Walking the Camino de Santiago
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- Fully-supported walking along the best bits of the Camino de Santiago
- Discover medieval cities and villages en route
- Enjoy good local food & wine
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Our tour starts today in Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, home to elegant boulevards, manicured parks, cultural museums and fantastic foodie markets. For those arriving on time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for a welcome meetin...
We'll wave goodbye to Madrid this morning as we head off to Leon (a three-and-a-half-hour journey). A gem of northern Spain, Leon is a pretty little city, teeming with Renaissance and Gothic architecture. It's also an important waypoint on the famous Camino de Santiag...
Today, the real adventure begins as we set out on our walk of the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago dates back to the 9th century when pilgrims journeyed to visit the tomb of St James the Apostle. While many pilgrims still undertake the Camino as a spiritual ...
We'll leave the high plateau of the Meseta behind us this morning as we drive a short distance into the mountains to the near-abandoned village of Foncebadon. From here, we'll walk, following the scallop shell markings, up to the famous Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross), the...
After a short drive to the start of today's walk, we'll continue along the Camino following the course of the Valcarce River through the valley. This has been the route between Galicia and Castile since ancient times, passing through the small hamlets of Las Herrerias...
From Sarria, we'll continue on foot through Galicia, traversing a terrain of rolling hills. Passing the hamlet of Ferreiros, we'll reach the famous 100-kilometre/62-mile landmark - a magical moment for weary pilgrims. It's here that pilgrims would re-gather their stre...
Today, we'll start by crossing part of the reservoir on a disused railway bridge. Then, the trail continues gradually uphill, passing the 80-kilometre/49.7-mile mark near the village of Castromaior. In the vicinity is Casa Carneiro, in medieval times a night stop for ...
Leaving the town behind, the Camino now takes us through idyllic rural Galicia, passing farmland and beautiful countryside. We'll walk through an oak grove to A Coruna, and cross a medieval bridge with four arches to reach Melide. Tonight, we'll stay in a typical Ga...
Santiago is getting closer! Today we'll pass many 'horreos', typical barns of the region that dot this beautiful countryside. We'll also start to see more signs that we're nearing Santiago, including many pilgrim villages. Crossing the River Iso, we'll arrive in Arzua...
Today, is the final day of our pilgrimage, as we walk into Santiago de Compostela. We'll pass through the village of Lavacolla, where traditionally pilgrims would wash and change into their best clothes for the final stretch of the walk. From here, we'll ascend the f...
This morning, we'll take a walking tour of Santiago with a local guide, including a visit to the magnificent cathedral. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is the final and most iconic stop of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Reputed to be the resting place of Saint Ja...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Santiago de Compostela. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Santiago at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If yo...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Malcolm
Oct 2024
Walking the Camino de Santiago
I will start with a couple of small things that meant a lot to me. I had been travelling all day and arrived a Madrid Airport around 11pm local time to be met with A...
Rachel
Oct 2024
Walking the Camino de Santiago
I think we lucked out having a great group of co-travelers. I think 10 people was the right amount to get to know one another but not be too overwhelming / cliquish....
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Walking the Camino de Santiago
One leader for 17 people is excessive. You really need 2 to manage 17 in a group. Especially when you have people of all levels to manage. I felt the last 2 days wer...
Jaine
Oct 2024
Walking the Camino de Santiago
Luca's was a fabulous guide and very knowledgable about the area. He was the perfect advocate for the group. The walk was more of a challenge than I expected and not...
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Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
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