Traverse the centuries of time as well as Northern Spain on the medieval Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail. This trip offers a chance to walk the entire length of the Spanish Camino, from St Jean Pied de Port in France, across the Pyrenees and onwards to Santiago. The entire trip can be done over a month, or you can break it down further as this itinerary comprises of our separate self-guided walks along the Camino in the Pyrenees, to Logroño, Burgos, Leon and Santiago de Compostela. The fascinating route will bring to life the unique history that you’ll discover along this famous pilgrimage trail. Known as ‘The Way of St James’ in France, the Camino de Santiago winds its way across borders, following in the footsteps of thousands of medieval pilgrims through the beautiful Sierras of Navarre and Aragon. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries that mark the Compostela Trail, resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art.

Trip Highlights

• Walk through stunning scenery, visiting mountain villages
• Experience the history of the trail marked by crosses, statues and grain silos
• Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims
• Arrival into Santiago and experience the satisfaction of reaching the end of the ‘Camino’

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (France)

Day 2: Enter Spain, cross 3 passes to Roncesvalles (7hrs, 22km/13.7 mi)

Inclusions

• 35 breakfasts, 33 dinners: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes. Dinner is not included in Santiago or Pamplona.
• 35 nights in 2-3 star hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with private facilities. Occasionally facilities may be shared with one or two other rooms.
• Information pack including route notes & guidebook per room booked
• Luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp – additional bags and excess weight will attract a surcharge)
• Transfers as noted in itinerary on days 14 & 15, 20 & 21 and 23 & 24
• Emergency hotline
• Pilgrim’s Passport

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