CAMINO DE SANTIAGO YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides

RETURN FLIGHTS

Return flights from London

3 & 4-STAR HOTELS

7 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels

13 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 4 dinners

(D) including a welcome drink and farewell dinner

LOCAL FLAVOURS

Sample Spain’s most famous wine during our visit to La Rioja wine region

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Walk through vineyards & villages in Spain’s Basque Country l Stop at Irache Monastery & enjoy wine flowing from the local winery fountain l Visit medieval Navarrete l Stop at Santo Domingo de la Calzada l Walk through the Campos de Castilla area l Discover medieval Leon l Visit Astorga’s cathedral l Walk to the highlands of the Bierzo region l Enjoy a traditional lunch in the pretty village of Molinaseca l Visit Ponferrada’s Knights Templar Castle l Explore the Celtic town of O Cebreiro l Walk from the Mount of Joy to Santiago de Compostela l Pick a seashell at Fisterra – the symbol of the pilgrim

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l City tour of Burgos l Tour of Santiago de Compostela & attend Pilgrim Mass

Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us. Please be advised, this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. Any walk can be avoided by following the group on the coach. There will be plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery. Most walks take place on paths and tracks. Sturdy shoes are essential.

DAY 1 UK - BILBAO

Today you will fly to Bilbao in Spain’s Basque Country. (D)

BARCELÓ BILBAO NERVIÓN, BILBAO (4 STAR)

DAY 2 PUENTE LA REINA - LAGUARDIA

Walk 6 km/3.73 mi – 2 hours

Today, we’ll head to medieval Puente La Reina, the meeting point of the Jaca Pilgrim Road and the French Way. We can admire the 12th century church of Santa María de Eunate in the vicinity, before beginning our walk along the Camino de Santiago. Passing through vineyards and rural countryside until we reach Puente La Reina, where lunch is included. Our tour then takes us by minibus to the ‘wine fountain’ at the Monastery of Irache, and onto the La Rioja wine region for a wine tasting in Haro, before arriving to our hotel in Laguardia.

(B,L)

SILKEN VILLA DE LAGUARDIA, LAGUARDIA (4 STAR)

DAY 3 LAGUARDIA - BURGOS

Walk 5 km/3.1 mi – 90 minutes

Our first stop today is at Navarrete, our walk takes us through more vineyards of La Rioja. We’ll continue by road to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, an important stopping point for pilgrims. On arrival in Burgos, where we stay tonight, you can join an optional guided tour. (B,D)

HOTEL SILKEN GRAN TEATRO, BURGOS (4 STAR)

DAY 4 BURGOS - ASTORGA

Wal k 5 km/3.1 mi – 90 minutes

Today’s walk takes us to the Campos de Castilla area. We’ll have free time for lunch before driving on to León, where a walking tour is included to explore the old town and cathedral (approx. 2 hrs) Our hotel tonight is in Astorga. (B,D)

HOTEL ASTUR PLAZA, ASTORGA (3 STAR)

DAY 5 ASTORGA - PONFERRADA

Walk 6 km/3.73 mi – 2 hours

This morning we’ll admire the cathedral and Bishop’s Palace of Astorga. Our walk takes us to the highlands of the Bierzo region, where we’ll stop at la Cruz de Ferro, the famous landmark ‘Iron Cross'. After a traditional lunch in Molinaseca, we’ll drive to Ponferrada. (B,L)

HOTEL BIERZO PLAZA, PONFERRADA (3 STAR)

DAY 6 PONFERRADA - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Wal k 5 km/3.1 mi – 90 minutes

We’ll reach our goal of Santiago de Compostela today. We’ll then drive to Monte de Gozo, which is the first point at which pilgrims can view Santiago de Compostela after their long journey. Our final walk takes us into Plaza del Obradoiro (B)

HOTEL GELMIREZ, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (3 STAR)

DAY 7 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Walk 3 km/1.86 mi – 2 hours

This morning we’ll head to Fisterra, a historic fishing port where pilgrims would bathe in the sea to purify their souls and collect a scallop shell – the symbol of pilgrims. This afternoon, why not join our optional guided tour of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia. This evening, we will gather as a group and head to a traditional Galician restaurant for a farewell dinner. (B,D)

HOTEL GELMIREZ, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (3 STAR)

DAY 8 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

FLIGHTS AND HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

2023 Return flights from LONDON Holiday ref: SESCA

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Discover charming towns, golden sands and tempting local delicacies on this wonderful holiday, which includes a scenic cruise along the Douro River and visits to Porto and Lisbon.