Hike the way of St. James! Pilgrims have been walking the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) for centuries, following the many paths to Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of St. James. Our hiking tour begins in Sarria, the most popular Camino starting point, covering the last 100km of the Camino Francés. This is the minimum distance you can hike on the Camino and still receive your a Compostela, a certificate that says you have successfully hiked the Camino and are a true Camino pilgrim.
12 Days Camino de Santiago
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
Round trip airfare
Bus transportation
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First class hotels
Two meals each day
Local area hiking guide
Luggage shuttled from hotel to hotel while you hike
Training to get you physically ready
Pilgrim’s passport
Group travel/health protection plan
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRIP
- Capital: Madrid
- Language: Spanish
- Population: 46.7 million
- Time Zone: EST plus 5 hours
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Electricity: 230V. 50Hz
LISBON – SARRIA – PORTOMARIN – PALAS DE REI – MELIDE – AZURA – AMENAL – SANTIAGO
ITINERARY
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1
DEPART FROM USA TO PORTUGAL
Today: Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your overnight flight to Lisbon. Meals and drinks served aloft.
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2
LISBON ARRIVAL
Today: Arrival in Lisbon. Bus will take you to your hotel
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
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3
LISBON / SARRIA
Today: After a good night’s sleep and a leisurely morning, board the coach for a bus ride to Sarria for dinner and overnight.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Sarria.
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4
SARRIA / PORTOMARIN
Today: You will hike approximately 14 miles today on some paved trails through the beautiful countryside to Portomarin. Expect some hills through charming villages and hamlets. Don’t forget to get your pilgrim’s passport stamped along the way.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Portomarin.
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5
PORTOMARIN / PALAS DE REI
Today: You will walk approximately 14 miles to Palas de Rei. The route will take you on rolling hills through farmland, rustic and peaceful forests following paths lined by stone walls. Don’t miss the 2200-year-old ancient ruins of Castromaior on your way.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Palas de Rei.
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6
PALAS DE REI / MELIDE
Today: Enjoy a nice walk (approximately 9 miles) today, discovering local customs, meeting fellow pilgrims and basking in the unique atmosphere of the Camino. Melide is known for the best pulpo (octopus!) in Glacia.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Melide.
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7
MELIDE / AZURA
Today: Discover local traditions, rewarding yourself with good food after a day hiking in Galicia’s peaceful, green countryside. Today’s mileage is approximately 8 miles.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Arzua.
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8
AZURA / AMENAL
Today: Enjoy the green rolling landscape of Galicia on today’s 14-mile walk to Amenal. Today, the path becomes gentler. Enjoy this time off from your busy life and reflect on your journey while interacting with fellow pilgrims.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Amenal.
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9
AMENAL / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Today: This will be your final leg into Santiago. Climb up into Monte do Gozo (Mount of Joy) and take in the stunning views of Santigo before you enter the medieval town. Once in Santiago, attend the Pilgrim’s Mass and witness the famous swinging Botafumeiro ritual.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Santiago.
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10
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Today: You can enjoy your FREE day in Santiago to explore one of the most famous shrines in the world where the tomb of St. James was discovered. Consider taking a bus tour to Finisterre to see the “End of the Earth.”
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Santiago.
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11
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / LISBON
Today: Depart Santiago to travel by bus to Lisbon. Free afternoon.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Fatima.
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12
LISBON / USA
Today: We make our way home with memories of a lifetime.