Vigo, Spain

: Explore the history and culture of Vigo.
The name Vigo comes from the Latin word Vicus – the Romans had a settlement here in the first century. It survived attacks by Vikings, Turks, Moors and the British, after which the city walls were built. The old quarter of Vigo, with original fishermen’s cottages, is on the terraces that lead up from the original port. At the centre is the Iglesia Concatedral de Santa Maria; here there are several charming plazas with open-air cafés and bars.
In the newer part of town is La Colegiata de la Santa Maria la Mayor, a fine 16th century church with an authentic Renaissance façade. The Pazo de Castrelos, dating from the 17th century, is home to the Quiñones de León Municipal Museum. This has collections of paintings and displays of local archaeology.

VISTAS - SOUTOMAIOR CASTLE & WINE CELLAR
Vigo, Spain, Spain
One of the greatest architectural treasures of the province of Pontevedra is Soutomaior Castle. Built in the 12th century by Fernan Eanes de Soutomaior, the castle has been inhabited by several distinguished personalities throughout the years.
THIS TOUR WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR VISTAS WINE THEMED CRUISES

TOUR A - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Vigo, Spain, Spain
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity – Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela.

TOUR B - CITY SIGHTSEEING & BAYONA
Vigo, Spain, Spain
En route to Bayona – a picturesque village at the mouth of the Muino River – we will see some of the beautiful Galician coastline.

TOUR C - PONTEVEDRA & COMBARRO
Vigo, Spain, Spain
Departing the quayside, we drive in a northerly direction to Pontevedra. En route, our guide will explain the history of this important part of the Galician region.

TOUR D - GALICIA & WINE
Vigo, Spain, Spain
We then drive briefly to a regional wine cellar to sample one of the local wines, before returning to Vigo and our awaiting ship.

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