Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Tour

Historic monasteries, beautiful natural landscapes, and delicious wines... discover the delights of the Ribeira Sacra and Ourense on this tour from Santiago de Compostela.

Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Tour

We will depart at the specified time towards the north of the province to start our guided route through the Ribeira Sacra, named for the many monasteries established in the area during the Middle Ages. On arrival, we will board a catamaran for a 1.5-hour cruise through the River Sil canyons, where you can enjoy the stunning landscape and towering cliffs. During the cruise, refreshments such as coffee, a soft drink, or a glass of Ribeira Sacra wine will be available.

After the cruise, we will visit one of the viewpoints of the Ribeira Sacra and then proceed to the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, which is significant in the region's architecture and is said to have been founded by hermits in the 6th century.

We will then travel to Orense, known for its thermal baths. Here, you will have free time for lunch and potentially visit the Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will explore the historic center known as the 'City of Bridges.'

The tour concludes with a return to the starting points between eight and ten hours after departure.

Meeting point

When booking, you can select your starting location:

Santiago de Compostela: meet at the Capilla del Pilar, located at number 6 of Avenida Juan Carlos I, ending at the same point.Orense: after pickup in Santiago, you will be collected from the bus stop in front of the Escola Superior de Enxeñería Informática at Avenida Otero Pedrayo, with the tour concluding at Praza As Burgas.

Changes to the itinerary

For operational reasons, we may visit the Monastery of Santo Estevo instead of the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas.