Foodie Northern Way

Premium Tour

Length

13 Days

Dificulty

Moderate

Start & End

San Sebastian - Finisterre

Distance

145 Km

Group size

Min 8 - Max 16

Accommodation

Superior

Rated 4.5 out of 5

OVERVIEW

  • This trip has an activity rating of moderate; travelers should be experienced hikers, physically fit, and prepared for multiple hours of activity each day, as well as some full-day hikes. Hikes range from 3 to 6 hours (5 to 13 miles) on good trails with moderate to steep grades. Vehicle support is provided at various points along the way.
  • Accommodations We will stay 12 nights in Historic hotels and Paradores that are ideally located and reflect Portuguese and Spanish charm.
  • Expedition Team One or two seasoned adventure guides will lead this trip, often accompanied by local guides.

INCLUSIONS

INCLUDED

  • Transportation by private Minibus
  • Meal services as detailed in the itinerary (Drinks included)
  • Accommodation in Superior and Historic hotels
  • Expert English speaking guide
  • Snacks and fruit, as well as water throughout the tour.
  • Pilgrim’s kit (Backpack included)
  • Informational program and route map
  • Visits with local guides
  • Tickets to monuments and particular sights.
  • Management of the “Compostela” certificate at the Santiago Pilgrims Office
  • Travel insurance.
  • Photos of your camino
  • Farewell dinner
  • Private transfer from Santiago to the airport or train station.

EXCLUDED

  • Flights/trains
  • Extra drinks
  • Single supplement 1.390€

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

  • Extra nights
  • Day trips

ITINERARY

Meeting at our hotel in Madrid at 1:00 pm with the team of guides that will accompany us on our trip. Here we will introduce the group and provide an overview of the tour. After which we will leave for a panoramic tour of the capital of Spain by bus. We will visit the most emblematic places of the city and stroll through its historic centre. After the visit, we will enjoy a welcome dinner at a famous restaurant in Madrid, to continue getting acquainted, before the beginning of our journey. Return to the hotel.

Departure on our bus after breakfast, journeying towards San Sebastián. We will stop in Burgos, to visit the historic centre and its famous Gothic cathedral with an audio guide provided. Lunch downtown in a restaurant in Burgos, to enjoy a typical Castilian meal. In the afternoon, arrival in San Sebastian and accommodation. Free time to enjoy San Sebastian and a leisurely dinner.

In the morning, we will visit this beautiful city of the Basque Country with a local guide, after which we will partake in a tapas tour, during which you can taste the famous Donosti pintxos. Free time this afternoon to explore the city. Transfer and dinner at the famous Gipuzkoa restaurant, with a Michelin star.

Today we finally put our feet on the Camino de Santiago Norte. The stage is short, but of great beauty, leaving from the hotel, we will visit the beaches of La Concha and Ondarreta and we will ascend Mount Igueldo to admire the beautiful views of the city (5kms). After the walk we will go to Bilbao, accommodation in the 5 ***** downtown hotel. Free time to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Guggenheim Museum, (with audio guide provided), being able to admire both its permanent exhibition, as well as the temporary exhibitions, and admire the magnificent building by Frank Gehry. Dinner in downtown restaurant of a typical Basque menu.

Today our journey along the Camino de Santiago, takes us to Cantabrian lands, a beautiful stage of (8,5km), from Otañes to Castro Urdiales, with a breathtaking arrival to this coastal town. Free time for you to have lunch, and then we will visit the world famous Altamira Caves, home to the best Neolithic cave paintings, (visiting the neo cave and the museum, with a guide). After this interesting visit, we will go to our lodgings in the beautiful town of Santillana del Mar. Accommodation and dinner at a hotel in the historic centre of Santillana.

This morning, we will begin our stage in the town of Comillas, where we will make a brief visit to the exterior of the Palace of Sobrellano and Capricho de Gaudí. The walk will take us along the coast through incredible landscapes to the town of San Vicente de la Barquera (8km), where we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the restaurant with two Michelin stars. After lunch, we will enter the Picos de Europa National Park, to visit Potes and the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, where the relic of the Lignum Crucis, the largest piece of the cross of Christ and which for centuries was the fourth holy place of Christianity after Jerusalem, Rome and Santiago de Compostela. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will ascend on the cable car of Fuente De, to admire the best views of the Picos de Europa. After descending from the cable car, we will continue our trip to the capital of the Principality of Asturias, to stay in a 5 ***** downtown hotel. Free time for you to take a lunch break. Later, in the afternoon, we will visit Oviedo with a local guide, to get to know its historic centre and, above all, the interesting Cathedral of San Salvador. Visit the Chapel of the relics and the relic of the Holy Face (Shroud of the face of Christ, originally part of the relic of the Shroud of Turin and which was separated from it and is now stored in the Cathedral of Oviedo).

Today we walk our last steps through Asturias and we will finally enter Galicia. We will walk the section between Soto del Barco and El Pito (9 Km). A simple and beautiful stage with stretches in the middle of nature. After finishing the stage on foot, we will visit one of the most beautiful coastal towns of Spain, Cudillero, where we will enjoy a magnificent lunch in a typical sailor restaurant. After lunch, we will go to the port of Figueras, where we will embark as the pilgrims of the Middle Ages, in a private boat that will cross the Ría de Ribadeo to finally disembark in Galicia. Dinner and accommodation at Ribadeo hotel in rooms with sea views.

After enjoying a beautiful sunrise from the Parador we enter Galicia, to undertake our stage on foot, from the outskirts of Bahamonde to Miraz (12 Km) and begin to become familiar with the Galician lands, their villages and their people. A very beautiful stage known for its forests and magical places. Picnic lunch in Miraz. After lunch, we move to the capital of the province, Lugo, where we will visit its Roman Wall of the 3rd century, (a World Heritage site), as well as the Cathedral. As you walk around the streets of Lugo you will get a taste of the daily life of its inhabitants. We will enjoy an exclusive tapas tour through in the medieval village. Accommodation in a 4 **** hotel in the historic centre of Lugo.

On this day we will walk to the very gates of Santiago de Compostela. Leaving from Pedrouzo to Lavacolla (10km). We will then visit Monte do Gozo, a place from which we will see the towers of the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, and feel the emotion that so many millions of pilgrims have experienced over the centuries, as they see their goal insight. Lunch at a local restaurant. Without leaving the Monte do Gozo area we will journey to our typical Galician rural accommodation. In the afternoon, we will have a Cooking Class in this beautiful lodging, learning from the hands of an expert cook with dinner included.

Finally, our big day arrives, the arrival in Santiago. Starting from Monte do Gozo we will travel the last 5 kilometres to reach the Cathedral and attend the Pilgrim’s Mass, after which we will admire the famous Botafumeiro flight (if operational). Then, we will arrive as medieval pilgrims to our lodging in the Parador de los Reyes Católicos, in the beautiful Plaza del Obradoiro, where we will enjoy the afternoon free, to explore this World Heritage city. At night, we will have a very special farewell dinner full of surprises, where we will receive our certificate of visit to the Cathedral, issued by the Cathedral Chapter. Accommodation at the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos.

DATES & PRICES

Starting / Ending

June 21, / July 03, 2025

Avaiability / Prices From
Fully booked / Eur €4,350
Starting / Ending

September 08, / September 20, 2025

Avaiability / Prices From
Fully booked / Eur €4,350

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REVIEWS

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William Wade
30 Noviembre 2024
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This past September Helder Cerejo from The Way Tours put together an outstanding bike trip for 10 of us. The route from Sintra Portugal to Santiago Spain that was planned and pre- ridden by Helder himself, following the Portugal Camino, was challenging and breathtakingly scenic. Helder did an exceptional job in supporting the ride while allowing us to explore and ride at our own pace. He was personable and flexible making everyone feel comfortable. Helder was very particular with following our requests, be it booking quaint and unique accommodations, to renting quality gravel bicycles. The entire trip was a once in a life time experience. This was our second experience with The Way Tours and as previously, they did not disappoint.
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kristen S google
22 Noviembre 2024
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We had a fantastic almost 2 week bicycle trip through Portugal with The Way Tours in August 2024. Our tour director Helder was wonderful. He was kind, funny, organized, at every stop, was where he said he would be, had food and water for us along the way. When it rained, he picked me up in the van. He had a well organized itinerary on paper and digital. He did two city walking tours for us as well. The bikes they had for us were very good. We did a road/gravel trip and the bikes handled everything well. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip. I have too many great pictures to upload.
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Greg Longson
20 Noviembre 2024
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Fantastic cycling trip on the Camino from Sinatra, Portugal to to Santiago De Compostella. Hélder was a excellent guide and I would recommend The Way Tours to anyone looking to cycle the Camino.
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Greg Longson
20 Noviembre 2024
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The Way Tours trip cycling from Sintra to Santiago De Compostela was a fantastic experience. Very well organized and wonderfully supported by our guide Helder Cerejo. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to cycle the Camino.
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Lidia R.C. Viaxeira Li Li
7 Diciembre 2021
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Agencia especializada en el Camino de Santiago
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Fernando Conchello
18 Julio 2021
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In 2019 I hiked The Portuguese Costal Camino. It was an amazing experience. I love hiking the Camino — even more not having to worry about anything because everything was so well planned. Our guide Helder took really good care of every single detail, allowing me to just focus on hiking and enjoying the beautiful landscape.
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Susana Alvarez De Neyra
18 Julio 2021
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Lorenzo Merin
27 Junio 2021
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ML GE
5 Junio 2021
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El camino tiene otro aliciente añadido al ir de la mano de the Way Tours. Muy profesionales , entusiastas de su trabajo, muy cercanos, experiencia recomendable al cien por cien. Repetiré seguro.
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manchuence Peregrino
3 Junio 2021
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He podido disfrutar de dos viajes con The Way Tours y solo tengo palabras de agradecimiento por el excelente servicio recibido. Muy profesionales y buenos conocedores de los Caminos de Santiago.

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