Begin your journey in Santiago de Compostela in Spain, one of the world's largest pilgrimage sites. Immerse yourself in the sacred and spiritual atmosphere as you attend the Mass of Pilgrims and explore the historic center.

Treat your palate to a delectable lunch infused with authentic Spanish flavors.

Continue the journey to Valença do Minho, a charming Portuguese town nestled inside a medieval fortress. Discover the historical treasures nestled within its embrace.

The journey unfolds to Vila Nova de Cerveira where you can continue to immerse yourself in the unique charm of these Minho destinations, blending history, spirituality, and the timeless beauty of medieval architecture.

Included:

• Transportation in a comfortable small-group minibus
• Tour Expert escorting the group all day
• Lunch Included with Drinks (if selected)
• Free time in Santiago de Compostela
• Guided Visit in Valença do Minho Fortness
• Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

Itinerary:

• 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.
• Once in Spain, you will arrive to our main destination. Santiago de Compostela is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, Spain. Santiago gathers culture, religion, people, academic life and tourism. 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 pilgrimage sites in Europe. You will have free time to explore on your own the historical city center of Santiago and its famous Cathedral.
• Once in Santiago, your guide will give you free time to explore this incredible site. You will be able to visit and explore the Cathedral!
• If you chose the lunch-included option, the guide will escort to a traditional tapas restaurant in 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.
• 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 flourishing trade, in which some of the most popularly sought after items are the pieces produced by the local craftsmen.