| Destination | Santiago de Compostella |
| From | Dublin |
| Date | 18 Sept 2010 |
| Duration | 3 nights |
| Price | €519pp |
| Flight Details | Depart 13:00 Arrive 16:10 |
| Depart 16:45 Arrive 17:55 |
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Introduction to Santiago De Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela (also Saint James of Compostela) is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During our 3 1/2 hour walk we will visit the museum Pobo Galego (The Galician People). This Ethnographic museum gives the visitor a good insight into the Galician way of life. We walk though the ancient streets of Santiago dicussing the cities history then reaching the open-air market of Plaza Los Abastos.
Next off to the Cathedral, where we will see: the silver crypt where St. James’s remains lie, the statute of St. James the Apostle sitting on the high alter. We will exit the cathedral through the 12th century Baroque Portico de la Gloria (Port of Glory). From here we will walk down the front stairs into the centre of Plaza de Obradoiro where the Raxoi Palace, Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos and the College of San Jeronimo all stand.
After the tour you will be free to explore. As well as being a wonderful historical city to expolre, Santiago de Compostela has many vibrant cafes and restaurants where you can sample the delicious Galician cuisine, and a great variety of nightlife.
Itinerary
Day 1: On arrival you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel
Day 2: During our 3 1/2 hour walk we will visit the museum Pobo Galego (The Galician People). This Ethnographic museum gives the visitor a good insight into the Galician way of life. We walk though the ancient streets of Santiago dicussing the cities history then reaching the open-air market of Plaza Los Abastos.
Day 3: Day at leisure
Day 4: Transfer from your hotel to the airport.
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Accommodation details
4* Hesperia Peregrino Hotel
Thanks to an excellent location, in the new city area, 10 minute-walking distance from the historical center and its famous cathedral, the hotel is the favourite meeting place of all visitors.
In addition, it is close to the university campus, the railway station and the highway entrance.
The hotel, boasts 150 rooms and suites, all of them exterior and completely equipped, a restaurant that serves excellent Galician and international cuisine, a lovely swimming pool, and meeting rooms with natural light.
Facilities
Dates and Prices
18 Sept 2010 €519pp Sold Out