Santiago de Compostela is a legendary city on two accounts. The tomb of the Apostle St James (Santiago in Spanish) was discovered here. Also this ‘city of stone’ is of such great beauty. The city has the goal of thousands of pilgrims who, by following the Pilgrim's Way (Camino) have come from all over Europe to worship the Apostle. Pope Calixtus II granted the Church of Santiago de Compostela the ‘Jubileo pleno del Aņo Santo’, and King Alejandro III declared this an everlasting honour which made Santiago a Holy City in the same vein as Jerusalem and Rome. The Aņo Santo (Holy Year) is held every time the festivity of St James the Apostle (July 25th) falls on a Sunday. The opening of the Holy Door (Puerta Santa) on December 31st of the previous year marks the beginning of the celebrations. This means that 2004 is a Holy Year, and a magical time to visit this beautiful place. Group Pilgrimage Tours Choose from a selection of pilgrimage tour options shown below, or contact us to discuss a tailor-made itinerary to suit your own group's requirements. Santiago de Compostela Single Centre Pilgrimage Santiago de Compostela Multi Centre Pilgrimage

	Day 1 Fly from the UK to Santiago de Compostela. Transfer to hotel. Day 2 Walking tour of Santiago, of course including the stunning Cathedral, the final resting place of the bones of St James. Savour the atmosphere of this hallowed city, wandering through the winding stone streets. Day 3 Travel to Lugo and explore this old town surrounded by a complete Roman Wall. From here follow the final part of the Pilgrim Road to Santiago, having the opportunity to walk a part of the Camino and sample the experience of being a walking pilgrim. Day 4 Travel to Cape Finisterre, travelling along the spectacular coast road for glorious views over the turbulent sea that pounds the craggy cliffs far below. View Cape Finisterre, with its Church of St Mary of the Sands, the final dramatic destination for generations of pilgrims. Day 5 Travel to Pontevedra. The Ria de Pontevedra resembles a Scandinavian fjord with its steep and forested sides. Visit the Church of San Francisco and the Monastery of Santa Maria. Day 6 Travel to A Coruņa. The major port of the A Coruņa has a still functional Roman Lighthouse, and it was from here that the ill-fated Spanish Armada set sail. Today A Coruņa is a weathly, pleasant city with attractive squares and churches. Day 7 A free day to relax or explore independently. Day 8 Free time depending on flight time. Travel to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

	Day 1 Fly from the UK to Madrid. Transfer to hotel in Burgos for dinner and overnight. Day 2 A walking tour of Burgos, including fine medieval architecture, the impressive Arco de Santa Maria gateway, cobbled streets and the impressive Cathedral – the third largest in Spain, founded in 1221. Overnight in Burgos. Day 3 Travel to Leon, and have a tour which includes the cathedral, which is particularly noted for its impressive stained glass windows dating from the 13th-century. Overnight in Leon. Day 4 Drive to Lugo, via Astorga to Ponferrada, where you can see the 12th-century castle, built as a resting place for pilgrims on their way to Santiago. There will be an opportunity of walking part of the old Pilgrim Way. Overnight in Lugo. Day 5 A tour of Lugo exploring the fine Roman walls and the pretty square within, and the Romanesque cathedral built in the image of Santiago. Continue to Compostela, travelling via A Coruņa, one of Spain's great seaports. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 6 Walking tour of Santiago, of course including the stunning Cathedral, the final resting place of the bones of St James. Savour the atmosphere of this hallowed city, wandering through the winding stone streets. Day 7 A free day to relax or explore independently. Day 8 Free time depending on flight time. Travel to the airport for the return flight to the UK.