ravel 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

ontinue 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

alk 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

alk 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

ass through  Melide and  stop at the 12^th 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

pend 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  

.ilgrims, 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

his  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

he 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

he  tour ends after breakfast.—B