Marian Shrines Pilgrimage to France, Spain & Portugal

This morning we begin our visit of Santiago de Compostela, one of the
most famous shrines in the world, where the tomb of St. James
(brother of St. John the Divine) was discovered. St. James was given
the task of spreading Christianity in the distant Hispanic lands and
is known as the first pilgrim. Since the discovery of the tomb,
numerous miracles have taken place here and every year thousands
of faithful gathers on July 25 to celebrate the Feast Day. We begin
with a visit to the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest examples
of architecture in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the
opportunity to climb the stairs behind the high altar to visit the
crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central
pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the ‘botafumeiro’ and admire the
wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the
cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets
of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical
buildings and others. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de
Compostela.

Overnight: Santiago de Compostela (Breakfast, Dinner)