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Camino de Santiago

Walk a thousand years of stories.

14 daysTIME TO EXPLORE4–8 guestsAN INTIMATE GROUPPlan this journey ↗

THE EXPERIENCE

A journey beyond
the expected.

Ancient paths. Cathedral cities. A journey with meaning. Experience the length of the Camino Francés through selected walks and private transfers, before walking the final stages from Sarria to Santiago.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Your route, unfolding.

Explore the key stops along the way.

Numbered route overview linking Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Santo Domingo, Burgos, León, Samos, Sarria, Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzúa, O Pedrouzo, Santiago
✥ SpainROUTE OVERVIEW

Camino Francés hiking trail via Samos, based on OpenStreetMap. Dashed line: full trail; numbered points: tour stops. Your tour combines selected walks and private transfers. Hiking distances and running subtotals below come from our original tour itinerary. They count scheduled walks only, not the full trail or shuttle travel. The Samos walks have no listed distance and are excluded from subtotals.

  1. Roncesvalles
  2. Pamplona
  3. Santo Domingo
  4. Burgos
  5. León
  6. Samos
  7. Sarria
  8. Portomarín
  9. Palas de Rei
  10. Melide
  11. Arzúa
  12. O Pedrouzo
  13. Santiago
01Roncesvalles
Arrival in Roncesvalles — no hike listedHiking total so far: 0.0 mi (0.0 km)Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Begin with your Camino passport and the history of pilgrimage. Stay at Hotel Roncesvalles.

02Pamplona
Roncesvalles to Basque Irati in Espinal: 4.0 mi (6.5 km)Hiking total so far: 4.0 mi (6.5 km)Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk 4.0 mi (6.5 km) from Roncesvalles to Espinal, then explore Pamplona’s cathedral, cafés and pintxos.

03Santo Domingo
Two scheduled walks: 5.0 mi (8.1 km)Hiking total so far: 9.1 mi (14.6 km)Zariquiegui to Alto del Perdón: 1.4 mi (2.3 km); Cirueña to Santo Domingo de la Calzada: 3.6 mi (5.8 km). Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk from Zariquiegui to Alto del Perdón (1.4 mi (2.3 km)), then from Cirueña to Santo Domingo de la Calzada (3.6 mi (5.8 km)).

04Burgos
Burgos — sightseeing; no hike listedHiking total so far: 9.1 mi (14.6 km)Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Discover the cathedral, the castle and the story of El Cid.

05León
León — sightseeing; no hike listedHiking total so far: 9.1 mi (14.6 km)Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Explore the cathedral and Gaudí’s Casa Botines, with a stay at the Parador de León.

06Samos
Triacastela to Samos — distance to be confirmedListed hiking subtotal: 9.1 mi (14.6 km)The original itinerary includes this walk and local hikes, but does not give their distances. Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk from Triacastela to Samos and rest before the final stages.

07Sarria
Sarria — start of the final walking stagesListed hiking subtotal: 9.1 mi (14.6 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Begin the final walking stages of the Camino.

08Portomarín
Sarria to Portomarín: 13.8 mi (22.2 km)Listed hiking subtotal: 22.9 mi (36.8 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Sarria to Portomarín.

09Palas de Rei
Portomarín to Palas de Rei: 15.4 mi (24.8 km)Listed hiking subtotal: 38.3 mi (61.6 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Portomarín to Palas de Rei.

10Melide
Palas de Rei to Melide: 8.9 mi (14.4 km)Listed hiking subtotal: 47.2 mi (76.0 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Palas de Rei to Melide.

11Arzúa
Melide to Arzúa: 8.8 mi (14.1 km)Listed hiking subtotal: 56.0 mi (90.1 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Melide to Arzúa.

12O Pedrouzo
Arzúa to O Pedrouzo: 12.0 mi (19.3 km)Listed hiking subtotal: 68.0 mi (109.4 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk 12.0 mi (19.3 km) from Arzúa to O Pedrouzo.

13Santiago
O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela: 11.9 mi (19.1 km)Listed hiking subtotal: 79.8 mi (128.5 km)Subtotal excludes the unlisted Samos hiking distances. Walking distances from the original tour itinerary; transfers and sightseeing mileage are not included.

Walk the final 11.9 mi (19.1 km) to Santiago de Compostela and its extraordinary cathedral.

THOUGHTFULLY TAKEN CARE OF

More presence.
Fewer logistics.

  • ✓   Private shuttle and luggage transfers
  • ✓   Distinctive hotels and Paradores
  • ✓   Breakfast and dinner at each location
  • ✓   Personal guidance in history, theology and literature
  • ✓   Pilgrim’s Compass daypack, travel guide and journal

Dates, availability, accommodation details and the final itinerary are confirmed personally before booking.

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