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Galicia
is unknown by the own spaniards. Fly to Santiago and walk
around its old and rainy streets. The trace of St James Way
is everywhere. In summer, the uncountable beaches are spread
out along the coast with difficult access but clean waters.
This rural land is full of culture, varied gastronomy and
mysterious towns.
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Day: Santiago |
At the forecasted
time transfer to Hotel. Check in. Rest of day free, you
can rest at hotel or start visiting this incredible city,
Santiago de Compostela is a miracle of stone work that
was born to receive and embrace the thousands of pilgrims
visiting the tomb of the Apostle. A desire, a longing
made of stone that down through the centuries to today
portrays the splendor of a historical and monumental complex
unique in the world.At late evening dinner in a typicl
restaurant of the old city.Overnight. tomorrow we will
visit thre cathedral, the Plaza del Obradoiro and
the old city.
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Day: Santiago |
After Breakfast , our local guide will pick up you at hotel
and we will start our Full Day Visit. we will start visiting
the Plaza del Obradoiro, The name of this square is said
to come from "Obra de Oro" (work of gold),. It forms
the center of a town that seems to be a museum. In the Same
square we find the cathedral, the Construction of The Cathedral
started in 1075, when the town arrived to the climax of its
importance. The chapel, Capilla del Salvador, is still conserved
of this oldest epoque.
The second phase
of construction, shows influences of french Romanesque
style, as well as a style that is all Santiago's own,
the so-called Románico Compostelano. The Obradoiro
Facade (to which lateron were added Barroque elements)
and the towers were made at this time.
After visiting the cathedral, and in the other side of
the Obradoiro square we find the Gelmirez Palace,
face to face
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to the cathedral, is a brilliant example of Romanesque civil
architecture. Of particular interest are its groined arches
and sculpture works.
Then lunch in a restaurant of the city where taste the typical
gastronomy of the province and his most famous dessert Santiago's
cake. In the afternoon we will visit the Rajoy Palace a huge
and elegant neoclassical building of 18th century, located opposite
to the cathedral. And to finish our city tour we will go t the
Platerías square and Quintana's square, where we will
find more historic buildings and also in the Platerías
square there are many shops of silver articles (Platerias) which
are to be found still today under its arcades.. Dinner at hotel.
Overnight.
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Day: Santiago
- Rias Baixas - Santiago |
After Breakfast. Direction to Rias Baixas this part of the coastline
of Galicia offers lots of attractions, there are some famous
routes for the visitor ,the one we have choosen starts visiting
Sanxenxo which is nowadays one of the most popular summer resorts
of Galicia since the 70s. The warm southern microclimate allows
to get a tan and enjoy its beautiful beaches:. Our next stop
will be O'grove Located on the entrance of Arousa´s estuary,
O grove and la Toja Island are famous tourist resorts too, very
appreciated for its natural beauty, mild climate and exquisite
shellfish, lunch in a restaurant of la Toja, this Island is,
together with the Island of Arousa, one of the great island
spaces in the province., A Toxa started to develop as a result
of the construction of its spa. Hotels and sports and leisure
centres sprouted up round it. Its natural locations and the
peculiar hermitage of San Caralampio (12th cent.), covered with
scallop shells, are of particular beauty.
And then continue to Cambados . Cambados witnesses the death,
amid its lands dotted with grapevines, of river Umia, which
the visitor crosses by the bridge of Estacas, thus enjoying
the sight of the ruins of the ancient Roman lighthouse of San
Sadorniño Tower and the architecture of San Tomé
pazo, and the Pazos of Ulloa are just a small sample
of the possibilities which this seignorial village has to offer.
After Cambados we will come back to Santiago. Dinner
at hotel. Overnight.
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Day: Santiago - Baiona - A Guardia - Sta Tecla - Tui
- Santiago
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After Breakfast. Direction to Baiona, The town of Bayona (Baiona)
is today one of the most thriving tourist resorts in the province
of Pontevedra. With the charm of typical coast village and an
outstanding monumental and artistic heritage One of its most
important constructions is the old Collegiate Church, , but
the real attraction of Bayona is its old quarter we recommend
a walk through its streets to know what are we talking about
… continue to Santa Tecla Mountain, in the south-western
section of the province, offers magnificent panoramic views
out across the Atlantic Ocean. At its feet flows the river Miño.
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The mountain itself is the location
of an interesting archaeological site. The excavations
have uncovered a large celtic settlement and many objects
found here can be seen in the Museum that has been set
up on the summit.
In the area surrounding La Guardia there are several Romanesque
churches we will visit Santa María de Tomiño,
which is particularly interesting. After we will continue
to Tui: medieval town which has been awarded |
by the UNESCO as Human Heritage The frontier town of Tui lies
close to the river Miño and is one of the most attractive
and picturesque places in Galicia.
Tuy also has one of the richest, most varied and surprising
historical and artistic heritages in Galicia. The most outstanding
construction without doubt is the Cathedral, located in the
highest area of the town. The Cathedral has a magnificent collection
of religious objects, many of which are on display in the Cathedral
Museum. Apart from the Cathedral, other monuments of interest
to be found within the town include the Church of San Bartolomé
de Rebordanes (Rebordans), the oldest in Tuy and the Convent
of Santo Domingo. Dinner in Tuy and come back to Santiago.Overnight.
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Day: Santiago
- La Coruña -Wine Cellar - Santiago |
After Brekfast. Direction to La Coruña: Visit old part,
Hercules Tower and fisher quarter. This tower stands at the
most northerly part of the city. The tower is in fact the oldest
lighthouse in the world, originally built in the 1st century
during the time of the Emperor Trajano. Over the centuries it
has been repeatedly modernised and the lighthouse is in working
order. It was built by the Lusitanian Cayo Sergio Lupo, restored
in 1682 and again between 1788 and 1790 by the architect Giammini.
It is the only Roman lighthouse in working order and its image
appears on the city's coat of arms. The tower has been declared
of National Heritage. In the old part of the
town there is Collegiate
Churches and monuments of artistic value as well as Los
Cantones and La Marina. The Provincial Museum and
recently inaugurated House of the Sciences are especially
interesting. After that we will go to the fisher quarter,
which represents perfectly the essence of the city, lunch
in a restaurant of this quarter. After lunch visit to
a wine cellar in the area: We will taste the famous "Ribeiro".
Come back to Santiago. Overnight.
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Day: Santiago
- Mondoñedo - Viveiro - Ortigueira - Santiago |
After Breakfast. We will drive direction to Mondoñedo:
this is a medieval town whose streets and squares are filled
with old buildings, monasteries and churches. We will visit
Fonte Vella church that dates from the 16th century,
but most buildings, like the Sanctuary de los Remedios , the
Town Hall and the Royal Seminary of Santa Catalina , were built
in the 18th century. Before leaving this town we will visit
its monastery. The Monastery dos Picos which stands on
one of the hills that surround the city and was founded in the
14th century. There is a splendid view from it, as from several
roads that lead to this town. We will continue to Rias Altas
area, this part of the galician coastline, is very appreciated
for its beaches, its impressive natural landscapes and for its
fishermen villages, we will visit Viveiro and Ortigueira,
after that we will come back to Santiago. Overnight
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Day: Santiago |
After Breakfast. Free day. We offer you the possibility to do
some specific excursions: the Fish Market in Vigo, Wine Cellars
of la Coruña, or inner towns in Ourense. At evening special
gallar dinner. Overnight.
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Day: Santiago
- End of the Trip |
After Brekfast. At the forecasted time transfer to the Airport.
End of the Trip.
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