Santiago de Compostela Highlights
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Port
A Coruna, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$134.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Depart A Coruña for a one-hour freeway drive to Santiago de Compostela.
From Obradoiro Square -- an urban focal point -- set out on foot to see the Town Hall, the Palace of Saint Jerome and the marvelous 15th-century Hotel of the Catholic Kings, built during the reign of Isabella and Ferdinand in blended Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque styles.
Cross the square to view the façades of Santiago's enormous cathedral. The west side shows the Apostle James (Santiago) as a pilgrim and a representation of the urn where the remains of the Apostle appeared. On the north side are the Plaza de Azabacheria and a neo-Classical façade. To the south is the Silvermiths' Square, where silversmiths had their smithies during the Middle Ages. This is the only façade of the cathedral that is in Romanesque style. Your guide will show you the Jubilee Door on La Quintana Square, where pardons are dispensed. Step inside the church to explore on your own.
Head back to the Hotel of the Catholic Kings to gather in the courtyard for cocktails. Here, you will be treated to a special dance demonstration by a typical Galician dance group or Tuna singers and enjoy a sample of local gastronomic specialties.
Take advantage of some free time to do a little shopping; then, return to A Coruña by coach.
Notes:
Modest attire is required; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered.