Discover two beautiful cities of southern Europe on a full-day sightseeing tour from Porto - Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho. Departing from Porto early in the morning, we will drive you to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Santiago de Compostela is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, concentrating on culture, religion, people, academic life & tourism. And, because of its beauty, the city won the title of World Heritage. Its famous pilgrimage way, known as the “Caminho de Santiago” (St. James Way) won also the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On your way to Santiago, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development, and cultural facts of Portuguese heritage. Crossing the border and entering Spain, insights regarding the pilgrimage and the story and facts of Santiago will be given. Once in Spain, visit this amazing city one of the most important pilgrim sites in Europe, with free time to explore the historical city center and its famous Cathedral on your own. Your guide will escort you to a traditional Tapas Restaurant in the historical city center so you can taste and drink some of the traditional food from Galicia! Drinks are included with your meal as well. After lunch it's time to return to Portugal and to your next stop: Valença do Minho! Standing on the border with Spain and overlooking the River Minho, Valença is surrounded by walls and displays all the characteristic features of a town that was fortified in the seventeenth century in the style of the French military architect, Vauban. Its first name was "Contrasta", which referred to a village standing opposite another one, in a clear reference to its position directly across the Galician town of Tui located on the other bank of the Minho River. Today, it is a city with a flourishing trade, in which some of the most popularly sought-after items are the pieces produced by the local craftsmen. This tour lasts about 10 hours.