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Footsteps of the Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday
Fully
Guided
7
Nights
3 & 4
B&B (+1)
Flights &
Transfers
- Follow in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims on this 7-night guided walking holiday to Spain.
- Explore Bilbao with a guide walking tour, visit to the Guggenheim & time at leisure.
- Spend an exhilarating 4 days walking the Camino de Santiago with an expert guide.
- Discover the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela on a half day city tour.
- Includes 5 nights on a bed and breakfast basis, 2 nights on a half board basis.
Book Your Trip From €1488pp
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Your Guided Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday
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 a visit to the Guggenheim museum, a tour of a local winery, a stroll through the beautiful old town of León 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, 1300 metres above sea level. We’ll complete our holiday by leaving a stone at the symbolic Cruz de Fierro (The Iron Cross) 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.
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Trip Itinerary
Day
1
Travel to Spain
Fly to Bilbao
Afternoon
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 a orientation walking tour of the Old Town district of Bilbao, before enjoying a welcome dinner in a local restaurant with your group.
Accommodation
Overnight
2
Nervión River & Guggenheim Museum
Nervión River & Guggenheim Museum
Morning
Begin day with a morning guided walking tour along the banks of the Nervión River, followed by a visit to 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.
At Leisure
Afternoon
You will have the remainder of the day at leisure in Bilbao to spend as you wish. We recommend 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.
3
San Juan de Ortega to Atapuerca including La Rioja
San Juan de Ortega to Atapuerca including La Rioja
Full Day
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 country side before partaking in a tour of a local bodega (winery.) Complete your day with an afternoon walk from San 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 your leisure.
Moderate route: Walking distance: 6 km / Starting altitude: 1000 m
Accommodation
Overnight
4
Castillian wheat plains to Castrojeriz
Castillian wheat plains to Castrojeriz
Full Day
Today you will enjoy a morning guided walk through typical Castilian 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 some free time in Castrojeriz and afterwards will continue to León where you will enjoy a meal at your hotel.
Leisurely route: Walking distance: 3.5 km / Starting altitude: 870 m
Moderate route: Walking distance: 11 km / Starting altitude: 870 m
Accommodation
Overnight
5
Leon to Ponferrada
Leon to Ponferrada
Full Day
In the morning, enjoy a short guided walking tour through the narrow streets and beautiful buildings of the old town in Leon
Leisurely route/ Walking distance: 1.4km / Duration 20 minutes.
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.
Moderate route: Walking distance: 8.1 km / Starting altitude: 1150 m
You will enjoy an evening meal at a local restaurant in Molinaseca before transferring to your hotel in Ponferrada.
Accommodation
Overnight
6
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Full Day
Enjoy a morning guided tour along the pilgrim road to El Cebrero where you will begin your walk to Linares
Walking distance: 3.2km
Afterwards you will transfer by coach to Santiago, with a visit to Portomarin en route. Continue for your onward coach transfer 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.
1. Leisurely Route / Walking distance: 2km / Starting altitude: 280m
2. Leisurely Route / Walking distance: 3.5km / Starting altitude: 372m
3. Moderate Route / Walking distance: 8km / Starting altitude: 300m
Afterwards check in to your hotel in Santiago de Compostela, where dinner will be included this evening.
Accommodation
Overnight
7
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela city tour
Morning
This morning you will enjoy a half day city tour of 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 including the grave of St. James at the church of San Justo de la Vega.
Free time at leisure
Afternoon
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.
8
Return home
Morning
After breakfast you will depart for your transfer to Porto airport for your return flight home.
* We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes
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Know before you go
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your TD active guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
Do I need a visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each countries entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
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