Full Day Tour to Ourense and Ribeira Sacra

Ourense, is the capital city of the only Galician province that lacks sea coast. It was an important place in Roman times due to their settlement and because it was a convenient spot for crossing the River Mino. The Puente Viejo (Old Bridge) dates from that time. The Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and its Portico del Paraiso recalls the well-known Portico de la Gloria of Santiago Cathedral. Streets, squares and gardens make up a pleasant site. The Burgas, unique thermal springs, are not to be missed./p>

Lunch will be taken in Luintra before continuing to San Estevo Ribas do Sil. Benedictine monastery located in a characteristic deciduous forest, whose existence is documented proven since the 10th century, although its origins seem to date back to the 6th and 7th century. It is basically a Romanesque church, though it also shows Gothic and Baroque-style elements.

The Ribeira Sacra's relief is comprised of high plateaus and mountains with gentle slopes, which due to erosion, give way abruptly to the waters of the River Sil. The result is a canyon that is up to 500 meters deep in some spots. At the top of the canyon there are numerous natural viewpoints that "hang" over the river, making them ideal places to contemplate an unusually beautiful landscape.

In San Pedro de Roca you will find a historical-artistic monument founded in the year 573. The monastery gives impressive views over the Rocas Manor and a huge conifer forest that climbs uphill towards the rocky peaks which gave it its name (Rocas).

Schedule Details Departs: Seasonal
April 01 to October 31
Thursday Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Santiago De Compostela hotels. If you do not advise your hotel details at the time of booking tour departs from No. 3 Fuenterrabia Square . Departure Time:

• Hotel Congreso - 8:30am
• Hotel Los Tilos - 8:35am
• Hotel Santiago Apostol - 8:50am
• Hotel Puerta del Camino - 8:55am
• Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos - 9:10am
• Hotel Gelmirez - 9:20am
• Funterrabia Square - 9:30am
• Hotel Peregrino - 9:35am

Return details: Tour returns to original point or departure at approximately 7:00pm Hotel Pickup: Tour departs from selected Santiago de Compostela hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

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