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Footsteps of the Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday From €1,759
€1,759
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Overview
Embark on a walking holiday with us to sunny Spain! This 7-night guided tour will allow us to get a taste of all the Camino de Santiago has to offer while enjoying the food, wine, and culture along the famous route. Our journey will begin in Bilbao and take us west to the historic Santiago de Compostela. This trip includes an exterior visit to the Guggenheim museum, a tour of a local winery, a stroll through the beautiful old town of Leon and a half day guided tour of Santiago de Compostela. As we walk through this stunning area of Spain, we’ll soak up the beauty of the verdant Galician countryside and be amazed by the magnificent views from the tiny mountain village of Cebreiro, 1,300 metres above sea level. We’ll complete our holiday by leaving a stone at the symbolic Cruz de Fierro and like the pilgrims before us, leave all our burdens behind.
This trip is ideal for moderately experienced walkers, with an average walking distance around 10km per day on mostly flat, gravel terrain.
Available Dates
7th May 2025.
17th September 2025.
1st October 2025.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Fly To Spain):
Upon arrival in Bilbao, you will be met by our local representative who will accompany you on your coach transfer to your hotel. Once you have settled in to your hotel, our guide will take you on n orientation walking tour of the Old Town district of Bilbao. before enjoying a welcome dinner in a local restaurant with your group.
The accommodation will be in a 4 star hotel in Bilbao for 2 nights.
Day 2 (Nervion River & Guggenheim Museum):
Begin the day with a morning guided walking tour along the banks of the Nervion River, followed by an exterior visit of one of the world’s most famous art galleries. One of the most admired works of contemporary architecture, the Guggenheim Museum boasts some of Europe’s most exciting and unusual art, including Richard Serra’s 340ft Snake. You will have free time to visit the museum at your leisure.
You will have the the remainder of the day at leisure in Bilbao to spend as you wish. We recommend soaking soaking up the atmosphere at one of the many tapas restaurant. Your local expert guide will be happy to make suggestions to suit your taste.
Day 3 (San Juan De Ortega To Atapuerca Including La Rioja):
Today, you will enjoy a guided tour through the most prestigious wine region of Spain, Haro in Rioja. Take in the stunning vineyards and rich vegetable gardens in the lush countryside before partaking in a tour of a Juan de Ortega to Atapuerca before onward coach transfer to your hotel in Burgos. Throughout your walk you can expect grassy and dusty terrain, with mild inclines, and roads which take you through pine forests. There will be some free time to explore Atapuerca at our leisure.
The accommodation will be in a 3-star hotel in Burgos for 1 night.
Day 4 (Castillian Wheat Plains To Castrojeriz):
Today you will enjoy a morning guided walk through typical Castillian wheat plains with spectacular open scenery towards Castrojeriz. There will be two options available to you today depending on your fitness level. You will enjoy free time in Castrojeriz and afterwards will continue to Leon where you will enjoy a meal at your hotel.
The accommodation will be in a 4-star hotel in Leon for 1 night.
Day 5 (Leon To Ponferrada):
In the morning, enjoy a short guided walking tour through the narrow streets and beautiful buildings of thr old town in Leon.
Following this, you will walk across the magnificent bridge at Puente de Orbigo. In El Bierzo you will begin your second walk of the day starting from El Acebo and ending in Molinaseca.
Afterwards, check in to your hotel in Ponferrada, where dinner will be included evening.
The accommodation will in a 3-star hotel in Ponferrada with dinner included for 1 night.
Day 6 (Ponferrada To Santiago De Compostela):
Enjoy a morning guided tour along the pilgrim road to El Cebrero where you will begin your walk to Linares.
Afterwards, you will transfer by coach to Santiago, with a visit to Portomarin en route. In the afternoon there will be a guided walk of the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago. There will be 3 routes to choose from, all finishing at Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela.
Afterwards, check in to your hotel in Santiago de Compostela, where dinner will be held.
Your accommodation will be in a 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela for 2 nights with dinner included.
Day 7 (Santiago De Compostela):
This morning you will enjoy a half day city tour Santiago de Compostela’s historic centre, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The famous cathedral borders the main plaza of the well-preserved old city. You will wander through the streets as your local expert guides shows you all the main highlights includinmg the grave of St. James at the church of San Justo de la Vega.
You will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to spend as you wish. Perhaps you would like to take part in Pilgrim’s Mass? Or maybe unwind with some food and wine at an authentic tapas restaurant? The choice is yours. Our local expert guide will be happy to suggest activities to suit your taste.
Day 8 (Return Home):
After breakfast you will depart for your transfer to Porto of Santiago de Compostela airport for your return flight home.
Includes
What’s Included:
Fully Guided
B&B
Flights & Accommodation
Transfers