The Pilgrim's Way

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Follow the ancient pilgrimage route to the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela, which houses the tomb of the Apostle St. James. We cover 260 km of the Spanish portion of this spectacular trail, visiting ancient churches and quaint mountain villages along the way.

Trip Details

Duration: 15 day(s)
Visited Areas: Middle East , Spain
Trip Type: Overland Adventure Travel , Cultural Tour , Small Group Adventure Travel , Trekking
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	895.00
CAD	895.00
EUR	675.00
GBP	470.00
NZD	1280.00
AUD	1075.00
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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Leon

Arrive in Leon at any time.

Day 2-5 Rabanal del Camino / Ponferrada / Villafranca del Bierzo/ Las Herrerrias

Begin trekking from Astorga, a short bus ride away from Leon. Over the next few days pass through the towns of Rabanal del Camino, Ponferrada and Villafranca del Bierzo, spending nights in quaint family inns and guesthouses typical of these Spanish villages. Day 5 is a relaxed, easy walk to Las Herrerías. Leave early to arrive in time for siesta.

Day 6-8 Viduedo/O Cebreiro / Sarria/ Portomarin

Continuing along the "pilgrim's way", visit the quaint village of Viduedo and traverse the mountain pass of O Cebreiro (1109m) where you officially cross into Galician territory. Days are filled with stunning scenery as you pass Christian temples, rural scenery and cross dramatic mountain passes along the way.

Day 9-11 Palas de Rey/ Melide

After Portomarin, the path gets a bit physical with many upward slopes. The region of Palas de Rey, once of great importance during the Middle Ages, rewards us with breathtaking views and mountainous landscapes that are synonymous with this part of northern Spain. Day 11 is much easier, with only a few light upward slopes.

Day 12-14 Arzua / Santiago de Compostela

The last leg of our pilgrimage takes you from Palas de Rey, through Arzua, and on to the end of our journey, Santiago de Compostela. Sit back and celebrate your journey. On Day 13, aim to leave early to get to Santiago in time for the pilgrim’s mass.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Small family-run inns (14 nts).
Brochure Notes	Night stops may vary depending on weather conditions, daily group progress and availability.
Departure	Departs monthly (May-Oct)
DepEnd	Sun-Sun
Group Size	Max 15, Avg 10
Included Highlights	- 2 weeks of trekking along the Pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela - City tour of Santiago de Compostela
Local Payment	EUR250
Meals Included	No meals included.
StartFinish	Leon to Santiago de Compostela
Testimonial	"Great holiday. The food and wine were a treat and the tour leader knew all the best places to go. I felt that I was able to re-connect with nature once again - loose all the stress of working in London." - Paul Conway travelled on The Pilgrim's Way
Transport	Walking, local bus.
Brochure Intro	Follow the ancient pilgrimage route to the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela, which houses the tomb of the Apostle St. James. We cover 260 km of the Spanish portion of this spectacular trail, visiting ancient churches and quaint mountain villages along the way.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-06-08	2008-06-22	7+
2008-07-13	2008-07-27	7+
2008-08-10	2008-08-24	7+
2008-09-07	2008-09-21	7+
2008-09-21	2008-10-05	7+
2008-10-05	2008-10-19	7+