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Walking the Camino de Santiago

From C$2,399
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Apr 2027 - Sep 2027
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From C$2,399
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Apr 2027 - Sep 2027

Tour Overview

Ancient churches, Gaudi-designed architecture and Rioja vineyards. Discover all of this and more on a series of walks which take you to charming towns and cities located on the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain.

Pace of trip: Active
For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days

Your Tour Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide  
  • Return flights from your chosen airport
  • 7 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels 
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 13 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell dinner 
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Tour Highlights

  • Walk through vineyards & villages in Spain’s Basque Country 
  • Visit a traditional ceramics factory near Navarette
  • Santa Maria La Real monastery
  • Walk through the Campos de Castilla area 
  • See the Gothic San Pedro church in Fromista
  • Discover medieval Leon
  • Visit Gaudi House & Bishops Palace in Astorga
  • Drive to the Bierzo highlands region, to start a walk at la Cruz de Ferro
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch in the pretty village of Molinaseca
  • Explore the Celtic town of O Cebreiro 
  • Visit Monte de Gozo
  • Pick a seashell at Fisterra – the symbol of the pilgrim
Bilbao

Day 1 UK - Bilbao

Today, you fly to Bilbao, the largest city in Spain's Basque Country. Meals included: D
Puente La Reina

Day 2 Puente la Reina - Laguardia

Walk 6km - 3.73 miles – 2 hours

Today, we'll head to medieval Puente La Reina, the meeting point of the Jaca Pilgrim Road and the French Way. We can admire the 12th century church of Santa María de Eunate in the vicinity, before beginning our walk along the Camino de Santiago. Passing though vineyards and rural countryside until we reach Puente La Reina, where lunch is included. Our tour then takes us to the La Rioja wine region for an included wine tasting in one of the renowned bodegas, before arriving to our hotel in Laguardia. With some time to explore this medieval village before dinner Meals included: B,L
La Rioja Vineyard

Day 3 Laguardia - Burgos

Walk 5.5km - 3.4 miles – 90 minutes

Our first stop today is a traditional ceramics factory near Navarette where we get an impression of the regions long tradition in pottery, dating back to Roman times. We then continue driving to Najera where we'll visit its stunning Santa Maria La Real monastery, dating back to 12th century, before starting todays walk that takes us through more vineyards of La Rioja. We'll continue by road to Burgos, one of the most important cities in medieval Castile and landmark on the Camino. We stay here tonight and you can join an optional guided tour which features some of the highlights of the old town, amongst them the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Meals included: B,D
Canal castilla locks in Fromista

Day 4 Burgos - Astorga

Walk 6km - 3.73 miles – 90 minutes

After breakfast we'll embark on today's walk, which takes us to the Campos de Castilla area, known as the 'breadbasket' of Spain due to its cereal production. The canal we'll follow was built for transportation of this commodity and a highlight will be its locks, which allow for a 14-metre drop in terrain. In the town of Frómista is the Gothic San Pedro church - one of the finest churches along the entire Camino. we'll have free time here for lunch before then driving on to León, where a walking tour is included, to explore the old town and cathedral. Our hotel tonight is in Astorga. Meals included: B,D
The Episcopal Palace of Astorga

Day 5 Astorga

Walk 5km - 3.4 miles – 90 minutes

This morning we'll admire the Gaudi House and Bishop's Palace of Astorga. Then we'll drive to the highlands of the Bierzo region, where we'll start our walk at la Cruz de Ferro, the famous landmark 'Iron Cross'. After a traditional lunch in Molinaseca, we'll drive to our hotel in Astorga. Meals included: B,L
Portomarin City Hall

Day 6 Astorga - Santiago de Compostela

Walk 6km - 3.73 miles – 90 minutes


We'll reach our goal of Santiago de Compostela today. First, we'll make a stop at the Celtic town of O Cebreiro. One of the most picturesque villages on the Way of St James, we'll pause to admire its pre-Romanesque church and round stone houses. There's time for lunch in Samos, a small hamlet with a fascinating monastery that can be visited

We'll then drive to Melide and shortly after walk a nice, wooded section of the Camino before driving to Monte de Gozo, or the Mount of Joy, which is the first point at which pilgrims can view Santiago de Compostela after their long journey. From here we will drive to our hotel, our base for the next 2 evenings.

Meals included: B
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Day 7 Santiago de Compostela

Walk 2km - 1.24 miles – 30 minutes

This morning we'll head to Fisterra, a historic fishing port where pilgrims would bathe in the sea to purify their souls and collect a scallop shell – the symbol of pilgrims. On a short stroll around the lighthouse here, see if you can collect a shell to take home as a wonderful souvenir of your trip.

This afternoon, why not join our optional guided tour of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, with its porticoed streets lined by granite architecture.

This evening, we will gather as a group and head to a traditional Galician restaurant for a farewell dinner.

Meals included: B,D
Finisterre lighthouse

Day 8 Santiago de Compostela - UK

We'll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B
Bilbao

Additional Information

Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us. Please be advised, this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. Any walk can be avoided by following the group on the coach. There will be plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery. Most walks take place on paths and tracks. Sturdy shoes are essential.

  1. Memorable Moment

    Sample Spain's most famous wine in its red and white varieties in La Rioja, where it’s been cultivated here for more than 1,000 years.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

City tour of Burgos

City tour of Burgos

Explore the city of Burgos with a Local Guide. You’ll discover the beautiful gate of Santa Maria, stroll along Espolon promenade and visit the extraordinary Gothic cathedral, a jewel of religious architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Evening excursion – moderate walking – cultural
Tour of Santiago de Compostela

Tour of Santiago de Compostela

In the company of a Local Guide, explore Santiago de Compostela – Galicia’s most famous city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is named after the apostle St James, whose relics are kept in its Romanesque cathedral.
In this famous pilgrimage destination, you’ll explore the plazas and narrow streets of the well-preserved Old Town on foot, admiring beautiful Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings. You’ll also visit Alameda Park, which offers a magnificent view of the Old Town and is home to a large variety of trees. Finally, you’ll visit the Cathedral where if you are lucky, you may see the botafumeiro – a giant incense burner – that swings along the entire length of the cathedral.

PLEASE NOTE Should you wish to attend Pilgrims Mass, you may be able to plan your own visit during free time in the evening of day 6 at 7.30pm or in the  morning of day 8 at 9.30am if your flight schedule allows.

Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean and River Cruise - £400 per person


On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

 

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