Galicia Calidade
Espectacular recorrido cultural y gastronómico por Galicia. Conoceremos las ciudades gallegas más importantes a la vez que admiraremos el paisaje propio de esta zona, sin olvidar la gastronomía y la cultura de estos enclaves.
Spectacular cultural and gastronomic tour through Galicia. We will visit the most important Galician cities while admiring the landscape of this area, without forgetting the gastronomy and culture of these enclaves.
Galicia occupies a privileged geographical location, facing the Atlantic Ocean, witness of the passage of some of the greatest civilizations in history. This can still be seen today in the deep-rooted culture of its inhabitants, in their traditions and beliefs, as well as in its simple but extraordinary gastronomy. As if that were not enough, it is surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
Day 1: City of origin - Madrid
Arrival in Madrid, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. As long as your flight arrival time allows, you will meet your guide at the hotel reception in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Madrid - Astorga - Lugo - Coruña (PM)
Breakfast and departure to Coruña through the lands of Castilla y León to Astorga. Free time in this place of passage of the Camino de Santiago, to know its Roman archaeological remains, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Episcopal Palace or its Town Hall of Herrerian style and do not hesitate to get lost in its streets and take the opportunity to enjoy its gastronomy. Continuation to Galician lands; stopping to know Lugo, settled on the banks of the Miño river, and which is located in the place where more traces of the Roman presence in Galicia, being its maximum exponent its wall. Free time. Continuation to A Coruña. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3: Coruña - Rías Altas (Puentedeume/Betanzos) - Coruña (PM)
Breakfast. Departure to visit A Coruña: the Obelisk Square, in the center of the city, to walk along Real and Rego de Auga streets, and the majestic María Pita Square. In the old city we find some jewels such as the Church of Santiago or the evocative Azcárraga Square and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria. We will stop to contemplate the Tower of Hercules. The Roman lighthouse, declared a World Heritage Site and from where we offer panoramic views of the rugged coastline open to the Atlantic, the beach of Orzán and Riazor. After enjoying the walk and the city, we will make a tour of the "Rías Altas" heading first to Pontedeume. Lunch and free time to learn about its important past, and get lost in its narrow streets with stone floors and facades, balconies and wooden galleries. Then we will go to Betanzos located on a hill and known as the City of Knights by the important lineages that inhabited it during the Middle Ages, the walls and emblazoned houses are proof of this. Return to A Coruña. Accommodation.
Day 4: Coruña - Malpica (Costa da Morte) - Santiago de Compostela (PM)
Breakfast. Departure to tour the Costa da Morte, legendary coastline that owes its name to the numerous shipwrecks that have taken place there. We will stop in Malpica, which was an important whaling port and where we can enjoy a unique historical site and a fantastic landscape linked to the sea. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela. On arrival we will stop at Monte do Gozo to enjoy the views over the capital. Lunch and visit of the city with a local guide, including the entrance to the cathedral. Highlights include the Plaza del Obradoiro with the Cathedral, the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, the Colegio de San Xerome, and the Palacio de Raxoi. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Santiago de Compostela - Cambados - La Toja - Combarro - Pontevedra - Vigo (PM)
Breakfast. Departure to the Rías Baixas, to visit the Ría de Arosa and the Ría de Pontevedra. We will take the opportunity to visit their towns and also take a boat trip, where we will enjoy tasting Galician wine and tasty mussels. In its towns we will enjoy free time. We will also stop in Cambados, declared a site of historical and artistic interest and we will arrive at the island of La Toja, which was one of the first seaside resorts of the Iberian Peninsula and also well known for its soap factories. We will make another stop in Combarro, where the hórreos (granaries), the sailor's houses and the cruise ships stand out. Continuation to Pontevedra, with a beautiful historic center, built with the typical Galician stone. Panoramic visit of the city where we highlight the Basilica of Santa María, the Ruins of Santo Domingo and the Church of San Bartolomé. Continuation to Vigo. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6: Vigo - Monte Trega (Mouth of the Miño River) - Bayonne - Vigo (PM)
Breakfast. First we will head towards the mouth of the Miño River, bordering Portugal. Many are its attractions, as it is one of the most important tourist sites in Galicia, thanks to the Monte Trega, a great example of castreña culture and a must-see place. We will continue our tour to Bayonne, where we will again enjoy a beautiful historic center built in stone, a superb work of Galician stonemasons. Martin Alonso Pinzon arrived in this town on March 1, 1493 after the discovery of America. After tasting the delicious Galician gastronomy in our typical lunch, we will go to Vigo where we will take a short bus tour to discover part of the city. Free time and return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Vigo - Ourense - Madrid (AD)
Breakfast. Departure to Ourense. Free time to visit the historic city center with the City Hall, the Episcopal Palace, the Cathedral, the Alameda, the Mercado de Abastos, etc. Continuation to Castilian-Leonese lands, making a stop for lunch on our route. Continuation to Madrid. Lodging.
Day 8: Madrid - City of destination (B)
Breakfast: Free time until transfer to the airport to take the flight to your destination city. End of our services. Hola España!
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