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THE PILGRIM ROUTE – GUIDED WALKING WEEK 2008

Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

7 days, 6 nights, 5 days guided walking, departing 13 September 2008.
Probably the most famous Christian pilgrimage route of all is the medieval
route to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, alleged burial place of
St. James, brother of John the Evangelist and one of Christ's twelve
apostles. Pilgrimages began in the 10th century AD and by the 15th century
tens of thousands of pilgrims were making the journey from all over
Europe. There were four principal routes across France leading into Spain
– all converged to follow this last route into Santiago de Compostela.

PRICE

£675 per person (based on two people sharing) £75 single room
supplement

INCLUDED

6 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner in a mixture of
hotels – three star where available. In some of the smaller towns there is
no great choice of hotels – all rooms with private bathroom

Transport of luggage between stops.

Tour manager throughout plus guest lecturer (minimum of 10 participants for guest lecturer).

The guest lecturer will be Dr Steve Blake. Before taking early retirement in March 2006 Steve was curator and Museum & Collections Manager at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. He is a Fellow of the Museums Association and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. His other great passion is medieval history and architecture, especially churches and the whole subject of medieval pilgrimage. To pursue these interests, he has travelled extensively within Britain and Europe and has walked large parts of the pilgrim routes throughout Europe and especially the Royal French Way to Santiago de Compostela.

NOT INCLUDED

Transport to Sarria and from Santiago de Compostela, drinks and lunches, admission fees.

Departure date 2008: 13 September

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival Sarria - dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Sarria - Portomarin.
Meet up with the group that has walked from Burgos. The walk between Sarria and Portomarin is one of the quietest and most peaceful of the Camino. During the summer there are plenty of places for lunch and drinks along the way. Overnight in Portmarin. 14.5 miles/23.2kms

Day 3: Walk Portomarin - Palas de Rei.
There are several miles of road walking along this stretch but the roads
are quiet and you pass through some small villages - the Romanesque
Church of Santa Maria in Gonzar is 5 miles into the walk. There is a
lovely Galician cemetery church in Ligonde which is about another 3 miles.
Overnight in Palas de Rei. 15.5 miles/24.8kms

Day 4: Walk Palas de Rei - Arzua.
The route continues to Melide where we have lunch - this is a pleasant town with a former monastery Church Santci Spiritu, along with a pilgrim hospital and the Church of San Pedro and the church of Santa Maria as you leave the town. Overnight in hotel in the small town of Arzua.
18 miles/28.8kms. but can be shortened by using a shuttle.

Day 5: Walk Arzua - Lavacolla.
The route continues to the small village of Lavacolla where traditionally
pilgrims used to cleanse themselves before the final walk into Santiago de
Compostela. Overnight Lavacolla. 17.5 miles/28kms

Day 6: Walk Lavacolla - Santiago.
The last day's walk is short so pilgrims can arrive in the Plaza de
Obradoiro and enter the Cathedral by midday in time for the pilgrim mass. Collect the Pilgrim Certificate and spend time exploring this beautiful city. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner in a restaurant in the centre of the city. Overnight Santiago. 7.5 miles/12kms

Day 7: End of the tour after breakfast.

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Moderate

GROUP SIZE

Minimum 6, maximum 16

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels in rooms with private bathrooms

GETTING THERE

We can arrange a transfer from Santiago Airport to Sarria.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack),
rucksack/day pack, water bottle, insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat,
sun block/cream, compass, torch, mobile phone, container for sandwiches
and a first-aid kit.

 

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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