This self-drive vacation in Alto Minho and Galicia was designed and created with our best travel partners. You can discover and enjoy our most authentic and personalized local experiences.
Discover the cultural link between these two regions – their history, traditions, and gastronomy. You’ll try first-class seafood and the rich Alvarinho wine, for which these regions are globally famous.
Enjoy all the grandeur of Alto Minho and Galicia, visiting places such as the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, the fortress city of Valença, the city of Baiona and its castle, and Monte de Santa Trega.
All this and much more on an expertly designed self-drive itinerary showcasing some of the best that Spain and Portugal have to offer.
Day 1: Arcos de Valdevez | SPA Circuit
• Check-in at your accommodation and take the opportunity to discover the village of Arcos de Valdevez. Enjoy the SPA circuit at your accommodation.
Day 2: Discovering Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo
• Discover the charms of Alto Minho when visiting Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo. Your guide will show you the secrets and flavors of these two cities full of tradition and beauty.
Day 3: Alvarinho and the villages of Alto Minho
• Discover the “heart” of the Alvarinho wine region in a gastronomic experience and marvel at the picturesque villages of Alto Minho.
Day 4: Valença do Minho and Galicia
• From the Valença do Minho fortress, start a journey of discovery of Galicia and its traditions.
Day 5: Check-out | Optional activities
• Possibility of carrying out optional activities.
• Check-out at your accommodation
Start Location: Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
Audio : English, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Group of 5 people
| 5 people | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (12 - 99 years) | €14.00 |
| Child (4 - 11 years) | €75.00 |
Cancellations & Refunds
Flexible and Family-friendly Policy
In case the reservation is rescheduled to a later date, the amount already paid is guaranteed but also the rescheduling of the reservation will not have any additional cost.
In case of cancellations made up to 24 hours before the starting time of the Van Tour, a refund of 100% of the amount paid is guaranteed.
In case of no-show or cancellation made less than 24 hours before the starting time of the Van Tour, there will be no refund.
Your Tours Portugal – Tour Operator
Your Tours Portugal is a company specialised in the design of private tours, guided tours and self-guided tours, personalised and tailor-made programs, as well as other Cultural Touring activities in Portugal and is legally registered with charter and certification by the Tourism of Portugal as Tourism Animation Agent RNAAT 347/2016 and as Tourism Operator with the registration RNAVT 9902. This certification can be consulted at any time at Turismo de Portugal or directly on the RNT platform (National Tourism Register). We invite you to check our quality and standards, through customer feedback on various platforms for travel recommendations, such as Tripadvisor or yourtours.com.
Clean & Safe | Safe Travels Protocols
Your Tours Portugal guarantees the best conditions of comfort and safety required and holds the Clean & Safe Certification Seals (Touristic Animation), Clean & Safe (Guides-Interpreters) and also the Safe Travels Seal - WTTC, result of the company and its team's investment on specific trainings. The partners of Your Tours Portugal follow the hygiene and prevention standards required in the services provided, working, the first one, only with partners that comply with the recommendations and mandatory requirements of their respective sector.
Insurances
All tours, packages and services of Your Tours Portugal, as well as its clients and collaborators, are fully covered by the mandatory insurance required by law for this activity, including (but not limited to):
Liability Insurance, Vehicle Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Workers Accident Insurance.
Other notes/information
Your Tours Portugal is not responsible for the change of routes, delays and/or the non execution of the natural sequence of the tours, packages or any services acquired from the company, for reasons beyond its control (adverse weather conditions, accidents, ongoing works on the roads, among others).
Your Tours Portugal will not be held responsible for speculative, false or fraudulent travel reservations made by the customer, for faults in the execution of the agreement attributable to the customer, for faults attributable to a third party not involved in the supply of the planned services, for faults that are unforeseeable and unavoidable and for situations due to force majeure.
Learn more at: https://yourtoursportugal.com/terms-and-conditions/
Not wheelchair accessible.
The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors.
Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance.
Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance.
The Self-Guided Galicia & Alto Minho Tour is a self-drive vacation specifically designed to explore the Alto Minho in Portugal and Galicia in Spain, offering authentic and personalized local experiences.
The tour covers the Alto Minho region in Portugal and the Galicia region in Spain.
You can expect to discover the cultural links, history, traditions, and gastronomy shared by Alto Minho and Galicia, including first-class seafood and Alvarinho wine.
Yes, the itinerary includes notable sites such as the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, the fortress city of Valença, the city of Baiona and its castle, and Monte de Santa Trega.
This tour is unique due to its expertly designed self-drive itinerary, offering a deep dive into local cultures and cuisines, all tailored to provide an authentic experience.
The tour’s self-guided nature allows for flexibility, although it is designed with the best travel partners to ensure a comprehensive experience.
You can get more information by getting in touch with the tour organizers if you have any questions or need further details.
The main highlight of the tour is the opportunity to explore the rich cultural and culinary traditions of both Alto Minho and Galicia at your own pace.
Yes, the tour offers the chance to enjoy traditional cuisines, particularly first-class seafood and Alvarinho wine, which are famous in these regions.
The tour was designed and created with the help of the best travel partners to provide an authentic regional experience.
