Riding Along The Portuguese Trail to Santiago
7 Days / 6 Nights
Vigo
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Introduction
During these seven days and six nights, we will spend overnight stays in BRAGA,
Ponte de Lima, Tui, Ponte Caldelas, Brión and Santiago, in traditional, rustic
and manor houses, belonging to long-standing Portuguese families. The meeting
point will be the Vigo Airport. We will ride about 35 kms. per day, admiring the country landscapes of Portugal´s "Costa VERDE", steeped in history, art and natural beauty (medieval monuments, Roman bridges and fascinating Baroque architecture) and finally we will arrive in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA on day 6 in the evening where we will visit the city and its cathedral. Board and lodging in three or four star Hotel
The itinerary includes accommodation and full board, plus professional guides, escorts and insurance, fully-kitted horses and cross-country vehicles.
This is the way chosen by the Portuguese pilgrims. This route comes along Portugal and reaches Galicia from the South.
We shall start our trip from Braga (Northern Portugal) and we`ll ride along this pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
As a horse-riding pilgrims we shall revive a part of the history of the old Europe.
We shall cross along some of the best conserved natural environments of Southern
Europe. Remote old villages and historic remains will be reached by us and we
shall enjoy nature and wildlife as the ancients did.
Day by day itinerary
SEE MAP OF ROUTE
DAY 1:
VIGO (AIRPORT OR CITY HOTEL TRANSFER) -
BRAGA
We go for you at your hotel or
airport.
Meeting at Abergaria Senhora-a-Branca guest
country house (Braga, PORTUGAL).
Welcome dinner and lodging in a homely
atmosphere.
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DAY 2:
BRAGA - PONTE DA LIMA
Riding trip to Ponte da Lima
across the Portuguese campaign. We`ll enjoy
a lovely natural environment.
Board and lodging at Casa de Paco de
Calheiros, a wonderful old guest house.
B, L, D
DAY 3:
PONTE DA LIMA - sIERRA DE LABRUJA - VALENÇA
DO MINHO - TUI
Horse riding across Sierra de
Labruja to Valença. Then we`ll visit the
wonderful old fortress and village. Later
we`ll reach Tui (Spain) and then we`ll visit
a medieval cathedral and some other
interesting historic remains.
Board and lodging at Parador de Tui.
B, L, D
DAY 4:
TUI
- VIGO bay - ARCADE - PONTEVEDRA - PONTE
CALDELAS
Horse riding trip along Vigo
Estuary by seashore. We`ll enjoy a wonderful
coastal scenery, we`ll see some historic
remains at San Simon Island and the modern
suspension bridge over the estuary. We`ll
also visit a beautiful fishermen´s village
at Arcade, well-known place for its
shellfish cooking specialties. Then we`ll
visit Pontevedra and one of the best
conserved Roman remains of Galicia. Finally
we`ll reach Ponte Caldelas.
Board and lodging at "O Castelo" country
guest house. Top comfort in a homely
atmosphere.
B, L, D
DAY 5:
PONTE CALDELAS - PADRON - IRIA FLAVIA -
BRION
Horse riding to Padrón across
Ulla valley. We`ll enjoy a beautiful river
landscape. We`ll visit a very interesting
medieval church and other historic remains
at Iria, important Roman city in the past.
After we`ll reach Brión.
Board and lodging at RosalÃa Hostelry, a
beautiful rustic country guest house.
B, L, D
DAY 6:
PADRON - santiago de compostela
Horse riding to Padrón across the
Galician campaign. Lunch at RosalÃa
Hostelry. Finally we`ll reach by car
Obradoiro square and the Santiago´s
Cathedral at Santiago de Compostela. Then
we`ll visit the Santiago´s Cathedral and the
Apostle´s Sepulcre.
Board and lodging in a three or four star
Hotel.
B, L, D
DAY 7:
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast in the morning and
independent departure arrangements
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END OF TOUR SERVICES
Included
- We provide you with a full equipped horse well adapted to this land. You can also bring your own horse (Ask for details!). You don`t need to be an expert rider but some riding experience is preferable.
- Weather in Galicia is variable but mild. Anyway, light coat and waterproof wear is recommended. Recommended season for mild weather are from March to October
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Transfers where specified in itinerary above
- English-Speaking Tour director accompanying the group for the duration of the tour
- 4wd vehicle for equipment and support for the duration of the tour
- 05 Days of Riding
- 06 nights in Standard double room with in accommodation listed in itinerary above
- (B) Breakfast where listed in itinerary above
- (L) Lunches where listed in itinerary above (Country Lunches)
- (D) Dinners where listed in itinerary above (Normally in accommodations)
- Local Taxes
- Detailed tour information at the time of final booking
THE TOURS DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Entrance Fees
- Airfare
- Bike (Rental available, inquire for price)
- Optional Private Tour Addons
- Table Reservations
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Entrance fees when not with guide
- 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
- Gratuities to Chauffeurs and Guides