cultured Traveler, CA, USA) Stunning Red wines from the "Ribeira Sacra" The Sacred River Bank in Galicia, Spain  (Published in: The Cultured Traveler, CA, USA)    Travel Journal through a Gastronomic Paradise    (Published in: D.O. Rias Baixas Wine Magazine, Vigo, Spain) PART #1: In the Heart of O Salnes PART #2: Tracing the footsteps of Pedro Madruga Soutomaior PART #3: "To Vigo I go" on the way to O Rosal valley PART #4: Condado de Tea, Land of the Lamprey Eel and Condado wines     Camino de Santiago and Albarino Wine Walking Tour in Galicia Spain  Walk part of the Camino de Santiago trail during the Festival of St. James! (July 25th). Follow the ancient pilgrimage trail and then down the beautiful coastline of the Rias Baixas, Galicia, The land of Albariño white wines and Fresh Seafood... more...    Here are some tour highlights of this months Vacation Spotlight! Hotel Highlight PARADOR DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - REIS CATOLICOS 5*GL An emblem of Santiago A mixture of history, art and tradition, the dream of pilgrims and an emblem of Santiago, the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, located in the Plaza do Obradoiro, forms a magnificent golden corner with the cathedral, imparting beauty on one of the most visited regional capitals of the world. Considered to be the oldest hotel in the world, it is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful... more... City/Region Highlight THE PENINSULA OF O MORRAZO Rias Baixas Coast Donon, is a small coastal village within the municipality of Cangas. It offers excellent views from the jagged cliffs, an area open to the Atlantic, although protected by the Cies Islands in front. The history of this area dates back to the Celts & Romans a reminder of this is the Monte do Facho with an ancient stone light house. The hike up to the top of the hill is well worth the views, and if you are lucky to stay for a sunset you will be memorized by the natural beauty of this area... more... Attraction Highlight BODEGA PAZO DE SEÑORANS Albariño Winery This winery is owned by the President of the D.O. Rias Baixas, Maria Soledad Bueno. Located within a 16th century Pazo Galego (Galician Manor house). The Pazo is now undergoing a full restoration, at present they have two traditionally decorated dinning rooms where the wine tastings are held. Apart from their fabulous Albariño wines, they elaborate Aguardiente Liquors and have a distiller room with the large copper tanks to distill the Aguardiente. The vineyard and gardens... more... Become A EuroAffiliate! Earn commission for just adding a link to your site! With our NEW! 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Vol. 17, 2003    NEW! Tour Specials: 5% EuroDiscount valid until 2 weeks before each departure date. Currently there are no Tour Specials listed  Here are our featured Hot Picks! of the month...   Deluxe Art and Nature of Green Spain Tour by Self Drive with some meals A self drive tour through Green Spain a mosaic of natural purity and historic village. Art is intertwined with nature for example, the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum... more... Deluxe Chauffeur Driven Tour to Porto and Douro wine region from Lisbon On this private chauffeur driven tour you will exploring the Douro Valley, Porto and Northern Portugal. Leaving from Lisbon this is an excellent option for an extended short-trip after a cruise or for anyone looking for a VIP wine journey to the Porto/Douro wine region... more... Deluxe Cooking Holiday on Mallorca Island Spain with a Michelin Starred Chef Enjoy a Deluxe Cooking Holiday on Mallora Island at Read's Cookery School, which is also a five star Relais Chateux Hotel & Restaurant. Perfect for those who are passionate about cooking, and enjoy joining in with some culinary fun with a Michelin-starred chef... more... Camino de Santiago ~ Xacobeo 2004 Galicia is celebrating its Holy Year - Xacobeo 2004. We have many exciting tours to offer you... either walking, horse-riding, driving even sailing along the various Caminos de Santiago... more...

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