Uitgebreide reisroute van de Internationale groepsreis Camino de Santiago Trek
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Activities

  • Walking & Trekking
  • Point-to-Point
  • Food

    • Follow one of the world's oldest pilgrim routes. Explore romanesque cathedrals, medieval monasteries and unspoiled rural scenery. Collect stamps for your pilgrim's passport along the way. The historic Galician capital of Santiago de Compostela
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    Start Samos.

    The trip will start tonight in our hotel in Samos. The main briefing will take place this evening, then there is free time for you to rest or explore Samos as you like.Accommodation: Hotel A Veiga (or similar)

  • 2

    To Sarria walking through ancient oak forests and quaint villages.

    After breakfast, we start our first walk in one of the most unspoilt sections of the Camino. We walk through the Galician countryside, populated by a number of traditional agricultural villages and visit the town of Samos. We will pass by one of the oldest monasteries in Spain and get the chance to see a lovely old chapel from the ninth century. We will then continue through ancient oak forests to the town of Sarria.Accommodation: Hotel Oca Villa de Sarria (or similar)Walk Profile: approx. 14km / 4hrs walking

  • 3

    Walk through the rolling hills of the Galician countryside to Portomarin.

    We continue walking up and down the hills of Galicia to the town of Portomarin, which was rebuilt on a hilltop from its original location in the River Mino’s valley. This was done to escape flooding when a reservoir was constructed in 1962. The old church was moved, stone by stone, to its current location.Accommodation: Hotel Villajardín (or similar)Walk Profile: approx. 23km / 7hrs walking

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    Uphill to the village of Ventas de Naron and on to Palas de Rei.

    We start with a steady ascent to the village of Ventas de Naron, where the terrain levels out. Along the way to Palas de Rei there are plenty of cafes where we can enjoy a break. Palas de Rei marks the half-way point of our trek and we spend the night in a hotel, where we can really feel the spirit of the ‘Camino’ since many walkers stop here.Considering the length of the walk please note that a taxi can be arranged to allow opting out from a section, if needed.Accommodation: Hotel Complejo la Cabaña (or similar)Walk Profile: approx. 25km / 7hrs walking

  • 5

    Walk to the town of Melide, renowned for its octopus with potatoes dish, and on to Arzua, famous for its cheeses.

    We begin our longest day's walking along a very picturesque stretch of the Camino, as we cross several Roman bridges and walk past medieval churches. For lunch we stop in the small town of Melide, renowned for its delicious octopus with potatoes and end our day in Arzua, famous for its cheeses.Considering the length of the walk please note that a taxi can be arranged to allow opting out from a section, if needed.Accommodation: Hotel O Retiro (or similar)Walk Profile: approx. km 29/ 8hrs walking

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    Meet many more pilgrims on the final section to Pedrouzo.

    Today’s walk to the village of Pedrouzo involves a number of short ascents and descents through woods, fruit fields and eucalyptus. As Santiago draws ever closer, more pilgrims will cross our path, adding to the anticipation of reaching our goal, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.Accommodation: Hotel Platas (or similar)Walk Profile: approx. 19km / 7hrs walking

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    Walk to Santiago de Compostela.

    Our final day’s walk sees us climbing up to the famous Monte do Gozo, where pilgrims traditionally took in their first views of the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. As part of the centuries-old tradition, we make our way through the city’s streets and crowds to Plaza del Obradoiro, dominated by the impressive Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where we can observe a mass service that may include the impressive “Botafumeiro” incense swinging, although it cannot be guaranteed. Accommodation: Hotel Avenida (or similar)Walk Profile: approx. 20km / 7hrs walking

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    Free day in Santiago de Compostela.

    Free day to explore the historic city of Santiago at your own pace. There are plenty of things to do; you can visit the spectacular cathedral and stroll around the narrow streets of the World Heritage-listed Old Town with its diverse architecture. Alternatively, you can visit the museum of Galician Life, home to interesting exhibits of Galician traditions and art. You can also join a day excursion to Cape Finisterre, which was believed to be the end of the known world in Roman times. The Cape is also the final destination for many pilgrims on the way of St. James.Accommodation: Hotel Avenida (or similar)

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    End Santiago de Compostela.

    The trip ends this morning after breakfast in Santiago de Compostela.

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