Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Calçada de Vandoma ,Porto,Portugal Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They'll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.Attractions and Activities: Porto (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On your way to Santiago, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage. Crossing the border and entering in Spain, insights regarding the pilgrimage and the story and facts of Santiago will be given.
Attractions and Activities: Santiago de Compostela (Free entry) Once in Spain, you will arrive to our main destination. Santiago de Compostela, is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, Spain. Santiago concentrates in itself, culture, religion, people, academic life and tourism. And, because of its beauty, the city won the title of World Heritage. Its famous pilgrimage way, known as the “Caminho de Santiago” (St. James way) won also the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit this amazing City, exploring the one of the most important pilgrim sites in Europe. You will have free time to explore on your own the historical city center of Santiago and its famous Cathedral. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Free entry) Once in Santiago, you guide will give you free time to explore this incredible site. You will be able to visit and explore the Cathedral! 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico (At your own expense) You'll have some free time for lunch, you can taste and drink some of the traditional food from Galicia! 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Valenca (Free entry) After lunch it's time to return to Portugal, to your next stop: Valença do Minho! Standing on the border with Spain and overlooking the River Minho, Valença is surrounded by walls and displays all the characteristic features of a town that was fortified in the seventeenth century in the style of the French military architect, Vauban. Its first name was "Contrasta", which referred to a village standing opposite another one and was clearly a reference to its position directly across the River Minho from the Galician town of Tui. Today, it is a city with a flourishing trade, in which some of the most popularly sought after items are the pieces produced by the local craftsmen. 45 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Calçada de VandomaEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion ,Porto,Portugal Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They'll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.