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Camino de Santiago

Tour type - walking tour
Tour level - easy

Prices for this tour*:

8 day / 7 nights

2 people from 2185 Euros per person

3 people from 2015 Euros  per person

4 and 5 people from 1910 Euros  per person

6 and 7 people from 1865 Euros per person

8 people from 1820 Euros per person

 

Single supplement: 250€ (euros) per person

 

*based on 2 people sharing a twin room

 

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Introduction to the Camino de Santiago

The history of the Camino de Santiago ("Way of Saint James") goes back over a thousand years to the year 813 AD. Teodomiro, the bishop of Iria Flavio (just outside Santiago de Compostela), informed King Alfonso II of Asturias that a tomb had been discovered containing the remains of the apostle Santiago (St James). St James had been decapitated in 44 AD in Jerusalem, but his followers had stolen the body and transferred it by boat to Spain, burying it at Iria Flavio.

Once word was out that the remains of St. James had been found, a pilgrimage began to pay homage at this holy site. The Cathedral of Santiago, consecrated in 1128, stands over the tomb of the apostle and the faithful have been flocking here ever since, following a series of well-worn paths known collectively as the "Camino de Santiago" which stretch across northern Spain.

 

On the Camino we will meet fellow-walkers from all over the globe, and one of the highlights of this holiday is likely to be the wealth of tales and experiences that we share with them as we walk. Meeting local people, too, forms a rich part of this adventure - on the Camino villagers feel pleased and honoured to see pilgrims pass through their village. As for traffic, all you are likely to encounter for much of the way are herds of gentle, lazy cows as they return to their village barns in the late afternoon.

What’s Included:

  • 1 accompanying Tour Leader/driver throughout

  • Transportation by private vehicle – exact model depends on the size of the group

  • 7 nights accommodation, with en suite facilities, and 7 breakfasts

  • 1 lunch, drinks included (local wine, beer, water, soft drinks, coffee)

  • 6 dinners, drinks included (local wine, beer, water, soft drinks, coffee)

  • Tasting in Leon in local bar

  • Wine tasting in Ponferrada in local restaurant

  • Cooking class/demonstration in Sarria

  • Entrances into the following monuments: Cathedral in Leon, San Isidoro in Leon, Monastery in Samos, Cathedral in Santiago

  • Private guided tour of Leon

  • Private guided tour of Santiago de Compostela

  • All taxes

 Not included:

  • Travel to Leon or from Santiago de Compostela at start/finish of Tour

  • Travel insurance

  • Lunches – other than Day 1

  • Gratuities – for meals, guides, etc

Itinerary

Day

Activity

1

León

2

 León to Ponferrada

3

 Ponferrada to Sarria

4

 Sarria to Portomarin

5

 Portomarin to Castañeda
6 Castañeda to Arzúa
7 Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela
8 Santiago de Compostela

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Description of Itinerary

Day

Destination

Description

 

1

León

Accommodation

Hotel Posada Regia*

Arrival to the city of Leon visiting its great monuments and buildings.

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2

León to Ponferrada

Accommodation

Hotel Bierzo Plaza*

Visit the 15th century bridge of Órbigo, a Gothic structure which has survived the ravages of time, floods and retreating armies.

Stop in the Roman town of Astorga and view the Bishop’s Palace built by the famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi, as well as the impressive Cathedral.

Approx. walking distance:

20 km

3

Ponferrada to Sarria

Accommodation

Hotel Casa Caxigueiro*

Visit the town of Cacabelos where we sample some local wine and enjoy a local specialty, Empanadas – pastries stuffed with meat or fish.

We also stop in the old town of Villafranca del Bierzo, which possesses one of the most important Romanesque churches along the Camino: la Iglesia de Santiago.

 Tonight we have a cooking demonstration from the owners of our hotel, then we’ll enjoy the wonderful meal that we helped prepare.

Approx. walking distance:

13 km

4

Sarria to Portomarin

Accommodation

Hotel Santa Marina* 

Today’s walk goes through some gorgeous rural areas of Galicia, dotted with abandoned hamlets, and some of the nicest scenery along the entire Camino.

Approx. walking distance:

22 km

5

Portomarin to Castañeda

Accommodation

Hotel Pazo de Sedor*

Today in Melide we sample some of the famous 'Pulpo a la Gallega' (octupus Galician style).

 We then carry on the short distance to our beautiful hotel where we are welcomed by our host, Joaquin. Here we relax by the pool, have a drink on the beautiful terrace or rest our (probably by now weary!) feet.

Approx. walking distance:

26 km

6

Castañeda to Arzúa

Accommodation

Hotel Casa Brandariz*

We are getting ever closer now to Santiago and you can feel the anticipation in the air among your fellow peregrinos, as the end of the Camino nears. The beautiful church in Boente is worth a visit, as is a short stop in Arzua for a glass of wine and a chat with the locals.

Approx. walking distance:

25 km

7

Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation

Hotel La Herradura*

We have made it! Journey's end, Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain's most attractive cities, rich in both atmosphere and tradition.

The very beautiful walk today passes through eucalyptus forests, over medieval bridges and then through the outskirts of Santiago as we weave our way through its ancient streets to the glorious Plaza de Obradoiro and the final destination for all pilgrims.

Approx. walking distance: 

20 km

8

Santiago de Compostela

A local guide will take us on a stunning 2 hour visit of the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. Visiting the Plaza de Obradoiro, the Cathedral, Puerta de la Platerias, and the Plaza de la Azabacheria.

 At 12 noon we will bid farewell to our travelling companions as the tour ends.

* Hotels are dependent on availability for your tour dates.

If the listed hotel is not available a similar standard hotel will be reserved.

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