Begin with a guided walk along San Sebastián’s elegant seafront, through the Old Town and into Parte Vieja. You’ll see how the city’s beachside setting, compact streets and lively dining culture come together.
Continue with a guided pintxos experience, sampling traditional Basque dishes with local cider and Txakoli wine. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure, perhaps walking along La Concha Beach or finding another pintxos bar for yourself.
Travel along the Basque coast to Getaria, a fishing village set beside the Bay of Biscay and the birthplace of explorer Juan Sebastián Elcano. The journey introduces you to the rugged coastline and maritime character of the region.
Take part in a private Txakoli wine tasting with fresh seafood, then return to San Sebastián for time at leisure. Later, dine at Zelai Txiki, where regional produce and Basque cooking traditions provide another food-focused experience.
Leave the coast behind and travel to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the traditional starting point of the Camino Francés. From here, begin your journey through the Pyrenees, following mountain paths through open countryside and forest as you cross into Spain.
A picnic lunch is included along the way, while your luggage is transferred ahead so you can enjoy the walk without carrying your bags. The landscape changes as you leave the French Basque Country behind, with mountain views and quieter trails setting the scene for the days ahead.
Arrive in Roncesvalles, a remote mountain settlement and one of the Camino’s most important pilgrimage stops. For centuries, it has offered shelter and spiritual support to pilgrims arriving from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, with the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria at the heart of the community.
This evening, attend the Pilgrim’s Mass and blessing, a meaningful tradition that welcomes you to the Camino and marks the beginning of your journey through Spain.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 25km
Continue your Camino journey through Navarra, following forest paths and passing through picturesque villages as the route descends from Roncesvalles towards Zubiri. After yesterday’s Pyrenean crossing, today offers a gentler introduction to the rhythm of pilgrimage, with changing scenery and time to settle into the walk.
Your dedicated support vehicle remains with the group throughout the stage, transporting your luggage, carrying refreshments and providing assistance at designated points along the route.
Arrive at Hotel Akerreta, a beautifully restored manor house overlooking the Arga Valley. This privately reserved boutique stay offers an immersive taste of rural Navarra, with dinner prepared by the owners using seasonal local produce.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 21km
Follow the Arga River through the Navarra countryside, with the route moving from peaceful riverside landscapes and open farmland towards Pamplona. Today combines a rewarding Camino stage with time to discover one of northern Spain’s best-known food cities.
Your dedicated support vehicle remains with the group throughout the walk, transporting luggage, carrying refreshments and providing assistance at designated points.
On arrival in Pamplona, join a guided city discovery tour through the streets associated with San Fermín, the city’s famous annual festival. Then settle into the five-star Gran Hotel La Perla, overlooking Plaza del Castillo.
This evening, experience Pamplona’s celebrated pintxos culture at Café Iruña, a much-loved meeting place on Plaza del Castillo dating back to 1888. Known for its elegant Belle Époque interiors, the historic café was a favourite of Ernest Hemingway, whose connection to the city is commemorated in its Hemingway Corner.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 20km
Leave Pamplona behind for another day on the Camino, walking through the rolling hills of Navarra. The route climbs towards Alto del Perdon, one of the most memorable viewpoints on this section, where the countryside opens out across the surrounding hills and valleys.
Continue downhill towards Puente la Reina, a medieval town shaped by the Camino and named for its historic bridge across the Arga River. Take time to appreciate the town’s stone streets and traditional character.
After lunch, return to Pamplona for a second night at the five-star Gran Hotel La Perla, where Ernest Hemingway stayed during his visits to Pamplona.
The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Revisit Pamplona’s pintxos bars, explore more of the city or relax at the hotel after the day’s walk.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 24km
Leave Pamplona behind and travel into La Rioja, where Navarra’s rolling countryside gives way to vineyards and open wine country. Visit the Marqués de Riscal Wine City, a striking contemporary landmark designed by Frank Gehry and set among the estate’s historic vineyards.
Take a guided tour of the winery and learn how its long-standing winemaking traditions continue alongside its modern architecture. Your visit concludes with a private tasting of estate wines, followed by a gourmet lunch at the winery paired with regional dishes and Rioja vintages.
Continue to Laguardia, a beautifully preserved medieval village surrounded by vineyards. Wander its cobbled streets and charming squares before travelling onwards to Logroño.
This evening, explore Calle Laurel at your own pace, sampling local pintxos and Rioja wines along one of Spain’s best-known tapas streets.
Travel west through Castilla y León, leaving Rioja’s vineyards behind for the broad landscapes and heritage cities of northern Spain. Stop in Burgos for a guided walk through Plaza Mayor, Paseo del Espolon and Burgos Cathedral.
The cathedral is one of the Camino’s most important landmarks and a defining feature of Burgos. After time at leisure for lunch, continue to León and check in to the five-star Parador de León.
Housed in the former Monastery of San Marcos, the Parador offers an immersive stay within one of the city’s most distinctive heritage buildings. This evening, enjoy a group dinner celebrating the food traditions of Castilla y León, including morcilla de Burgos, lechazo roast lamb, Cecina de León and Bierzo wines.
Travel to Astorga, where the Camino’s rural setting is complemented by distinctive architecture, before beginning your walk through La Maragatería. Follow open countryside and traditional villages towards Rabanal del Camino.
Your luggage will be transferred ahead while you walk.
As evening approaches, attend Gregorian Vespers performed by Benedictine monks at the Monastery of San Salvador or the Church of Santa María. Return to the Parador de León for a second night.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 20km
Leave León and travel into Galicia, where the landscape becomes greener and more rural. Wooded hills, country roads and traditional villages signal the beginning of the Camino’s final 100km.
Arrive in Sarria and settle into A Casa da Botica, a manor house set beside the Sarria River in the peaceful village of Samos.
With no walking scheduled today, you can slow the pace, enjoy the setting and prepare for the final stages of the pilgrimage.
Take a break from walking and discover Galicia through its food traditions. Visit local producers and learn more about the ingredients that shape the region’s rural cuisine.
Your culinary experience includes tastings of Galician cheeses and artisan breads, followed by a cooking class focused on empanada Gallega. This traditional savoury pastry is a staple of Galician cooking, with recipes varying between towns and families.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Return to A Casa da Botica for another relaxed evening in the Galician countryside.
Resume your Camino through Galicia’s green countryside. Follow quiet paths through forests and rural hamlets, with traditional villages and open countryside shaping the route towards Portomarín.
After completing the stage, settle into your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 22km
Continue through the rural interior of Galicia, where the Camino winds through rolling hills, shaded woodland and quiet farming communities. This section offers a slower, more immersive view of the region, with stone cottages, country lanes and small villages revealing the traditions of Galician countryside life.
After completing the stage, enjoy dinner at your hotel and take time to relax in the quiet countryside before continuing towards Santiago.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 25km
Continue through the lush green landscapes of Galicia for another day before pausing in Melide, one of Galicia’s best-known food stops.
Here, you will have the opportunity to sample pulpo a la Gallega. This regional speciality of tender octopus, paprika and olive oil is closely associated with the town and provides a memorable taste of local cuisine.
Continue towards Arzúa, and after completing the stage, settle into Pazo Santa María, a characterful Galician property, before dinner in its traditional surroundings.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 29km
Transfer from Arzúa to the selected starting point, then set out on the final 20-kilometre walking stage towards Santiago de Compostela. The landscape gradually gives way to the outskirts of the city, with the sense of arrival building as you join fellow pilgrims completing their journey.
Continue into Santiago and arrive at the Praza do Obradoiro, the grand square in front of the cathedral and the traditional finishing point of the pilgrimage.
Take a moment to absorb the significance of reaching Santiago before settling into the five-star Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos, located beside the cathedral. Celebrate your achievement this evening with dinner in the Parador’s historic surroundings.
Travel time: Walking – approx. 20km
With the walking complete, spend the day exploring Santiago de Compostela and reflecting on your journey. Attend the Pilgrims’ Mass and collect your Compostela certificate, the official recognition of completing the Camino.
The city’s old town is best discovered on foot, with granite streets, atmospheric squares, traditional shops and cafes surrounding the cathedral. Take your time exploring the lanes and plazas, or enjoy a slower afternoon in one of the city’s many restaurants and bars.
You may also choose an optional cathedral rooftop tour for a different perspective over Santiago.
Return to the five-star Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos, located beside the cathedral, for another night in the heart of Santiago.
Enjoy a final full day in Galicia at your own pace. Join the optional excursion to Finisterre, a rugged Atlantic headland traditionally regarded as the western end of the Camino, or remain in Santiago for more time among the cathedral, old town and cafés.
Later, come together for a farewell dinner at the Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos. Galician specialities and Spanish wines provide a fitting conclusion to a journey shaped by northern Spain’s landscapes, villages and food traditions.
After breakfast, transfer to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) for your onward journey.
Your Camino experience comes to a close after an unhurried journey combining active walking stages, restorative stays, five-star city hotels and immersive boutique properties across northern Spain.