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According to tradition, it is the burial place of the relics of James the Apostle. For centuries, thousands of pilgrims have traveled on the Camino de Santiago destined for the iconic Cathedral. Check in to your final hotel and embark on a guided walking tour of Santiago. As you make your way ever closer, you will find “ Monte do Gozo” ( Mount of Joy) from where you first see the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy local favorite recipes for lunch such as “pulpo á feira” (octopus) and stroll in the historic quarter of Melide. This morning, transfer to Palas de Rei, the starting point for today’s walk, along villages and farmlands across an evergreen landscape. After checking in to your hotel, take a guided walk of Lugo, followed by time at leisure to explore the city on your own. The greatest example of its Roman legacy is its wall, built between the 3rd and 4th centuries and declared a World Heritage Site. Finish your day in the provincial capital of Lugo, with its quiet pedestrian streets, wide squares and spacious gardens dotted with impressive structures. In the regional capital of Ponferrada, visit the Templar’s Castle, and after traveling among vineyards, arrive at Villafranca del Bierzo, known as “Small Compostela.” In La Laguna de Castilla, take in the breathtaking scenery as a short walk takes you to the mountain hamlet of O Cebreiro and a visit to the oldest remaining fully intact church on the route and which contains a Holy Grail.

Travel through Villafranca to O Cebreiro along the Camino as you cross the mountains of León and stop at iconic points like the Cruz de Ferro (“ Iron Cross”). The town also plays home to Gaudí’s masterpiece The Bishop’s Palace. Transfer early this morning to the walled town of Astorga, its preserved churches convents and hospitals will transport you to the purest tradition of the Pilgrim’s Road. Paved roads followed by dirt roads and well-trodden trails with an optional ascent in the final mile. Enjoy local ingredients like asparagus, vegetable stews, and pears soaked in wine on Calle del Laurel. Learn about its history and links as you admire the Church of Santiago, the Cathedral of Santa María la Redonda and the Market Square. The town of Logroño has become an integral stop on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Check in to your hotel in the capital of La Rioja wine region, before heading out on a leisurely guided tour of the town. Then, continue to a nearby winery for a guided wine tasting and picnic in the vineyard. At the Monastery of Irache, en route to Logroño, sample from the “Fuente del Vino” (the Wine Fountain). A slight ascent through Guendulain will bring you to the village of Zariquiegui, located at the foot of “Sierra del Perdón” (the Peak of Forgiveness). Shed your city-dweller persona as you begin your transformation into a true pilgrim. To see itinerary, please click on an option below.

Gastronomic traditions: Indulge in authentic Galician flavors where recipes and culinary traditions have been passed on through generations as you dine in family-owned restaurants.

While here, stay two nights at the Parador de Santiago de Compostela, built to accommodate pilgrims, first as a royal hospital in 1499 and later as a hotel.

Santiago de Compostela: Your journey concludes by hiking into Santiago de Compostela, the culmination of the journey, arriving at the legendary cathedral where you can reflect on your experience, and if you wish, attend a Pilgrims Mass.

Storied cities: Enjoy guided tours of historic cities and towns frequented by pilgrims, including Pamplona, Burgos, León, Lugo, and Bilbao, some of which are home to important cathedrals and World Heritage sites.

The pilgrimage route: From the charming Pamplona foothills of the Pyrenees, hike nearly 41 miles of the Camino’s most scenic sections, averaging five miles per day of low-impact hiking through pastoral landscapes and ancient villages.

Along the way, experience ancient villages and dramatic landscapes of Spain’s mighty Basque region, where nature and history are revered, and local wine and cuisine are cherished. Feel a connection and the same sense of purpose with pilgrims since the Middle Ages as you walk along the same trails from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela. Whether you’re on a spiritual journey yourself or simply want the thrill of hiking this famous pilgrimage route, join us on this new Active Journey.

For over a thousand years, pilgrims have hiked the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage routes during the Middle Ages.