Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença | La Vacanza Travel

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Portugal, Porto, Porto
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  • 10 hours
  • Porto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Santiago de Compostela, is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, Spain. Santiago concentrates in itself, culture, religion, people, academic life and tourism. And, because of its beauty, the city won the title of World Heritage. Its famous pilgrimage way, known as the “Caminho de Santiago” (St. James way) won also the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Visit this amazing City, exploring the one of the most important pilgrim sites in Europe. On the return, stop and visit also Valença do Minho which has an amazing fortress in Vauben style. 

Discover these two beautiful cities of southern Europe on a full-day sightseeing tour from Porto.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal

Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
On your way to Santiago, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Crossing the border and entering in Spain, insights regarding the pilgrimage and the story and facts of Santiago will be given.

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia

Once in Spain, you will arrive to our main destination.
Santiago de Compostela, is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, Spain. Santiago concentrates in itself, culture, religion, people, academic life and tourism. And, because of its beauty, the city won the title of World Heritage. Its famous pilgrimage way, known as the “Caminho de Santiago” (St. James way) won also the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Visit this amazing City, exploring the one of the most important pilgrim sites in Europe.

You will have free time to explore on your own the historical city center of Santiago and its famous Cathedral.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain

Once in Santiago, you guide will give you free time to explore this incredible site.
You will be able to visit and explore the Cathedral!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela - Provincia de a Coruna - Galicia - Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain

IN CASE YOU CHOSE THE LUNCH INCLUDED OPTION, the guide will escort to a traditional tapas restaurant at the historical city center so you can taste and drink some of the traditional food from Galicia!
Drinks are included on your meal as well.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Valenca, Valenca, Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal

After lunch it's time to return to Portugal, to your next stop: Valença do Minho!

Standing on the border with Spain and overlooking the River Minho, Valença is surrounded by walls and displays all the characteristic features of a town that was fortified in the seventeenth century in the style of the French military architect, Vauban.

Its first name was "Contrasta", which referred to a village standing opposite another one and was clearly a reference to its position directly across the River Minho from the Galician town of Tui.

Today, it is a city with a flourishing trade, in which some of the most popularly sought after items are the pieces produced by the local craftsmen.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Transportation in a comfortable small-group minibus
  • Tour Expert escorting the group all day
  • Lunch Included with Drinks (If the option is selected)
  • Free time in Santiago de Compostela
  • Guided Visit in Valença do Minho Fortness
  • Bottled water

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extra language.
  • Tours run in small groups up to 27 passengers.
  • We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
  • Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
  • Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

phooks15

28 Mar, 2024

A very long trip, but it was made very comprehensive by our knowledgeable tour guide. Visiting Santiago de Compostela was an amazing trip we didn't think we would be able to do. Coming from Porto, it was a long trip. But there's so much to know about this historical pilgrimage site. Our tour guide Miguel did an awesome job, pointing out interesting sites that we passed along the way. Incidentally, my wallet fell out as I was leaving the bus. I was able to recover it the same evening, with the help of our tour guide, who found it; and another tour guide, who took me to the garage to retrieve it. His name is Andre Vidal. My heartfelt thanks to both, for helping me when I needed it the most.

LuzM_J

28 Mar, 2024

Glad we chose to do this as a group trip. Although the weather was not ideal, we had a great time with our group. Our guide, Cristian and driver, Silvano were very accommodating and made it possible for us to make it to all stops despite the rain. We were lucky enough to get picked up at the hotel, that was an unexpected plus. Thank you for a great day! Would definitely recommend this trip!

Freedom10889433770

25 Mar, 2024

wonderful day trip to Santiago de Compostela with Paulo and Novais. very professional, careful to details and everybody’s questions/needs. we have really enjoyed it thanks!

LauraOsawa_Z

23 Mar, 2024

Long drive little time to see only if you need to do a quick check - for those with one day to spare

Clare_B

22 Mar, 2024

I’m so grateful to the very friendly Francisco, Silvano, and Bernardo for leading such a great tour. The day was perfectly planned out, and Francisco switched seamlessly between English and Portuguese as he explained about the sites and the legends of the region. Highly recommended to all!

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