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clothes and for the love of the Apostle, wash the dirt from their bodies”.
Afterwards, pilgrims raced each other to the Monte del Gozo (Mount of
Joy), where pilgrims would catch their first glimpse of the towers of
Santiago de Compostela. Many would complete the final part of the
journey barefoot!

Day four – Thursday 20th April
Noia & Finisterre
We depart from Santiago on the final stage of our journey to "The end
of the Earth". The town of Noia is our first stop, named after Noah, and
where his dove is said to have found an olive branch. Continue to the
town of Muros, once an important port serving Santiago de
Compostela. Continue to the fishing village of Corcubion, with its
strange statue of St Mark in the parish church - our final port of call is
Cape Finisterre, where we can gaze out over the Dark Sea and the
horizon beyond, to signify the end of our journey.

Day five – Friday 21st April
Santiago de Compostela
Today will be free in Santiago de Compostela. Apart from browsing in
the shops or strolling in the park, you may wish to visit the cathedral’s
various museums or the special churches of St Martin Pinario or Santa
Maria del Sar. In the late afternoon, why not visit the five-star Hostel
Los Reyes Catolicos, for a cup of tea or a drink?

Day six – Saturday 22nd April
Porto – Gatwick
Transfer to Porto Airport for scheduled return flight, arriving at
Gatwick Airport at 4:40pm.

This tour involves a substantial amount of walking, some of which will be over irregular
surfaces such as cobblestones and badly-maintained walking areas. If everyday walking
is something you find difficult, this tour may be unsuitable for you.

This itinerary is subject to change without prior notification