Discover Galicia with its rolling countryside and spectacular coastlines along with beautiful cities that have attracted pilgrims since the Middle Ages.

Destination highlights: 

Cangas de Onís: Cangas is a lively town with an ancient bridge and a good choice of shops, bars and restaurants.

Ribadeo: Ribadeo is a beautiful Galician fishing and farming village with a number of bars and restaurants, and you can buy some of the popular local ceramics. There are boat trips along the river Eo and many lovely beaches nearby.

Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela is Europe’s greatest pilgrimage centre. There is a huge amount to see in this city, founded in 813 after the supposed discovery of the tomb of St James. The impresssive cathedral is a major attraction and the city itself is beautiful with squares and narrow streets filled with appealing shops, taverns and bars.

Baiona: Baiona has long been a popular holiday resort and has many has excellent beaches. It was here in 1493 that Columbus brought news of the discovery of the New World. A replica of La Pinta, one of his 3 ships, can be seen in the harbour.

Luintra: The area around Luintra is charming with some wonderful walks and scenery, particularly near the river Sil, as well as the historic Parador at Nogueira de Ramuín.

Lerma: Lerma, high above the Arlanza river, is a little historic town that can be seen from some distance away as you approach it. The Parador is within the Ducal Palace which was built at the beginning of the 16th century for King Filipe III on the site of a ruined castle and stands in the main square on the upper part of the town. 

Where you'll stay:

• 1 night in León - Hotel Parador de León
• 1 night in Santiago de Compostela - Hotel Parador de Santiago de Compostela
• 1 night in Ribadeo - Hotel Parador de Ribadeo
• 1 night in Baiona - Hotel Parador de Baiona
• 1 night in Cangas de Onís - Hotel Parador de Cangas de Onís
• 1 night in Lerma - HotelParador de Lerma
• 1 night in Luintra - Hotel Parador de Santo Estevo

You'll depart from Roscoff port and arrive into Bilbao or Santander. Tours can start from any town on the itinerary but must follow the route in either direction. Approximate tour distances are calculated from the first to the last location. Should any location be unavailable we'll advise alternatives. Tour driving distance is approximately 1125 km (699 miles).