This luxurious Camino trip is perfect for the whole family or groups of friends — especially those who like the idea of walking the Camino but prefer to travel in style and luxury. Walk to Compostela at your own pace, stay in charming intimate lodgings with wonderful cuisine and wine, and enjoy the use of a private chauffeured vehicle — all hosted by a specialist Camino guide. Keep reading to learn more and click on our range of Camino tours to learn more.
We have designed this luxury walking trip with families and groups of friends in mind, bringing together the very best the Camino has to offer into one carefully curated package. Walk the Camino has been designing a huge range of Caminos for people for over a decade, so you benefit from our deep knowledge on the Camino, but also our numerous local connections with accommodation, eateries, and other local vendors.
We offer a blend of charming boutique lodgings, wonderful dining (and wines), an impeccable bilingual host and guide, and so much more. We tailor daily Camino walks throughout the trip, along with a dedicated support vehicle. This luxury Camino is for discerning travellers looking for a special Camino journey to enjoy in good company. If you’re looking for something more… rugged, perhaps you like to consider our Classic French Way Full Camino or our Camino by Horseback.
You will find yourself immersed in the history, culture, and traditions of the Camino and the Galicia region of Spain. As you travel towards the Cathedral of St James you’ll experience the camaraderie of the Way, enjoy wonderful local cuisine and wine, discover some sacred places and share the common purpose of your fellow travellers all heading to Compostela.
You will walk exactly the same trail as all the other pilgrims and travellers, sharing the way and rubbing shoulders with people from all over the world. But you’ll be using our luxury vehicle and driver to shuttle you between hotel and trail as required. This allows you to decide each day how much walking you wish to do, perhaps have an early finish or simply take a day off to relax. Some hotels have spa facilities and all can arrange for therapists to attend.
On arrival in Santiago, you have a private tour of the medieval Casco Antiguo — the heart of the old city — where you visit the cathedral and collect your Compostela certificate. There will be a special celebratory dinner on the final evening. For any further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Santiago Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, Galicia’s capital city Santiago de Compostela is the world-known destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Around the Cathedral of Saint James of Compostela, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, the city boasts a picturesque old town worthy of one of Christianity’s greatest holy cities.
Galicia’s waters produce some of the best seafood and fish in the world. Its pastures support beef and dairy herds, so you will find delicious local cuts of meat and cheeses.
When it comes to filling your glass, Galicia produces wonderful reds and whites, fantastically refreshing beers and its signature liquor – Oruzo.
Every town in the Camino has a variety of lively plazas with bars and restaurants, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the delicious Spanish gastronomy and the variety of world-famous Spanish wines.
This is an area that still preserves a traditional way of life. Galicia is the green corner of Spain and its lush meadows support many family-run dairy and beef farms. Galician cooking is simple and hearty, using mainly fresh local produce.
Those with a sweet tooth will love Tarta de Santiago, a type of almond cake dusted with sugar outlining the shape of the cross of Santiago. A gastronomic point – in Melide look out for the local speciality “Pulpo Gallego” – octopus – sprinkled with paprika and served with potatoes.
The wines, cheeses and seafood are all renowned Galician specialities. Unlike the red wine-producing rest of Spain, Galicia’s climate is better suited to whites. Albariño is a straw-coloured wine with a distinct peach flavour that’s now highly respected outside Spain and the perfect companion to fish and seafood.
CASA DE DIAZ
An intimate country house hotel in the country between Samos & Sarria with all rooms having with en-suite bathroom and television. The building retains many traditional features;a reading room, a dining room and a bar – games room including terraces & gardens with its own 11th century ‘Chapel of the Cross’.
Today’s walk is spread equally between quiet country roads and natural pathways, passing through many small hamlets that seem to blend seamlessly one into the next. Lunch en route.
SPA HOTEL VISTA ALEGRE
Stylish boutique hotel in the town of Portomarin set on the Miño River. This is one of the loveliest towns on the Camino Frances and in the evenings the streets are buzzing with locals and pilgrims. All rooms with ensuite shower room, television, air-con. The refurbished period building has modern boutique hotel features, with sundowner terraces, bar and mini-spa – plus its located right on the Camino.
A day of varied terrain as you start by skirting the Belesar reservoir to climb up through woodland before a further gentle climb to Alto do Rosario (Rosary Heights). A short descent to meet your driver and transfer to your accommodation.
BALNEARIO RIO PAMBRE
A spa hotel fed by natural thermal hot springs & surrounded by native forest and the Castle of Pambre. The architecture uses local natural materials. You might have exclusive use of the two circular pallozas with typical thatched roofs, each has a private communal room. Ideal for relaxing in intimate surroundings. All rooms have en suite bathroom, air con, heating, TV & Wifi. The main hotel building houses more lovely bedrooms, the restaurant, bar and spa facilities.
Today you cross four river valleys mostly on country paths through native woodland. Melide is a medieval township with close links to the Jacobean pilgrimage.
PAZO BRANDESO
A grand country house & estate dating back to 1620, which continues to celebrate its Spanish literary history. Your charming bedrooms have antique furniture, period prints and splendid marble fireplaces. En-suites have a separate shower cabin and bathtub. Public rooms include 2 dining rooms, library, morning rooms and main salon. There are lush gardens, a 16th Century chapel and a bar terrace.
Today’s walk takes you through meadows, oak and eucalyptus woodland through countless small hamlets, with names echoing their Pilgrim’s way history.
PAZO SANTA MARIA
This 18th Century Galician Pazo is an oasis of tranquility with many lovely touches. All rooms have hydromassage bathtubs and French fireplaces. Much of the produce for the restaurant is grown in their own organic vegetable garden. Laundry service here.
Starting on natural pathways with good shade offered by trees. The Way approaches the Monte do Gozo (The Mount of Joy), a small hillock from which the pilgrim was able to see, for the first time, the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago. In the evening there is a special celebration dinner at the Pazo de Altamira.
LA QUINTA DA AGUA
A sublime Santiago family-owned residence that is today one of the best boutique hotels in Galicia. First class gastronomy and service with charming suites & bedrooms. The Spa offers a plentiful range of signature therapeutic & beauty treatments including dead sea flotarium, private spa and indoor pool.
Our services end after breakfast once you have been transferred to departure point.
By Request:-
Additional nights in Santiago de Compostela, Escorted trips to Cape Finisterre, Winery Visits and Tastings and other locations in Galicia.
Spa Hotel in Portomarin
Traditional Pallozas near Palas
Traditional meets Elegance in Arzua
Country Estate Residence
Sumptuous Quinta del Agua Spa Hotel
