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THE EXPERIENCE
8
Days
20
Culinary Experiences
10
Cultural Activities
12
Travelers
ITINERARY DAY BY DAY
DAY 1
ARRIVAL AND WELCOME
A private transfer will pick you up at the airport and take you directly to our hotel in Santiago de Compostela, where I will personally welcome you. After your flight, this first day will allow you to relax and enjoy your first taste of Galicia.
In the evening we will share a welcome dinner, the starting point of this gastronomic and cultural experience.
DAY 2
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
We will dedicate day 2 to discovering Santiago de Compostela, the spiritual heart of Galicia. On a private tour, we will explore the history and hidden secrets of its majestic cathedral, experiencing firsthand the emotion felt by pilgrims as they complete the Camino.
The culinary journey will include a workshop with a local chef, where we will learn how to prepare traditional dishes, followed by an intimate dinner at a restaurant hidden among the forests, a place surrounded by legend and authenticity, known only to locals.
DAY 3
RÍAS BAIXAS
On day 3, we'll delve into the Rías Baixas, a land of sea, wine, and ancient traditions. We'll visit ancient Celtic hill forts and discover their heritage through a muiñeira session, a dance related to the Celtic traditions of Ireland and Scotland.
Then we'll board a private boat to explore the Arousa estuary, visit the mussel rafts where Galician mussels are cultivated, and enjoy them freshly cooked on board. The day will conclude with a wine tasting at a winery located in a Galician pazo, a traditional palace of the old rural nobility, combining history, landscape, and wine.
DAY 4
THE MOST EXCLUSIVE ISLAND
IN GALICIA
We'll don our work clothes to join the Galician shellfish gatherers, learning the traditional art of harvesting shellfish by hand alongside them. Afterwards, we'll visit an Albariño winery in a unique natural setting and enjoy lunch with a local chef who will be cooking live.
We'll spend the afternoon on La Toja Island, the most exclusive in Galicia, enjoying the thermal circuit and wellness treatments at the Eurostars Hotel, or exploring its surroundings, which combine thermal waters, tranquility, and the largest golf course in the region. The day will end with a traditional seafood dinner, where we'll savor the most emblematic flavors of the Galician Atlantic.
DAY 5
COMBARRO AND THE RIBEIRA SACRA
We'll delve into the charm of Combarro, considered the most beautiful village in Galicia, with its maritime architecture along the seafront and streets that seem frozen in time. We'll visit a Celtic pig farm, where a breed recovered from extinction is being raised, and we'll enjoy a traditional stew made with this uniquely flavored meat.
In the afternoon we will arrive at the Ribeira Sacra and stay in a monastery with more than a thousand years of history, where we can feel how the ancient monks lived, and relax in its spa before a dinner with panoramic views that will make the evening an unforgettable memory.
DAY 6
BETWEEN WINERIES
We'll spend the day in the Ribeira Sacra, one of the most beautiful and ancient wine regions in Europe, where the Romans were making wine two thousand years ago. It's such a special place that it's about to become a World Heritage Site.
We will navigate the breathtaking canyons of the Sil River and visit two wineries to discover their wines, which are so unique that they have been served in the White House, and, of course, we will taste them.
DAY 7
THE BEST MEAT
AND THE BEST TORTILLA
We'll begin in Lugo, exploring the best-preserved Roman wall in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll visit a farm where José Antonio raises "Rubia gallega" cattle, considered by chefs like Gordon Ramsay to be the best beef in the world, which we'll then sample at a local restaurant.
We'll continue on to A Coruña, where we'll see the Tower of Hercules, the oldest Roman lighthouse still in operation. As a grand finale, we'll have dinner in Betanzos, a town of just 10,000 inhabitants that wins the award for the best tortilla in Spain year after year. You won't leave without trying it.
DAY 8
FAREWELL
After breakfast at our final accommodation, transport will take us back to Santiago de Compostela, where this experience will come full circle. It will be time for goodbyes, with the hope that you've had the best gastronomic week of your life.
PACK TASTE OF GALICIA EXPERIENCE
An 8-day, 7-night culinary journey through Galicia. Featuring curated restaurants and menus, private transportation, boutique accommodations, and private experiences with the producers and artisans who keep traditions alive. A small-group trip designed for those seeking comfort, authenticity, and flavor.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Transportation upon your arrival in Santiago: we'll pick you up at the airport and drop you off at your hotel. If you arrive at other airports in Galicia (Vigo or A Coruña) or Porto, we can help you arrange your transfer.
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All accommodations (breakfast included) feature double rooms. If you are traveling alone, we can pair you with someone of the same sex. If you prefer, you have the option of paying a supplement of €800 (approx. $930 / £700) for a single room (single rooms are limited).
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All lunches and dinners in carefully selected restaurants with wine included.
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Private transport in an air-conditioned minibus with reclining seats for a comfortable and relaxed journey.
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Insurance included. However, we recommend that each traveler have their own personal insurance for broader coverage before, during, and after the trip.
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Traditional music and dance workshop.
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Local experience with Galician shellfish gatherers.
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Boat trip through the Galician estuaries, visit to the mussel rafts and mussel tasting.
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Visit a Celtic hill fort that is over 2000 years old.
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Visit to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Guided tours in Santiago and Lugo.
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Two cooking workshops with local chefs.
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Visits to two farms of native animals highly prized for their meat where we will taste their products.
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Visits to 4 wineries with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
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Visit to the Estrella Galicia factory, the most popular beer in Spain.
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Visit to the most beautiful village in Galicia.
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Boat trip on the Sil River in the Ribeira Sacra.
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Photographs to remember.
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Transportation to take you back to the airport.
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And a surprise traditional experience that we will reveal on one of the nights.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
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The flights.
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Any other personal expenses you decide to cover.
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