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Self-Guided Walking : Europe
Spain: Camino de Santiago
Easy to Moderate Terrain: 5-9 Miles Daily
Traversing sunflower fields, medieval cities, rolling vineyards, and olive groves, the Camino de Santiago is one of the most renowned pilgrimage routes in the world. Walking its entire length could take as long as two months, so we handpicked the very best of the Camino and created one unforgettable experience (including unique, top-notch accommodations). Discover hidden tapas bars and bustling squares on the crooked medieval streets of Burgos. Be transported by the soaring naves and ornate stonework of countless Gothic cathedrals and churches. Sample regional specialties as you walk through seven unique landscapes: the rugged Pyrenees; the plunging green hills of Basque country; the golden stone houses and vineyards of La Rioja; the red brick of León; the umber plateau of La Meseta Central; the mist, mountains, and wine arbors of Briezo; the lush greenery and Celtic influence of Galicia; and—finally—the urban grandeur of Santiago de Compostela!
Tour Highlights:
- Experience a broad range of landscapes, from the rugged Pyrenees to the wine country of La Rioja and the medieval cobblestone streets of Santiago de Compostela.
- Enjoy scenic transfers between walking regions, in the company of friendly, knowledgeable drivers who know the countryside intimately.
- Tour the spectacular Episcopalian Palace in Astorga, one of the only Gaudí buildings outside of Catalonia.
- Take time for the powerful pilgrim’s mass in Santiago de Compostela, where the pilgrims who complete the route each day are honored.
Please Note: This itinerary is meant to highlight the many historical, natural, cultural, and religious highlights of “The Way.” While it is a genuine Camino de Santiago experience, it is not designed to meet the criteria for receiving a “Compostela” certificate at the journey’s end. Guests are welcome to purchase passports and have them stamped along the way, however.
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9 days, 8 nights
FROM $4,298 USD
per person, double occupancy
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Your Tour Includes:
- All breakfasts, three lunches, and four dinners
- Boutique accommodations
- Detailed maps & route notes
- Local representative available 24/7
- Scheduled taxi transfers
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Itinerary & Accommodations
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Day 1
Arrival in Pamplona
Arrive in Pamplona and transfer to Roncesvalles, at the Pyrenees crossing between France and Spain. The Camino de Santiago actually passes through the historic hotel complex where you’ll sleep tonight!
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Day 2
Roncesvalles to Bizkarreta
7.2 miles, easy to moderate, 450-ft. elevation gain and 900-ft. elevation loss
With the Pyrenees at your back, descend to Burguete, a Basque-influenced village of sturdy, beamed houses set amidst the trout fishing area described by Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises. This afternoon, transfer to vibrant Pamplona.
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Day 3
Uterga to Cirauqui
9.2 miles, easy to moderate, 700-ft. elevation gain and loss
Olive groves, vineyards, and towns of golden stone greet you on today’s walk from Uterga to Briñas in the wine-growing region of La Rioja. Tonight’s hotel is within easy strolling distance of several wineries.
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Day 4
Ermita de Valdefuentes to Ages
6.3 miles, easy to moderate, 160-ft. elevation gain and 250-ft. elevation loss
Begin today’s walk at a hermitage in a remote and isolated wooded plateau—once one of the Camino’s most dangerous sections but now one of its most beautiful. Explore a pine and oak forest, habitat to deer and wild boar, before continuing past the 11th-century monastery complex of San Juan de Ortega to arrive at the traditional town of Agés.
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Day 5
Castrojeriz to Itero de la Vega
6.9 miles, easy to moderate, 450-ft. elevation gain and 500-ft. elevation loss
After exploring Burgos’ Gothic architectural gems this morning, rejoin the Camino between Castrojeriz and Itero de la Vega, enjoying wide-open scenery with windmills on the horizon.
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Day 6
Villares de Orbigo to Astorga
9.2 miles, easy to moderate, 650-ft. elevation gain and 550-ft. elevation loss
Today’s walk from Villares de Orbigo to Astorga takes on a Mediterranean feel, crossing a landscape of red earth, vineyards, and oaks prized for their role in feeding the pigs used to produce the region’s famous ham.
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Day 7
Las Herrerías to O’Cebreiro
5.3 miles, moderate, 2,000-ft. elevation gain
Excitement grows as you approach Galicia along a chestnut-shaded path bordered by moss-covered stone walls. Wide open vistas of forests, verdant pastures, and Atlantic coastline emerge near the day’s end at O Cebreiro.
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Day 8
Sarria to Ferreiros
8.1 miles, easy to moderate, 1,000-ft. elevation gain and 150-ft. elevation loss
After this morning’s walk from Sarria, transfer to Santiago and refresh at your hotel before undertaking the Camino’s final leg. You’ll meet walkers from around the globe as you follow the traditional trail of scallop shells embedded in Santiago’s cobbled streets towards the breathtaking cathedral—Christianity’s third-most-important pilgrimage site after Rome and Jerusalem.
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Day 9
Departure from Santiago de Compostela
Depart at your leisure, or linger independently in this fabulous city, perhaps attending the famous “Pilgrim’s Mass.”
Dates & Prices
Seasonal Tour Pricing
| 2019 Dates | Number of Travelers | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Single Supplement | Solo Surcharge | |
| Apr 1 - Apr 30 | $4,298 | $3,798 | $3,798 | $3,798 | $3,598 | $750 | $1,830 |
| May 1 - Jun 30 | $4,498 | $3,998 | $3,998 | $3,998 | $3,798 | $750 | $1,830 |
| Sep 1 - Sep 30 | $4,498 | $3,998 | $3,998 | $3,998 | $3,798 | $750 | $1,830 |
| Oct 1 - Oct 31 | $4,298 | $3,798 | $3,798 | $3,798 | $3,598 | $750 | $1,830 |
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