Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

This tour offers a fascinating introduction to Galician culture. Leave the port for a guided trip northwards to the Rande Strait, past Pontevedra. Your guide will talk about the history of the region and point out the different locations of the “Ria Vigo”, which is shaped like a great mouth devouring a stretch of sea. Our first stop will be Cambados, famous for its production of the white wine, Albariño. We will continue to the Agro de Bazan Winery for a cheese and wine tasting session. These renowned cellars produce high quality wines made purely from the Albariño grape. Return to the ship.

Cross the frontier from Spain into Portugal on this exclusive tour and discover Valença do Minho. A 45-minute coach ride will take you to this gorgeous walled town, which dates back to Roman times. Enjoy a guided tour of the fortress, a specimen of gothic and baroque military architecture whose first walls were built in the 13^th century. Then take a break to do some shopping before heading back to Spain. The return trip to the port includes a brief photo stop at El Castro, a 17^th century fort situated high above Vigo and a tour of the oyster market.

Get a fascinating introduction to Galician culture at two of the region’s most charming communities: Pontevedra and Combarro. Heading north from Vigo, a 30-minute coach ride will take you to Pontevedra (which means ”old bridge“). Your guide will illuminate the city’s rich history during a walking tour of its key sights. Then spend some free time discovering the local shops before continuing a few kilometres up the coast to the small, picturesque fishing village of Combarro. Visit the historical district of one of Galicia’s best preserved towns before returning to Vigo and the port.