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Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

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Head out from Santiago de Compostela with an official tour guide to discover the popular area of Rías Baixas on this full-day excursion. Take a boat ride along a river while sipping fine wine and enjoying traditional mussels.

Highlights

  • Visit Pontevedra's old town, one of the best-preserved historic centers in Galicia
  • Discover one of the most famous beaches in Galicia
  • Enjoy a river boat ride while enjoying traditional mussels and wine

Description

Discover the beautiful Rías Baixas of Galicia on a day tour from Santiago de Compostela. Discover charming towns, beautiful coastal scenery, and taste mussels on a relaxing boat ride. Depart Santiago de Compostela in the morning by bus for a day excursion to Rias Baixas. Firstm visit the old town of Pontevedra and discover one of the best-preserved historic centers in Galicia. See the ruins of Santo Domingo, the Church of the Peregrina, and other monuments on a tour of the most interesting parts of the monumental area. Stop to admire the picturesque seaside village of Combarro that’s the perfect example of popular architecture, and features an abundance of granaries and stone crosses. Take a riverboat ride with a visit to the mussel rafts and the island of Tambo. Enjoy mussels and wine onboard. Afterward, you’ll have free time for lunch. Travel to the picturesque peninsula of Lanzada and visit Lanzada Beach, one of the most famous beaches in Galicia. See the Romanesque chapel of A Lanzada. Continue to the town of Cambados. Explore Plaza de Fefiñanes, a charming space that’s home to the 17th-century manor giving the square its name. See the arch bridge, the Church of San Benito, and a group of houses built in the popular architectural style. After a day of exploration, return to Santiago de Compostela in the early evening.

Includes

Transportation by bus Official Spanish/English-speaking tour guide Boat ride with mussels tasting and wine

Important Information

  • Children 3-12 years old receive a 50 per cent discount
  • Children under 3 years may join for free

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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