Camino de Santiago
Undertake a challenging but exhilarating journey along this thousand-year-old trail and achieve the pilgrim's goal of reaching beautiful Santiago de Compostela, the final resting place of the apostle St James. This path, with its wonderful landscapes, beautiful monasteries and ancient chapels, endows every walker with a sense of the great history that is being followed.
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Experience the incredible camaraderie and hospitality of the trail |
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Uncover the history and folklore surrounding the pilgrim's way |
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Enjoy rural landscapes and ancient monuments |
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Spend time discovering beautiful Santiago de Compostela |
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Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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Day 1: arrive at Santiago de Compostela (this day may also be taken at the end of your holiday, request at time of booking, depending on flight times).
Day 2: spend the morning exploring this wonderful city before transferring to your hotel in Ponferrada.
Day 3: transfer to Camponaraya then walk through vineyards and the Arroyo Magaz valley to the lovely town of Villafranca del Bierzo. (9 miles, 300ft of ascent)
Day 4: this morning you walk from Ambasmestas with your goal the hilltop town of O Cebreiro. The views when you arrive are worth the effort. (8½ miles, 2,100ft of ascent)
Day 5: the rugged countryside to Biduedo offers enjoyable views and you then transfer to Sarria. (10 miles, 150ft of ascent)
Day 6: starting from the church at Barbadelo you walk past chestnut and oak woods today, taking a clear path to the village of Portomarin, overlooking the Mino River. (11½ miles, 600ft of ascent)
Day 7: from the village of Gonzar continue through the undulating countryside of the Sierra de Ligonde until you reach Palas de Rei. (10 miles, 500ft of ascent)
Day 8: medieval bridges and river valleys mark your route today as you walk to Melide on the way to Arzua. (10 miles, 350ft of ascent)
Day 9: hidden amidst Eucalyptus trees you will go past a series of hamlets on your way to the hotel in Rúa (11½ miles, 100ft of ascent).
Day 10: the triumphant finale to your trail, your first glimpse of the city is from the summit of Monte del Gozo. You then descend and enter Santiago de Compostela through the Puerta del Camino (12½ miles, 250ft of ascent).
Day 11: depart after breakfast.
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| Type of walking |
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The route is well waymarked along rural roads and footpaths. On some days transfers are provided to allow you to enjoy the best of the route. It is also possible to walk longer distances each day if you prefer. |
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| Dates and prices |
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Daily departures from March to November 2008
| Bed & Breakfast (10 nights) £575 |
| Half Board (8 nights) & Bed & Breakfast (2 nights) £675 |
| Single supplement: £26 per night |
| Extra nights in Santiago de Compostela: £44 per person (sharing room) £57 single room |
We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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Flights are not included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
| Ryanair to Santiago |
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| From |
Out |
Return |
Prices from |
| Stansted |
08:00-11:10 |
11:25-12:40 |
£60 |
| Liverpool |
15:25-18:40 |
19:05-20:25 |
£60 |
Transfer by local bus or taxi to Santiago centre - 15mins (payable locally). Bus from Santiago to Ponferroda - 3hrs
30mins included in holiday price.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Your accommodation and meals |
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Spend 10 nights in comfortable hotels
situated along the trail. The hotels have been
carefully selected for your convenience and
all rooms have en-suite facilities. Below are a selection of the hotels we use for this tour.
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| Average temperatures |
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| March |
6°C |
14°C |
| April |
7°C |
16°C |
| May |
9°C |
18°C |
| June |
12°C |
21°C |
| July |
14°C |
24°C |
| Aug |
14°C |
24°C |
| Sept |
13°C |
22°C |
| Oct |
10°C |
19°C |
| Nov |
7°C |
15°C |
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| Extend your stay |
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We can add rest days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as long as you wish.
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| Why not try... |
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A guided walking trail along the Camino de Santiago, click here for more information.
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10 nights' accommodation in twin or double room with en-suite facilities
