Duration: approx. 4.5 hours
Board a boat at Venice terminal for a relaxing trip to Murano that takes you past St. Mark Square, the famous Venetian Arsenal and the isles of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa, with your guide providing details as you sail by. In Murano, home of the famous glassworks, you can then visit a glass-blower’s workshop or St. Donato Basilica. After sailing back to St. Mark’s Square, a special “fast-track” ticket will give you direct access to such famous museums as the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, to name but a few. A fascinating experience awaits you whichever one you choose. The tour includes some little free time in St. Mark's Square before returning to the port and collecting your luggage. Your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.
Please note: this tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30
VIGO (Spain)
It may surprise you to learn that Vigo is the second-largest fishing port after Tokyo. What is unsurprising is that here you’ll find delicious seafood, accompanied by the local white wine, Albarino. Vigo is set in an area of outstanding beauty, and the large commercial port does not detract from the pretty bays and surrounding coastline. Come and explore this lesser-known Galician town or head to the famous pilgrimage destination of Santiago di Compostela.
VIG01 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Duration: approx. 4.5 hours
From the port of Vigo on the Atlantic coast, a pleasant 1.5-hour coach ride will take you to the historical city of Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain’s most important religious centres. The city’s splendid cathedral and old quarter are both listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. You will have an opportunity to amble through the streets, narrow alleys and tiny squares before continuing on foot to the Plaza do Obradoiro, which is situated at the heart of the city and was named after the stonemason’s workshop that was established there while the cathedral was being built. An external viewing of the cathedral, an eclectic blend of various architectural styles including Baroque, gives you an opportunity to take some photos before you proceed with an internal visit. Return to the port.
Please note: this is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties, heart problems or using a wheelchair. Cameras inside the Cathedral are prohibited. Conservative attire is recommended for visiting the religious sites.
VIG02 – VIGO & BAYONA
Duration: approx. 4 hours
After first making a brief stop at the Monte Castro vantage point to admire the beautiful view over the city, your tour then continues on to La Guardia, a village near Spain’s border to Portugal. Next on the itinerary is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Galicia, the pretty town of Baiona and its enchanting medieval centre, which is scenically situated by the outlet of Vigo Bay. You will have some free time to explore Baiona’s main sights, which include Monterreal Castle and the Monte Boi peninsula, the clock tower and the Prince’s Tower, the 13th-century Ex-collegiate Church and the 15-metre monument called the Virgin of the Rock. Your tour concludes with your return to the port of Vigo and your ship.
Please note: this tour includes long transfers by coach. It is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair.
VIG03 – THE GALICIAN VILLAGES
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