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“I“It’s life changing experience … transforming … an affirmation of the human spirit.” This is how modern-day seekers describe their experience along the Camino de Santiago, one of the world’s great journeys. They come from around the world to follow paths trod by pilgrims for more than a thousand years. The destination is the city of Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of St James but, like all of our Walks, this is about the journey. We follow ancient roads marked by graceful scallop shells, the symbol of St James, past medieval villages, soaring Romanesque cathedrals, intimate chapels and sanctuaries and peaceful hills and valleys. No one is a stranger here and each person forges their own spiritual path, yet all are united on the ancient Camino. We’ve taking the best of this remarkable route to make it possible for a week’s journey. Begin in Burgos, the burial place of El Cid. Visit the Cruz de Hierro towering above thousands of pilgrims’ stones. Discover the unspoiled village of O’Cebreiro with its oval stone huts. Rejoice in Santiago’s Praza do Obradoiro. This is an experience not to be missed.
Meet in Burgos, with time to wander the ancient streets and admire the many churches and monuments before our Welcome Dinner.
Burgos, NH Collection Palacio de Burgos
Our journey follows the emblem of St James; the scallop shell. Traveling on foot and by bus, we reach León, founded by the Roman Seventh Legion in 68 AD, to join the locals in the traditional ‘paseo’ (evening stroll) before a Spanish-style late dinner in our hotel.
León, NH Collection Plaza Mayor
After crossing the longest pilgrim bridge in Spain, walk over undulating countryside to the ancient town of Astorga, with its Roman walls, medieval cathedral and Gaudi’s eccentric Bishop’s Palace. Our hotel is in the mountain village of Rabanal del Camino.
Rabanal del Camino, El Rifugio Hosteria
Drive to the Cruz de Hierro, towering above a mountain of stones, each left by a passing pilgrim. Later, we’ll traverse the winemaking region of Bierzo, as we descend to El Acebo, and walk over wildflower-scented slopes down to the village of Molinaseca.
Molinaseca, Hotel Rural de Floriana
A short bus ride takes us to Ponferrada, with its 12th-century Templar castle built to defend the pilgrims from the Moors. From there we wend our way beside mountain streams to the perfectly preserved hilltop village of O’Cebreiro. After lunch, we continue to medieval Villafranca del Bierzo. Here we see the Puerta del Perdón, the Door of Pardon.
Villafranca del Bierzo, Parador Villafranca del Bierzo
Today’s journey takes us over rolling countryside and crystal-clear streams, pausing by the pilgrims’ fountain in Triacastela, and on, along stonewalled lanes, to Portomarin.
Lugo, Pousada de Portomarin
Finally, we approach Santiago. The Cathedral’s bell towers offer the first glimpse of this holy place. The excitement increases as we enter the old city and stand in the huge Praza do Obradoiro admiring the magnificent cathedral, the grand finale of our journey.
Santiago de Compostela, Parador de Santiago
A local guide joins our group to lead a tour of Santiago de Compostela, including a visit to the cathedral. We will attend the special Pilgrim Mass at noon, which lasts about one hour, before departing for the Santiago airport.