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CAMINO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Walk the final stage of the Camino from Sarria or Portomarin. Eight day trip with a choice of 111km or 89km walks over 5 days
The Camino Santiago, or way of St James is one of the most famous pilgrimage walks in the world. Its history is steeped in a tradition of over a thousand years when pilgrims came to visit the final resting place of the Apostle who, legend has it, was buried initially in the year 44AD after his martyrdom by Herod, and whose final resting place was rediscovered early in the 9th century.
To complete the whole journey from beginning to end could see us cover a distance of up to 800km and more, depending on from where you start. However, our challenge will be much more modest as we begin our five day walk from either the town of Sarria or Portomarin.
Trip Highlights:
• Staying in rural towns and villages, some dating back to the 9th century with remains of Romanesque churches and bridges, and early pilgrim hostels.
• Walking on well maintained tracks and paths through meadowlands and forests of poplars and eucalyptus
• Entering the World Heritage City of Santiago and visiting they many historic buildings including the imposing Cathedral which evolved into the magnificent structure it is today over hundreds of years.
• Enjoying the company of fellow walkers from far and near along the way, or as we relax after each day's walk.
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Sarria to Santiago - 111km
On arrival from Dublin, we travel by private bus to the town of Sarria, a journey of less than two hours where we spend our first night before beginning the walk next day.
Dates UPDATED:
June 19 - 26
July 3 - 10
Price €615 pp
Our schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Arrive Santiago and transfer to Sarria
Day 2: Walk Sarria to Portomarin 23km
Day 3: Walk Portomarin to Palas de Rei 22km
Day 4: Walk Palas de Rei to Arzua 27km
Day 5: Walk Arzua to Rua 18km
Day 6: Walk Rua to Santiago 19km
Day 7: Free to explore the city
Day 8: Return home
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Portomarin to Santiago - 89km
Our walk from Portomarin is similar to that beginning in Sarria, but without "that long day in the middle" and offers a more leisurely journey into Santiago. On arrival we travel to the town of Melide, where we stay for our first night before continuing eastwards to Portomarin the following morning to begin our walk.
Dates UPDATED:
May 1 - 8
May 15 - 22
May 22 - 29
September 16 - 23
Price €565 pp
Our schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Arrive Melile
Day 2: Transfer from Melide to Portomarin and walk to Palas de Rei 22km
Day 3: Walk Palas de Rei to Melide 13.5km
Day 4: Walk Melide to Arzua 13.5km
Day 5: Walk Arzua to Rua 18km
Day 6: Walk Rua to Santiago 19km
Day 7: Free to explore the city
Day 8: Return home |
Some key points to remember:
• These are primarily walking holidays and require a reasonable level of fitness in order to get the most enjoyment from your week on the Camino
• There is expert advice on hand to talk to you about the best footwear, clothing, etc for your walk
• There will be notes on the history and traditions of places of interest along the way
• The ground costs price of each week includes B&B in hotels along the way on a per person sharing basis, private transfer to and from airports, luggage transfers to the next hotel along the route, and your walk leader. Single rooms will be available onn a single supplement basis.
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PRICE INCLUDES
Accommodation on a B&B basis
Luggage transfer daily
Services of guide
Airport transfers |
PRICE does not include flights
Single Supplement: €150 pp
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Each walk is subject to a minimum
of 6 persons participating |
FLIGHTS
All Saturday
departures
from Dublin
Depart 13.00 |
YOUR GUIDE Michael Grainger
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Michael has trekked in South America, Kilimanjaro in Africa & has been to Nepal numerous times. He was Trek Leader to Everest Base Camp on the Pat Falvey led Irish expeditions of 03 & 04, and has led over thirty walking groups on the final stage of the Camino Santiago since Easter 2004.
He is an active founder member of his local hill walking club which meet regularly to walk in the Munster region, and abroad. |
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