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Historic Santiago de Compostela Tour from La Coruna
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ProductID:
1349 |
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Type:
Full Day Tour Private
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Country:
Spain |
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Theme:
Private Shore and Chauffeur Guided Excursions
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Region: Galicia |
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Group Size:
1 to 6 People
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Start City:
A Coruna |
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Duration:
Full Day (Duration: 08h00 approx.)
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Jan - Dec | |
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Santiago de Compostela, World Heritage City and capital of Galicia, is the final
landmark on the St. James pilgrimage route. Centuries of splendour and
development have left us an urban layout in which the medieval Christian
heritage is mixed with monumental Baroque buildings.
The centre of the city is the Plaza del Obradoiro, which has important
monuments, including the Cathedral. Its current Baroque façade gives way to a
Romanesque doorway from the original building, the Pórtico de la Gloria, created
by Master Mateo in the 12th century. Inside, Romanesque and Gothic elements
alternate with other Baroque style decoration. In the Cathedral you have to
follow the tradition: bump your head on the figure of its creator to obtain
prudence and wisdom. At the main altar, a bust of the Apostle Saint James awaits
your embrace. Another tradition is the waving of a huge incense holder, "El
Botafumeiro", in the main transept, which even reaches the vaults.
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Vacation Spotlight
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A Special culinary and cooking tour of Spain based in Santiago de Compostela, capital of Galicia. You will get the chance to learn in-depth about the gastronomy of Galicia...
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We had a fabulous time on the Camino de Santiago! Everything worked as
it should have and all contact we had with anyone associated with
EATours was very friendly, very helpful and totally professional. You
can be sure that we will be passing the word. A real pleasure... 
