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From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

1. From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

After getting picked up from your hotel in Santiago de Compostela, begin your journey along the Galician coast. Your first stop will be at a traditional Galician village. Here, head to the top of a Roman bridge where you can admire breathtaking views of the river. Next, head to Muxia Lighthouse, where you can visit the famous sanctuary and head to the top of the lighthouse for a unique coastal experience. Continue your tour with a visit to the region's most important lighthouse, Finisterre. From atop of this picturesque lighthouse, admire panoramic views of what was considered by the Roman's to be the end of the earth. Break for lunch in the town of Finisterre before heading to the Ezaro Waterfall, the only waterfall that arrives directly into the ocean. Later, head to Carnota, where you can see the largest horréo, an old granary suspended by pillars, in existence. Finally, head to the village of Muros, a traditional coastal village. Enjoy some free time for a coffee or stroll around the main square before heading back to Santiago.

From Santiago: Rías Baixas Galicia Seafood & Wine Day Tour

2. From Santiago: Rías Baixas Galicia Seafood & Wine Day Tour

Enjoy a day trip from Santiago de Compostela and discover the best of Rías Baixas. Immerse yourself in Albariño wine and Galician seafood. Enjoy a boat cruise along the estuary and learn about mussel, oyster and scallop growing. Learn about each site from your guide and enjoy stops at each location. Meet at 10 AM at Plaza de Galicia and begin your tour from Santiago to the Rías Baixas. At the first stop, take a walk along local vines of Albariño grapes and learn about the production of this wonderful white wine from local guides of one of the most exclusive cellars in the region. After the visit, taste one of the most know Albariño wine which can't be found in normal markets or restaurants, wines which are sold at the best restaurants of Europe and the most exclusive markets of the world. Move onward to one of the most spectacular beaches in Galicia, the beach of La Lanzada. Travel back in time to the 10th century to get acquainted with its history and legends. Next, the island of La Toja waits for you with its thermal history and interesting industrial past in making Spain's best soap. Discover the world of shellfish breeding on a boat cruise. Sail on a route passing through countless "bateas" from where the best mussels, oysters and scallops come from. During the cruise, you will able to eat as many mussels as you wish, freshly picked from the water and boiled in albariño wine. All this is accompanied by as much white local wine as you want, soft drinks, water and liqueur shots. After the cruise, get dropped off at O Grove, the "seafood paradise" of Galicia. Spend 90 minutes enjoying lunch at a restaurant. Your guide will recommend you the best ones depending on what are you looking for. Experience the coast of the Arousa Estuary travelling south towards the estuary of Pontevedra. Cross the towns of Portonovo, Sanxenxo, and Raxó and visit the fishermen's village of Combarro, with its cobbled stone streets, small shops, and beautiful bars and restaurants. Finally, leave the Rías Baixas and return to Santiago de Compostela for drop off.

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte

3. Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte

Begin the tour with a visit to Ponte Maceira, a charming little town that is an obligatory stop for pilgrims who travel on their journey towards the “end of the world”. Admire its 14th-century bridge over the Tambre river and see the picturesque sets of medieval mills. Travel along the beautiful coast of the Muros e Noia estuary to the historic town of Muros. Stop here for a short visit to admire your surroundings. Next, head towards the coast and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the coast of Carnota. Drive by the beautiful coastal landmarks of Lira, Carnota Beach, Boca do Río, Mount Pindo and Cape Fisterra. After, arrive at Ézaro, where the river Xallas falls into the sea forming a waterfall, the Ézaro waterfall, is probably the most famous in Galicia and unique in Continental Europe. Continue to Cape Fisterra (Finisterre) once believed to be the westernmost point in Europe, where the lighthouse and kilometer zero of the Camino de Santiago is located. Here, eat lunch and take free time to walk around the town and its fishing port. Resume the itinerary and head to Muxia where you will be met here with a beautiful Sanctuary at the foot of the Atlantic and with three stones considered sacred by the Galicians.

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, & Costa da Morte Day Trip

4. From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, & Costa da Morte Day Trip

"Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in one of the most special corners of Galicia! If you're looking for a unique experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and gastronomy of the region, look no further. We present our excursion to Pontemaceira, Muxia, Finisterre, and the Coast of Death, which will take you through stunning landscapes and iconic places that have witnessed the pilgrimage to Santiago for centuries. Begin an unforgettable adventure in Plaza Galicia at 9:00 am, from where you will head towards Pontemaceira, a charming medieval bridge that is on your way to the spectacular Cabo Finisterre, the final point of the famous Camino de Santiago. After visiting this incredible bridge, you will arrive in Muxia, where the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Boat stands majestically against the powerful ocean, which tirelessly breaks against the rocks. This place will immerse you in the rich history of the pilgrimage to Santiago and envelop you with its legends. Once you have seen this, we will meet at Cape Finisterre, the End of the Earth, as the ancient Romans called this place. This cape, with a 180º view of the open ocean, shows us the Celtic and Roman pilgrim spirituality that bathes its rocks in its immensity. After lunch, continue your journey to the beautiful waterfall of the village of Ézaro, where you can admire the beauty of the Xallas River, the only river in Europe that ends in a waterfall directly into the ocean. Will you miss it? After this stop, we will visit the Hórreo de Carnota, one of the most typical constructions in Galicia, where you will see one of the largest Hórreos in Galicia. Do you dare to guess why it was so big? Finally, we will visit the well-known town of Muros, with its particular historic center and its seafaring arches, which captivates all visitors. Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique experience in Galicia! From the charming medieval bridge of Pontemaceira to the spectacular Cabo Finisterre, passing through the majestic Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Boat and the beauty of the waterfall of Ézaro, this trip will take you through some of the most emblematic places in the region. In addition, our specialized guides will offer you fascinating stories and legends that will allow you to immerse yourself even more in the rich Celtic and Roman culture of the region. And don't miss the opportunity to try the exquisite local cuisine, especially the delicious seafood, in the charming town of Finisterre. For all this and much more, we invite you to join us on this unforgettable adventure in one of the most special corners of Galicia. Reserve your spot now and get ready for an experience you will never forget.

From Santiago: Excursion to Ribeira Sacra and Ourense

5. From Santiago: Excursion to Ribeira Sacra and Ourense

Discover the unique Ribeira Sacra area along the banks of the Miño and Sil Rivers. Let its centuries-old vineyards and the charms of the Romanesque captivate you. Enjoy a catamaran ride down the Sil River, discover the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, and explore the city of Ourense. Depart from Santiago in the morning and with a stop in Ourense so more people can join in. Take a catamaran ride upstream through the canyons of the River Sil. On the boat, taste a typical wine from the area. At the end of the ride, go to one of the viewpoints that surround the Ribeira Sacra to see the immensity of its landscape. Next, stop at the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, a unique architectural symbol of the Ribeira Sacra, located in the heart of the region. Then, continue to Ourense, known as the thermal capital of Galicia. Enjoy free time for lunch and visit the historic center. Stroll through its cobbled streets and find out why it is known as the city of bridges before returning to Santiago in the evening. For those staying in Ourense, the tour will end in As Burgas.

From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra History & Art Trip with Cruise

6. From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra History & Art Trip with Cruise

Fill a day with wine, art, gastronomy, and natural beauty. Visit an amazing monastery, magical viewpoint and a medieval town on this guided day tour of Ribeira Sacra. Enjoy a boat ride along the Sil River between the hills where grapes are grown , sometimes at vertical cliffs. Discover Galician cuisine and roman & celtic culture. Start your tour from the Plaza de Galicia in Santiago de Compostela. Local guides join you in the air-conditioned minibuses. First stop will take place at an small valley just beside the Sil River, where we´ll find an small dock between a huge oak forest and vineyards. Driveing down Sil River valley for a leisurely cruise. More vineyards cover the slopes along the river, sometimes at vertical cliffs. Thats the reason for the name "heroic viticulture", done along centuries at this valleys. The guide will explain a lot of interesting things about this special wine production systems. One of the most spectacular viewpoints of Galicia will be waiting at the south side of the Sil River. Amazing views of vineyards wich have been built at impossible places, and the Sil River, always quiet. Views of many kilometers of chessnut and oak forests, vines and very tiny villages. Discover the oldest monastery of Galicia!, first monks arrived there on VI th Century and lived into a cave. Now, the cave and the monastery of San Pedro de Rocas can be visited and there we´ll find an interesting museum with a lot of interesting history and stories about the area, the way of living of the monks and typical jobs of the Ribeira Sacral Lunch time at the most beautiful town of the province and one of the most spectacular ones of Spain: Allariz. There are lots of nice restaurants waiting for us and offering the best meals of this region. After lunch, guided visit to the old town of Allariz, where we´ll find tiny streets, beautiful squares and spectacular medieval buildings, all it crossed by a beautiful river with a medieval bridge. Allariz has lot of history and it has lot of interesting traditions. The town has been used many times for filming important movies because of the beauty of its streets, buildings and squares.

Desde Santiago: Day tour Finisterre, Muxía -Costa da Morte

7. Desde Santiago: Day tour Finisterre, Muxía -Costa da Morte

The guided day tour to Finisterre, Muxía and the Coast of Death runs along the west side of Galicia and it has 7 visits, which are discovered in 9 hours. The bus tour will start at the time you choose from the tour start options available to you at the already stipulated starting point. The Finisterre and Costa da Morte tour from Santiago de Compostela will begin with a visit to the wonderful village of Pontemaceira which, day after day, sees how pilgrims pass by who are amazed by its visual appeal full of stone and with a natural environment out of a movie. Its river, its small waterfall and its bridge of Gothic origin will transport us back in time. After enjoying Pontemaceira, it is time for Muxía. There are many reasons why we love to visit this beautiful area. From the mysticism emanating from the Sanctuary of La Barca to the visual magic of Cabo Touriñán, the westernmost point of the province of La Coruña. Back to the bus and southwest direction. Finisterre has something you will never forget. A beautiful fishing town with great local products but, above all, with views that leave their mark. Its horizon, known as Finis Terrae in the ancient world, will be one of the images you can never get out of your head. The unmistakable Finisterre lighthouse, the closest to America, was built in 1853, it has witnessed shipwrecks and stories that you should know. The tour of Finisterre and Costa da Morte from Santiago de Compostela heads to the incredible Ézaro waterfall. Coming to the light of tourists with the cycling tour of Spain, this wonder will surprise you when you see its enormous waterfall that comes from the Xallas River. If this Finisterre excursion has something, it is that the history and secrets that our guides will tell you are complemented by some places of interest to understand all the Galician traditions. The Carnota granery will lead you to understand the reason for this peculiar but functional construction. This giant granery, endowed from the 18th century, is one of the main exponents of religious power of the moment. We will get on the bus to reach the last stop of this beautiful excursion through Finisterre and Costa da Morte from Santiago de Compostela, the beautiful fishing village of Muros that, day after day, sees tourists passing by enjoying its gastronomy. You can watch the unloading of fish or go to one of the stalls. Without a doubt, a wonderful place to end an excursion that you will not forget. We will return to the bus to end our tour that will take us back to the Galician capital. If you still have doubts about taking the excursion to Finisterre and Costa da Morte from Santiago de Compostela and need more details, we will be happy to help you.

Santiago de Compostela: Pilgrim For a Day

8. Santiago de Compostela: Pilgrim For a Day

Your guide will pick you up to go to the starting point of el Camino. At the beginning your local guide will explain everything related to the Camino and how to be a good pilgrim. After being driven by car to the starting point, walk like a real pilgrim to see the cathedral. Take pictures and visit the most important monuments. Continue the walk by yourself to the final point, Obradoiro Square. The guide will be waiting at the last point to receive you and celebrate with you arrival. At the end of the journey, you can decide to go to the Pilgrim's Mass or go to a bar for a drink.

Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

9. Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

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.

From Santiago: Fuciño do Porco Hiking Tour

10. From Santiago: Fuciño do Porco Hiking Tour

After being picked up, you will head with our local guide using our buses to visit one of the most beautiful places on the Galician coast. You will explore Fuciño do Porco, a route that runs through natural rock hills, that are accessed through zigzag-shaped wooden platforms. Through the way you will appreciate the immensity of the Cantabrian Sea and amazing natural views on both sides of the wooden path. Then you will reach the bench of Loiba, known to be as the best and most beautiful bench in the world. This spot, makes us enjoy the best impressive views at the estuary of Ortigueira. In addition, you will experience the best memorable photo session, by taking photos of the whole Galician northern coast in the province of La Coruña. The tour continues, and it is time to have some rest, and experience local gastronomy. Therefore, this tour includes the visit to some authentic, famous, old and classic Galician villages in the north of Galicia. A stop will be made at the villages of Ortiguiera and Viviero, in which you will have the possibility to enjoy some leisure time. Being in the northern part of Galicia, so it is time to explore the Herbeira area. You will have the advantage of adoring the views from the coast and spot that has the highest cliffs in continental Europe. Another stop will be made at San Andrés de Teixido. Now it is time to discover one of the most famous sanctuaries in Spain. It consists of a 12th century church in the Gothic-Baroque style, on which numerous legends and popular traditions underlie. This place is one of the most blessed places in Galicia, undoubtedly. Finally, after all those impressive views and a wonderful whole day in the north estuaries and zone of Galicia, it will be time to get back to Santiago

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Increíble excursión! Son 7 paradas y cada una tiene su encanto: la costa de la muerte fue espectacular y poder ver ese tipo de paisajes junto con la historia que los acompaña, es realmente un gusto.

The bus is modern and comfortable, the tour guide was friendly and efficient and spoke good English. The tour was well planned and enjoyable.

It was an amazing experience with the best guide ever. I am glad of choosing this tour. Thank you

Great guide. He answered all questions and most of all was very knowledgeable! Nice guy.

Paula was amazing , attentive and most informative...