Signature: Walking Spain's Camino de Santiago

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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

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12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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Bilbao, Spain

Santiago De Compostela, Spain

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Highlights

Experience the majesty of Santiago Cathedral during a private after-hours tour with an ecclesiastical historian.

Journey to the rugged cliffs of Cabo Fisterra and Muxia where the ancient world once ended as Westernmost Tip of Spain.

Explore a historic Rioja winery featuring designs by Gustave Eiffel.

Visit the Guruzu Social Kitchen where every dish supports fair wages and training for marginalised communities.

Itinerary

One of the world's great pilgrimage routes, the Camino de Santiago has drawn travellers for over a thousand years — and the pull is as powerful as ever. This expedition walks its ancient paths through Basque country, the vineyards of La Rioja, and the rolling hills of Galicia, culminating in the sacred silence of Santiago de Compostela.

day 1Bilbao

Welcome to the Basque Country. Your expedition begins in Bilbao, a city that seamlessly blends avant-garde design with deep-rooted tradition. You are met and transferred to your hotel to settle in before heading to a local community social enterprise. Here, join your National Geographic Expedition Leader, National Geographic Expedition Expert for a presentation illuminating the history and cultural significance of the pilgrimage ahead. After, gather with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner, marking the start of your Spanish exploration with a celebration of vibrant Basque flavours and local hospitality.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel Carlton Bilbao (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.5 hr Distance : 10 km

Included Activities

Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Welcome Meeting at Guruzu Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.0 hr

day 2Bilbao/Burgos

day 3Burgos/Carrión de los Condes

day 4Carrión de los Condes/Leon

day 5Leon/Villafranca del Bierzo

day 6Villafranca del Bierzo/Lugo

day 7Lugo/Santiago de Compostela

day 8Santiago de Compostela

day 9Santiago de Compostela

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights)

Meals

8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD90-120 for meals not included.

Transport

Private Vehicle, WalkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, BilbaoYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting at Guruzu, BilbaoYour Foodie Moment: Private Wine Tasting and Lunch at CVNE Winery, HaroSignature Moment: Private After Hours Tour of Santiago Cathedral, Santiago de CompostelaArrival and departure transfersOrientation Walk of BilbaoGuided Tour of Guggenheim Museum, BilbaoHike Itero de la Vega - FrómistaHike Sahagún to Bercianos del Real CaminoGuided Tour of LeonHike Hospital de Órbigo to Crucero de Santo ToribioLunch at La Peseta in CruceroGuided Tour of Villafranca del BierzoHike Las Herrerias to O CebreiroGuided Visit Monastery of SamosHike San Paio to Santiago de CompostelaVisit to MurosVisit to MuxiaWalk to Lighthouse FisterraEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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