Invitation from Fr. Ariel
Dear friends,
Throughout the centuries, the Holy Land, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela have stood as three of the most important pilgrimage destinations for Christians—especially during the Middle Ages—and they continue to hold deep spiritual and historical significance today.
I warmly invite you to join me on a spiritual and cultural pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela (Spain) and its beautiful surroundings.
We will have the opportunity to visit and pray at the tomb of the Apostle Saint James in the magnificent medieval cathedral. We’ll experience a taste of the Camino de Santiago, joining pilgrims who walk hundreds of kilometres across Europe to reach this sacred site. Our journey will also take us to significant locations such as Finisterre, Muxía, and Lugo.
Due to limited direct flight options, we will fly from Gatwick to Santiago on Monday 6th Oct. evening and spend four full days exploring Santiago and the surrounding area, including two-day trips. We will return to London on Saturday 11th Oct. morning after breakfast.
This is a Jubilee Year for the Catholic Church —a celebration that only occurs once every 25 years— I invite you to prayerfully consider joining me on this unique journey to one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
In Christ,
Fr. Ariel Beramendi (arielberamendi@rcaos.org.uk)
Information and cost for the pilgrimage
Price per person sharing room: £ 770
Single Supplement: £ 30
Organize by St. Peter’s Pilgrimage
Contac to: Mo Lynn at 020 8355 0211 or 0780 737 5061 – office@stpeterspilgrimages.com
What’s Included:
- Return flights from Gatwick (including airport taxes)
- Two carry-on cabin bags
- Airport transfers in Spain
- Accommodation (half board: breakfast and lunch or dinner)
- Guided tours
- All excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Camino de Santiago walking experience
Not Included:
- Travel insurance (required)
- Single room supplement (£30 per night)
- Evening meals
- Gratuities and tips
- Personal expenses
Itinerary Overview
Monday, 6th October
- 20:30 – Flight from Gatwick to Santiago
- 23:30 – Arrival and check-in at the hotel
Tuesday, 7th October
- 10:00 – Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela
- 12:00 – Mass at the Cathedral, followed by a visit inside
- Afternoon – Visit to the museum and the Portico of Glory
- Activity in Santiago
Wednesday, 8th October
- Morning – Camino experience: bus transfer to a nearby town, followed by approx. 3-hour walk with pilgrims toward Santiago (optional)
- Lunch at a restaurant along the Camino
- Afternoon – Return by bus to the hotel
- Evening – Mass
Thursday, 9th October
- Full-day guided trip to Finisterre
- Stops include Pontemaceira, Muxía, Fisterra Lighthouse, and Fisterra village
- Evening – Mass
Friday, 10th October
- Full-day guided trip to Lugo, Playa de las Catedrales (weather permitting), and Ribadeo
- Evening – Mass
Saturday, 11th October
- Early mass (optional)
- 09:00 – Departure from the hotel
- 11:45 – Flight back to London