Dual-Country Tour | Oct. 12-24 | Galicia & Northern Portugal 🇪🇸 🇵🇹 Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra , Combarro → Porto, Braga, Guimarães

From the green hills of Galicia to the soul-soothing rhythm of Northern Portugal, this 12-day journey lets you experience two cultures, two systems, and two very different—but equally livable—corners of Europe.

Galicia feels calm, rooted, and deeply local.
Portugal’s north is colorful, warm, and full of community energy.

Both regions offer affordability, walkability, strong expat potential, and a pace of life that makes space for living—not just working.

If you’ve ever gone back and forth between Spain and Portugal in your mind—this is your chance to stop wondering and start experiencing.

What You’ll Experience

This isn’t just about sightseeing or ticking off cities. It’s about walking through real neighborhoods, talking to locals, seeing rental options, and testing the rhythm of everyday life.

You’ll explore:

• Historic cities and vibrant small towns
• Local housing markets and lifestyle costs
• Cultural experiences designed to deepen—not distract
• Both Spanish and Portuguese residency systems, healthcare, and bureaucracy from the expat lens

By the end, you won’t be spinning in options—you’ll have clarity.

📍 12-Day Tour Itinerary

October 12–24

Spain

Santiago de Compostela – Big-City Calm

• Oct 12: Arrivals, hotel check-in, welcome dinner
• Oct 13: Explore neighborhoods, rentals, and the quiet hum of local life

Pontevedra – Walkable & Rooted

• Oct 14: Travel to Pontevedra (~1 hr), settle in, orientation walk
• Oct 15: Dive into local life—markets, real estate, cafés, and pace
• Oct 16: Day trip to Combarro, a charming seaside village

Portugal

Porto – Riverside Vibes, Urban Energy

• Oct 17: Transfer to Porto (~2.5 hrs), settle in and explore
• Oct 18: Tour neighborhoods, visit homes, experience daily life
• Oct 19: Connect with expats and professionals; deeper dive into logistics

Braga – Historic & Welcoming

• Oct 20: Travel to Braga, explore the historic center and daily routines
• Oct 21: Day trip to Guimarães, a peaceful town with strong expat appeal

Return to Porto

• Oct 22: Free morning in Braga, return to Porto in the afternoon
• Oct 23: Wrap-up day, farewell dinner, and reflections
• Oct 24: Departures — breakfast together and airport transfers

Throughout the Tour, You'll Also Enjoy:

• A traditional Spanish cooking class in Galicia
• A Portuguese cooking class in Porto
• Two surprise cultural activities (one in each country) to connect you with the local rhythms

Why This Combo Tour Makes Sense

• Compare two countries while the experience is still fresh
• Walk through real towns, homes, and systems—not just tourist zones
• Learn the ins and outs of both Spanish and Portuguese residency paths
• Feel the pace, energy, and emotional tone of each place
• Come home with clarity—not more questions

This Is More Than a Vacation—It’s a Future Expat Life Test Drive (x2)

This isn’t about blog posts or spreadsheets.
It’s about being there, feeling it, and finally knowing what’s right for you.

Let’s find out if Spain, Portugal—or both—belong in your next chapter.

Optional Add-On: Lisbon

Wrap up your journey with 3 extra nights in Portugal’s colorful capital.

Explore walkable neighborhoods, meet with a local relocation guide, and see how big-city life in Lisbon compares to the smaller towns you’ve just experienced.

Includes:

• Transportation from Porto
• Accommodations
• A local meetup focused on life, housing, and residency in Lisbon