Camino Santiago 2024

 

 

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September • 11 days 10 nights
Walking to Santiago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1- MADRID

The tour starts in Madrid at your hotel in the heart of the old quarter. Feel the buzz of the capital of movida, the city that never sleeps, on a walking tour. Tonight sample Spain’s delicious vinos and regional tapas in a medieval cellar by the Plaza Mayor. Overnight: Hotel Petit Palace Posada del Peine—D

 

Day 2 - MADRID - LEÓN

Travel north across the Plains of Old Castile to Roman León, the first stage on your walk to Santiago. Collect your Pilgrim’s Passport in the Cathedral of glass and see the Sistine chapel of the Romanesque. Dinner among the pilgrims in an old taberna featuring the wines of Castilla León. Overnight: Posada Regia—B D

Day 3 - LEÓN - SARRIA

Continue west to El Bierzo Valley,famous for peppers and grapes and the Door of Forgiveness. Reach the highest point on the Camino at Alto do Poio. Here you begin the walk to Santiago, to a market town overlooked by its ancient fortress. 13 km Overnight: Hotel Fiz de Vilapedre - B L D

Day 4 - SARRIA - PORTOMARIN

Walk on to Portomarín where the old village was deliberately submerged by a dam; the village was rebuilt stone by stone above the river. At dinner, contemplate the ruins barely covered by the Miño river as you enjoy the local organic meats and delicious godello wines of this corner of Celtic Spain. 21.5km Overnight: Hotel Villajardín - B L D

Day 5 - PORTOMARÍN - GONZAR - VENTAS DE NARÓN - PALAS

Walk on through Gonzar, a ghost town that still has a few lone canine inhabitants keeping watch. Pass Hospital, both inn and hospital for medieval pilgrims; picnic lunch in the hospital’s atmospheric ruins. Wade through high grass to a nearby church to see beautiful frescoes. 24km Overnight: Complejo la Cabaña - B L D

Day 6 - PALAS - MELIDE- ARZUA

Pass through Melide and stop at the 12th c Church of San Pedro, with its distinctive Romanesque portal. We’ll collect today’s lunch in the market and relax with a view. Walk over the River Iso and discover the mystery of the labyrinth. Tasting the Wines of Galicia before dinner. 22km. Overnight: Casa Vaamonde - B L D

Day 7 - ARZUA - ARCO DO PINO

Spend the last night of your pilgrimage at Arca in a small countryside hotel. Dinner in the village. 19 km Overnight: Hotel O Pino - B L D

Day 8 - ARCA DO PINO - LAVACOLLA - SANTIAGO

Pilgrims, it’s customary to wash at Lavacolla before walking on to the Cathedral. In Santiago, you’ll collect your last stamp in your passport at the Diocesan office to obtain your Compostela/Certificate of Pilgrimage. 19km. Celebration dinner in the heart of old Santiago. Overnight: Hotel Sino - B L D

Day 9 - SANTIAGO

This morning join your guide on a walk through history in this UNESCO World Heritage town. Begin at the Cathedral, and continue through the city’s medieval streets to explore this Baroque treasure house. Free afternoon and evening to explore on your own. Overnight: as above - B

Day 10 - SANTIAGO - COAST - SANTIAGO

The Atlantic ocean is just outside the city. See the amazing labyrinth stones of the Celtic priests, an ancient Celtic fort, and some of the historic granite built villages of the Galician coast. Afternoon at the beach--time to relax in the sun and swim before returning to Santiago early evening. Farewell dinner and Pilgrim Awards. Overnight: as above - B D

Day 11 - SANTIAGO - USA

The tour ends after breakfast. B

INCLUDED:

• Hotels based on double occupancy, with breakfast
  
• Most meals - breakfasts, picnic lunches, full dinners with wine
  
• English speaking guide & sag wagon support, including snacks
  
• Entrances per itinerary
  
• Transfers per itinerary
  
• Pre trip documents including walking maps
  

PRICE:

• Call for quote
• Limited to 14 pax
• Call us for private departures quote for your own group, min. 4 pax