Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour
Why you should buy your ticket on Viaggia Piccoli.
Highlights
Discover the magnificence of Santiago de Compostela, one of the world's most important pilgrimage destinations, and explore its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the majestic Cathedral of Santiago, which houses the relics of the Apostle St. James, and enjoy some free time to soak up the unique atmosphere of this spiritual city. On the return journey, stop in Valença do Minho to admire its imposing Vauban-style fortress, one of the most important examples of Portuguese military architecture.
ITINERARY
07:15 – Check-in at the meeting point
Start of the tour and departure towards Santiago de Compostela
10:30 – Expected arrival in Santiago de Compostela (Spanish time)
Visit and free time in the historic center and at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Free time to explore the city or for lunch (not included)
3.00pm – Estimated arrival in Valença do Minho
Guided tour of the historic center and visit to the fortress walls
Free time in Valença to explore the city and go shopping (45 minutes)
4:00 PM – Departure for Porto, towards the designated drop-off point
5:30 PM – Expected arrival in Porto
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the importance of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the sacred Way of St. James, traveled by pilgrims for centuries.
- Free time to enjoy the historic center of the old city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Possibility to participate in the famous Pilgrim's Mass and witness the ritual of the Botafumeiro (the great censer).
- Discover the famous Vauban-style Fortress of Valença do Minho .
What is included?
- Professional tourist guide specialized in the destination.
- Transportation aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minibus.
- Free time to attend the Pilgrim's Mass (optional) and to witness the Botafumeiro (large censer) ritual.
- Visit to the Fortress of Valença.
What is not included?
- Personal expenses.
- Tips (optional).
- Food and drink, unless otherwise stated.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off or transfers.
What is there to know?
- The service is subject to cancellation or rescheduling in case of adverse weather conditions.
- Children and minors are entirely under the responsibility of their parents.
- Both digital and paper vouchers are accepted for this activity.
- Accessible to strollers/buggys.
- Tours are generally conducted in one or at most two languages.
- Please note that the excursion includes walking tours: appropriate clothing is recommended.
- Tours are normally conducted in one language, but can include an additional language if necessary.
- Tour duration is indicative and may vary depending on local traffic and visiting times.
- Services included in the tour depend on third-party availability and are subject to change without notice.
- The itinerary is subject to change without notice due to local circumstances or events.
- Any special requests, such as the transportation of equipment of any kind (e.g. child seats), must be communicated in advance at the time of booking.
- Maximum 27 participants per group
Openings
Tour duration: 10 hours
Meeting point
STARTING POINT
Address: Living Tours Agency, Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Meeting point: Tourist service in front of São Bento Station (red building).
Please be at the departure point 15 minutes early.
ARRIVAL POINT
Rua de Alexandre Herculano, Porto (near Praça da Batalha)
Cancellation policies
Cancellation is possible up to 72 hours before the tour date.
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