Explore the cultural wealth of northern Spain with this cultural itinerary that explores the highlights along three of the Camino de Santiago routes.

Your journey begins near the French border town of Hondarribia, on the Camino del Norte, the Northern Way to Santiago that follows the Spain’s northern coast. Stunning natural beauty accompanies you the entire way: deep valleys; rolling, green meadows and lush forests; and towering cliffs overlooking the stunning coastline on the Bay of Biscay and the coast of the Cantabrian Sea. Make your way on foot through bustling urban centers and enchanting fishing villages, past rustic farmhouses along peaceful country lanes, immersing yourself in a rich symbiosis of landscapes, customs, culture, monuments and ancient buildings.

Upon reaching the coastal city of Santander, you will abandon the Northern Way and head south to the famous Camino Francés, the French Way to Santiago, along the Camino Primitivo, the Primitive Way. First, you will stop to visit the city of Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias, and the starting point of the first-ever pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in AD 840. Upon reaching León, you join the so-called French Way, the path followed for centuries by pilgrims from the center and north of Europe. From here you will make your way across the wheat fields and moors of León, wander through the hills and vineyards of the Bierzo region, and end your journey amidst the misty, green valleys of Galicia, Spain’s Celtic region , before arriving in Santiago de Compostela, the final resting place of St. James and home to one of the most magnificent cathedrals in all of Spain.

Includes:

• 10 nights lodging, with breakfast included
• Information packet with route notes
• Assistance from our office for the duration of your journey
• Reception at the airport in Hondarribia. Transfer to your hotel
• – 6 days packed lunch for the walking stages
• Vehicle and private driver for all daily transfers (hotel to starting point; pick-up at the end of the day’s walk and transfer to your hotel) and luggage transport.
• Travel insurance for the durations of the above itinerary included
• Travel insurance for the durations of the above itinerary included
• Cell phone for local calls and communication with your driver and our office.

Not included:

• Airfare and transport to and from the starting and ending points of your journey
• Transfer from your hotel to the airport following the end of your itinerary
• Entrances to museums and monuments
• Laundry services
• Any extras not specifically indicated above, or prior to the start of your journey

• The type of accommodation available along the way varies from village to village. Your accommodation will vary from three *** to four **** star hotels; bed-and-breakfast style accommodation; rustic farmhouses; country villas and monastery guest houses. All rooms have private bathrooms.
• The breakfast included in the cost of your journey includes hot drinks (coffee, tea, or hot chocolate), juice, toast and jam, pastries and cold cuts (charcuterie).
• Where dinner is included in your itinerary, it will consist of a set menu with first course, second course, dessert, bread, water and wine. Coffee and drinks are not included in the price. Dinners will be booked and served at the contracted accommodation whenever possible.
• The price for transporting luggage is per person and entitles you to the transport of one suitcase or backpack weighing no more than 20 kilos (44 lbs).