Best of the Spanish Camino

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The ultimate guided walk along the best sections of the Camino across northern Spain for lovers of good food, interesting walks and fabulous hotels
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Following in the footsteps of pilgrims along the medieval trail to Santiago de Compostela passing by churches and crosses marking the famous route
    • Enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow walkers
    • Staying at friendly, family run hotels and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
    • Visiting Bilbao and the fabulous cities of Pamplona, Burgos, Leon and Santiago with their wealth of religious and historic treasures
    • Experiencing the highlights of the Camino Trail

What's this trip about?

    The ultimate guided walk along the best sections of the Camino across northern Spain for lovers of good food, interesting walks and fabulous hotels

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bilbao
  • Leon
  • Pamplona
  • Santiago

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Independent

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Bilbao, meet your guide and transfer to Roncesvalles

Meet your guide at a central location in Bilbao at 3pm (to be confirmed prior to your departure). If you would like to visit the Guggenheim Museum you can do this in the morning, or stay an extra day in Bilbao - please ask our office for pre tour accommodation rates a...

Day 2 Pyrenees walk to Alto del Erro (4-5hrs), transfer to Pamplona

Your introduction to the famous pilgrimage trail begins in the historical village of Roncesvalles, high in the Pyrenees and near the French border in northeastern Navarre. Its famous local church has several relics dating back to the 8th Century and the defeat of Char...

Day 3 Camino walk including Puente la Reina (4-5hrs), transfer to Logroño

Leaving Pamplona, we'll transfer to the town of Cizur Menor to start walking. We can admire Cizur's 12th century Church of San Miguel before setting off through the village and up through countryside leading to Sierra del Perdon, where you can enjoy beautiful views. W...

Day 4 Visit Laguardia, walk Montes de Oca to San Juan de Ortega (3-4hrs), overnight Burgos

In the morning we'll visit the picturesque hilltop town of Laguardia in the wine area Rioja Alavesa, including a visit to an unusual wine cellar to learn about the wine of the region and of course have a wine tasting. We'll enter Castile e Leon and walk from Montes de...

Day 5 Walk from Castrojeriz to Fromista (4hrs), transfer to Carrion de los Condes

In the morning we'll have a guided walking tour of Burgos, including its UNESCO listed Gothic Cathedral. We'll then transfer to Castrojeriz to walk across the Castilian meseta to Frómista. This is gentle easy walking along winding paths through the wide open plain, su...

Day 6 Walk along the Castile landscape (3hrs) and transfer to Leon

Today we'll walk through the Castile landscape, characterised by small valleys and riverbeds, from Burgo Ranero to Reliegos. Later we'll transfer to Leon, once the most important city in Christian Spain. In Leon we'll have a guided city tour visiting the magnificent G...

Day 7 Walk from Hospital de Orbigo to Astorga (3hrs)

Today's walk is between the towns of Hospital de Orbigo and Astorga. A magnificent sandstone bridge leads into Hospital de Orbigo, and from here we'll pass the holm oak and chestnut tree covered Colomba mountain and cross the Tuerto river to the fascinating town of As...

Day 8 Walk from Cruz de Ferro to Molinaseca (4hrs), visit Villafranca, transfer to Hererrías

The walk today is in the mountains and we begin on foot at Cruz de Ferro, which has panoramic views over the plains below. Continue to the picturesque village of Molinaseca before we transfer to Villafranca del Bierzo, nestling at the foot of the mountains, with time ...

Day 9 Visit O Cebreiro, walk to Triacastela (4hrs), Samos Monastery and on to Sarria

Our route today takes us from the province of Castile to Galicia. This is another beautiful section through the mountains as we transfer to O Cebreiro, with its imposing church and wonderful views of the Galician countryside. It is also an important point of pilgrimag...

Day 10 Walk to Portomarin (5hrs), transfer to Arzúa

From Sarria we'll walk along tracks and paths through hamlets, farmland and woodlands to Portomarin. The town was relocated higher up the slopes after its original site was flooded following construction of the Belesar reservoir. Many monuments were moved to the new s...

Day 11 Walk the last stage of the Camino from Lavacolla to Santiago (3hrs)

Santiago is our destination today. We drive to Lavacolla then walk into Santiago. We'll arrive in time to visit the amazing Gothic Cathedral and explore the historical centre. Tonight you have time to attend the evening pilgrims mass at 7:30pm. Overnight Santiago. Walking distance: 12km/7.5mi, Approx ascent/descent: +250m/-200m, Transfer: approx 30mins

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Day 12 Morning tour in Santiago, afternoon visit to Cape Finisterre and farewell dinner

This morning there's a guided tour in Santiago de Compostela. In the afternoon we take a half day excursion to Cape Finisterre, a symbolic destination as it was historically considered the edge of the known world. Farewell dinner and overnight Santiago. Transfer approx: 3-4hrs

meals : B,D

Day 13 Trip concludes

Your tour concludes after breakfast. We highly recommend staying an extra night in Santiago to further explore the historic and beautiful town at your own pace - please ask for our rates. We can assist with a private transfer to the airport on request - supplement applies.

meals : B

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Requirements
Grade 3 - This is a guided walk with average daily stages of 3 to 5 hours. The km shown are the maximum each day as there are options to shorten the walking on most days by eg, staying onboard the support vehicle and being dropped off further along the trail. The trip is graded moderate as it is mainly on well defined trails, with a few off path sections only. There are many ups and downs and walking poles are definitely a good idea. A reasonable level of fitness is required. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure. Daypack, wet weather gear, good walking boots / shoes, water bottle, sun protection – walking sticks are recommended. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.,
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