The route itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Day1:
*Pick up at the airport of Burgos by our guide
* Chauffered luxury minibus for 20 people
Free time to wander around the beautiful medieval town of Burgos
*Stay in one of the greatest hotels of Castille, a 5* handsomely restored castle from the 1300s.
* Pilgrims once stopped here en route to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, but they wouldn't recognize the grandeur of the place today.
Day 2:
The meseta (high tablelands) walk is a true highlight. Surrounded by interminable fields of cereal grains and with no signs or sounds of civilization to distract you, we’ll walk to our picnic spot, a small outpost in the middle of nowhere, before continuing to the village of Hontanas.

By van we’ll visit Frómista and Spain’s most pristine example of Romanesque architecture. You’ll have the option of reaching the village on foot along a 17th century canal. Tonight we sleep and dine in style at the exclusive San Zoilo monastery in Carrión de los Condes. Walking Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.7 km With optionals 11.5miles / 19.2 km. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day3:
*Attendance to a local medieval festival with almost 600 years of history. A knight named don Suero de Quiñónes was rejected by his beloved and challenged all the pilgrims of his class to cross the bridge of 16 eyes… Free time to stroll around the medieval streets, markets and the historic center of town. You will only be able to buy with Doblones the old coins used at the time. Will attend the final tournament in medieval costumes.
*1 night Stay at The Posada del Marques is part of a monastery, but only building wise, because a wall separates the monk’s quarters from the guest house. It turned out this way because the ancestors of the present owner took over the place after the monks were forced to abandon it during war times. Later they called the monks back and the family kept part of the building to live in and let the restcontinue on being a monastery. This noble act gained the family such gratitude from the Pope of the time, that he granted them a Marquis title. The Monastery of Cisterce of Santa María de carrizo XII c.(Declared a National Monument) which nowadays is still occupied by nuns of the same order. We can listen to gregorian chants in their church everyday at 21h.

Day 4:
From the bridge we’ll walk to Astorga, a strategic Roman crossroads, and visit the town’s unique Episcopal Palace designed by Barcelona’s Art noveau architect Gaudí. On our way up to Rabanal del Camino, the small village in the Leonese foothills where we’ll stay for the night, we’ll visit Castrillo de los Polvazares, a well preserved Maragato village. Walking Distance: 6.6 miles / 11 km With optionals 10.3 miles / 17 km. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 5
Rabanal Del Camino - Foncebadon - Cruz De Ferro - Molinaseca - Ponferrada - Las Medulas - Villafranca Del Bierzo
From the abandoned village Foncebadón, the walk ascends to the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross), one of the most important points along the whole Camino. At the base of the cross is a huge pile of rocks (a milladoiro) and pilgrims often leave their own stones; some say they are leaving behind their symbolic weights. Then we’ll descend to the charming riverside village of Molinaseca through huge chestnut trees and aromatic rock rose. In Ponferrada we’ll visit the Templar Castle and then have an optional visit to the remains of a Roman mine, Las Medulas, located in the Leonese mountains. We'll walk in the excavated area of tunnels and galleries. Today you’ll reach your hotel in Villafranca, a 17th century Renaissance monastery, on foot through fruit trees and grape vines. Walking distance: 7.2 miles / 11.5 km With optional 9.5 miles / 15.5 km. Includes: (B), (L), (D)

Day 6:Samos - Portomarin – Arzua
Galician landscapes are rolling, green, forested and largely rural. On today’s walk we’ll pass through various rustic hamlets on ancient pathways. Stone dominates in architecture and village life is largely agricultural. We’ll visit Portomarín whose medieval church was moved stone by stone (1956-1962) to its present location before the valley in which it lay was flooded to make a reservoir, before continuing on to Arzúa. Tonight’s quarters are in a sumptuous country mansion, a fine example of Galician nobles' homes of the 18th century. Walking Distance: 8.5 miles / 14 km With optionals 11.5 miles / 19 km. Includes: (B), (L), (D)
Day 7:
Aruza -Monte De Gozo – Santiago
Today the journey comes to an end in Santiago. First we’ll walk to the Monte de Gozo where pilgrims have their first glimpse of the Cathedral’s bell towers. After a picnic lunch we’ll enter the city walking, visit the Cathedral and explain the pilgrims’ most important rituals.

We’ll say goodbye to one another in an exquisite restaurant of the famous parador Hostal de los Reyes Católicos located just off the Obradoiro Plaza (of the Cathedral) and slumber within its luxurious walls. Walking Distance: 7.7 miles/12.5km. Includes: (B), (L), (D)
Day 8(B)Breakfast at the hotel
*Transfer to airport(to airport of your choice)
Quotation: US$2464 per person
INCLUDED:
• Hotels or similar, double occupancy, with breakfast
• Meals per itinerary-picnic lunches for walking days
• Entrances and tours per itinerary
• Fully escorted by English-speaking driver/guide
• Burgos train/airport transfer in; Santiago airport transfer out
• Walking maps
• Mobile phone