Trekking the Camino de Santiago

All breakfasts are included. A typical breakfast in Spain might consist of coffee with milk, toast with ham, olive oil, tomatoes, cheese and butter and jam. Bakery items, fruit and juice are also popular. Expect different variations of breakfast at our chosen hotels and pensions, but they all include at least some of the standard breakfast items popular in Spain.

On El Camino, restaurants and bars offer a set menu called the Menu del Pergerino, which offers a choice of five starters, five mains and dessert, coffee and drink for about €12-€15. You can also try the delicacy pulpo a la feira, which is sliced octopus with paprika, olive oil and sea salt. Sometimes it is also served with grelos (boiled sliced potatoes).

Mealtimes in Spain are later than in many other countries; dinner is usually taken between 8pm and 9.30pm.

Vegetarians can be catered for, as can other dietary requirements, although there may not be the same choice or variety as you have at home. Please advise us upon booking.

vegetarian, vegan, meat

Luggage transfer service.

Follow one of the world's oldest pilgrim routes.

Explore romanesque cathedrals, mediaeval monasteries and unspoiled rural scenery.

Collect stamps for your pilgrim's passport along the way.

The historic Galician capital of Santiago de Compostela.

The tour leader accompanies the group on all activities from Day 1 to Day 7. They also provide suggestions on what to do on Day 8, your free day.

We spend eight nights in two- and three-star hotels and pensions. All rooms feature private bathroom facilities and most offer free wifi.

The accommodations typically used can be found in the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a couple of the standout stays.

Samos: Hotel A Veiga (night 1)

Begin the trip at this 15-room hotel, which has a rustic bar – the perfect spot to gather with new friends and discuss the adventures ahead. The rooms themselves are clean and unfussy, plus there’s a restaurant serving an ever-changing menu.

Santiago de Compostela: Hotel Avenida (nights 7-8)

Make the most of your time in the capital of Galicia with a stay at Hotel Avenida, which is ideally located in the old town. The city highlights are on the doorstep (the cathedral is just a 10-minute walk away) and the rooms are modest yet cosy.

Worth knowing

There may be some departures where groups are split between two hotels in some locations. All hotels used are of a similar standard throughout.

A limited number of single rooms are available for a supplement on request.