Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comFull Day Tour to Ourense and Ribeira Sacra
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Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Product code: 3155VA005
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.
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).
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San Estevo Ribas do Sil, Lugo
March 16 to October 31
Thursday Departure Point: No. 3 Fuenterrabia Square or selected Santiago De Compostela hotels 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
Returns to original departure point
- Transportation by air-conditoned coach
- Professional guide
- 3 course lunch including coffee and beverages
- Hotel pick up and drop off (from selected hotels only)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
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A great tour that packs in the Ourense, with its thermal springs and market with stalls selling a fantastic ... Read more ›
Richard C, United Kingdom, May 2009
Our Guide was not interested in the Ribeira Sacra region. Very few, poor explanations were given and ... Read more ›
Maria Ester G, Argentina, June 2009
