Itinerary
- Day 1
Bilbao to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
You'll meet at 10:00 in Bilbao and drive along Spain's northern coast, stopping in San Sebastian for a tour and to try some pintxos (small bites). After that, continue on to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry where you'll check in and walk through the medieval streets. The citadel here offers views across toward the Pyrenees, and you'll collect your pilgrim passport. Later, gather for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Lunch (Pintxos in San Sebastian), Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Tour of San Sebastian
- Pintxos experience in San Sebastian
- Leisurely stroll through medieval streets of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
- Visit to citadel with views of the Pyrenees
- Pilgrim passport collection
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks San Sebastian Citadel of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry Pyrenees - Day 2
Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry to Roncesvalles
Start your walk through the Pyrenees with views of the mountain landscape around you. You'll have a picnic lunch during the walk, then cross into Spain and head down to Roncesvalles monastery, an 11th-century site that's one of the oldest stops along the Camino. You'll spend the night inside this historic building where pilgrims have stayed for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- El Camino de Santiago walk from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry towards Roncesvalles
- Pyrenees mountain walk with scenic views
- Picnic lunch
- Visit to Roncesvalles monastery (11th century)
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- 3h/10km shorter walking option
Landmarks Pyrenees Roncesvalles Monastery 
- Day 3
Roncesvalles to Pamplona
Walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri, then take a drive to Pamplona. Once there, wander through this ancient city and check out its architecture. You can walk the route where the running of the bulls happens each year, and follow some of Hemingway's paths through the streets. The city has a lot of history packed into its old quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri
- Relaxing walk around Pamplona
- Exploration of the running of the bulls route
- Hemingway heritage walk
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- 4h/13km shorter walking option
Landmarks Pamplona 
- Day 4
Pamplona to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Head through Rioja wine country today, walking past gently rolling hills covered in vineyards. You'll reach Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a nice town where you can look at the cathedral. Spend your evening here among other pilgrims who are doing the same route, and take time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Rioja wine region and vineyards
- Visit to Santo Domingo de la Calzada cathedral
- Evening exploration of the town
- Dinner
Landmarks Santo Domingo de la Calzada Cathedral - Day 5
Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Burgos
Leave Santo Domingo on a quiet mountain path going through oak and pine woods toward San Juan de Ortega. After lunch, continue walking to the village of Ages, then drive to Burgos. You'll have free time this afternoon to walk around the city, visit the Cathedral, and explore on your own. Dinner brings everyone together to share stories from the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through oak and pine woods to San Juan de Ortega
- Walk to the village of Ages
- Free afternoon in Burgos
- Visit to Burgos Cathedral
- Dinner
Landmarks Burgos Cathedral - Day 6
Burgos to León
Today you'll walk through the mesetas plateau, which sits at about 800 meters elevation and stretches with cereal crops across the landscape. You'll pass through small, quiet villages where the pace of life feels slower. Many pilgrims say there's something spiritual about walking this section. After lunch, you'll reach León and have time to walk its streets, check out shops, and explore the squares.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through mesetas plateau and cereal crop landscape
- Walk through small Castilian villages
- Picnic lunch
- Exploration of León's streets and squares
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- 3.5h/13km shorter walking option
Landmarks León - Day 7
León to Astorga
Start by crossing the Puente de Óbrigo, Spain's longest and best preserved medieval bridge. Walk through Hospital de Óbrigo and across open countryside to Astorga. The city has quite a range of architecture to see, from ancient Roman walls to a Gothic cathedral and a modern Gaudí palace that create an interesting contrast as you walk through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk across Puente de Óbrigo medieval bridge
- Walk through Hospital de Óbrigo
- Walk across open countryside
- Exploration of Astorga's mixed architectural periods
- Visit to Astorga Cathedral
- Gaudí palace viewing
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- 4h/13km shorter walking option
Landmarks Puente de Óbrigo Astorga Cathedral Gaudí Palace, Astorga - Day 8
Astorga to Villafranca del Bierzo
This is one of the favorite walks along the route, heading up into mountains and over the Irago pass. You'll pass through Rabanal del Camino and Foncebaldo, then descend toward Ponferrada where you can see the ancient Castle of the Knights Templar. Later, you'll head to Villafranca for the evening and dinner, where you can try some of the excellent Bierzo wines from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner (Bierzo wines tasting)
Included Activities
- Walk up to Irago mountain pass
- Walk through Rabanal del Camino
- Walk through Foncebaldo
- Visit to Castle of the Knights Templar in Ponferrada
- Bierzo wine tasting with dinner
Optional Activities
- 4h/15km shorter walking option
Landmarks Irago Pass Rabanal del Camino Ponferrada Castle 
- Day 9
Villafranca del Bierzo to O'Cebreiro and return
Today takes you on a quieter alternative route over Alto Pradela. After a picnic lunch, head up into Galicia's high mountains to O'Cebreiro and visit one of the oldest surviving churches on the Camino, the Iglesia de Santa María Real from the 9th century. You'll return to Villafranca for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Walk over Alto Pradela alternative route
- Picnic lunch
- Walk to O'Cebreiro
- Visit to Iglesia de Santa María Real (9th century)
Optional Activities
- 4h/10km shorter walking option
Landmarks Alto Pradela O'Cebreiro Iglesia de Santa María Real - Day 10
Villafranca del Bierzo to Lugo
Walk through Galicia's hills and forests, passing traditional farming villages and reaching Portomarin, which sits on a hillside overlooking a river valley. You'll have time to reflect on your journey so far and rest before tomorrow's final push to Santiago de Compostela.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Galician hills and forests
- Walk past traditional farming villages
- Visit to Portomarin
- Dinner
Landmarks Portomarin - Day 11
Lugo to Santiago de Compostela
Start from Monte del Gozo and descend into Santiago de Compostela's city streets for the final leg of your pilgrimage. You'll arrive at the Praza Obradoiro and Cathedral in time for the 12:00 noon mass, where you can see the famous Botafumeiro (the giant incense burner) swinging during the service. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and walking through its shops and streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tapas lunch)
Included Activities
- Walk from Monte del Gozo to Santiago de Compostela
- Arrival at Praza Obradoiro Cathedral
- 12:00 noon mass with Botafumeiro ceremony
- Free exploration of Santiago de Compostela
- Tapas lunch
Landmarks Monte del Gozo Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Praza Obradoiro - Day 12
Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre and return
As true pilgrims reaching the absolute end, head out to Finisterre and the lighthouse at the edge of the land. Walk 2 kilometers along Playa de Langosteira beach, then continue another 3 kilometers to the famous lighthouse. You'll have lunch there while looking out over the ocean, marking the true conclusion of your pilgrimage. Return to Santiago for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the lighthouse), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Finisterre
- Walk along Playa de Langosteira beach
- Visit to Finisterre lighthouse
- Lunch at the lighthouse
- Dinner in Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Finisterre Finisterre Lighthouse Playa de Langosteira - Day 13
Departure from Santiago de Compostela
Depart at 9:00 from your hotel heading to Santiago airport, or leave whenever works best for you if you prefer to arrange your own transportation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-arranged departure at your leisure
