Ribeira Sacra Circuit

Discover the magic of Galicia on a unique 6-day journey that will take you to explore the wild coast, thousand-year-old monasteries, and towns full of history. Experience navigating through the Sil Canyons, contemplate the majesty of the Vilán Lighthouse, and feel the spirituality of the Sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido.

Immerse yourself in the essence of Galicia: History, nature, and culture in every corner of the Ribeira Sacra.

Itinerary

Day 1 ORIGIN – RÍAS ALTAS

Departure at the scheduled time for Rías Altas. Brief stops en route. Arrival at the hotel, room allocation and lunch. Free time, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 COSTA DA MORTE

Departure to explore the Costa da Morte. We will begin our visit in Camariñas, a quintessential fishing village, known for its bobbin lace and its natural and environmental richness. We will visit the Cabo Vilán Lighthouse, one of the most emblematic in Galicia, and the Vilán Lighthouse Museum (visit included). We will continue to Muxía, with its port and nautical-style stone houses. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Fisterra, considered the end of the world in ancient times.

Day 3 RIBEIRA SACRA

Breakfast. Departure for the Ribeira Sacra, one of the most impressive areas of Galicia, with its canyons and the largest concentration of monasteries. We will visit the Monastery of Santo Estevo de Ribas del Sil (visit included), one of the most spectacular sites of Galician heritage. Next, we will take a cruise through the Sil Canyons (admission included). Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas (visit included). Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 4 CEDEIRA – SAN ANDRÉS DE TEIXIDO – LA CORUÑA

Breakfast. Departure for Cedeira, a fishing village known for its spectacular scenery. We will visit its historic center and the Plaza del Sagrado Corazón, also known as the “red square.” We continue to San Andrés de Teixido, a Galician sanctuary of great importance. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, guided tour of La Coruña, with a stop at Plaza de María Pita, the old city, the Tower of Hercules (admission included), and the Parish of Santiago. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 5 LUGO – BETANZOS

Breakfast. Departure for Lugo, where we will visit its Roman wall, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will enjoy the quiet pedestrian streets and buildings such as the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Betanzos, a picturesque medieval town with three historic gates. We will see the Church of Santa María de Azougue (admission included) and the Church of San Francisco (admission included). Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 6 ORIGIN

Breakfast. Departure at the indicated time for the origin. Lunch at a restaurant. Arrival and end of our services.

What's included?

Day 1 ORIGIN – RÍAS ALTAS

Departure at the scheduled time for Rías Altas. Brief stops en route. Arrival at the hotel, room allocation and lunch. Free time, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 COSTA DA MORTE

Departure to explore the Costa da Morte. We will begin our visit in Camariñas, a quintessential fishing village, known for its bobbin lace and its natural and environmental richness. We will visit the Cabo Vilán Lighthouse, one of the most emblematic in Galicia, and the Vilán Lighthouse Museum (visit included). We will continue to Muxía, with its port and nautical-style stone houses. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Fisterra, considered the end of the world in ancient times.

Day 3 RIBEIRA SACRA

Breakfast. Departure for the Ribeira Sacra, one of the most impressive areas of Galicia, with its canyons and the largest concentration of monasteries. We will visit the Monastery of Santo Estevo de Ribas del Sil (visit included), one of the most spectacular sites of Galician heritage. Next, we will take a cruise through the Sil Canyons (admission included). Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas (visit included). Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 4 CEDEIRA – SAN ANDRÉS DE TEIXIDO – LA CORUÑA

Breakfast. Departure for Cedeira, a fishing village known for its spectacular scenery. We will visit its historic center and the Plaza del Sagrado Corazón, also known as the “red square.” We continue to San Andrés de Teixido, a Galician sanctuary of great importance. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, guided tour of La Coruña, with a stop at Plaza de María Pita, the old city, the Tower of Hercules (admission included), and the Parish of Santiago. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 5 LUGO – BETANZOS

Breakfast. Departure for Lugo, where we will visit its Roman wall, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will enjoy the quiet pedestrian streets and buildings such as the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Betanzos, a picturesque medieval town with three historic gates. We will see the Church of Santa María de Azougue (admission included) and the Church of San Francisco (admission included). Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 6 ORIGIN

Breakfast. Departure at the indicated time for the origin. Lunch at a restaurant. Arrival and end of our services.

What's not included?

  • Transportation from the point of origin (consult for inclusion).
  • Bus during the tour (inclusion upon request).
  • Drinks not specified in the program.
  • Optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses, tips, and any other service not indicated in the “Includes” section.
  • Cancellation insurance (optional, see conditions).

Things to Consider

GENERAL CONDITIONS Hotels planned: 4**** or 3*** depending on availability. Accommodation based on program, with drinks included with lunch and dinner (water/wine). The order of excursions may be modified for operational reasons without affecting the tour. Visits to natural areas are subject to weather conditions.

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Ribeira Sacra Circuit

DURATION

6 days

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