Tours Day Trips From Culture & history Guided tours Day trips Seasonal & Holiday Activities Shore Excursions Landmarks & monuments Architecture Churches & cathedrals Religious & spiritual activities UNESCO sites Sightseeing

Explore Baiona, Santiago de Compostela, and Vigo on a day trip from Porto. Visit the Fort of Monterreal, the cathedral in Santiago , and admire the Christmas lights in Vigo.

Highlights

• Discover the historic coastal town of Baiona and its medieval center
• Visit the Fort of Monterreal and see a replica of Columbus' ship
• Explore Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage site with a stunning cathedral
• See the second largest monastery in Spain, San Martino Pinario
• Enjoy a stop in Vigo to see the Christmas lights (November to January)

Description

Begin your day trip with a visit to Baiona, a picturesque, historic coastal town near Vigo. Explore the medieval center and visit the nearby Fort of Monterreal. Discover the site where La Pinta arrived, bringing the first news of the discovery of a new world by Christopher Columbus. Between the fortress and the town, visit a replica of Columbus's vessel, known as the Floating Museum. Next, head to Santiago de Compostela, the site of the shrine dedicated to St. James, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ and a destination for thousands of pilgrims. Explore the historic center and the Cathedral, and visit the nearby monastery of San Martino Pinario, the second largest monastery in Spain. On your way back to Porto, stop in Vigo to see the Christmas lights (only between November and the first week of January).

Includes

Visit to Baiona and the fort of Monterreal and the floating museum (replica of La Pinta) Visit to Santiago de Compostela Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Composte;a Visit to Vigo to see the Christmas lights

Important Information

• Christmas lights in Vigo are only visible between November and the 1st week of January

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund