Tour from santaigo to Ribeira sacra with boat trip

31 Rúa das Casas Reais, C Santiago de Compostela, 15704

Explore the province of Ourense by visiting the well known zone called Ribeira Sacra and all its seecrets

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Duration 10 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese

Group size

1–30 travelers

Full description

On this excursion you will explore the province of Ourense visiting the well known zone called Ribeira Sacra.
This trip is mainly a reflection of middle-aged times exploring villages, winerries and plenty of religious structures, such as monastery of Santo Estevo or San Pedro de Rocas, both of great beauty.
You will enjoy natural landscapes, with large areas of oak groves, taking you back into old times.
Also to mention that this area is famous for being the area of one of the most famous denominations of origin in Spain.

Itinerary

In our first stop we will visit one of the most interesting medieval towns in Galicia and Spain, the town of Castro Caldelas. This town stands out especially for its castle. We will also have the opportunity to walk through the old town and admire beautiful temples such as the 19th century church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, all while enjoying some of the local gastronomic products.

At the next stop we will visit deeply the Ribeira Sacra zone by an interesting catamaran ride. From the boat we will be able to observe what is known as “heroic viticulture”, which owes its name to the steepness of where the Ribeiro vineyards grow that surround the Sil river pass.

Following the Sil we will continue towards one of the most incredible viewpoints in the area from which we will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the outline of the river and its kilometric banks, full of vineyards.

Our next stop will be visiting one of the largest towns in the area, Monforte de Lemos, known as one of the most important noble titles in Spain. There, you will have the chance of trying the typical gastronomy, and then we will visit the mountains which gives its name to the town where the monastery of San Vicente del Pino and the old Condado fortress are located.

We will visit the monastery of San Vicente de Pino built on the old fort that gave rise to Monforte during the Bronze Age. Originating in the 10th century, its current configuration dates from the 16th. It is currently a national Hotel

And to finish off a completely full day we will visit a local winery to enjoy tasting a good Ribeiro wine, one of the most famous denominations of origin in Galicia. We will have the opportunity to taste up to 5 types of the varieties produced in the area. Definitely a good end to our excursion

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • boat trip tickets
  • trip insurance
  • live local guides

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Important information

Meeting point

31 Rúa das Casas Reais, C Santiago de Compostela, 15704

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infant seats unavailable Alcoholic beverages only allowed for 18+ First pick-up is from our Galicia Travels office at 07:80 The second pick up at the church of the pillar at 08:00 The last pickup is by the exe pilgrim at 08 : 05 Only comfortable clothes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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