Group Size: 15-26 guests
Price: $7,999 per person double occupancy / $9,499 single occupancy
Trip Overview
Join a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on northern Spain’s legendary Camino de Santiago, the historic route that has welcomed pilgrims for more than a thousand years. On this active program, follow the Way of St. James through wooded bluffs, flowered fields, and scenic landscapes, concluding at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Explore the dazzling variety of art and UNESCO-listed architecture along the Camino, including awe-inspiring Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals and monasteries in Nájera, Burgos, León, and Santiago de Compostela. Hear Gregorian chants performed by the world-famous monks at the monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. End with a special event: Witness the famous Botafumeiro ritual during midday Mass at the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, enjoy the culture and hospitality of this unique area, including exquisite cuisine and regional wines, and stay at splendid centuries-old paradores (hotels). Daily walks along the Camino average 3.5 miles per day, with some rest days for normal sightseeing.
Schedule by Day
Pricing
- $7,999 per person double occupancy
- $9,499 single occupancy
Accommodations
- Two nights at the Hotel Maisonnave in Pamplona
- Two nights at the Hotel Villa de Laguardia
- Two nights at the Hotel NH Palacio de la Merced in Burgos
- Two nights at the Parador de León in León
- One night at the Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo
- Two nights at the Hotel Compostela in Santiago de Compstela
What to Expect
Participants must be in good health and able to keep pace with an active group. They must be able to hike for up to six miles a day on uneven terrain; walk and stand for periods of two hours at time; climb stairs at monuments (some without handrails) and other locations not handicapped accessible; and board a motorcoach unassisted. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. For walks on the Camino, participants are advised to bring “broken-in” walking shoes or boots, a sun hat, and comfortable hiking attire.