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Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour
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Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour

Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour

By Gray Line Portugal
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$127 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Sacred wonders & notable landmarks of a World Heritage city
  • Elegant interiors of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Free time for the Pilgrim Mass (optional)
  • Know the famous Valença’s Fortress, in Vauban style
  • Opportunity to explore districts at your own leisure

Activity location

  • Santiago de Compostela
    • Galicia, Galicia, Spain & Canary Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gray Line Office
    • 352 Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira
    • 4000-069, Porto, Porto, Spain & Canary Islands

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour without Lunch
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
Starting time: 7:20 am
Price details
AU$126.59 x 1 AdultAU$126.59

Total
Price is AU$126.59
Until Mon, 25 Nov
Santiago de Compostela Tour with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m10h 30m
  • English
  • Food and drinks

Live Commentary in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish

Starting time: 7:20 am
Price details
AU$160.25 x 1 AdultAU$160.25

Total
Price is AU$160.25
Until Mon, 25 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • What's includedWhat's includedPilgrim's Mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedhotel pick up and drop off not included

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

What you can expect

Cross the border between Portugal and Spain to reach the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Get to know one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world for centuries: the sacred St James way. Created as an affirmation of the Catholic faith and devotion, this road connects several points of Europe in Spain. An amazing network serving pilgrimage to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia.

Finally, we can appreciate the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - the ultimate goal! - for many pilgrims from all over the world. In Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque architectural styles, this Cathedral is a true landmark, not only in Galicia but also in Spain.

After, this stop, it is time to appreciate a delicious tapas lunch at a traditional restaurant (optional) in the old town of Santiago de Compostela. This typical area, full of history and traditions is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

You have just lived a great experience in Santiago. Now say goodbye to Spain, and come back to Portugal: there are still many sites to discover on this full-day tour!

We will go towards Valença do Minho, an iconic city in the North of Portugal of a singular and respected work of art: the Heart of Viana, in Portuguese filigree. This “Coração de Viana”, in Portuguese, is the true medal of Portugal and has a strong importance in the Minho Region. A golden heart that will amaze you.

Find out the biggest tourist attraction in the city: The Fortress, built to protect the village from the Spanish attacks. A stunning medieval structure with two strong towers and a double great wall projected in the Vauban Style, a military architect. You will have enough time to explore the incredible Fortress before you safely return to Porto. Take as many pictures as you wish and save this tour forever in your mind!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSantiago de Compostela
    • Galicia, Galicia, Spain & Canary Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGray Line Office
    • 352 Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira
    • 4000-069, Porto, Porto, Spain & Canary Islands
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGray Line Office
    • 352 Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira
    • 4000-069, Porto, Porto, Spain & Canary Islands