Guided walk along the Camino de Santiago Pilgrim’s Way

Few trails in the world have been walked by so many as the Pilgrim’s Way in the northwest of Spain; over the centuries millions have walked the trail to venerate the tomb of the Apostle St. James – Santiago.

Walks Worldwide has two special guided small group departures for its 11-day Camino de Santiago walk departing 4 September and 9 October 2009. The trips are particularly well-suited to those who wish to travel alone with like-minded people.

The guided walk offers several other advantages over the independent version, the most important of which is the services of a bi-lingual tour leader who is an expert in the history of the trail and Spain, and can add colour as the group makes progress with fascinating facts and stories. There is also the convenience of a support vehicle which has refreshments and carries luggage.

The 100km walk commences in the city of Leon, where special pilgrims’ passports are collected. The 11-day trip provides plenty of time to complete the walk and enjoy places visited along the way, and an extra two days are allowed to explore the fascinating section to Sarria.

The final destination is Santiago de Compostela, where two nights are spent allowing plenty of time to enjoy the historic city with its famous 15th Century cathedral.

Departing 4 September or 9 October 2009, the holiday costs from £1865 pp which includes flights, all transportation, 10 nights’ accommodation, most meals, support bus, entrance fees to places of interest visited and the services of a bilingual expert guide. The price is based on two sharing a room but single travellers have the option of sharing a room with other single people to avoid single supplements.

Call 01524 242 000 (www.walksworldwide.com).

Ends 30 June 2009

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