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The best of Vigo & Santiago

Itinerary:

VIGO & SANTIAGO

The driver who will be calling any of the party members by the family name will pick you up at 10:00 a.m.

This full day tour enjoys a panoramic view of Vigo from El Castro Mountain, visits one of Vigo's most beautiful buildings and gardens and the village of Santiago de Compostela, which is the final destination of the legendary medieval way of pilgrim ship “Camino de Santiago” (Way of Saint James), now, considered by Unesco a World Heritage Site.

Until today, it attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its fantastic monuments.

The town is named after the Apostle Saint James "Santiago", who is buried here.

After meeting your driver and private licensed guide at the pier in Vigo, you drive up the Pazo Quiñones de León, one of Vigo's most beautiful buildings.

This 17th century palace was the home of the marquis of Alcedo and provides insight into life of Galician nobility. The house is located in Castrelos Park, which includes stunning French-style gardens with 18th century fountains and ponds.

Then you visit the El Castro Mountain, which sits high above the city.

From here, you enjoy a view of Vigo and the ships in the bay on a short photo stop.

Next, you will drive up to Santiago de Compostela.

The visit will start with a panoramic view of the city.

The route will cover the Cathedral surroundings, and would include the monument explanations like the King’s Catholic Hostal, the Raxoi’s Palace or the School of San Jeronimo (all of them located in the Obradoiro Square); the School of Fonseca (origin of the University); the house of the Town Hall (Platerías Square); the House of the Conga; the Monastery and Church of San Pelayo de Antealtares; the House of the Parra (located in the Square of the Quintana); the Monastery of San Martín Pinario (Azabachería Square) and finally, the visit of the magnificent Cathedral. We will admire its architectonic exterior and will go inside to touch the Saint, which is the main motive to pilgrim to this Jacobean city.

Return to the Port or Hotel.

Tour Breakdown
Tour Min
Depart of Port / Hotel of Vigo to Pazo de Quiñones
20
Visit of Pazo de Quiñones 45
Transfer to Mount “el Castro” 15
Visit of Mount “el Castro” 20
Transfer to Santiago 60
Visit of Santiago 180
Transfer from Santiago to the Port / Hotel 75
Total tour time is 7 hours (traffic pending)  
Note: The stops order can be changed due to logistic reasons  

 

Vigo private tours
(1-3 People): 7 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 749 €
(4-7 People): 7 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 813 €
8-19 People): 7 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 992 €
(20-35 People): 7 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 1.138 €
(36-50 People): 7 hours service - Driver and Licensed Guide 1.413 €
Entrances fees are not included, Expect to pay 6 € per person for the visits.