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Discover the Spanish wine country and experience the finest wine tastings.Wine in Spain means culture and history, it being the country with the biggest extension of vineyards in the world and the third wine producer.Spain possesses various regions of fine wines and spectacular views. As legends tell us where monasteries can be found there is bound to be good wine.

Day by Day Itinerary:

DAY 1: MON SANTIAGO
- Arrival to SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA the end    of the Pilgrims' way
- Your private driver/guide will meet & greet you    at the Airport or train station depending which    way you arrive.
- Transfer to hotel
- Check into hotel anytime after 2:00pm
- On this evening we meet in the hotel lobby    (meeting time: 7:30pm)
- GALICIA tour orientation meeting with your    private driver/guide
- Enjoy a "Galician Welcome Dinner" in the    beautiful Parador
- Overnight in Santiago

DAY 2: TUE SANTIAGO - WALKING DAY TOUR IN THE HISTORIC QUARTER OF THE ANCIENT PILGRIMAGE CITY
- Breakfast
- Morning visit of the Ethnographic museum of    the Galician people, plaza de Abastos market,    cathedral & old quarter
- Lunch on your own
- Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city
- Dinner in Michelin Star Restaurant restaurant    with fine cuisine in the old quarter
- Overnight in Santiago

DAY 3: WED SANTIAGO - NOIA - BAROÑA - CORRUBEDO - CATOIRA - CAMBADOS
- Breakfast
- Follow down the UPPER RIAS BAIXAS coastline passing by many small fishing
- Visit the CELTIC HILL-FORT OF BAROÑA
- Visit the ancient DOLMEN OF AXEITOS
- Lunch in a restaurant in the village of    CORRUBEDO with excellent views of the coast    and delicious fresh seafood & Albariño white    wines
- Visit the DUNES OF CORRUBEDO, a nature    beach park with large sand dunes, wild flora &    fauna
- Entering into the RIAS BAIXAS OF O SALNES,    visit the remains of the 17th century defense    towers in CATORIA
- Visit BODEGA PAZO DE SEÑORANS (Or similar    winery), an Albariño winery located in the O    SALNES sub-zone of the DENOMINATION OF    ORIGIN RIAS BAIXAS
- Then we will visit another selected winery of the    region.
- After this visit CAMBADOS village, the heart of    Albariño wine country
- Walk around the Plaza de Fefiñanes and    quaint streets of this noble village
- After this make our way to a quaint Galicia    Pazo (Manor House) surrounded by vineyard    and they have their own winery
- Check in Pazo and some free time
- Dinner on your own tonight, your driver/guide    can take you to Cambados's old quarter where    you could choose from one of them many    restaurants for dinner.
- Overnight in Cambados

DAY 4: THU CAMBADOS - COMBARRO - PONTEVEDRA - BUEU - DONON - NATURE WALK AROUND MAN'S CAPE - HIO - ALDAN
- Breakfast
- In the morning we leave to visit the quaint    fishing village of COMBARRO
- Walk along the port promenade with Horreos    (Stone Granaries) which hang over the bay
- Then next in PONTEVEDRA city's we visit the    Archeology & Art Museum, also the old quarter
- Continuing on we follow along the coastline    arriving at the point of the PENINSULA OF O    MORRAZO.
- In the small village of BUEU we will have a    seafood lunch in a local restaurant.
- After lunch we will walk around what is known    as Cabo Home (Man's Cape) in DONON here    we see a few lighthouses (including an Ancient    Celtic Lighthouse at the top of Monte Facho)    all with excellent view of the CIES ISLAND in    front.
- From here we walk in the direction of the Beach    of Melide whereas we reach an other    lighthouse of this Cape, which faces to the RIA    OF VIGO offering spectacular view over the    Ria.
- In the small village of Hio we visit the    WAYSIDE CROSS OF HIO the most famous in    Galicia and built from on solid block of    granite.    Beside the cross is the    Romanesque Church of    SAN ANDRES (St.    Andrews) we take a peek inside    before    leaving.
- Then we make our way to a charming Country    Manor in the costal village of Aldan
- Some time to relax before a dinner in the    beautiful garden of this country
- After dinner we will enjoy some traditional       Galician Bagpipe Music
- Overnight in Aldan

DAY 5: FRI ALDAN - CANGAS - VIGO - PLAYA AMERICA - BAIONA
- Breakfast
- Some free time in the morning to enjoy your surroundings, take a walk around the village or whatever   pleases you.
- 11:00AM: Galician Coastal Cooking Class in a Traditional Country Manor in the Fishing village of   Aldan-Cangas (Duration: 03h30 approx.)
- Today you will cook side-by-side with a Galician woman who owns/runs a small Rural Country Manor &   Restaurant and knows just about all the traditional coastal cooking secrets of Galicia!
- You will be shown how to make a 3-course menu based in Fish and Seafood in the fully-equipped   kitchen of this country manor.
- Lunch will be based on what you have prepared accompanied by fine Albarino wines.
- After lunch we drive around the other side of the Peninsula today stopping at the small fishing village   of CANGAS where you will enjoy a catamaran ride (20mins.) to cross over the RIA OF VIGO with views of   the Rande Bridge and VIGO City on other side of this beautiful Ria
- Then a tour of VIGO city and some free time for shopping.
- In the late afternoon we drive to BAIONA village stopping to visit the America beach where Europe first   got word of the discover of America
- In the harbor we will also see the replica of the Caraval Pinta which brought the word of the discover of   America
- Then off to the Castle of Monterreal which is now is a fabulous Parador where we will be staying   tonight.
- Free time before dinner
- Dinner will be in a restaurant of the new up-and-coming young chef of Galicia
- Overnight in Baiona

DAY 6: SAT BAIONA - TUI - O ROSAL - LA GUARDIA - BAIONA
- Breakfast
- In the morning we make our way to the ancient boarder village of Tui
- Visit the FORTIFIED CATHEDRAL OF TUI and it's old quarter
- Then we will make a visit to BODEGAS TERRAS GAUDA (Or similar winery), an Albariño winery located in   the O ROSAL sub-zone of the D.O. Rias Baixas
- Lunch in a seafood restaurant at the port of the fishing village of A Guada. Enjoy a Seafood feast with   Lobster, crab etc... and Albariño wines
- After we will make our way to the top of the St. Tecla hill with PANORAMIC VIEWS of the RIVER MIÑO   meeting the Atlantic sea, and views of the mountains of Northern Portugal.
- Here we will also see the MONTE SANTA TECLA CELTIC HILL-FORT with reconstructed huts and the   museum with artifacts
- Then we follow up the LOWER RIAS BAIXAS until arriving back in Baiona
- Free time before dinner
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight in Baiona

DAY 7: SUN BAIONA - SALVATERRA DO MINO - ARBO
- Breakfast
- Today we drive by highway to the CONDADO DE TEA, another sub-zone of the D.O. Rias Baixas
- We will follow along the Mino river stopping to see the Castle of Salvaterra and where they also   celebrate the wine festival of this sub-zone every year.
- We will pass through small village like As Neves famous for its Goat Cheese and Honey.
- Then we will arrive at ARBO "Villa da Lamprea" (village of Lamprey Eel)
- Lunch in a quaint Manor House overlooking the Miño River
- Visit Sean O'Rourke's family Artisan wine cellar inside the old ABADIA (ABBEY) DE CABEIRAS that does   not sell on a commercial level and conserve the traditional method of producing Albariño & Condado   wines in the valley.
- We will also visit the MIÑOS DA ROCHA, recently resorted old flower-mills
- After this we will walk around the village and get the local flavor of this true Galician village
- Tonight we will stay in a Noble Galician Manor which also has a winery that we will visit. Views from the   Manor are spectacular being surrounded by vines and the Mino River below.
- Dinner will be in the Manor house with traditional local cuisine
- Overnight in Arbo

DAY 8: MON RIBADAVIA - SAN AMARO - OURENSE - MONFORTE
- Breakfast
- Visit the historic Jewish quarter of medieval RIBADAVIA village, heart of the DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN   RIBEIRO
- We will make a visit to BODEGA VIÑA MEIN (Or similar winery), an excellent Ribeiro winery
- In San Amaro this morning we visit the ancient CELTIC HILL-FORT OF SAN CIBRAN DE LAS hidden on a   plateau in the mountains
- Scenic drive passing by vineyards stopping in OURENSE city
- Visit: the Roman Bridge, As Burgas Fountain, Plaza Mayor, Pilgrimage Cathedral & Old Quarter
- Free time for Lunch on your own, in the old quarter there are many bars and taverns that offer tapas
- Afternoon at leisure to explore the city and for some shopping
- Then we drive to Monforte in the Ribeira Sacra Valley (Sacred Riverbank).
- We will stay overnight at the Parador of Monforte
- Free time before dinner
- Dinner in hotel
- Overnight in Monforte

DAY 9: TUE MONFORTE - CATAMARAN RIDE IN THE RIBEIRA SACRA VALLEY - MONFORTE
- Breakfast
- Today we will enjoy a catamaran ride through the vineyard covered canyons of the RIBEIRA SACRA    VALLEY
- Disembarking we have lunch with Mencia wines in a local restaurant
- Then we visit BODEGAS VIA ROMANA (Or similar winery), a winery in the D.O. RIBEIRA SACRA
- Tour of the winery and vineyard
- Then in the afternoon we drive back to MONFORTE DE LEMOS, here we will visit the remains of the    Tower and a monastery.
- At your own leisure this evening
- Dinner on your own, try one of the restaurants in the village.
- Overnight in Monforte

DAY 10: WED MONFORTE - A RUA - LAS MEDULAS - PONFERRADA - CACABELOS
- Breakfast
- In A Rua visit BODEGA JOAQUIN REBOLLEDO (Or similar winery), a winery in the DENOMINATION OF    ORIGIN VALDEORRAS
- Driving through the mountains leaving Galicia and entering into the region of EL BIERZO
- Visit LAS MEDULAS, extensive Roman Empire gold mines
- Lunch in a tavern offering regional cuisine with Mencia red wine from the DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN    BIERZO
- In PONFERRADA visit the Templar Castle
- We will visit a famous Mencia winery in the D.O. Bierzo
- Transfer to charming rural hotel
- At leisure until dinner
- Dinner in a typical Bierzo restaurant with a resorted Palace/Stately House which also has a winery    attached and elaborates artisan products of the area like peppers, etc...
- Overnight in Cacabelos

DAY 11: THU CACABELOS - VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO - O CEBREIRO - LUGO - VILADONGA - VILALBA
- Breakfast
- In the morning we will visit VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO, and then follow along THE FRENCH WAY TO    SANTIAGO IN GALICIA entering back into Galicia
- Visit the Celtic mountain village of O CEBREIRO, where also the Galician Pedrafita Cheeses are made
- In LUGO city, visit the Roman Walls, Pilgrimage Cathedral & Old Quarter
- Lunch on your own and free time to explore the city
- Group meeting point in the late afternoon, drive to visit the CELTIC HILL-FORT & MUSEUM OF    VILADONGA
- Transfer to Parador in VILALBA the capital of THE TERRA CHÁ (FLAT LANDS)
- At leisure until dinner
- "Galician Goodbye Dinner" in traditional tavern with local cuisine & wine
- "Galician Queimada spectacular" with the Galician folkloric verse the CONXURO
- Return to Parador
- Overnight in Vilalba

DAY 12: FRI VILALBA - ARZUA - LAVACOLLA, SANTIAGO'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TRAIN STATION & CITY CENTRE
- Breakfast
- Morning (9:30am) departing hotel
- Depending on your departure if time permits we could stop in Arzua to try and the opportunity to buy    some of Galicia's fine Tetilla Cheeses.
- Transfer to Lavacolla, Santiago's International Airport, NOTE: When arranging your fight departure if    you are flying out of Santiago it must be no earlier than 12:00pm due to the traveling time from    Vilalba
- Those who are continuing on by other means of transportation will be dropped off in the Renfe Train    Station in Santiago city.

All tours are to be pre-paid 45 days in advance, if within this time payment is due at the time of booking. At the time of booking 10% is non-refundable (min. 200 euros fee). 45-30 days 50% is refundable, less than 30 days 100% non-refundable.

What's Included:
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- 11 nights in double room with private bathroom in selected Paradores, Historic Hotels & Pazos (Manor    Houses) (See Lodging)
- Transportation in Renault Scenic for 2 to 3 People, Seat Alhambra for 4 to 5 People and Mercedes Vito    for 6 People. (See Transportation)
- Private Specialist Driver/Guide for the duration of the tour
- (B): Breakfast Daily except day of arrival
- (L): 6 Lunches: 2 or 3 course gourmet meals changing the cuisine & wines typical of each region    visited. All restaurants are selected for location, service & fine quality.
- (D): 8 Dinners 2 or 3 course gourmet meals changing the cuisine & wines typical of each region visited.    Most of the dinners are in the hotels where you will be staying overnight. All restaurants are selected    for location, service & fine quality.
- (CL) 1 Galician Coastal Cuisine Cooking class in Cangas with our Private Chef including class and    followed by with a meal based on what has been prepared accompanied with wine
- 1 night of Celtic/Galician Traditional Bagpipe Music
- 1 Special Queimada spectacular in Traditional Galician Tavern
- Entrance fees to sights specified in the itinerary
- Catamaran ride over the Ria de Vigo
- Catamaran ride along the River Miño or Sil in the wine region Ribeira Sacra (NOTE: Only during MAY -    SEP and depending on availability, if we do not do this it will be substitute with further visits to wineries    or monasteries in the region.)
- Selected winery tours & commented tastings specified in the itinerary
- Detailed tour information package
- Local Taxes

THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfare
- Transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry Expenses
- Telephone & Facsimile charges
- Excess Baggage charges
- Passport & Visa fees
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Airport & Departure Taxes
- Optional excursions
- Room Service
- Tips & Gratuities to Driver/Guide