Santiago De Compostela - Vigo (Tour A)
Iberia Excursions
- £51-60
- 5 hours
VIGO, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity; Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year.
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity; Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year. The view of the city of Santiago from a distance, particularly the ‘Pasco de la Herradura’ (Horseshoe Promenade), is most striking. Santiago is not just a city of monuments – the city itself is a monument. Upon arrival we shall enjoy refreshments in the Hostal de Los Reyes Catolicos – a former hospital which is now a luxurious hotel – before proceeding to the focal point of the city, the Cathedral. Romanesque, Baroque and Ogival Gothic styles all combine with the most elegant Plateresque throughout its vast confines. We will also see the ancient door of the Cathedral, Portico de la Gloria, which is perhaps the finest creation of the 12th century European sculptor Maestro Meteo.
Please note that most of the tour in Santiago is on foot (a total walking time of about 2 hours), as coaches are not allowed into the old town. There are approximately 20 steps into the Cathedral. This tour is not suitable for those passengers with limited mobility.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRENEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
