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Bilbao
Rioja wine & food experience

San Sebastián
Rioja wine & food experience

Logroño
Rioja wine & food experience


ST James Tours


Fisterra Epilogue
Santiago de Compostela to Muxia

St James Way By Bike
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

Portuguesse Way
From Tui



Northen Way
From Baamonde

Original Way
From Lugo

French Way
From Sarria


RIOJA WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
From Bilbao


Day 1. BILBAO - LOGROÑO: Introductory Evening (Sunday)

Meet your local wine expert guide at your hotel lobby in Bilbao, or at Bilbao international airport (at your choice) and be taken to Logroño, the capital city of the Rioja area.

After check in your hotel In Logroño, and resting a little, meet your wine expert local guide in the hotel lobby to star your gastronomic experience in La Rioja.

And what a better start in Rioja than with the perfect pairing! Of course, the wine of La Rioja never comes alone. Wherever you find good wine, you will find good food. La Rioja is a prime example of this.

We will go to the historic quarter and enjoy the lively par excellence dining Pintxo* Bars of the Riojan capital with the wine educator, introducing us to the virtues of pairing Rioja and other Spanish wine styles with food. As a “master of wine”, the wine educator will have a fine palate and will readily distinguish one wine from another and how we can determine the appropriateness of matching food with apt wine styles.

Accommodation.

*Pintxos are North Spain’s equivalent of Tapas, often presented on a wooden skewer.

Day 2. RIOJA ALTA (Monday)

Breakfast. Early in the morning be picked up in your hotel lobby by your local expert, that today will take you into the amazing area of Rioja Alta.

There we will visit one of the most historical wineries in Rioja, and you will realize how they have evolved architecturally, artistically and, of course, in their winemaking, learning the history of winemaking and wine traditions to become the modern winemakers we see today; finally, we will taste some of the most classic Rioja wines.

Get charmed by one of the most delightful wineries of Rioja Alta, located within the walled enclosure of a 14th century castle, inside its fortifications we will be able to see the vineyards and taste their high quality wines.

After this, we will have lunch in a 17th century cellar, completely refurnished and transformed into a restaurant. We will enjoy one of the most delicious dishes in Rioja: roasted pig in a wood fired oven.

To complete the day, you will have the opportunity of personally speaking to the owner of a Family Winery, who after the experience his family acquired as winegrowers, decided to build this winery in order to produce and sell high quality wines.

In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Logroño.

Accommodations.

Day 3. RIOJA ALAVESA (Tuesday)

Breakfast. To start your third day of this unique gastronomic experience, be picked up by your local expert in the hotel lobby, to start your discovery journey into the Rioja Alavesa area, situated between the Ebro River and the Cantabria Mountains, giving this region a privileged microclimate for vine cultivation. The most amazing thing is the mix between the traditional production processes with new technologies; you will be able to sample everything in a “Terroir” Winery that incorporates all the personality of the best vine plots in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa area to their excellent quality wines, where finally we will have a delightful picnic lunch in the winery where we will enjoy typical Spanish dishes, while we taste their better wines; just relax and enjoy nature surrounded by vineyards.

After this, we will visit an Avant-Garde Winery, a building that combines functionality and aesthetics, designed by the world's most prestigious architects where wine is the true protagonist, it is a must-see!

In the afternoon, be taken back to Logroño.

Accommodations

Day 4: LOGROÑO (Wednesday):

Breakfast.

Today we will stay in the city to visit one of the great ancient wine cellars in the Rioja capital. It is home to some of the legendary names of the wines of Rioja and of Spain, you will walk through the nooks and crannies of the centennial cellar, finishing with a tasting of the most emblematic wines of the wine cellar.

Afterwards we will enjoy a traditional Riojan lunch.

In the afternoon, be transferred back to Bilbao.

End of our services

Departures 2018


March
4 - 18
April
1 - 15 - 29
May
13 - 27
June *
10 - 24
July *
8 - 22
August *
5 - 19
September *
9 - 23
October *
14 - 28
November
------

Hotels


Logroño
Hotel Carlton Rioja, 4*

Logroño
Hotel Gran Vía, 4*

Or similar

Inclusions


3 hotel nights in BB basis

English speaking local wine expert guide during the whole tour

Private transportation

Introducing pairing dinner with wine educator

Visits to 5 different wineries, with wine tasting in each one of them

Rioja Traditional lunch in Logroño

Lunch in a 17th century cellar

Picnic lunch in a winery

Prices


SMALL GROUP - up to 8 pax - 4 days

Twin room
1,995.00 €

Single Suppl.
300.00 €

Suppl. in July, August, Sept. and Oct.
90.00 €


RIOJA WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
From San Sebastián


Day 1. SAN SEBASTIAN - LOGROÑO: Introductory evening (Sunday)

Meet your local wine expert guide at your hotel lobby in San Sebastian, and be taken to Logroño, the capital city of the Rioja area.

After check in your hotel In Logroño, and resting a little, meet your wine expert local guide in the hotel lobby to star your gastronomic experience in La Rioja.

And what a better start in Rioja than with the perfect pairing! Of course, the wine of La Rioja never comes alone. Wherever you find good wine, you will find good food. La Rioja is a prime example of this.

We will go to the historic quarter and enjoy the lively par excellence dining Pintxo* Bars of the Riojan capital with the wine educator, introducing us to the virtues of pairing Rioja and other Spanish wine styles with food. As a “master of wine”, the wine educator will have a fine palate and will readily distinguish one wine from another and how we can determine the appropriateness of matching food with apt wine styles.

Accommodation.

*Pintxos are North Spain’s equivalent of Tapas, often presented on a wooden skewer.

Day 2. RIOJA ALTA (Monday)

Breakfast.

Early in the morning be picked up in your hotel lobby by your local expert, that today will take you into the amazing area of Rioja Alta.

There we will visit one of the most historical wineries in Rioja, and you will realize how they have evolved architecturally, artistically and, of course, in their winemaking, learning the history of winemaking and wine traditions to become the modern winemakers we see today; finally, we will taste some of the most classic Rioja wines.

Get charmed by one of the most delightful wineries of Rioja Alta, located within the walled enclosure of a 14th century castle, inside its fortifications we will be able to see the vineyards and taste their high quality wines.

After this, we will have lunch in a 17th century cellar, completely refurnished and transformed into a restaurant. We will enjoy one of the most delicious dishes in Rioja: roasted pig in a wood fired oven.

To complete the day, you will have the opportunity of personally speaking to the owner of a Family Winery, who after the experience his family acquired as winegrowers, decided to build this winery in order to produce and sell high quality wines.

In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Logroño.

Accommodations.

Day 3. RIOJA ALAVESA (Tuesday)

Breakfast.

To start your third day of this unique gastronomic experience, be picked up by your local expert in the hotel lobby, to start your discovery journey into the Rioja Alavesa area, situated between the Ebro River and the Cantabria Mountains, giving this region a privileged microclimate for vine cultivation. The most amazing thing is the mix between the traditional production processes with new technologies; you will be able to sample everything in a “Terroir” Winery that incorporates all the personality of the best vine plots in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa area to their excellent quality wines, where finally we will have a delightful picnic lunch in the winery where we will enjoy typical Spanish dishes, while we taste their better wines; just relax and enjoy nature surrounded by vineyards.

After this, we will visit an Avant-Garde Winery, a building that combines functionality and aesthetics, designed by the world's most prestigious architects where wine is the true protagonist, it is a must-see!

In the afternoon, be taken back to Logroño.

Accommodations

Day 4: LOGROÑO (Wednesday):

Breakfast.

Today we will stay in the city to visit one of the great ancient wine cellars in the Rioja capital. It is home to some of the legendary names of the wines of Rioja and of Spain, you will walk through the nooks and crannies of the centennial cellar, finishing with a tasting of the most emblematic wines of the wine cellar.

Afterwards we will enjoy a traditional Riojan lunch.

In the afternoon, be transferred back to San Sebastian.

End of our services

Departures 2018


March
11 - 25
April
8 - 22
May
6 - 20
June *
3 - 17
July *
1 - 15 - 29
August *
12 - 26
September *
2 - 16 - 30
October *
7 - 21
November
4

Hotels


Logroño
Hotel Carlton Rioja, 4*

Logroño
Hotel Gran Vía, 4*

Or similar

Inclusions


3 hotel nights in BB basis

English speaking local wine expert guide during the whole tour

Private transportation

Introducing pairing dinner with wine educator

Visits to 5 different wineries, with wine tasting in each one of them

Rioja Traditional lunch in Logroño

Lunch in a 17th century cellar

Picnic lunch in a winery

Prices


SMALL GROUP - up to 8 pax - 4 days

Twin room
1,895.00 €

Single Suppl.
300.00 €

Suppl. in July, August, Sept. and Oct.
90.00 €


RIOJA WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
From Logroño


Day 1. LOGROÑO (Sunday): Introductory Evening

Arrival in your hotel in Logroño. After check In, and resting a little, meet your wine expert local guide in the hotel lobby to star your gastronomic experience in La Rioja.

And what a better start in Rioja than with the perfect pairing! Of course, the wine of La Rioja never comes alone. Wherever you find good wine, you will find good food. La Rioja is a prime example of this.

We will go to the historic quarter and enjoy the lively par excellence dining Pintxo* Bars of the Riojan capital with the wine educator, introducing us to the virtues of pairing Rioja and other Spanish wine styles with food. As a “master of wine”, the wine educator will have a fine palate and will readily distinguish one wine from another and how we can determine the appropriateness of matching food with apt wine styles.

Accommodation.

*Pintxos are North Spain’s equivalent of Tapas, often presented on a wooden skewer.

Day 2. RIOJA ALTA (Monday)

Breakfast.

Early in the morning be picked up in your hotel lobby by your local expert, that today will take you into the amazing area of Rioja Alta.

There we will visit one of the most historical wineries in Rioja, and you will realize how they have evolved architecturally, artistically and, of course, in their winemaking, learning the history of winemaking and wine traditions to become the modern winemakers we see today; finally, we will taste some of the most classic Rioja wines.

Get charmed by one of the most delightful wineries of Rioja Alta, located within the walled enclosure of a 14th century castle, inside its fortifications we will be able to see the vineyards and taste their high quality wines.

After this, we will have lunch in a 17th century cellar, completely refurnished and transformed into a restaurant. We will enjoy one of the most delicious dishes in Rioja: roasted pig in a wood fired oven.

To complete the day, you will have the opportunity of personally speaking to the owner of a Family Winery, who after the experience his family acquired as winegrowers, decided to build this winery in order to produce and sell high quality wines.

In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Logroño.

Accommodations.

Day 3. RIOJA ALAVESA (Tuesday)

Breakfast.

To start your third day of this unique gastronomic experience, be picked up by your local expert in the hotel lobby, to start your discovery journey into the Rioja Alavesa area, situated between the Ebro River and the Cantabria Mountains, giving this region a privileged microclimate for vine cultivation. The most amazing thing is the mix between the traditional production processes with new technologies; you will be able to sample everything in a “Terroir” Winery that incorporates all the personality of the best vine plots in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa area to their excellent quality wines, where finally we will have a delightful picnic lunch in the winery where we will enjoy typical Spanish dishes, while we taste their better wines; just relax and enjoy nature surrounded by vineyards.

After this, we will visit an Avant-Garde Winery, a building that combines functionality and aesthetics, designed by the world's most prestigious architects where wine is the true protagonist, it is a must-see!

In the afternoon, be taken back to Logroño.

Accommodations

Day 4: LOGROÑO (Wednesday):

Breakfast.

Today we will stay in the city to visit one of the great ancient wine cellars in the Rioja capital. It is home to some of the legendary names of the wines of Rioja and of Spain, you will walk through the nooks and crannies of the centennial cellar, finishing with a tasting of the most emblematic wines of the wine cellar.

Afterwards we will enjoy a traditional Riojan lunch.

End of our services

Departures 2018


March
4 - 11 - 18 - 25
April
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29
May
6 - 13 - 20 - 27
June *
3 - 10 - 17 - 24
July *
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29
August *
5 - 12 - 19 - 26
September *
2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30
October *
7 - 14 - 21 - 28
November
4

Hotels


Logroño
Hotel Carlton Rioja, 4*

Logroño
Hotel Gran Vía, 4*

Or similar

Inclusions


3 hotel nights in BB basis

English speaking local wine expert guide during the whole tour

Private transportation

Introducing pairing dinner with wine educator

Visits to 5 different wineries, with wine tasting in each one of them

Rioja Traditional lunch in Logroño

Lunch in a 17th century cellar

Picnic lunch in a winery

Prices


SMALL GROUP - up to 8 pax - 4 days

Twin room
1,550.00 €

Single Suppl.
300.00 €

Suppl. in July, August, Sept. and Oct.
90.00 €


ST JAMES WAY - FISTERRA EPILOGUE
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA TO MUXIA


Day 1. Arrival at Santiago and Stage 1: Santiago de Compostela – Negreira (21,3 km).

Once you arrive at Santiago, you will start walking towards the first stop in this Way, Olveiroa. This is a nice and short stage and we can highlight the town of Ponte Maceira and its beautiful medieval bridge, which is certainly worth a visit. Also, in Negreira you can visit another medieval construction, Pazo do Cotón.

Accommodation in Negreira.

Day 2. Stage 2: Negreira – Olveiroa (33,2 km).

Breakfast in Negreira.

After breakfast, you will be able to continue the route towards Olveiroa. Even though this stage is quite long, it is also great to enjoy the rural environment and great landscape of this region, such as the view over Xallas Valley and Fervenza Reservoir.

Accommodation in Olveiroa.

Day 3. Stage 3: Olveiroa – Fisterra (32 km)

Breakfast in Olveiroa.

Ready to continue your journey, you will be leaving Olveiroa, walking a stage full of sublime surroundings as well as many landmarks to visit: Cruceiro Marco Do Couto, the chapels of Nosa Señora Das Neves and San Pedro Mártir, and both the towns of Cee and Corcubión. After passing these places, you will continue your walk among forests, beaches and cliffs. Of course, do not miss the chance of getting to Fisterra Lighthouse and enjoy the view of what is called “The World’s End”.

Accommodation in Fisterra.

Day 4. Stage 4: Fisterra – Muxía (29 km)

Breakfast in Fisterra.

The journey has not ended yet, and your pilgrimage will continue towards the place where it is said Virgin Mary disembarked when arriving at Spain: Muxía. You will pass by the nice town of Lires, and will keep walking enjoying the views of the Costa Da Morte until you arrive at Muxía. There, you should certainly visit the Sanctuary of Virxe Da Barca.

Accommodation Muxía.

Day 5. Breakfast in Muxía and end of services.

Departures


Daily all year

Hotels


Negreira
Casa de Bola

Olveiroa
Casa as Pias

Fisterra
Hotel Mar de Fisterra

Muxia
Hotel a de Lolo

Or similar

Inclusions


Daily breakfast

Luggage transport between hotels

Travel insurance

Complete itinerary of the route

Pilgrimage credentials

On route assistance phone

Prices


Double room
385 €

Single Suppl
115 €

Half Board Suppl. (4 dinners)
115 €

Transfer to Santiago airport from Muxia
45 €


ST JAMES WAY - BY BIKE
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela. 200 Km.


Day 1. Arrival at Ponferrada

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.

Accommodation in Ponferrada.

Day 2. Ponferrada - Vega de Valcarce (40,5 Km)

Breakfast in Ponferrada.

You will start walking from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, which main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.

Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.

Day 3. Vega de Valcarce - Triacastela (32,3 Km)

Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce.

From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro.

In this last village you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (preromanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.

Accommodation in Triacastela.

Day 4. Triacastela - Portomarín (40,6 Km)

Breakfast in Triacastela.

Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.

Accommodation in Portomarín.

Day 5. Portomarín - Arzúa (53,3 Km)

Breakfast in Portomarín.

Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the Way, you will have the chanve to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.

In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.

Accommodation in Arzúa.

Day 6. Arzúa - Santiago de Compostela (38,7 Km)

Breakfast in Arzúa.

Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offer some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.

Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7. Breakfast and end of services

Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela.

Departures


Daily all year

Hotels


Ponferrada
Hotel Temple

Vega de Valcarce
Casa Lixa

Portomarín
Posada de Portomarín

Arzúa
Pazo de Sedor

Or Santiago
Hotel Gelmirez

Or similar

Inclusions


Daily breakfast

Luggage transport between hotels

Travel insurance

Complete itinerary of the route

Pilgrimage credentials

On route assistance phone

Prices


Double room
595 €

Single Suppl
185 €

Half Board Suppl. (6 dinners)
130 €

Transfer to Santiago airport
30 €


ST JAMES WAY
Portuguese way from Tui (Last 100 Km).


We offer you the Portuguese Way from Tui to Santiago de Compostela. Passing by the provinces of Pontevedra and A Coruña, you will find a a route with few slopes and many beautiful landscapes in the Galician coast. It is also good to know, it is the second most chosen option when walking the Way.

Day 1. Arrival at Tui

After arriving at Tui, you will be able to enjoy the many charms of this town in the border with Portugal. Some of the most remarkable places are the International Bridge over the River Miño, the remains of the wal (12th Century), the Porta da Pía, the Cathedral of Santa María and the Diocesan Museum, the Chapel of San Telmo and the Convent of the nuns of the Order of St. Clare. In the outskirts, you can visit the Gothic church of Santo Domingo.

Accommodation in Tui.

Day 2. Stage 1: Tui – O Porriño (18,7 km)

Breakfast in Tui. You will begin the route towards O Porriño. Once you have arrived at this town, you can see the Town Hall, the “Botica Nueva”, the Fountain of the Christ and the “Templete de San Luis”. We also recommend you to taste the bread of O Porriño, famous for its flavour and texture.

Accommodation in O Porriño.

Day 3. Stage 2: O Porriño – Redondela (15,2 km)

Breakfast in O Porriño. Arriving at Redondela, located on the end of the Estuary of Vigo, you will find a Roman Milestone. This is just a way of welcoming the pilgrim to the village, as you will also have the opportunity to visit many other places such as the pilgrims hostel, the house of Santa Teresa, the Convent of Vilavella or the church of Santiago. In addition, you will be able to go for a lovely walk around the park of Alameda.

Accommodation in Redondela.

Day 4. Stage 3: Redondela – Pontevedra (15,5 km)

Breakfast in Redondela. On this day you will arrive at the first city on the Portuguese Way in Spain. Walking around the historic district of Pontevedra, you can visit the Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Virgin. Going though the “porta do Camiño”, you will enter the Ferrería Square, a place full of bars and terraces, where you can also find the Convent of San Francisco. Close to this, you can see the Square of the Star, the House of the Faces, the Gardens of Castro Sampedro and the Provincial Museum.

Accommodation in Pontevedra.

Day 5. Stage 4: Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (21,5 km)

Breakfast in Pontevedra. Apart from being the birthplace of the King Alfonso VII of León, Caldas represents a place of relaxation, as its therapeutic thermal baths are really famous. You can also take a stroll around the town and visit places like the church of Santa María and the church of Santo Tomás Becket, or even the botanic garden.

Accommodation in Caldas de Reis.

Day 6. Stage 5: Caldas de Reis – Padrón (19,5 km)

Breakfast in Caldas de Reis. Padrón is well-known for being the town where the lifeless body of St. James disembarked, in 44 AD. Amongst the places to visit, you have the church of Santiago, the Bridge of Santiago, the Fountain of Carmen, the Convent of Carmen and the House A Matanza (Museum House of Rosalía de Castro). From this area are also typical the peppers of Padrón.

Accommodation in Padrón.

Day 7. Stage 6: Padrón – Santiago de Compostela (24,3 km)

Breakfast in Padrón. Ready for the last stage, you will leave Padrón heading to Santiago de Compostela. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the “Plaza del Obradoiro”, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as “Hostal de los Reyes Católicos”, “Monasterio de San Martín Pinario” or “Pazo de Raxoi”.

Accommodation and Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 8. Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela and end of services.

Departures


Daily all year

Hotels


Tui
Rectoral de Areas

O Porriño
Casa Das Pias

Redondela
Pazo Torres de Agrelo

Pontevedra
Hotel Room

Padrón
Casa Antigua Do Monte

Santiago
Hotel Gelmirez

Or similar

Inclusions


Daily breakfast

Luggage transport between hotels

Travel insurance

Complete itinerary of the route

Pilgrimage credentials

On route assistance phone

Prices


Double room
565 €

Single Suppl
260 €

Half Board Suppl. (7 dinners)
170 €

Transfer to Santiago airport/Station to Tui
50 €

Transfer to Santiago airport
30 €


ST JAMES WAY
Northen way from Baamonde (Last 100 Km).


Day 1. Arrival at Baamonde.

Once you arrive at Baamonde, be sure you visit Saint James Church, of Romanesque style. You can also see a unique piece of art, a chapel carved into the interior of a 500-year old chestnut tree, located next to the parish church.

Accommodation in Baamonde.

Day 2. Stage 1: Baamonde – Miraz (15,2 km)

Breakfast in Baamonde.

You will start walking an easy stage, passing by small villages like San Breixo de Parga, Carballedo, Seixón and A Lagoa. Then, you will finally arrive at Miraz, where you will be able to visit the tower of Miraz, an ancient fortress from the XV century.

Accommodation in Miraz.

Day 3. Stage 2: Miraz – Sobrado dos Monxes (26 km)

Breakfast in Miraz.

After breaking, you will be leaving Miraz, walking towards Sobrado dos Monxes. In this village, you will get the chance to visit the astonishing Monastery of Santa María, managed by Benedictine monks.

Accommodation in Sobrado dos Monxes.

Day 4. Stage 3: Sobrado Dos Monxes – Arzúa (21,4 km)

Breakfast in Sobrado dos Monxes.

This time, you will be walking the last stage of the Northern Way before joining the French Way in Arzúa. In this town, you can visit some places like the Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.

Accommodation in Arzúa.

Day 5. Stage 4: Arzúa – O Pedrouzo (19 km)

Breakfast in Arzúa.

Soon before arriving at Santiago, you will finish this stage in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the O Pino “concello”. Here you will find the memorable Chapel of Santa Irene.

Accommodation in O Pedrouzo.

Day 6. Stage 5: O Pedrouzo – Santiago de Compostela (20 km)

Breakfast in O Pedrouzo.

Ready for the last stage, you will leave O Pedrouzo heading to Santiago de Compostela. Once in Santiago, you will be surrounded by many landmarks. The main points of interest are the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.

Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7. Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela and end of services.

Departures


Daily all year

Hotels


Baamonde
Casa Dos Nenos

Miraz
Casa D Arxerei

Sobrado
Casa a Ponte

Arzúa
Pazo de Sedor

O Pedrouzo
Casa Da Agua

Santiago
Hotel Gelmirez

Or similar

Inclusions


Daily breakfast

Luggage transport between hotels

Travel insurance

Complete itinerary of the route

Pilgrimage credentials

On route assistance phone

Prices


Double room
515 €

Single Suppl
170 €

Half Board Suppl. (6 dinners)
200 €

Transfer to Santiago airport/Station to Baamonde
45 €

Transfer to Santiago airport
30 €


ST JAMES WAY
Original way from Lugo (Last 100 Km).


We offer you the Original Way from Lugo to Santiago by foot. Be ready to enjoy the one known as the first Way of St. James, the original pilgrimage route.

Day 1. Arrival at Lugo.

Your starting point in this way, Lugo, is a city with many interesting sites. Some of them are the Lugo Wall (built by the Romans and declared as World Heritage site by the UNESCO), the Wall Interpretation Centre, the Mosaics House, the City Hall with its Tower Clock and the Cathedral of Santa María.

Accommodation in Lugo.

Day 2. Stage 1: Lugo – San Romao Da Retorta (19,7 km)

Breakfast in Lugo. The first stage will take you from Lugo to San Romao Da Retorta, a small village with a great pilgrimage tradition. There you can visit the church of San Romao Da Retorta and see the replica of a Roman Milestone that was found in the village. The original one can be visited in the Diocesan Museum of Astorga.

Accommodation in San Romao Da Retorta.

Day 3. Stage 2: San Romao Da Retorta – Melide (27,7 km)

Breakfast in San Romao Da Retorta. In Melide, town of pre-Roman origin, you can see the front of the Romanesque Church of San Pedro, a “cruceiro” from the 14th Century (considered as the eldest one in Galicia) and the Terra Museum of Melide (the old Sancti Spiritus Monastery-Hospital). In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste the Galician gastronomy, specially the famous octopus from Melide.

Accommodation in Melide.

Day 4. Stage 3: Melide – Arzúa (29 km)

Breakfast in Melide. Moving forward on the Way, you will pass by Arzúa, which offers many places to visit, such as the Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.

Accommodation in Arzúa.

Day 5. Stage 4: Arzúa – O Pedrouzo (19 km)

Breakfast in Arzúa. Soon before arriving at Santiago, you will finish this stage in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the O Pino “concello”. Here you will find the memorable Chapel of Santa Irene.

Accommodation in O Pedrouzo.

Day 6. Stage 5: O Pedrouzo – Santiago de Compostela (20 km)

Breakfast in O Pedrouzo. Ready for the last stage, you will leave O Pedrouzo heading to Santiago de Compostela. Once in Santiago, you will be surrounded by many landmarks. The main points of interest are the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.

Accommodation and Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7. Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela and end of services

Departures


Daily all year

Hotels


Lugo
Hotel Ciudad de Lugo

San Román de Retorta
Casa Camiño

Melide
Casa Somoza

Arzúa
Pazo de Sedor

O Pedrouzo
Casa Da Agua

Santiago
Hotel Gelmirez

Or similar

Inclusions


Daily breakfast

Luggage transport between hotels

Travel insurance

Complete itinerary of the route

Pilgrimage credentials

On route assistance phone

Prices


Double room
515 €

Single Suppl
160 €

Half Board Suppl. (6 dinners)
170 €

Transfer to Santiago airport/Station to Lugo
45 €

Transfer to Santiago airport
30 €


ST JAMES WAY
French way from Sarria (Last 100 Km).


We offer you the last 100 km of the French Way, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, by foot. If you would like to spend an unforgettable week doing the Way of St. James to finally get the “Compostela”, this is your opportunity to make this wish come true.

Day 1. Arrival at Sarria.

Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Way, and it has many interesting places to visit, such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena.

Accommodation in Sarria.

Day 2. Stage 1: Sarria – Portomarín (22 km)

Breakfast in Sarria.

You will start the Way to Portomarín, a town located next to the River Miño. There, you will find the Chapel of “Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.

Accommodation in Portomarín.

Day 3. Stage 2: Portomarín – Palas de Rei (19,7 km)

Breakfast in Portomarín

The next step on the Way is Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.

Accommodation in Palas de Rei.

Day 4. Stage 3: Palas de Rei – Arzúa (29 km)

Breakfast in Palas de Rei

Moving forward on the Way, you will pass by Arzúa, a place which offers the oportunity to visit some places like the Convento of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago”.

Accommodation in Arzúa.

Day 5. Stage 4: Arzúa – O Pedrouzo (19 km)

Breakfast in Arzúa

Soon before arriving at Santiago, you will finish this stage in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the O Pino “concello”. Here you will find the memorable Chapel of Santa Irene.

Accommodation in O Pedrouzo.

Day 6. Stage 5: O Pedrouzo – Santiago de Compostela (20 km)

Ready for the last stage, you will leave O Pedrouzo heading to Santiago de Compostela. Once in Santiago, you will be surrounded by many landmarks. The main points of interest are the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.

Accommodation and Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7. Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela and end of services.

Departures


Daily all year

Hotels


Sarria
Torre Do Barrio

Portomarín
Pousada de Portomarín

Palas de Rei
Balneario Río Pambre

Arzúa
Pazo de Sedor

O Pedrouzo
Casa Da Agua

Santiago
Hotel Gelmirez

Or similar

Inclusions


Daily breakfast

Luggage transport between hotels

Travel insurance

Complete itinerary of the route

Pilgrimage credentials

On route assistance phone

Prices


Double room
530 €

Single Suppl
185 €

Half Board Suppl. (6 dinners)
130 €

Transfer to Santiago airport/Station to Sarria
45 €

Transfer to Santiago airport
30 €