Porto: Baiona, Santiago de Compostela & Vigo Day Trip
ID: GYG1151854-1766785
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Baiona, Santiago de Compostela, and Vigo on a day trip from Porto. Visit the Fort of Monterreal, the cathedral in Santiago , and admire the Christmas lights in Vigo.
Begin your day trip with a visit to Baiona, a picturesque, historic coastal town near Vigo. Explore the medieval center and visit the nearby Fort of Monterreal. Discover the site where La Pinta arrived, bringing the first news of the discovery of a new world by Christopher Columbus. Between the fortress and the town, visit a replica of Columbus's vessel, known as the Floating Museum.
Next, head to Santiago de Compostela, the site of the shrine dedicated to St. James, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ and a destination for thousands of pilgrims. Explore the historic center and the Cathedral, and visit the nearby monastery of San Martino Pinario, the second largest monastery in Spain.
On your way back to Porto, stop in Vigo to see the Christmas lights (only between November and the first week of January).
Highlights
- Discover the historic coastal town of Baiona and its medieval center
- Visit the Fort of Monterreal and see a replica of Columbus' ship
- Explore Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage site with a stunning cathedral
- See the second largest monastery in Spain, San Martino Pinario
- Enjoy a stop in Vigo to see the Christmas lights (November to January)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Christmas lights in Vigo are only visible between November and the 1st week of January
INCLUDED
- Visit to Baiona and the fort of Monterreal and the floating museum (replica of La Pinta)
- Visit to Santiago de Compostela
- Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Composte;a
- Visit to Vigo to see the Christmas lights
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
