Follow the path of countless wanderers as you travel along the road to Santiago de Compostela
Highlights
* Santiago de Compostela City Center – UNESCO World Heritage
* Have free time for the Pilgrim Mass (optional).
* Valença do Minho city center
* Fortress of Valença
included with
* Guided Tour
* Transportation in a comfortable minibus
* Traditional Tapas lunch (when selected)
* Free time for the Pilgrim Mass (optional)
* Visit to Valença Fortress
excluded by
* Hotel pick up and drop off
* Other meals and drinks
* Personal expenses
* Tips and gratuities
* Optional activity costs
Essential
Information
* Tour available in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
* Multi-ligue tour
* This tour will not operate on Dec 25th and Jan 1st
* Children from 0 to 3 years old are carried free (all extras to be paid by the adult in charge). From 4 to 12 years old, the ticket is half the price of an adult ticket (50%).
* Reservations: Requests will only be accepted if made 48 hours prior to service date.
* Cancellation: until 24 hours before departure - no cancellation fee. After this deadline, there is no refund.
* The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
Itinerary
Cross the border between Portugal and Spain to reach the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Get to know one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world for centuries: the sacred St James way (Caminho de Santiago). Created as an affirmation of the Catholic faith and devotion, this road connects several points of Europe in Spain. An amazing network serving pilgrimage to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia.
Finally, we can appreciate the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - the ultimate goal! - for many pilgrims from all over the world. In Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque architectural styles, this Cathedral is a true landmark, not only in Galicia but also in Spain.
After, this stop, it is time to appreciate a delicious tapas lunch (when selected)at a traditional restaurant in the old town of Santiago de Compostela. This typical neighbourhood, full of history and traditions is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
You have just lived a great experience in Santiago. Now say goodbye to Spain and come back to Portugal: there are still many sites to discover on this full-day tour!
We will go towards Valença do Minho, an iconic city in the North of Portugal of a singular and respected work of art: The Heart of Viana, in Portuguese filigree. This "Coração de Viana", in Portuguese, is the true medal of Portugal and has a strong importance in the Minho Region. A golden heart that will amaze you.
Find out the biggest tourist attraction in the city: The Fortress, built to protect the village from the Spanish attacks. A stunning medieval structure with two strong towers and a double great wall projected in the Vauban Style, a military architect. You will have enough time to explore the incredible Fortress before you safely return to Porto. Take as many pictures as you wish and save this tour forever in your mind!
- Departure from Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
- Santiago de Compostela
- Traditional lunch in Santiago de Compostela (when selected)
- Valença do Minho
- Fortress of Valença
