From Santiago: Tour to Rias Baixas with Boat Trip and Winery

Highlights

• Explore the south Galician rivers with an incredible boat trip
• Enjoy mussels and wine for free on board with a boat trip
• Visit old Galician villages famous for their wine
• Admire the best galician villages such as combarro

Description

Stop at O Grove Town, the perfect village for spending time in tranquility, and experiencing the sensations of the real and genuine Galicia. Enjoy the rural atmosphere away from tourism and have a pleasant break and Galician meal. Take a walk through the vineyards of the very prestigious Albariño. Have the opportunity to learn about the production of this excellent wine as well as engage in a tasting of three wines of the denomination Rias Baixas in good company.  Next, stop at the shrine of “la Lanzada.” Get a full overview of this mystical place, established in the 9th century, and take a beautiful walk. Cross part of the bay of Poio, and see beauty contained on a giant rock upon which it is built. See the granaries that surround it, the houses overlooking the sea, and the several stone crosses typical of Galicia, called Cruceiros, which are on the site. Tour the characteristic streets and squares of this place, and have the possibility to take a real and authentic journey through time, as well as visit an area of great ecological value.  Next stop at the island of Toja, famous for the production of soap and for its hot springs, located in an area called Red Natura 2000. Discover a small museum of the old soap factory and a chapel completely covered with shells. End with a tour of the sea, during which you will admire and face directly the production of mussels, oysters, and scallops, making different stops to contemplate the watering holes.  Taste steamed mussels in unlimited quantities accompanied by one of the best local white wines and shots of Crema de Orujo on board of the boat in case you do include it in your reservation.

Includes

Private air-conditioned bus transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off 1-hour boat ride (if this option is chosen) Unlimited wine with boat trip (if this option is chosen) Unlimited fresh mussels with boat trip (if this option is chosen) Tour guide Wine tasting and winery entrance

Important Information

• Hotel pickup and drop-off are from specific places. A request must be made in advance 24 hours beforehand.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund