The thermalism in Ourense has more than two thousand years of history and begins in the springs of As Burgas, in the centre of the Villa. Ourense is one of the towns with the highest thermal activity in all of Europe, as well as housing some of the hot springs that, since the origins of the city, are part of it. Today, the historic outdoor spas are preserved.
You will arrive on your own at the Hotel-Balneario de Ourense, the thermal capital of Galicia. You will have free time to enjoy and relax in the hot springs of the spa. Dinner and overnight in Ourense.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will visit the outstanding Japanese hot springs of Ourense. After that, you will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will meet your hostess, Pilar. Together you will explore the beautiful historic centre of Ourense, including the charming medieval area, the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the “Walk of the Nymphs” along the Miño River, and the thermal springs of “As Burgas”. Dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, you will spend the morning exploring the “culture of good bread” in an artisan workshop, learning about the process of making Cea Bread and Galician Bread. You will learn about its origins and the properties of this ancestral bread. You will finish the visit with a tasting of Galician products. You will have lunch in Carballiño to taste the octopus. Before returning to the hotel to relax, we recommend you visit the Cistercian Monastery of Santa Maria de Oseira, considered one of the most important monuments in Galicia. Dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, you will head to the Ribeira Sacra, known for its heroic viticulture on the steep slopes of the valleys that run along the Miño and Sil rivers. There, you will visit a winery where you will learn about the process of making their wines. You will then enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat ride through the waters of the Sil River. Finally, you will arrive in Monforte de Lemos, a city with a rich railway tradition and a medieval charm. Overnight at the Parador de Monforte de Lemos.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time. You will return home at your own pace.
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