Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way.
During this private tour you will drive to Spain by the beautiful north-coast of Northern Portugal. Before crossing the border with Spain, you will stop for a coffee at the fortress in Valença do Minho.
For centuries pilgrims have made their way along this historic path and on this tour you can glean a part of their experience. Discover the ecclesiastical majesty of Santiago de Compostela’s historical center; marvel at the grand architecture of the Cathedral of Santiago, considered a UNESCO World Heritage.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Snacks (Candybars)
✔ Bottled water and softdrinks
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Lunch
✖ Entrance fees unless specified
Pickup Locations
1. Santana Hotel & Spa
2. Quinta Dom Sapo
3. Sao Felix Hotel Hillside & Nature
4. Hotel Santo Andre
5. Villa C Boutique Hotel
6. Quinta do Monteverde
7. Torre de Gomariz Wine & Spa Hotel
8. Casas do Rio Barcelos
9. Hotel Avenida
10. Grande Hotel de Povoa
11. Hotel Torre Mar
12. Axis Vermar Conference & Beach Hotel
13. Vintage Hotel Parque do Rio
14. Residencial Mira Rio
15. Carvalho
16. Hotel Suave Mar
17. Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel
18. Clube Pinhal da Foz
19. Vivenda Raquel Hotel
Itinerary
1
Viana do Castelo
City known for being the capital of Alto Minho and also for its Minho folklore.
2
Vila Praia de Ancora
Old fishermen's land.
3
Caminha
Fortified border town at the mouth of the River Minho, which was the scene of several fights between Portugal and Spain.
4
Vila Nova de Cerveira
Vila Nova de Cerveira is a beautiful Minho village overlooking the River Minho that separates it from the Spanish village of Góian.
A border town, it developed around its walls, which protected it from Spanish attacks, located in a region of great natural beauty.
5
Fortaleza de Valenca
Visit of the old fortress and coffe break
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Pontevedra
Pontevedra is one of the most emblematic cities on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, it has a long maritime and mercantile tradition and preserves one of the most elegant and important historic centers in Galicia.
7
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
Vistit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 60 minutes
8
Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
Lunch time (not included)
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 7 people per booking
• Minimum age is 12 years
