From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour
ID: GYG1161-1161
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Portugal
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic city of Santiago de Compostela during this interesting and dynamic day trip from Porto. Experience the wonder of this traditional landmark for religious pilgrims, and visit the city's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Relax as you are personally collected from your hotel in Porto at 7:30 AM and depart immediately for Santiago de Compostela. At 11:00 AM you will experience the famous Pilgrim Mass. This special mass is held each day to recognize the pilgrims who have travelled along the Way of St. James to arrive at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. You will have the chance to be a part of a historical ceremony that has been taking place since the 9th Century. At the beginning of the mass it is traditional for the home country and starting point of all the pilgrims to be announced.
Following the mass you will get a chance to learn more about the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela which is dedicated to St James, one of Jesus’ apostles, and is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site.
Highlights
- Experience the traditional Pilgrim Mass at Santiago de Compostela which has been held since the Middle Ages
- Marvel at the historical and achitectural beauty the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral has to offer
- Visit the Santiago de Compostela Historical Center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
- See the Valença do Minho city center
- Explore the Fortress of Valença
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tour can be cancelled due to technical reasons, weather conditions, maintenance and other
• This tour must have at least 2 people to be able to go ahead
•The tour includes a meal so a European vaccination certificate or a Covid 19 negative test is mandatory
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meeting point: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 - Porto.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
