8 daysSantiago de Compostela Wine, Food, History & Nature Experience.
Supplied by Uncommon Tours
Length
4 days
Itinerary
4 days planned
Group
Max 8
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
SMALL GROUP: up to 8 passengers.
Unique experiences, such a catamaran ride through the canyons of the Sil river.
Discover the Galician gastronomy, one of the best in Europe.
Breathtaking landscapes, many of them declared World Heritage.
Day by day itinerary
1SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA History, Food & Wine Experience⌄
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela airport, transfer to your hotel. After check-in at your hotel, and resting a little, meet our assistant in the hotel lobby to start your gastronomic experience in Santiago. To whet your appetite, we will take a guided visit to the monumental area of the city: “plaza del Obradoiro”, the Cathedral, the old quarters, etc. Right afterward, we will indulge ourselves with an introductory dinner, where you will receive a Galician wine pairing masterclass given by a local expert, while you enjoy a unique menu, made with several delicious local dishes. Accommodation.
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela airport, transfer to your hotel. After check-in at your hotel, and resting a little, meet our assistant in the hotel lobby to start your gastronomic experience in Santiago. To whet your appetite, we will take a guided visit to the monumental area of the city: “plaza del Obradoiro”, the Cathedral, the old quarters, etc. Right afterward, we will indulge ourselves with an introductory dinner, where you will receive a Galician wine pairing masterclass given by a local expert, while you enjoy a unique menu, made with several delicious local dishes. Accommodation.
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela airport, transfer to your hotel. After check-in at your hotel, and resting a little, meet our assistant in the hotel lobby to start your gastronomic experience in Santiago. To whet your appetite, we will take a guided visit to the monumental area of the city: “plaza del Obradoiro”, the Cathedral, the old quarters, etc. Right afterward, we will indulge ourselves with an introductory dinner, where you will receive a Galician wine pairing masterclass given by a local expert, while you enjoy a unique menu, made with several delicious local dishes. Accommodation.
Meals: Dinner: Introductory dinner and Galician wine pairing masterclass given by a local expert; enjoy a unique menu.
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel Gelmirez (or similar)
2RIBEIRA SACRA Food & Wine Experience⌄
Breakfast. Meet your guide at the hotel and start your journey to Ribeira Sacra. Right on arrival, we will visit the ancient Monastery, guided by a local expert. Once we have fed our minds, we will start feeding our bodies, as we will move to the most famous local winery, where we will learn about the local wine growing process and, of course, taste some good “caldos”. Right after the wine pairing we will enjoy a typical Ribeira Sacra lunch. Once we finish our lunch, we will jump on a catamaran to sail through the canyons of the Sil River. Throughout the route, we will stop at the most important viewpoints of the Ribeira Sacra, to indulge ourselves with the impressive views. Return to Santiago. Arrival and accommodations.
Breakfast. Meet your guide at the hotel and start your journey to Ribeira Sacra. Right on arrival we will visit the ancient Monastery, guided by a local expert. Once we have fed our minds, we will start feeding our bodies, as we will move to the most famous local winery, where we will learn about the local wine growing process and, of course, taste some good “caldos”. Right after the wine pairing we will enjoy a typical Ribeira Sacra lunch. Once we finish our lunch, we will jump on a catamaran to sail through the canyons of the Sil River. Throughout the route, we will stop at the most important viewpoints of the Ribeira Sacra, to indulge ourselves with the impressive views. Return to Santiago. Arrival and accommodations.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Traditional lunch in Ribeira Sacra
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel Gelmirez (or similar)
3SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Food Experience⌄
Breakfast. Today you will discover the gastronomic delights of the Galician cuisine: meet our local guide at the hotel lobby, who will take you into an immersing experience into the gastronomy of the region. First, we will visit a traditional "abastos" market. This visit includes a historical explanation of Galician gastronomy, the importance of the regional city as a gastronomic spot and the tasting of different typical Galician products, cheese and, of course, wines. Approx. total duration: 4,5 hours. Evening at leisure. Take the optional tour to Finisterra, considered the end of the world during centuries in Europe (3 hours approx.)
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela airport, transfer to your hotel. After check-in at your hotel, and resting a little, meet our assistant in the hotel lobby to start your gastronomic experience in Santiago. To whet your appetite, we will take a guided visit to the monumental area of the city: “plaza del Obradoiro”, the Cathedral, the old quarters, etc. Right afterward, we will indulge ourselves with an introductory dinner, where you will receive a Galician wine pairing masterclass given by a local expert, while you enjoy a unique menu, made with several delicious local dishes. Accommodation.
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela airport, transfer to your hotel. After check-in at your hotel, and resting a little, meet our assistant in the hotel lobby to start your gastronomic experience in Santiago. To whet your appetite, we will take a guided visit to the monumental area of the city: “plaza del Obradoiro”, the Cathedral, the old quarters, etc. Right afterward, we will indulge ourselves with an introductory dinner, where you will receive a Galician wine pairing masterclass given by a local expert, while you enjoy a unique menu, made with several delicious local dishes. Accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Tasting of local products and wines
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel Gelmirez (or similar)
4SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Nature Experience⌄
Breakfast. At the appointed time, be transferred to the airport to take the flight back home. End of our services. We strongly recommend taking the optional tour to the Cies Islands, Natural protected area, where, besides of admiring the wildlife, you will enjoy a unique seafood lunch, based on local products (Galician seafood is considered one of the best in the world). Approx. duration: 10-12 hours. In case you prefer to dicover the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic coast, you can also take a tour into the coastal area of Galicia, visitng Fisterra, Muxía, Muros and Ézaro, ending with a seafood lunch also. Approx. duration: 10 hours.
Breakfast. At the appointed time, be transferred to the airport to take the flight back home. End of our services. We strongly recommend taking the optional tour to the Cies Islands, Natural protected area, where, besides of admiring the wildlife, you will enjoy a unique seafood lunch, based on local products (Galician seafood is considered one of the best in the world). Approx. duration: 10-12 hours. In case you prefer to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic coast, you can also take a tour into the coastal area of Galicia, visiting Fisterra, Muxía, Muros, and Ézaro, ending with a seafood lunch also. Approx. duration: 10 hours.
Breakfast. At the appointed time, be transferred to the airport to take the flight back home. End of our services. We strongly recommend taking the optional tour to the Cies Islands, Natural protected area, where, besides of admiring the wildlife, you will enjoy a unique seafood lunch, based on local products (Galician seafood is considered one of the best in the world). Approx. duration: 10-12 hours. In case you prefer to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic coast, you can also take a tour into the coastal area of Galicia, visiting Fisterra, Muxía, Muros and Ézaro, ending with a seafood lunch also. Approx. duration: 10 hours.
Breakfast. At the appointed time, be transferred to the airport to take the flight back home. End of our services. We strongly recommend taking the optional tour to the Cies Islands, Natural protected area, where, besides of admiring the wildlife, you will enjoy a unique seafood lunch, based on local products (Galician seafood is considered one of the best in the world). Approx. duration: 10-12 hours. In case you prefer to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic coast, you can also take a tour into the coastal area of Galicia, visiting Fisterra, Muxía, Muros and Ézaro, ending with a seafood lunch also. Approx. duration: 10 hours.
Breakfast. At the appointed time, be transferred to the airport to take the flight back home. End of our services. We strongly recommend taking the optional tour to the Cies Islands, Natural protected area, where, besides of admiring the wildlife, you will enjoy a unique seafood lunch, based on local products (Galician seafood is considered one of the best in the world). Approx. duration: 10-12 hours. In case you prefer to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlantic coast, you can also take a tour into the coastal area of Galicia, visiting Fisterra, Muxía, Muros and Ézaro, ending with a seafood lunch also. Approx. duration: 10 hours.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Seafood Lunch in Muxia (in the optional excursion)
What's included
- ✓Catamaran ride in the Sil river
- ✓Round-trip private airport transfer
- ✓Visit to a local market, and masterclass about the local products
- ✓Introducing pairing dinner
- ✓Traditional lunch in Ribeira Sacra
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Entrance fees to the Ribeira Monastery and winery
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Visits to winery in Ribeira Sacra, with wine tasting
- ✓Guided walking tour in Santiago
- ✓Tasting of local products and wines on day 3
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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