Spain is a beautiful and diverse country located in the southwest of Europe. It shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. To the Northeast it borders with France and the tiny principality of Andorra. To the West its limits are defined by the Balearic Islands located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea.
Day 01 Arrive Madrid / Madrid – Pamplona (By Road) (395 Km / 05 hrs )
Arrival in Madrid airport and departure to Pamplona, meet assist and transfer to your hotel. (here we connect with St James’ Path way). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Pamplona
After breakfast, Proceed to Morning guided city tour we will visit its cathedral and specially the exceptional cloister. Afternoon we will drive along the nice mountainous landscape till Roncesvalles where there is a Collegiate, Church and the abbey XIIIth century ensemble. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 Pamplona – Burgos (By Road) (211 Km / 02 hrs 09 min appx.)
After breakfast, Proceed to XIth century nice Romanesque stone bridge. It was created by the kings to become commercial point in the route to Santiago in XIth century. XV and XVI th century Santa Maria la Real remains when it was capital a middle age Navarra´s kingdom. XII-XVIIth century cathedral. Splendid Monastery. First written words in Spanish appeared, it is considered the birthplace of Spanish language Excellent place to live the atmosphere of the medieval traveler. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 Burgos
After breakfast, Proceed to Morning guided city tour We will visit a medieval village, which still maintains its original structure and in particular its cathedral, perhaps the best of Gothic Spain. Even a visit to the Cartuja (Charterhouse). Afternoon excursion to nice village, with middle age atmosphere in its streets. After we will visit Monastery (very important in middle age as center of wisdom and culture). Presently it is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy Gregorian Chants, a ‘must’ for classic music lovers (timetable depends on season and day of the week). Return to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 Burgos – Leon (By Road) (183 Km / 01 hrs 49 min appx)
After breakfast, Proceed to Pure Romanesque style church in the route. Splendid Santiago Temple and its Romanesque facade is worthy of a stop In the middle years of the Christian kingdom, this city became the capital. It is full of historical remains. In the afternoon, guided tour, with its splendid Gothic cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass windows and superb chapel of St. Isidoro. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Leon – Ponferrada (By Road) (114 Km / 01 hrs 17 min appx)
After breakfast Proceed to Time to visit the cathedral and Bishop Palace built by Gaudi – modernist genial architect Little village but very well preserved local architecture. It has been declared National Monument.Remains of Castle of Temple, the enigmatic medieval warrior-monks. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Ponferrada – Santiago (By Road) (209 Km / 02 hrs 39 min appx)
After breakfast Proceed to Small Romanesque churches, step on the path of Santiago. There are still some Celtic houses, pre-roman, where animals and people used to live together to keep themselves warm and a hospital for pilgrims during the Middle Age it was shelter from the snow and the wolves. Important and majestic Benedictin Monastery. Little medieval ensemble First hill where Cathedral of Santiago can be seen. Here, we will understand medieval traveler’s emotion. (End of St James’ Pathway). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 Santiago
After breakfast Proceed to The city grew at the shadow of the cathedral, and the different bishops filled with churches in all art styles to compose a unique art ensemble declared ‘World Heritage Site’ by Unesco. Morning guided city tour, we will visit the extraordinary Cathedral, its museum and concluded with a panoramic tour. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 Santiago – Madrid (By Road) (608 Km / 05 hrs 55 min appx.)
After breakfast Proceed to Madrid. Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.Day
10 Depart Madrid
Departure transfer to onward destination.
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| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Pamplona | 02 | NH Iruna Park |
| Burgos | 02 | Rice Reyes Catolicos |
| Leon | 01 | Alfonso V |
| Ponferrada | 01 | Celuisma Ponferrada |
| Santiago | 02 | Hesperia Santiago Peregrino |
| Madrid | 01 | Hotel Unico |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meal Plan – Breakfast basis.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.