Camino de Santiago Trek

Camino de Santiago Trek Overview

Follow the French Way to Santiago de Compostela and earn your 'Compostela' certificate on this guided walking holiday

Take a journey through history on this fully guided walking holiday following Spain's Camino de Santiago, The Way of St James. Since the middle ages the Camino has been considered one of the holiest pilgrimages in world. Legend has it that the remains of the apostle St James, having been carried by boat from Jerusalem, were interred in northern Spain, at what is now Santiago de Compostela. For centuries Christians have journeyed here to pay homage; nowadays, these pilgrims are also joined by explorers from around the world, drawn in by the fascinating history of the route. We will join the Pilgrim's Way in Sarria, from where we follow the iconic scallop shell route markers all the way to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, thus completing the last 100km stretch that qualifies us for our ‘Compostela' pilgrimage certificate. We set out from the pretty, tree-shaded streets of Sarria, armed with our 'Pilgrim's Passports', which we'll enjoy filling with stamps each day in the small cafes and Romanseque churches we pass by.  Our route leads us beside waterways, through woodland and picturesque rural villages.  Along the way we will be sure to encounter a variety of friendly fellow pilgrims and, after greeting each other with a "Bon Camino, Peregrino!", we can enjoy sharing stories as we walk. Finally we arrive at the ancient town of Santiago de Compostela, with its cobbled streets and welcoming cafes and tapas bars, where we visit the impressive Baroque Cathedral, now a shrine to St James, where we can attend a Pilgrim's Mass to mark the end of our journey if we wish. During the week we'll stay in small, family run hotels and our baggage will be transferred for us, allowing us to walk with just a light pack. With our experienced guide always on hand to explain about the history of the Camino, the villages and churches we pass, this fully guided walking holiday really allows us to enjoy the very best of this 1000 year-old pilgrimage route.