Points of Interest
- Vigo
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach and drive to the summit of La Guía Hill for panoramic views of Vigo and the bay.
Continue through the city center passing the Plaza de España and the Plaza de América en route to Castrelos Park. Stop for photographs of the 17th century Quinones de Leon Palace. The palace, built in 1620, is currently home to the Municipal Art Museum. Enjoy some free time to explore the extensive botanical gardens before continuing towards Samil Sands, the city's finest beach.
Stop at Pazo Los Escudos Hotel for refreshments. This 19th century Galician country manor, is today a five-star luxury resort which houses a magnificent collection of family coats of arms ("Escudos" in Spanish), dating between the 15th and 19th century. Enjoy a selection of tapas accompanied by wine, mineral water, coffee or tea, and admire the fabulous views.
Board your motorcoach for the return trip to the ship.
Special Notes:
There are a few steps in the gardens but passengers do not need to negotiate these in order to enjoy the sights.Those passengers on wheelchairs should be able to climb a few steps to get in/off the coach.
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from ship for a photo-stop at La Guía Hill (Panoramic Views) and scenic drive.
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 01:00
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Stop for photographs of the 17th century Quinones de Leon Palace and Gardens
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Free time at site:
- 30
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Refreshments at Pazo Los Escudos Hotel.
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship.
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Travel time:
- 00:15