Hi there - so happy I came across this site. I've read over pages and pages of wonderful advice and guidance, you guys are awesome! I figured I could give our specifics and you experts could maybe help us with our itinerary?? My husband, myself (in our 30's - first time across the pond) and my aunt and uncle (well travelled, in their 40's) plan to travel through Portugal and Spain in May 2016. We have two weeks. My aunt and uncle have been to Spain several times and LOVE Madrid and Seville. We definitely want to hit those 2. Also, we've recently traced my husband's lineage to the Ledesma/Salamanca area and would love to make a stop there and see where it all began :). Our other points of interest are in Portugal - Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Porto, Douro Valley area and Fatima. We all enjoy people watching, trying local cuisine and spirits, maybe one night on the town. We will not rent a car and will depend on train/bus/air.
My biggest question is the order in which we visit our points of interest. And which mode of transport to use for each leg of the trip. We do not want to spend the whole trip in a vehicle, but want to see as much as we can! Also any suggestions on must sees would be appreciated. Thanks a mil!
Angela