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 depart at the scheduled time to explore the Ribeira Sacra, known for its medieval monasteries on rugged slopes. We'll board a catamaran for a 90-minute cruise through the River Sil canyons, enjoying the towering cliffs and the option for coffee, a soft drink, or Ribeira Sacra wine. After the cruise, we will visit a viewpoint for scenic views and the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, founded by hermits in the 6th century according to legend.

Next, we proceed to Orense, recognized as the thermal capital of Galicia. You’ll have free time for lunch and the option to enter the Cathedral. In the afternoon, the historic center will be explored, highlighting why it's called the 'City of Bridges.'

The tour concludes with a return to the starting point, approximately eight to ten hours after the departure.

Meeting point

When booking, you can select from the following meeting points:

Santiago de Compostela: meeting at the church Capilla del Pilar, Avenida Juan Carlos I, number 6, returning to the same location.Orense: pickup at the bus stop in front of the Escola Superior de Enxeñería Informática, Avenida Otero Pedrayo, with the return ending at Praza As Burgas.

Changes to the itinerary

Operational reasons may lead to a visit to the Monastery of Santo Estevo in place of the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas.