Ribeira Sacra Wine & Gastronomy Tour: A Slow Food & Sustainable Experience
Eucaliptine Amber Herbal Liqueur
Ribeira Sacra - Miño Valley
Vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra, Miño River
Family Bakery in Cea
How Cea Bread is made
Cea Bread in the Wood Oven
Cea Bread Ready to come out
Rosa showing us Cea Bread
Adega Os Cipreses Winery
Cristina showing us the cellar
Vats at Adega Os Cipreses
Wine tasting at Adega Os Cipreses
Private Wine Tastings at Adega Os Cipreses
Gourmet Lunch starting with cheese and meats
Cured Meats
Octopus Russian salad
Cod with Mashed Potatoes
Galician Beef with Portobello Mushrooms and Potatoes
Cheese Ice Cream with forest fruits
Chestnut Liqueur
Monastery of Oseira
Monastery of Oseira gardens
Eucaliptine Amber Herbal Liqueur
Ribeira Sacra - Miño Valley
Full Day (Duration: 9hrs approx.)
Vigo
On Request Best Rate
- Ribeira Sacra Wines – Taste Mencía wines from steep vineyards.
- Pan de Cea – Visit a traditional bakery in Cea.
- Winery Visit – Tour vineyards and enjoy a sustainable tasting.
- Gourmet Lunch – Relish local, seasonal cuisine in Chantada.
- Monastery of Oseira – Explore and taste herbal liqueur.
General Overview
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Introduction
Ribeira Sacra: A Land of Monasteries & Fine Wines
The Ribeira Sacra (Sacred River Bank) is named for the many monasteries that line its dramatic river gorges. Throughout history, areas with a high concentration of monasteries often indicate the presence of exceptional wines, and Ribeira Sacra is no exception. This Denomination of Origin (D.O.) region in Galicia is best known for its limited but high-quality red wines made from the Mencia grape. Vineyards cling to the steep riverbanks, creating breathtaking landscapes and producing wines of remarkable character.
Taste Traditional Bread in Cea at a Family Bakery
The first stop on our food & wine tour begins in the historic village of Cea, renowned for its delicious Pan de Cea. We will visit a small family bakery to taste this artisanal bread that has been made for centuries.
Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Ribeira Sacra
Next, we explore the breathtaking Ribeira Sacra wine region, specifically the Chantada/Miño River Valley. At Adega Os Cipreses, we’ll enjoy an exclusive visit strolling through the vineyards, and indulge in a wine tasting paired with local, sustainable products.
Gourmet Lunch in Chantada
A gourmet lunch in the village of Chantada awaits, where we’ll savor slow food cuisine that highlights the region’s finest ingredients.
Monastery of Oseira & Herbal Liqueur
The journey continues with a visit to the Monastery of Oseira (Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Oseira), an architectural gem with centuries of history. Here, we’ll discover the monks’ handcrafted Eucaliptine Amber Herbal Liqueur (Licor de Hierbas Eucaliptine Ambar), a unique and time-honored digestif.
This immersive wine and gastronomy tour in Ribeira Sacra offers a perfect blend of sustainability, slow food, and cultural heritage, making it an unforgettable taste of authentic Galicia.
A Sustainable & Authentic Experience in the Ribeira Sacra!
Day by day itinerary
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- In the morning meet your private English-Speaking Food & Wine Expert Guide in the lobby of your hotel or pick up from the cruise ship port.
- Transfer by highway to the Ribeira Sacra wine country. (NOTE: About 1hr40min drive from Vigo and Baiona, 1hr20mins from Santiago de Compostela.
- Quick stop along the way in the village of Cea famous for the Cea bread (Pan de Cea). We will visit a small bakery and taste this famous bread!
- Next stop we visit the winery Adega Os Cipreses (or similar winery depending on availability) in the Chantada/Miño river valley area of the wine region D.O. Ribeira Sacra. Special visit with the owner where we will take a walk around the vineyard and then have a tasting of their wines with local products.
- Then we will have a gourmet lunch in a restaurant in Chantada village.
- After lunch, we make a stop at the important **Monastery of Oseira (Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Oseira), it is a Trappist monastery that is popular with pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago (Silver Route, Via de Plata). It dates back as far as 1137, having been occupied by an order of French monks, but was abandoned in 1835. They returned in 1929 and it was rebuilt. We will have a guided visit to the monastery and at the end in the shop we will taste the Eucaliptine Amber Herbal Liqueur (Licor de Hierbas Eucaliptine Ambar) that is made by the monks.
- Transfer by highway back to where you started the tour and the final goodbye from our Food & Wine Expert Guide. (NOTE: About 1h30mins drive back to Vigo or Baiona, 1h10mins drive back to Santiago de Compostela)
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**ADDITIONAL NOTE:
- If you want to include a second winery visit instead of visiting the Monastery of Oseira in the afternoon and/or a boat cruise on the Miño River valley, please advise for the extra costs, but the day would be longer of course in duration.
Included
- Transportation in a Mercedes Benz Minivan or Minibus with a driver
- Expert Food & Wine Guide Expert of Galicia
- (L): Lunch consists of a tasting menu of various dishes and wines.
- 1 VIP visit and tastings of various wines (red and white) at a selected winery as mentioned in the itinerary. (NOTE: It would be extra if you want to visit 2 wineries)
- Tasting of Cea Bread (Pan de Cea) at a family-run bakery.
- Entrance fee and guided visit with a small tasting of Eucaliptine Amber Herbal Liqueur at the Monastery of Oseira.
- Local Taxes.
Important Notes:
- There is no dress code, but we recommend comfortable walking shoes.
- Outside of the summer months, there are rainy days so a rain jacket would be recommended when not during summer. We will let you know the weather conditions a few days before the tour start date.
- Please advise if you have any restrictions regarding types of food due to allergies, diet, or religious reasons. This must be included in the comments when you make the booking of this tour.
Excluded
- Any food and drinks not specified in what´s included.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities/Tips to your guide and driver.
Pick up
- Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela city centre hotels or apartment pick-ups
- Vigo Cruise Ship port pick-ups right at your cruise ship
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Airport
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Train Station
- Other pick-up locations are available on request from the surrounding towns of Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela
Drop off
- Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela city centre hotels or apartment drop offs
- Vigo Cruise Ship port pick-ups right at your cruise ship
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Airport
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Train Station
- Other drop off locations are available on request from the surrounding towns of Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations that are made in writing more than 72hrs before the start time will be refunded fully.
- Cancellations 72hrs or less are 100% non-refundable.
Lodging
Transport
- TRANSPORTATION WITH DRIVER + GUIDE in Mercedes Benz Minibus Sprinter (2 to 8 People):
NOTE: Or similar type vehicles changing depending on the group size.
