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| THE CAMINO OF SANTIAGO |
From USD$ 917.00 |
“Francés”
Duration: 7 days |
The French Camino is the one with
the greatest tradition and is the one that is best known internationally.
Important cities with centuries of history and art (Pamplona,
Logroño, Burgos, León) alternate with lesser towns
and villages, many founded in the shadow of the Camino, rich
in traditions and accommodations for pilgrims. The best of Romanesque
and Gothic architecture in Spain is found along this itinerary,
and the greatest epic literature is set in these places. The
French camino enters Galicia from O Cebreiro, a town that maintains
its medieval aspect. Continue, visiting villages and towns,
many of which are listed in the “Liber Sancti Jacobi”
or “Codex Callixtinus”, until reaching Sarria, the
most important town in this part of the Camino.
Distance: 112km – Timing foreseen: 7 days, 6 nights –
Starting point of the pilgrimage: Sarria – Stages of the
camino: 1.Sarria-Portomarín (23km); 2.Portomarín-Palas
de Rei (22km); 3.Palas de Rei-Arzúa (27km); 4.Arzúa-O
Pino (21km); 5.O Pino-Cathedral of Santiago (19km) |
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| DAY 1: |
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Arrival and reception. Transfer to the accommodation
booked on the Camino. Dinner and overnight. |
| DAY 2: |
First stage from
Sarria to Portomarín (23 km) |
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Travel towards Barbadelo where it is possible to visit
the Romanesque church of Santiago. Continuing through
the town of Paradela arrive to Ferreiros which has a 12th
century Romanesque church dedicated to St. Mary. Descend
towards the town of Portomarín, meeting place of
the knights of Santiago and later those of San Juan de
Jerusalem. Last stop: Church of San Juan di Portomarín. |
| DAY 3: |
Second stage from
Portomarín to Palas de Rei (22 km) |
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Travel through many small towns: Gonzar, Ventas de Narón
(Chapel of the Magdalen), Lameiros (Chapel of St. Mark)
and Ligonde where Charles V and later Philip II stayed
during their pilgrimages to Compostela. Visit the Romanesque
church of “Vilar de Donas”, the chapter church
of the Knights of Santiago and home of the women’s
lay order (the “Orden”). Last stop: Church
of San Tirso at Palas de Rei. |
| DAY 4: |
Third stage from
Palas de Rei to Arzúa (27 km) |
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The camino goes through Leboreiro, a medieval town with
a Romanesque church, Furelos with the medieval bridge,
to reach Melide, the main stop on this stage. The Camino
becomes urban and winds through a historical city with
a strong devotion to St. James. The historical centre
features many precious art treasures: the church of Sancti
Spiritus, a Franciscan foundation established as a resting
place for pilgrims, the Romanesque church of Santa Maria.
Then comes Boente, with the church dedicated to Santiago
and Castañeda. Continuing across the River Iso
over a little medieval bridge, encounter another important
pilgrims’ resting place: the “hospital de
Ribadiso”, today a hostel for pilgrims. Last stop:
Church of Santiago de Arzúa. |
| DAY 5: |
Fourth stage from
Arzúa to O Pino (21 km) |
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Cross farms and cultivated fields to Arca, the capital
of the municipality of O Pino. Last stop: Albergue de
peregrinos de O Pino. |
| DAY 6: |
Fifth stage from
O Pino to the Cathedral of Santiago (19 km) |
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A pleasant rural path to Lavacolla, where pilgrims washed
themselves and their cloaks in the river as a means of
physical purification, of the spiritual journey they would
be completing in Compostela. Nearby is Monte do Gozo,
hill from which pilgrims would see the Cathedral of Santiago
for the first time. Last Stop: Cathedral of Santiago de
Compostela. |
| DAY 7: |
Tour of the city
of Santiago de Compostela |
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Santiago de Compostela has drawn for thousands of years
pilgrims to the tomb of Saint James from all over Europe
because of its miraculous origins and subsequent renown.
Great Saints like St. Francis and St. Bridget of Sweden
have also made pilgrimages to Santiago. At the Cathedral
are housed the relics of St. James and a gigantic thurible
or censer, known in Spanish as botafumerio which will
incense the entire church and congregation. After the
Holy Mass for the pilgrims, embrace the bust of St. James,
which has been hugged for centuries by pilgrims. All of
these pious practices assist in creating an unforgettable
spiritual experience. At the end of the pilgrimage and
after covering 100 km, by horse, by foot or the last 200
km by bicycle pilgrims can obtain a ‘certificate’
from the office of Pilgrims verifying the completion of
the pilgrimage up to the tomb of the apostle. Transfer
to the point of return (airport, train station, bus station). |
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| Included: |
Not included: |
| • Transfer from Santiago de Compostela or Oviedo
(airport, train or bus station) to the lodging. |
• Airfare. |
| • Reception, explanation of the program and distribution
of credentials. |
• Airport and security taxes and related fees. |
| • Private transportation daily from the arrival
point of the Camino to the accommodations in a rural house
or hotel and vice versa. |
• Single room supplement. |
• Half board (breakfast and dinner).
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• Beverages. |
| • Guided tour of the city of Santiago. |
• Gratuities. |
• Document pouch and technical assistance.
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• Extras and anything not mentioned as “included”. |
Documents:
All passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months
after your return date or you might be denied boarding
with no refund applicable. |
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