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“Pilgrimages are vital for a Christian’s life of faith”– Pope Leo XIV

El Camino, Spain Pilgrimage

The Way of St. James

Spiritual Director: Fr. Edwin Seh

August 22 – September 1, 2026

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“Pilgrimages are vital for a Christian’s life of faith”– Pope Leo XIV

El Camino, Spain Pilgrimage

The Way of St. James

Spiritual Director: Fr. Edwin Seh

August 22 – September 1, 2026

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Madrid · Foncebadon · Iron Cross · O Cebreiro · Sarria · Portomarin · Palas de Rei · Arzua · Arca do Pino · Monte do Gozo · Santiago de Compostela (St. James)

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Madrid · Foncebadon · Iron Cross · O Cebreiro · Sarria · Portomarin · Palas de Rei · Arzua · Arca do Pino · Monte do Gozo · Santiago de Compostela (St. James)

El Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James is the most famous, and sacred, walking pilgrimage in the world! Millions of people walked these ancient paths for over 1,000 years, and many more dream about it! 206 Tours makes it possible for anyone who wishes to experience this incredible journey to Santiago de Compostela, and tomb of St. James.

With every town you pass through, you will be drawn closer to saints who have walked the same path before you, including St. Francis. Moments of quiet, and moments of interactions with someone new, draw you closer to God. You can relax knowing the person you are and questions you have at the start of your journey, may be different by the time you arrive in Santiago.

You will be removed from the routine of your everyday life, but will have great accommodations, meals and support. A van or small bus will also be driving parallel to the path you walk each day. Should you feel tired, need water, or medical assistance, it will be readily available to you at check point that are set up along the way.

206 Tours is also committed to providing the experience of witnessing the Botafumeiro in action at the Cathedral de Santiago. That is why 206 Tours makes a generous donation to the Cathedral every time one of our Camino Pilgrimage groups are present at the Pilgrims’ Mass. This donation is what allows the Botafumeiro to operate and the experience of seeing it swinging across this magnificent Church is a memory you are certain to cherish forever.

Tourists pass through places, places pass through Pilgrims. Be a pilgrim.

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Your trip includes

  • Round-trip airfare from your desired Airport
  • Prepaid seat assignments
  • All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Catholic Priest
  • Mass daily & Spiritual activities
  • Classic & Quaint Hotels and Inns along the Camino in double occupancy
      ~ 1 night: Aug 23 - 24: Preciados, Madrid, Spain
      ~ 1 night: Aug 24 - 25: Hotel Alfonso IX, Sarria, Spain
      ~ 1 night: Aug 25 - 26: Hotel Ferramenteiro de Portomarin, Portomarin, Spain
      ~ 1 night: Aug 26 - 27: Pazo Marinao, Palas de Rei, Spain
      ~ 2 nights: Aug 27 - 29: A Painza, Arzua, Spain
      ~ 1 night: Aug 29 - 30: Hotel Amenal, O Pino, Spain
      ~ 2 nights: Aug 30 - Sep 1: San Francisco Hotel Monumento, Santiago De Compostela, Spain
  • Breakfast and Dinner daily
  • 7 Lunches (All Walking Days)
  • Wine and mineral water with dinners
  • Transfers by air-conditioned motor coach
  • Free WiFi & Water on bus
  • Assistance of local guide throughout
  • Whisper headsets (where needed)
  • Vehicle to assist pilgrims who are unable to complete any leg of the tour
  • Camino local Tour Escort
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
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Preciados
Madrid, Spain
Hotel Alfonso IX
Sarria, Spain
Hotel Ferramenteiro de Portomarin
Portomarin, Spain
Pazo Marinao
Palas de Rei, Spain
A Painza
Arzua, Spain
Hotel Amenal
O Pino, Spain
San Francisco Hotel Monumento
Santiago De Compostela, Spain

El Camino Accommodations:
Please be advised that we book you in the best available accommodations that are along the Camino trail. There are a limited number of places to stay along the Camino trail, without having to walk extra miles away from the Trail, and then back to the Trail to continue walking the route. These places range in Star Rating – simply because luxury hotels just do not exist.

What to Know Before You Go on the El Camino Pilgrimage

Not Included
  • Lunches on days 2, 3 & 10, Tips to your guide & driver
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Itinerary

Day 1 | Saturday, August 22: Depart for Madrid

Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals will be served on board.

Day 2 | Sunday, August 23: Arrive in Madrid
(Tour Day: 2 miles | 3.2 kilometers | 4,500 steps)

Upon arrival in Madrid, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the arrival hall where your driver will greet you. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, walk to the Cathedral of Almudena where the group will celebrate Mass, followed by a tour of the Cathedral. We will continue our walking tour of Madrid and see the exterior of the Royal Palace. Walk through the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and make a final stop at the Church of Saint James. Return to your hotel. Enjoy a nice meal before having a restful overnight in Madrid before your walking tour begins.

Day 3 | Monday, August 24: Madrid - Foncebadon - Iron Cross - O Cebreiro - Sarria
(Walking Day: 2.8 miles | 4.5 kilometers | 6,500 steps)

This morning, you will enjoy breakfast and transfer to Sarria. Sarria is located in the northwest of Spain and is well-known as the entry point to the oriental side of the region, Galicia. You will then begin your journey on foot from Foncebadon. In the eleventh century, this village was a common resting place for pilgrims on El Camino due to its hospitals, hospice, and church. Currently, the structures that have served so many are now in ruins. While in Foncebadon, you will walk to view the “Iron Cross.” This Cross is a place where pilgrims traditionally leave a stone at the foot of the Cross to symbolize a sin or burden that they are leaving behind. Your tour continues as you walk to O Cebreiro. Many pilgrims pause at this site to see the Eucharistic Miracle that occurred in the year 1300. Be sure to have your camera ready, as this village is suspended 1,300 meters in the air and provides a breathtaking panoramic view. Your first walking day culminates with a delicious meal and an overnight in Sarria.

Day 4 | Tuesday, August 25: Sarria - Portomarin
(Walking Day: 15 miles | 23.5 kilometers | 35,000 steps)

Today is the day that your walking pilgrimage (El Camino) to Santiago de Compostela officially begins! With the guidance of Our Lord, and through the spirit of St. James the Apostle, you will become an authentic pilgrim by journeying along the physical road and the spiritual one. Your first official day of walking will culminate in Portomarin. This town dates back to the Roman Ages and it was an important stop during the Middle Ages. Due to the creation of a dam in 1962, the Old Portomarin is currently underneath the Mino River. As a result of the dam, many of the old buildings were moved, brick by brick. Among these buildings is the Church of St. John of Jerusalem. At Portomarin, you will enjoy dinner followed by an overnight.

Day 5 | Wednesday, August 26: Portomarin - Palas de Rei
(Walking Day: 16 miles | 25 kilometers | 37,500 steps)

This morning, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel and journey from Portomarin, through the woods to the Palas de Rei. This was a noteworthy town in the Middle Ages, as it contained a Royal Hospital and the Church of St. Tirso. As the rugged walk continues, continue through fields, forests, and granaries. Additionally, you will see a prominent characteristic of the Galician Landscape: Los Cruceiros. These wayside crosses depict Christ and the Virgin Mary. Dinner and enjoy a restful overnight in Palas de Rei.

Day 6 | Thursday, August 27: Palas de Rei - Arzua
(Walking Day: 18.2 miles | 29 kilometers | 44,000 steps)

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel. Your pilgrimage continues as you travel from Palas de Rei to the bustling small town of Arzua. Before arriving in Arzua, your group will stop at Melide. This town is a crucial point of El Camino because it is where the French and Oviedo routes converge. Upon arrival in Melide, you will notice the old roads that date back to the fourteenth century, which are some of the oldest in the region of Galicia. After lunch, you will leave the Lugo province and enter the province of A Coruna. As your group continues to Arzua, you will cross the beautiful, medieval bridge over the Iso River to Ribadiso. Following your visit to this Chapel, your day will culminate with the arrival in Arzua, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight.

Day 7 | Friday, August 28: Arzua
(Rest Day: 4.5 miles | 7.2 kilometers | 10,500 steps)

Today, you will take a break to rest your bodies and shake off any fatigue. After Mass, there will be time to reflect on the journey thus far and to spend at your leisure. Dinner and overnight will be provided in Arzua.

Day 8 | Saturday, August 29: Arzua - Arca de O Pino
(Walking Day: 14.2 miles | 22.8 kilometers | 33,000 steps)

Your journey is almost over as you walk to the largest community before Santiago, Arca de O Pino! Upon walking this route, you will immerse yourself in the fragrant eucalyptus groves and experience the breathtaking scenery. At a point throughout your walk, you will stop and enjoy a picnic lunch. Following lunch, you will continue your journey and arrive in Arca de O Pino. As you explore this village, you will notice joy etched on the faces of the pilgrims. Although they have traveled a long distance, they are not weary. With God and St. James guiding their paths, excitement and anticipation continue for their arrival in Santiago.

Day 9 | Sunday, August 30: Arca de O Pino - Monte del Gozo - Santiago de Compostela
(Walking Day: 10.4 miles | 17 kilometers | 25,000 steps)

Today, you will reach the culmination of the walking portion of your journey! Before arriving at your final destination, you will stop for Mass on what is known as Mount Joy (Monte del Gozo). You will know that you are approaching Santiago because, at this point, you will be able to see the spires of the Cathedral. Following lunch, you will complete your walking journey and arrive at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Upon arrival, feel free to say a small prayer in thanksgiving to Our Lord for keeping you safe throughout the walking pilgrimage. At this time, you will check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Galicia’s capital, Santiago. This evening, you will enjoy a marvelous dinner, followed by a very restful overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 10 | Monday, August 31: Santiago de Compostela
(Tour Day: 8.2 miles | 13.1 kilometers | 19,200 steps)

This morning, you will awaken in the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela! Formed by Galician granite, the Cathedral is one of the finest architectural examples in Europe as it encompasses Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles. Additionally, the Cathedral contains numerous valuable pieces of art that truly captivate the eye. Upon entering the Cathedral, pilgrims traditionally hug the statue of St. James inside. You will then have the opportunity to descend into the crypt, which houses the tomb of St. James the Apostle. Following your visit, you will enjoy free time for lunch on your own before your sightseeing tour of the city. Some stops on your tour include Obradoiro Square, Fonseca Palace, Gelmirez Palace, Franco Street, and much more. Your evening will be free to spend at your leisure until a final dinner with your group. You will spend a final overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 11 | Tuesday, September 1: Return Home

Your last day in Spain will begin with breakfast at your hotel, followed by a transfer to Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna, or Porto Airport for your return flight(s) home. You will say hasta luego (see you later) to your new friends made on this journey.

*206 Tours Disclaimer:
Occasionally local religious and national holidays, weather, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of events or the missing of certain events/places. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication, rather than a contract of events and places to be visited.

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About your trip

This pilgrimage is good for your body and soul!

About Santiago de Compostela:

The history of El Camino, the Way of St. James or St. James’ Way, often known by its Spanish name, el Camino de Santiago, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where legend has it that the remains of the apostle, Saint James the Great, are buried. The Way of St. James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. It was considered one of three pilgrimages on which a plenary indulgence could be earned; the others are the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimageto Jerusalem. Legend holds that St. James’s remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain, where they were buried on the site that is now the city of Santiago de Compostela. There are some, however, who claim that the bodily remains at Santiago belong to Priscillian, the fourth-century Galician leader of an ascetic Christian sect, Priscillianism, who was one of the first Christian heretics to be executed.

About Spain

Saint Teresa and Saint Ingatius both hailed from Spain. Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a prominent Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and writer. Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish knight who became priest and found the Society of Jesus and became its first Superior General.

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About your trip

This pilgrimage is good for your body and soul!

About Santiago de Compostela:

The history of El Camino, the Way of St. James or St. James’ Way, often known by its Spanish name, el Camino de Santiago, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where legend has it that the remains of the apostle, Saint James the Great, are buried. The Way of St. James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. It was considered one of three pilgrimages on which a plenary indulgence could be earned; the others are the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimageto Jerusalem. Legend holds that St. James’s remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain, where they were buried on the site that is now the city of Santiago de Compostela. There are some, however, who claim that the bodily remains at Santiago belong to Priscillian, the fourth-century Galician leader of an ascetic Christian sect, Priscillianism, who was one of the first Christian heretics to be executed.

About Spain

Saint Teresa and Saint Ingatius both hailed from Spain. Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a prominent Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and writer. Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish knight who became priest and found the Society of Jesus and became its first Superior General.

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