Discover Galicia by sail - Vigo, Islas Cies, O Grove
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Discover Galicia by sail - Vigo, Islas Cies, O Grove

6 days
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Itinerary

Day 1: Day sail around the Ría de Vigo with a food & wine tasting event

Stop At: Casco Vello Vigo, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
Join Atyla at 11.00 in Puerto de Vigo. If you are coming from abroad you can fly into either Vigo or Santiago de Compostela, both have international flights.
After you get settled, there will be a short safety briefing on ship life, then we’ll get started with the first of our activities, a public food & wine tasting event onboard, cruising around the ría. Once our day guests disembark we will set sail toward Cies Islands nature reserve, known to the Romans as ‘Land of the Gods’.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: A light buffet style lunch cruising around the ría as part of a food & wine tasting event
• Dinner
Accommodation included: We'll sleep on the ship, under sail. If it's a clear night you can enjoy the beauty of night sailing under the stars

Day 2: Sailing towards Islas Cies

Pass By: Islas Cies, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
We'll spend the day sailing down towards Islas Cies from Vigo. If we're lucky we'll see dolphins and arroaces once we reach Cies. On this part of the journey you'll get to take part in the actual sailing. If the wind is with up we'll hoist the sails and turn the engine off. This is a beautiful sensation. Don't worry if you have no sailing experience, the crew will help you.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Cereal, toast & jam, fruit and tea & coffee.
• Lunch: A freshly cooked meal prepared on board.
• Dinner: A freshly cooked meal prepared onboard.
Accommodation included: Sleeping onboard

Day 3: Islas Cies - Guided walk

Stop At: Islas Cies, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
We plan to arrive at approximately 10 a.m and anchor off the island. If we’re lucky, we’ll see “arroaces”, small native dolphins swimming around the ship. Once we’re anchored we’ll dinghy in to the island for a couple of guided walks, with a local expert guide who will tell us all about the islands; the fauna, flora and its importance in the local ecosystem. Make sure you take your camera! Lunch will be a picnic on the island between walks, after which we will return to the boat where the cook will have prepared a delicious paella or BBQ to enjoy as you watch the sun go down over the horizon. We’ll sleep at anchor under the stars with the sea to rock us to sleep.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental
• Lunch: Picnic
• Dinner: Freshly prepared meal cooked onboard
Accommodation included: Onboard

Day 4: Islas Cies with guided walk and night at anchor

Stop At: Islas Cies, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
The following day we’ll return to the Cies Island after breakfast and walk to the top of Agudo mountain and through the forest, a picnic will be provided for lunch. Once back on the ship we will partake of another delicious Galician meal and spend another night at anchor.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental
• Lunch: Picnic
• Dinner: Freshly prepared meal cooked onboard
Accommodation included: Onboard

Day 5: Sailing from Islas Cies to O Grove, outing, wine tasting

Pass By: Islas Cies, Vigo, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
We will lift anchor at 8 a.m after an early breakfast for a day sail towards O Grove, arriving early evening. You can enjoy a free evening in the town and have dinner on board.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Onboard

Day 6: O Grove, shellfish gathering, canning factory visit, wine cellar visit. Tasting included

Stop At: O Carreiro, O Grove, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia
The following day is a local gastro extravaganza! First we will go on a seafood workshop where we’ll don wellies and a waterproof and go down to the shore accompanied by the shell fisherwomen who will show us how to identify the different types of clams and tell us something of the history of their livelihood. After this we’ll make our way to the canning factory, where we will have a guided tour to show us how the seafood is selected and marinated. We’ll also get to sample some along with a drink. Our last stop for the day is a private manor house surrounded by manicured gardens and sweeping vineyards. After a stroll around the gardens we’ll visit the vineyard and finish up at the manor house for a wine tasting session.
The mornings fun will most definitely have whet your appetite so we shall head back to the ship for a hearty lunch and time to pack up and be ready to disembark at 18.00
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • 5x Breakfast
  • 5x Dinner
  • 6x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 5 nights
  • Accommodation on board for the duration
  • Bed linen & towels
  • On shore meals & snacks as per itinerary
  • Food & wine tasting as per itinerary
  • Local guide in English & Spanish
  • All activities included as per itinerary
  • Safety equipment
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Casco Vello Vigo
  • Entry/Admission - Islas Cies
  • Entry/Admission - Islas Cies
  • Entry/Admission - O Carreiro
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age 15
  • Physically able
  • English or Spanish speaking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Original
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Tourism
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Aquatic
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