Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals will be served on board.

Upon arrival in Madrid, you will collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the Arrival's Hall where you will be greeted by your tour escort. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon walk to the Cathedral of Almudena. Following Mass, we visit the Cathedral. We will continue our walking tour of Madrid to include the exterior of the Royal Palace. Walk through the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol and we make a stop at the Church of Saint James. Return to your hotel. We will enjoy a nice dinner before having a restful overnight in Madrid before your walking tour begins!

Today, we will depart Madrid and head towards the city of Ponferrada. While in route, we will make a stop in Astorga. This historical and religious city, called Asturica by the Romans, once had 25 hospitals. On it converge the French and the Plata Routes to Santiago. The extraordinary Gothic Cathedral, from the 15 C presides over the town. The Episcopal Palace or Gaudi Palace houses the Museo de los Caminos, which displays pieces from all Churches related to the Route to Santiago. After the visit to Astorga, we will continue our journey to Foncebadon. In the eleventh century, this village was a common resting place for pilgrims on El Camino due to its hospitals, hospice, and Church. Currently, the structures that have served so many are now in ruins. While in Foncebadon, we will walk to view the "Iron Cross." This Cross is a common pausing place for pilgrims as they leave a stone at the foot of the cross to symbolize a sin or burden that they are leaving behind. Dinner and overnight in Ponferrada.

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning we will do a visit to Ponferrada. This town, with prehistoric and Roman antecedents, had two access points in the Middle Ages. One was via the Roman bridge spanning the Boeza River, sunk in the 18th century; the other was via the path of the Gallegos and then, crossing the river by the Medieval bridge of Mascaron. At the end of the 11th century, the Bishop of Astorga, Osmundo, commissioned the building of a new bridge, "la Pons Ferrata", a pass with iron banisters which gave name to the city. Later on, between the 11th and 14th centuries, the Castle of the Knights Templar was built. At the end of the 15th century, the Catholic Monarchs commissioned the construction of the Hospital de la Reina, next to the fortress. In this monumental town also stand the Basilica of Nuestra Senora de la Encina, from the 16th century (built to commemorate the apparition of the Virgin in a grove of Holm oaks) and the Baroque Church of San Andres, from the 17th century, which is home to an outstanding retable from the 13th century, "The Christ of the Wonders". Departure towards Sarria. On our way we will stop in O Cebreiro, the first village in the region of Lugo along El Camino, with an altitude of 1,300 meters and home to pre-historic Celtic huts with straw roofs (pallozas). Finally we come to the ancient Sanctuary of O Cebreiro. Here we will celebrate our group Mass in the pre-Romanesque Church (9th-10th century) and see the renowned Paten of Santo Milagro (Eucharistic Miracle from the 13th century) and a precious Romanesque carving of Santa Maria la Real. Dinner and overnight in Sarria.

After breakfast in the hotel, we will be transferred to Triacastela. Today is the day that your walking pilgrimage (El Camino) to Santiago de Compostela officially begins! With the guidance of Our Lord, and through the spirit of St. James the apostle, you will become an authentic pilgrim by journeying along the physical road, as well as, the spiritual one. We will walk via the tiny village of Samos, wrapped around the enormous Benedictine Monastery. Continuing on the Route we will pass through a picturesque scene full of oaks and chestnut trees. The end of the stage brings us to Sarria. It was in this town that Alfonso IX died in 1230, while making the pilgrimage. Its old quarter retains a strong medieval character where we will be able to find the Church of Salvador, with a Romanesque ground plan and Gothic facade; the small Chapel of San Lazaro; the hospital of San Antonio, which today houses a Court; and the remains of its old fortress, from the 14th century. Dinner and overnight in Sarria

Breakfast in the hotel. Breakfast in the hotel. Our walking trip for today will finish in Portomarin. The town, which dates back to the Roman Age, was an important halt along the Route in the Middle Ages. The old Portomarin lies beneath the waters of the dam built in 1962. But before flooding the town, many monuments were moved, stone by stone, somewhere else. Such was the case of the church-fortress of the Knights of San Juan of Jerusalem, who once run the old hospital that lies beneath the waters of the Mino river, along with the old Medieval and Roman bridges. The municipality also has the Church of San Nicolas, from the 13 C; the portal of the Church of San Pedro, from 1182; the Count's House, from the 16 C, and the Palace of Berbetoros, from the 17 C. Dinner and overnight at Portomarin.

This morning, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel and journey from Portomarin, through the woods to the Palas de Rei. This was a noteworthy town in the Middle Ages, as it contained a Royal Hospital and the Church of St. Tirso. As the rugged walk continues, you will continue through fields, forests, and granaries. Additionally, you will see a prominent characteristic of Galician Landscape, Los Cruceiros. These wayside crosses depict Christ and the Virgin Mary. Dinner and enjoy a restful overnight in Palas de Rei.

Today, you will take a break to rest your bodies and shake off any fatigue. After Mass, there will be time to reflect on the journey thus far and to spend at your own leisure. Dinner and overnight will be provided in Palas de Rei.

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Your pilgrimage continues as you will travel from Palas de Rei to the bustling small town of Arzua. Before arriving in Arzua, your group will stop at Melide. This town is a crucial point of El Camino because it is where the French and Oviedo routes converge. Upon arrival in Melide, you will notice the old roads that date back to the fourteenth century, which are some of the oldest in the region of Galicia. After lunch, you will leave the Lugo province and enter into the province of A Coruna. A medieval bridge leads pilgrims to Ribadiso, before arriving at Arzua, the next halt on our journey. Surrounded by a beautiful scenery stands the Gothic Chapel of Magdalena, the only part of the old Augustinian monastery that has come down to us. The little town is famous nowadays for its Galician cheese factories. Dinner and an overnight in Arzua.

Your journey is almost over as you will walk to the largest community before Santiago, Arca de O Pino! Upon walking this route, you will immerse yourselves in the fragrant eucalyptus groves and experience the breathtaking scenery. At a point throughout your walk, you will stop and enjoy a picnic lunch. Following lunch, you will continue your journey and arrive in Arca de O Pino. As you explore this village, you will notice joy etched on the faces of the pilgrims. Although they have traveled a long distance, they are not weary. With God and St. James guiding their paths, excitement, and anticipation continues for their arrival in Santiago.

Today, you will culminate the walking portion of your journey! Excitement mounts as the trail brings us closer to our destination. Walk through rolling terrain towards Lavacolla, where medieval pilgrims traditionally bathed in the river to purify themselves before arriving in the holy city of Santiago. From here we will begin to ascend the Monte del Gozo, "Mount of Joy", the point where pilgrims first catch sight of the spires of the Cathedral of Santiago, these days surrounded by the bustling, new city of Santiago de Compostela. On approach to the center, we will pass through the city's walls and under the Arch of Obispo drawing us forward into the great Obradoiro Square. Here we have finally arrived at our destination, St. James Cathedral. Upon arrival, feel free to say a small prayer in thanksgiving to Our Lord for keeping you safe throughout the walking pilgrimage. At this time, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Galicia's capital, Santiago. This evening you will enjoy a nice dinner, followed by a very restful overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

This morning you will awaken in the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela! Formed by Galician granite, this Cathedral is one of the finest architectural examples in Europe as it encompasses Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. Additionally, the Cathedral contains numerous and valuable pieces of art that truly captivate the eye. Upon entering the Cathedral, the tradition will lead as you will hug the dazzling statue of St. James. Following this intimate embrace, you will descend into the crypt where the Patron Saint of Pilgrims' relics is kept. Following your visit, you will enjoy free time for lunch on own before your sightseeing tour of the city. Some stops on your tour include the Obradoiro Square, Fonseca Palace, Gelmirez Palace, Franco Street, and much more. Your evening will be free to spend at your leisure until a final dinner with your group. You will spend a final overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Breakfast in the hotel. We travel out today to one of the most western points of continental Europe! We firstly come to the lovely seaside town of Finesterra. It is situated on the rocky Costa da Morte (Coast of Death), named because of the large number of shipwrecks along these shores. During our time here we will visit the Chapel of Nosa Senora do Bon Suceso, dating from the 18th century. Nearby we explore Cape Finisterra, meaning "Land's End". This name stems from the fact that this area is on a remote peninsula that is one of the westernmost points of land in Spain. It is also the final destination for pilgrims on the Way of St James. Time permitting we may visit the spectacular lighthouse on the promontory called "Monte Facho" at the tip of Cape Finisterre overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. On the road up to the lighthouse is the parish Church of Santa Maria de Fisterra which contains the Chapel of Santo Cristo. Today we will also travel to Muxia to visit the Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of La Barca. It is located in a very unique spot, right by the ocean, and believed to have been a sacred place of cult for villagers since pre-Christian times. Since the 12th century, pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago have travelled further on after reaching Santiago de Compostela to pay tribute to Our Lady of the Boat in Muxia. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Santiago de Compostela airport, where you will aboard your short flight to Madrid. You will stay the night and enjoy dinner as per your own arraignments.

Today you will enjoy an early breakfast and depart for your return flight home.