The Greatest Road in Europe: Camino De Santiago

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Experience one of the world’s great walking routes as you learn about ancient cathedrals, religious icons and medieval Europe along the wondrous Camino De Santiago.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Experience one of the world’s great walking routes as you learn about ancient cathedrals, religious icons and medieval Europe along the wondrous Camino De Santiago.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBurgos
End CitySantiago de Compostela

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Madrid, Check-In, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Burgos

Transfer time approximately 2.5 hours. Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m. City walking up to 1.5 miles, approximately 2 hours.

For those who arrive in time, we will meet our Group Leader at 2:00 p.m. in the Burgos hotel lobby and set out on a walking field trip in th...

Day 3 Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Rioja District Burgos

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 150 miles throughout the day, approximately 3.5 hours riding time. Walking up to 3.8 miles, approximately 2 hours at a time; village and countryside trails.

We will board a motorcoach with our Group Leader, ride to Ciru...

Day 4 Oca Mountains, Monastery of San Juan de Ortega, Free Time Burgos

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 30 miles, less than approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 8 miles, approximately 4 hours; mountain trails.

We will board the motorcoach and ride to the edge of the Oca Mountains. We’ll then set out on a walking field trip...

Day 5 Castrojeriz, Meseta, Fromista, Transfer to Leon Leon

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 120 miles, approximately 4 hours riding time. Walking up to 8.7 miles, approximately 4 hours; flat lands, rolling hills of the Meseta. (This is the longest walk of the program.)

We will check out of the hotel, board a m...

Day 6 Treasures of Leon, Free Time Leon

Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 3 hours; streets and sidewalks.

We will set out on a walking field trip through the former Roman garrison of Leon that was founded in 29 BCE. Its history since then is extraordinary. We will explore the magnificent Cathedral,...

Day 7 Natural Park of Somiedo, Brana de Mumian Leon

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 130 miles, approximately 4 hours riding time. Walking up to 4.7 miles, approximately 4.5 hours; trails through natural park.

We will ride into the beautiful Austurias region for a field trip to the Natural Park of Somie...

Day 8 Puente de Orbigo, Paso Honroso, Molinaseca, Ponferrada Ponferrada

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 65 miles, approximately 2.5 hours riding time. Walking up to 5.8 miles, approximately 3 hours; in villages, dirt trails.

We will check out of the hotel, board the motorcoach, and ride from Leon to Puente de Orbigo, wher...

Day 9 Villafranca del Bierzo, Iglesia de Santiago, Free Time Ponferrada

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 30 miles, approximately 1.5 hours riding time. Walking up to 5.9 miles, approximately 2.5 hours; vineyard and village terrain.

We will ride to Camponaraya for a field trip walk on a trail that will take us through vast ...

Day 10 O'Cebreiro, Samos Monastery, Transfer to Sarria Sarria

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 50 miles, approximately 1.75 hour total. Walking up to 7.5 miles, approximately 4 hours; nature trails, rolling hills.

We will board the motorcoach and set out for Galicia through O’Cebreiro. We’ll stop in this mystical...

Day 11 Sarria, Portomarin, Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles, approximately 2 hours riding time. Walking up to 4.4 miles hours on pilgrim’s path, approximately 3 hours; undulating fields and meadows, up/down hills, town walking in Santiago de Compostela.

We will start th...

Day 12 Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Free Time Santiago de Compostela

Walking up to 1.5 miles; town terrain.

Today’s walking field trip features the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the finest examples of both Romanesque and Baroque art in Spain, set in the monumental Praza do Obradoiro. Led by an expert, we...

Day 13 Cabo Finisterre Santiago de Compostela

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 130 miles, approximately 3 hours riding time. Walking up to 2.1 miles; coastal roads, town terrain.

We will take the motorcoach to Finisterre, which translates literally to “end of the world.” After only a few miles, we...

Day 14 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program In Flight

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s “Getting There” information regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,799
Price per day$343
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Lunch: 9
  • Number of Dinner: 12
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