What are the fellow travelers, age, nationalities, etc, likely to be on this trip? Is it suitable for older travelers?

On this trip, clients are usually aged 50+, although we do sometimes get younger clients booked, so the group mix can change with each departure. It is highly likely you will find others of a similar age. The group is usually English-speaking international, with Australians, Americans, Canadians, and British, and tends to be interesting and varied. However, we cannot predict exactly what other travelers will be on this tour!

Is it possible to have an alternate transport if, for any reason, one felt unable to undertake a particular day's hike/walk?

For all our guests, the trip is fully supported with transportation, so there is the option to skip some of the walks and ride with the support vehicle.

Are you able to provide names of any possible hotels/accommodations to be used during the tour?

We don't have the hotel list to share yet, but we specially choose the accommodation during the trip to ensure that the flavor of the region is captured. Accommodation will range from family-run 2-star hotels in the countryside to rustic rural guesthouses and chic boutique hotels in the larger towns and cities. For two nights we are in Parador hotels. The quality of the hotels is excellent and is a highlight of the experience of walking and traveling through rural Spain.

Food Lover's Spanish Camino

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duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-20250
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Operated in English

Starts Bilbao, Spain
Ends Santiago De Compostela, Spain

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Sample local gastronomic delights including the famous 2 Michelin star Casa Marcial restaurant & 1 Michelin star restaurant A Tafona
Enjoy cooking demonstrations and samplings
Walk on the original pilgrimage route to Santiago through superb scenery
Explore the magnificent cities of Leon and Santiago with their impressive architecture and cathedrals.
Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow food enthusiasts, walkers and pilgrims
Experience comfortable and welcoming hotels including two paradors (former palaces)
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The "Food Lover's Spanish Camino" tour starts from Bilbao and ends in Santiago De Compostela. It is a walking tour that takes 15 days taking you through Tineo, Bilbao, Santiago De Compostela and 8 other destinations in Spain. "Food Lover's Spanish Camino" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

A unique journey to sample both the culinary and walking highlights of the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. This unique approach to a classic pilgrimage route combines a passion for good food and produce, with the incredible history of the trail crossing northern Spain. With fully supported day walks on the best sections of the pilgrimage trail paths, including the original route from Oviedo, the essence of the pilgrimage is retained. The walking is combined with cooking demonstrations and numerous samplings of the local cuisine from the heart of Spanish modern cuisine in the Basque region to the small rural villages on the Camino, as the pilgrimage is commonly called. In the company of a local gastronomic expert, there will be many insights into the local culinary scene, two Michelin Star restaurant dining experiences.

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Day 1 : Arrival in Bilbao
Day 2 : Drive to Logroño via Pamplona (walking 6km/3.8mi, transfer total 4hrs)
Day 3 : Deeper into la Rioja and dinner at Echaurren Tradición in Ezcaray (2hrs)
Day 4 : Walk and transfer via San Millan de la Cogolla to Burgos (3hrs)
Day 5 : Transfer and visit León (2hrs), then travel to the Asturias region (1-2hrs)
Day 6 : Visit Cangas or the Covadonga Lakes, Casa Marcial dinner (3.5-4hrs)
Day 7 : Transfer to the coast, walk on the Camino Norte, transfer to Oviedo (3.5-4hrs)
Day 8 : Walk and transfer via Salas and the abandoned monastery of Obona to Tineo (5-6hrs)
Day 9 : Cross the Puerto El Palo mountain pass (5hrs)
Day 10 : Walk the high route towards O Cadavo, transfer to Castroverde (5-6hrs)
Day 11 : Rest day Castroverde or walk on the Camino (4hrs)
Day 12 : Castroverde to Gondar, transfer to Lugo to join the French route (5hrs)
Day 13 : Winery visit and tasting in the Ribeira Sacra region, transfer to Lalin
Day 14 : Walk into Santiago along the Camino Sanabrés (2.5hrs)
Day 15 : Tour concludes after breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

14 nights accommodation at carefully selected hotels and paradors (twin share basis) including all breakfasts (continental style)
4 very special gourmet dinners: Txobo in Bilbao (day 1*), Restaurant Echaurren Tradición (day 3*), Casa Marcial in Arriondas (day 6, wine not included) and A Tafona in Santiago de Compostela (day 14*) - with matched wines included on 3 nights*
4 authentic meals featuring regional cuisine: lunch: Roasted lamb Castilian style at Ojeda Restaurant Burgos (day 4), dinners: Tapas Asturian style at an authentic cider house in Oviedo (day 7), at the Parador in Corias (day 9), restaurant in Lugo (day 12)
4 dinners featuring home cooking (3 course set menu served at your accommodation) in: Palacio de Meras (Day 8) near Castroverde (day 10 & 11) and classic Galician cooking (day 13)

Transport

All transfers according to program

Guide

Guided visits: Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (day 1), Logrono (day 2), Marqués de Riscal Winery (day 3), Cathedral and Panteón in León (day 5), Oviedo Historical Centre (day 6), Lugo (day 12, with your tour leader) and Winery in the Ribeira Sacra (day 13)
Guided or self guided walks as per the program

Others

Tour escort throughout and local gastronomic experts at points through the trip
Winery visits with tastings: Marqués de Riscal (day 3) and Ribeira Sacra (day 13)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Bilbao and from Santiago de Compostela
Meals and drinks not listed as included: Lunches except on day 4, 3 dinners (day 2, 4, 5) and drinks
No drinks are included at the Michelin 2 star restaurant Casa Marcial in Arriondas (dinner on day 6) - wine pairing costs EUR45 pp (subject to change), however good wines at reasonable prices are available by the bottle - allow EUR20pp
Travel insurance
A supplement applies if you book a single room
Arrival and departure transfers - available on request (supplement applies)
Extra nights before or after the trip - please ask for our rates
Storage of luggage
Tips - allow EUR 2-5 per evening meal, EUR50-80 for the guide and EUR40-50 for the driver.
Items of a personal nature

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 7 reviews

Anonymous
On Oct 24 2018

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Excellence across the board! "Wow" experiences every day in the food, wine and walking. Our guide Andreas was fabulous, going beyond what was expected.

Anonymous
On Oct 05 2018

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The whole trip exceeded expectations...great group, fantastic tastes, good walking and excellent guide.

Anonymous
On Jul 20 2018

5 - Excellent

Excellent

We really enjoyed this trip - walking selected highlights of the Camino each day, being bussed to a good hotel each evening, then being taken to the best local restaurant each night. The two star restaurant was a revelation. Our... Read more

Anonymous
On Nov 05 2017

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The food lover's Spanish Camino exceeded our expectations - tour leader Andreas, driver Danny, the local guides in major centres, the friendly hosts in the smaller country stays, the magnificent, surprisingly varied landscapes of... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Food Lover's Spanish Camino tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Food Lover's Spanish Camino tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

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For this Food Lover's Spanish Camino tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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What are the fellow travelers, age, nationalities, etc, likely to be on this trip? Is it suitable for older travelers?

On this trip, clients are usually aged 50+, although we do sometimes get younger clients booked, so the group mix can change with each departure. It is highly likely you will find others of a similar age. The group is usually English-speaking international, with Australians, Americans, Canadians, and British, and tends to be interesting and varied. However, we cannot predict exactly what other travelers will be on this tour!

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For all our guests, the trip is fully supported with transportation, so there is the option to skip some of the walks and ride with the support vehicle.

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Are you able to provide names of any possible hotels/accommodations to be used during the tour?

We don't have the hotel list to share yet, but we specially choose the accommodation during the trip to ensure that the flavor of the region is captured. Accommodation will range from family-run 2-star hotels in the countryside to rustic rural guesthouses and chic boutique hotels in the larger towns and cities. For two nights we are in Parador hotels. The quality of the hotels is excellent and is a highlight of the experience of walking and traveling through rural Spain.

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