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The English Way to Santiago de Compostela
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING B&B / HOTEL
Walk the English Way from the Atlantic coast at Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Ferrol with its historic port 2 | Walk to Cabanas along the estuary (8hrs) or an alternative route (4.5hrs) 3 | Continue to Betanzos (6hrs) 4 | Walk to Presedo, transfer to Betanzos (5hrs) 5 | Transfer to Presedo and walk to San Paio de Buscas (5.5hrs) 6 | Continue to Marantes (6hrs) 7 | Final stage to Santiago (2.5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in comfortable hotels / B&Bs BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & guidebook per room booked, luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp), emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfers between Presedo and Betanzos PLUS: visitor tax & pilgrim’s passport
Walking the Camino de Santiago
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NOTES: High season is during Easter and from 1 Jul to 31 Aug - supplement applies. Camino Norte - Bilbao to Santander
6 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
B&B / HOTEL
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily
Follow an original pilgrimage route to Santiago between Bilbao & Santander
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bilbao 2 | By metro to Portugalete then walk along the coast to Castro Urdiales (7.5hrs) 3 | On to Liendo (5.5hrs) 4 | Walk and by boat to Santona (3hrs) 5 | Continue to Santander on foot and by boat (7hrs) 6 | Trip concludes Santander
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights in a combination of hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & guidebook per room booked, luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp), emergency hotline PLUS: visitor tax & pilgrim’s passport
NOTES: A high season supplement applies at Easter, 1 July to 15 September and during special events eg Film Festiva San Sebastian. Subject to availability during local festivals.
Classic scenery of the Camino Norte in northern Spain | Kate Baker
Portuguese Way Cycle - Porto to Santiago
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Cycle along the Portuguese Camino from Porto into
the fabled town of Santiago de Compostela
B&B / HOTEL
GRADE 4
DATES
Daily except weekends from 3 Jan to 16 Dec
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily (except 17 Dec to 2 Jan)
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Porto 2 | Cycle to Arcos (35km/22mi) 3 | On to Ponte de Lima, the oldest town in Portugal (54km/33.5mi) 4 | Cross the Spanish border to Tui (39km/24mi) 5 | On to Pontevedra (52km/32mi) 6 | Cycle to Padron (40km/25mi) 7 | To Santiago (26km/16mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: info pack including route notes & guidebook per room booked, luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp) & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: 30 speed mountain bike rental with repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle holder, pump & helmet (gel saddle and toe clips available, e-bikes available on request - supplement applies and local deposit of EUR100 required) PLUS: pilgrim’s passport
All smiles on the self guided cycle between Porto and Santiago | Pat Rochon
The Portuguese Road - Porto to Tui
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
Walk from Porto to the Spanish border town of Tui on the Camino Portugués
HOTEL
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Porto 2 | Transfer to Vilar do Pinheiro and walk to Arcos (4hrs) 3 | Walk to the market town of Barcelos (5hrs) 4 | Continue to Balugaes (4.5hrs) 5 | Walk to Ponte de Lima, the oldest town in Portugal (5.5hrs) 6 | Along delightful trails and crossing small hills en route to Pecene (6.5hrs) 7 | The last stage to the Spanish border at Tui (4.5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes (or continue on to Santiago)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 4 star hotel /parador in Tui - supplement applies ) BACKUP & SUPORT: information pack including route notes & guidebook per room booked, luggage transfer (max 1 piece of 20kgs per person) & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfer from Porto to Vilar do Pinheiro PLUS: pilgrim’s passport
NOTES: Option to upgrade to a 4 star hotel in Tui available - supplement applies. The Portuguese Road - Tui to Santiago
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
Experience the humble beauty of the final stage of the Portuguese Camino
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Tui 2 | Walk to O Porrino along quiet country roads and woodland paths, transfer back to Tui (6hrs) 3 | Transfer to O Porrino, walk to Arcade on the coast (6hrs) 4 | A shorter walk to the old town of Pontevedra (3-4hrs) 5 | Walk to Caldas de Reis (6-7hrs) 6 | Via the river valleys of Bermana and Valga to Padron (5-6hrs) 7 | To Santiago (6-7hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
HOTEL
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily (except 17 Dec to 2 Jan)
The Portuguese Camino offers a quieter alternative to the Camino in Spain | Pat Rochon
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 4 star hotel in Tui and Santiago - supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: info pack - route notes & guidebook per room booked, luggage transfer (1 piece, max 20kgs per person) & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfers between Tui and O Porrino PLUS: pilgrim’s passport
NOTES: Options to upgrade hotel in Tui and in Caldas de Rei are available - supplements apply.
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Portuguese Camino sign | Jaclyn Lofts