A Coruna & Betanzos Tour with Lunch in Santiago de Compostela

Your tour begins in A Coruna, where you will spend the morning visiting and exploring the old city declared a Historical Artistic Monument. There you will visit the Archaeology and History Museum Castle of San Anton. Formerly a fortress and prison, the museum provides insight into the region's Prehistoric, Roman, and Iron Age.

Then take in the view from the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse which still guides travelers at sea. Stop to enjoy a delicious three course Galician lunch accompanied by local wine.

Then you will visit the grandness of the Maria Pita Plaza, the Town Hall, and visit the elaborate cruceiro "stone cross" designed by Domingo de Andrade. You will also have some leisure time to enjoy the cobblestone streets of the old city.

Betanzos is your final stop, the old capital of Galicia that was built over the castro of Untia. The town was designated as a historical-artistic patrimony in 1970. There you will spend time visiting landmarks from the 14th century, the Bendana Palace, and the Plaza of Garcia Hermanos.

Departure Time:

9:00 am daily

Tour Itinerary:

• Depart the city of Santiago de Compostela (also available from other cities or cruise ship ports by prior arrangement).
• Stop 1. Visit the city of A Coruna, to see the Archaeology and History Museum Castle of San Anton as well as the Tower of Hecrules, a Roman lighthouse which still guides travelers at sea.
• Stop 2. Enjoy a delicious three course Galician lunch with some local wine.
• Stop 3. After lunch we visit the grandness of the Maria Pita plaza and the Town Hall and visit the elaborate cruceiro "stone cross" designed by Domingo de Andrade.
• Stop 4. Your final stop is Betanzos, the old capital of Galicia, where you will visit the Convent of San Francisco from the 14th century, the Bendana Palace and the Plaza of Garcia Hermanos.
• Day's end, drive back.

Tour Includes:

• Transportation in mid-size to Mini-Volume type vehicle, for groups of 2-6 persons
• English speaking guide and expert on Galician history and culture for the duration of the tour
• Lunch as indicated in itinerary
• Entrance fees to sights where applicable
• Detailed tour information package

Tour Does Not Include:

Airfare, Transfers not specified in the itinerary, Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary, Beverages not specified in selected meals, Meals not specified in itinerary, Telephone & Facsimile charges, Excess Baggage charges, Passport & Visa fees, Personal & Travel Insurance, Airport & Departure Taxes, Optional excursions, Room Service, Tips & Gratuities to Driver/Guide.

Tour does not operate on January 1, Easter, Thanksgiving, December 24, 25 or 31.

30 DAYS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. This tour provides hotel pickup in Santiago. Minimum of 2 people required for reservation, maximum of 6 people. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 1-800-745-1925.

30 DAYS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. This tour provides hotel pickup in Santiago. Minimum of 2 people required for reservation, maximum of 6 people. Rates are per person and in US dollars. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 1-800-745-1925.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Policy

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.