
Rías Baixas Day Trip + Boat Ride
Let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful Rías Baixas on this excursion from Santiago de Compostela. You'll enjoy a boat trip on the Pontevedra Estuary and a tasting of local wine and mussels. Rías Baixas Day Trip.
- 9 - 10 hours
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Let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful Rías Baixas on this excursion from Santiago de Compostela. You'll enjoy a boat trip on the Pontevedra Estuary and a tasting of local wine and mussels.
Rías Baixas Day Trip
After meeting up at the indicated time on Rúa dos Bautizados in Santiago de Compostela, we'll set off on our route towards Pontevedra, the capital of the province of the same name.
We'll embark on a guided tour of the historic centre of Pontevedra, one of the best preserved in Galicia. Exploring its Medieval monumental complex, you'll be captivated by the Gothic ruins of the Convent of Santo Domingo. We'll also get to admire the Renaissance influence on the city as we appreciate the magnificent Praza da Ferraría and the Basilica of Santa María a Maior.
Leaving Pontevedra behind, we'll next make our way to the port of the nearby town of Combarro, where a boat will be waiting for us. From here, we'll set sail across the Ría de Pontevedra. Our boat trip will take us past lush green coastal landscapes and Tambo Island, whose eucalyptus plantations stand out in the estuary. During our boat cruise, we'll also indulge in a wine tasting with mussels, one of the most characteristic delicacies of the area.
After docking back in Combarro, you'll have around 2 hours of free time to enjoy lunch in this picturesque town. Then, in the afternoon, we'll head to the Chapel of the Virgen de la Lanzada, from where we'll enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the longest beach of the Rías Baixas.
For the finishing touch on your day trip, we'll do a walking tour of Cambados, a coastal town on the Arousa Estuary which is also the capital of Albariño wine. Here, we'll appreciate the architectural details of the Igrexa de San Bieito church and the Pazo de Fefiñáns, a 16th-century palace home to countless incredible stories.
At the end of our full day of sightseeing, we'll make the return journey from Cambados to Santiago, where we'll arrive back at around 10 hours after the start time.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You will embark on a comprehensive experience exploring the breathtaking Rías Baixas region.
Detailed Information
The trip begins with a meeting at Rúa dos Bautizados in Santiago de Compostela. The journey will take you to Pontevedra for a guided tour, allowing you to explore its historic centre.
Services Included
Transportation from Santiago de Compostela.Guided tour of Pontevedra.Boat trip on the Ría de Pontevedra.Wine tasting with mussels.Free time in Combarro.Visit to the Chapel of the Virgen de la Lanzada.Walking tour of Cambados.
Services Not Included
Lunch in Combarro.Any additional personal expenses.
Meeting Point
The meeting point is at Rúa dos Bautizados in Santiago de Compostela at the designated start time.
Prices
Included
- Transport by bus
- Official English–speaking guide
- Boat trip in Pontevedra
- Tasting of wines and mussels on board the boat
- Entry to all monuments visited
Not included
- Lunch
Tips
- Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
