From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra Tour & Boat Trip



Explore the Ribeira Sacra region and enjoy monasteries, castles, and villages from the Middle Ages. Discover the Sil River on a river cruise and experience the beatiful nature that Galicia offers.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the views of the Sil Canyon
  • Enjoy cruise trip among the Sil River
  • Discover middle-aged monasteries, castles and villages
  • Learn Galician and Celtic culture
  • Admire natural green views and landscape

Description

After being picked up by the bus at the meeting point in Santiago, you will head with our guide to the southern part of Galicia, mainly to the province of Ourense. As a big start for this tour, you will explore deeper Ribeira Sacra zone, by enjoying a boat trip and ride, through the famous Sil river. Through this boat trip, you can clearly observe the known as 'heroic viticulture' which means the vineyards that surround the Sil River pass. You will continue the tour, visiting one of the most incredible sight view in the area, from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the Sil river and its long shores, full of vineyards. With all those moments and views, you continue the tour, reaching one of the most known villages of Ribeira Sacra, called Allariz. This is the wright place and time to enjoy and experience the authentic gastronomy of Ribeira Sacra at some of its available restaurants. After lunch and rest, it will be the time to explore and discover, the impressive monastery of San Pedro de Rocas including all its surroundings and landscapes. With all that, it will definitely be your best experience visiting Ribeira Sacra and you best tour you do to this zone.

Includes

Bus Transportation Air Conditioned and Modern Bus Pick up at Some Places in Santiago Expert Local Tour Guide Boat Trip Tickets Trip Insurance Hints and comments from our guides

Important Information

  • We need to have ID Number, Full Name and Birthdate of every customer in order to reserve the cruise boat.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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