Itinerary
- Day 1
Leon
You'll arrive at Posada Regia hotel, which sits right in Leon's center. From there, spend time walking through Barrio Humedo, the old quarter with its narrow alleys and traditional Spanish tavernas. The plazas here give you a real feel for how the city's laid out, and you can wander at your own pace to get your bearings before settling in for the night.
Optional Activities
- Explore the picturesque old quarter, Barrio Humedo
Landmarks/POIs Barrio Humedo - Day 2
Leon to Astorga
After a morning briefing, you'll check out Leon's main sites including the Panteon Real, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, and the 13th-century Catedral de Leon. Late afternoon brings a transfer to Hotel Via de la Plata in Astorga, where you can see the Episcopal Palace designed by Gaudi before dinner.
Included Activities
- Visit Panteon Real
- Visit Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
- Visit Catedral de Leon
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Leon (available for a supplement)
Landmarks/POIs Panteon Real Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Catedral de Leon Episcopal Palace - Day 3
Astorga to Molinaseca
You'll cycle into Maragateria, a wooded mountainous region with small villages scattered throughout. The route climbs to 1,510m where a stone cross marks where pilgrims traditionally leave rocks from home. Then you descend into Bierzo valley and arrive at Hotel El Palacio in the medieval town of Molinaseca.
Included Activities
- Cycle into Maragateria region
- Climb to stone cross at 1,510m
Landmarks/POIs Maragateria Bierzo valley - Day 4
Molinaseca to O'Cebreiro
Cycling through Bierzo valley, known for its wines and fresh produce, you'll reach the historic town of Villafranca del Bierzo. Later, you head to O'Cebreiro, a quiet village between mountain ranges where you'll have a traditional tapas dinner at Hotel Paraiso del Bierzo.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional tapas dinner at Hotel Paraiso del Bierzo)
Included Activities
- Cycle through Bierzo valley
- Visit Villafranca del Bierzo
- Traditional tapas dinner at Hotel Paraiso del Bierzo
Landmarks/POIs Bierzo valley Villafranca del Bierzo O'Cebreiro - Day 5
O'Cebreiro to Goian
A transfer gets you to the top of O'Cebreiro mountain with views across the landscape. From there, you cycle down through woods and mountains, passing through Samos where there's an ancient medieval monastery with monks still living there. After that, you ride alongside streams and rivers to Hotel Rectoral de Goian for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Samos monastery
- Cycle through streams and rivers
Landmarks/POIs Samos monastery - Day 6
Goian to A Parada das Bestas
You'll cycle on narrow secondary roads through one of the Camino's nicest sections, riding through peaceful woodland and green pastures. By evening, you arrive at Hotel A Parada das Bestas for your included dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle through woodland and green pastures
- Day 7
A Parada das Bestas to Pena
Today takes you through pretty villages where life moves slowly, each one with stone-built houses and narrow streets that feel like stepping back in time. You'll reach Hotel O Muino de Pena for dinner, your home for the night.
Included Activities
- Cycle through pretty villages
- Day 8
Pena to Santiago de Compostela
The final cycling miles bring you into Santiago de Compostela, Galicia's capital in northwest Spain. You'll ride onto Plaza de Obradoiro and see the Cathedral dedicated to Saint James, then check into Virxe da Cerca on the edge of the historic center.
Included Activities
- Cycle to Plaza de Obradoiro
- View Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Obradoiro Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - Day 9
Santiago de Compostela Departure
You have time to walk through Santiago and see the cathedral before heading to the airport by taxi (around 15 euro, pay when you arrive). If you'd rather stay longer, the city has Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque buildings throughout the old town worth exploring at a slower pace.
Included Activities
- Explore Santiago and the Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Walk through old streets of Santiago
- Explore Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings
- Stay extra nights in Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela old town
