The Camino de Santiago

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Overview
Highlights
- Experience one of the world’s most epic pilgrimages as you travel across northern Spain via the famed Camino Francès route
- Tour the town of Pamplona, famous for the running of the bulls; the medieval city of Burgos, home of the 11th-century hero El Cid; and the ancient capital of León
- Enjoy guided tours of historic Santiago de Compostela, and marvel at the fascinating Romanesque and Gothic architecture of Astorga
- Get the most out of your trip with full coach support—there is always the option to shorten or skip walks!—and local expert guides who bring the magic to life
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Destinations
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Trip includes
- Expert leadership
- Accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
- Meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers on day 1 and day 11
- Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Additional guides and porters where necessary
- Tips for hotel staff
- Entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs (note some permits and fees are non-refundable and due at time of booking)
- Basic medical and evacuation insurance
Itinerary

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Les Pyrenees
We recommend that you arrive in Bilbao prior to Day 1 to explore the city and recover from jet lag. Bilbao is the cultural capital and main city of Basque Country in Northern Spain, and is home to...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Roncesvalles
We'll begin the day with a transfer from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Biakorri, where a statue of the Virgin Mary watches over travelers from atop a rocky ridge. From here, we'll begin th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Tres Reyes
After breakfast, we’ll hike through meadows and forests, passing small villages along the way. Our destination is the charming old town of Zubiri in the Valley of Esteribar. We’ll cross t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: NH Collection Palacio de Burgos
Today, we'll transfer from Pamplona to Ages and begin one of the main stages of El Camino: the high plains of central Spain, known as the Meseta. After a short ascent of ab...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio San Zoilo
Today, we’ll enjoy another full day on the high plains of Central Spain, as we cross through the Tierra de Campos (or Campos Goticos). It is here that the Spanish Visigoths sett...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Parador Hostal San Marcos de León
Today, we’ll hike through the small town of El Burgo Ranero and through vast fields of crops and grasslands on very flat terrain. By lunchtime, we'll reach the medieval m...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo
We'll begin today's hike in Hospital de Órbigo, with its picturesque old Roman Órbigo Bridge, and continue along country roads through vineyards and rolling hills for 11 ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Méndez Núñez
Today, we'll leave behind the Leon region and the High Plains of El Camino, as we enter the northwestern region of Galicia, with its Celtic history and hilly landscapes. We’ll begin our...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Parador de Santiago de Compostela (Hostal dos Reis Católicos)
After breakfast, we’ll have a 45-minute transfer to the town of Pedrouzo, where we’ll start the last stage of our trek along El Camino de Sant...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Parador de Santiago de Compostela (Hostal dos Reis Católicos)
Today, we’ll enjoy a guided excursion to the coastal village of Finisterre ("the end of the Earth"), 55 miles from Santiago de Compostela. It ...
Meals: Breakfast
Alas, we must say adios! After breakfast, we'll transfer to the airport in Santiago de Compostela for departures home.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare
- Meals not noted on itinerary
- Airport transfers before day 1 or after day 11
- Optional tipping to leader
- Guides and local staff
- Excess baggage charges
- Airport taxes (international—varies by location)
- Cost of medical immunizations
- Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodation
Hotel Les Pyrenees — Saint Jean Pied de Port (France)
Discover Basque Country while staying in the charming town of Saint- Jean-Pied-de-Port, complete with 12th century citadel and 13th century gothic church. The family-run Hotel Les Pyrenees offers warm and inviting accommodations that are simple but contemporary. The grounds are lovely, with a courtyard and and pool, and the gourmet restaurant on the property is not to be missed.
Hotel Monasterio San Zoilo — Carrión de los Condes
Set in a beautiful 10th-century Cluniac monastery, the sophisticated Hotel Monasterio San Zoilo is a short walk from Río Carrión and the 12th-century Iglesia de Santa María del Camino. The individually decorated rooms have been designed to preserve the history of the building, featuring exposed brick and original archways, while offering modern amenities such as free WiFi and TVs. The hotel also boasts a charming bar and a Castilian restaurant.
Hotel Méndez Núñez — Lugo
Tucked inside the Roman walls of the ancient city of Lugo, Hotel Mendez Nuñez offers modern comfort in the midst of the historic city center. Rooms are bright, clean and comfortable, with minimalist décor—which likely won't matter since the bustling heart of Lugo, with its excellent restaurants, bars and attractions, await just outside your door.
Hotel Roncesvalles — Roncesvalles
A welcome respite after walking the Camino de Santiago, Hotel Roncesvalles features well-appointed, modern rooms in a restored medieval monastery that retains much of its original character. Amenities include private bathrooms, TVs, hair dryers and free WiFi. The restaurant offers hearty breakfasts to fuel up trekkers.
Hotel Tres Reyes — Pamplona
Ideally located only a short distance from the city center, the upscale Hotel Tres Reyes is a perfect homebase for those exploring Pamplona. Spacious, modern rooms come equipped with private bathrooms, minibars, LED televisions, telephones, safes, air conditioning and free WiFi. The hotel boasts a bar, cafe, resaturant, swimming pool and fitness center.
NH Collection Palacio de Burgos — Burgos
This elegant hotel, housed in a Gothic church erected in the 16th and 17th centuries, is located in the heart of Burgos. Guests of Palacio de Burgos are only a short walk from the UNESCO-protected Burgos Cathedral as well as many other attractions and restaurants. Modern amenities abound in this historic setting, including a fitness center, sauna, rooftop terrace, breakfast buffet and free WiFi.
Parador Hostal San Marcos de León — León
This spectacular 16th-century building was originally financed by King Ferdinand to serve as the peninsula's western headquarters for the Military Order of Saint James. While it has served many purposes over the centuries, this architectural gem is currently serving as a five-star hotel that seamlessly blends heritage and luxury. Rooms run the gamut from simple elegance to palatial grandeur; the manicured grounds and stately common rooms only add to the experience. Though it may be difficult to tear yourself away from this unique property, curious travelers will be rewarded with local attractions such as the Gothic cathedral, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (MUSAC), quaint neighborhoods and excellent tapas.
Parador de Santiago de Compostela (Hostal dos Reis Católicos) — Santiago de Compostela
Travel back in history with a stay in this grand hotel—originally a royal hospital built in the 15th century—in the center of Obradoiro Square. Meet fellow pilgrims while taking in the bustling activity of the historic plaza just outside your door. The décor is in keeping with the architectural grandeur of the building, but not opulent or ostentatious: four poster beds, brocade linens, warm woods and rich velvets adorn the comfortable rooms. The dining room serves a delicious menu of Galician-style food, although endless culinary delights await outside the hotel, including the foodie haven of Mercado de Abastos de Santiago (Abastos Market).
Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo — Villafranca del Bierzo
Framed by the Ancares Mountains, Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo offers modern accommodations in the El Bierzo district. Its Galician-style exterior, clad in stone and slate, is offset by it lovely flower-filled grounds—which provide unobstructed views of the verdant mountains. The parador also has indoor and outdoor pools and an ice fountain.
Transportation & flights
- If written cancellation is received 90 days prior to departure, then Cancellation fee will be $150
- If written cancellation is received 89 to 61 days prior to departure, then Cancellation fee will be $400
- If written cancellation is received 60 to 46 days prior to departure, then Cancellation fee will be 50% of Land Cost
- If written cancellation is received 45 days or fewer prior to departure, then Cancellation fee will be 100% of Land Cost
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