INFORMATION SESSIONS
OVERVIEW
The Camino Walk in Northern Spain has been a spiritual journey since the Middle Ages. Back then it was believed that if a pilgrim took the journey their sins would be forgiven! The walk ends in the town of Santiago de Compostela, where it is believed the remains of the apostle James are held in the crypt under the Cathedral. For this reason, the walk is known as the Way of Saint James (even though his remains came by boat!).The scallop shell, found on the shores in Galicia, has long been the symbol of the Camino de Santiago, and is a common signpost along the path to guide pilgrims in the direction of Santiago.
Today the walk attracts people from all over the world, searching for purpose and meaning. As a group of Christians, this is an intentional walk, for your own faith, to grow and come away spiritually refreshed, but also you’ll find yourself wanting to engage with others along The Way. And we want to give them an opportunity to find out more. Whatever your reason for walking, you will be inspired by the beauty of God’s creation as you walk, you will encounter different people along the way and you will have Selah moments with God as you connect with Him on your walk. For 2025 we have decided to walk the Norte (North) route along the Mediterranean Coast – more picturesque and less pilgrims than the traditional Frances route.
“We joined the Camino de Santiago tour in Spain. Lisa and her team could not have done a better job of preparing us for the walk, helping us with all our travel arrangements and ensuring that the entire group had a fantastic experience. Highlights for me were singing in a 12th century church in Portomarin, the deep trust developed within the group as we shared our struggles and joys, morning prayer together, walking down laneways with mossy trees, lovely meals, hot showers and especially time to reflect. The thrill of arriving in Santiago, and sense of achievement in managing the long walking days and receiving the Compostela certificate were great, but I think most of all it was the work God was doing in me and the friendships created in the group which will stay with me. Very grateful to Selah for combing incredible professionalism and faith in all that they do.”
– Cathy, VIC
Julian Dunham is married to Caroline and has four adult daughters. He is also an ordained Baptist minister who for the past fifteen years has been developing emerging leaders with Arrow Leadership in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Ghana and Kenya. Julian has visited Spain five times and has done three Camino Frances walks. He loves singing, trekking, and speaks intermediate Spanish.
For Julian, the Camino is a ‘thin space’. In the busyness of life, it can be hard to connect with God, to hear his voice, and to speak with him. On the Camino, there is abundant time to reflect, to ask questions, to put some things to rest, and to open up to new beginnings.
Julian hopes that on Camino Del Norte our hearts will develop inward, upward, and outward. Reflecting on our inner world, who we are and what’s important to us. Deepening our relationship with God, who He is, what He thinks about us and what he calls us to. Strengthening our relationships with others, who can we bless and with whom might we need to set things right.
ITINERARY
Included Meals: None
Hotel: Hotel Hesperia Bilbao, or similar
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Hotel: Hotel Hesperia Bilbao, or similar
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Discover this beautiful town with the tour-escort, including Peine del Viento, Playa de la Concha and Old Quarter
Free time in San Sebastian for lunch and exploring before returning to Bilbao.
Overnight in Bilbao.
Hotel: Hotel Hesperia Bilbao, or similar
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Hotel: Museo Los Infantes, Santillana del Mar
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Today we start our walking along the Path from Cobreces to Comillas (approx. 10 km)
Once everyone has arrived in Comillas we will enjoy a walk of the Old Quarter including a visit past the El Capricho Villa designed by Anton Gaudi in the 1880s.
Continue to Ribadesella where we will overnight.
Hotel: Villa Rosario II, Ribadasella
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Once everyone has arrived in Colunga and had some lunch, we will drive to Oviedo.
For those who do not want to walk the whole distance there are options as follows:
Ribadesella – San Esteban (approx. 5 km)
or
Ribadesella – Arenal de Moris (approx. 15 km)
or
Ribadesella – La Isla (16.5km)
Hotel: Gran Hotel Regente, Oviedo or similar
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Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, known for its medieval old town and the site of the Gothic Oviedo Cathedral with its 9th-century Holy Chamber. Discover Gijon on your own the largest city in Asturgia, right on the sea coast. There will be an optional to lunch at a Michelin star restaurant here.
Travel back to Oviedo for overnight.
Hotel: Gran Hotel Regente, Oviedo or similar
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There is a great Michelin recommended restaurant that you have the option of dining at tonight.
Hotel: Mendez Nunez, Lugo or similar
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Hotel: Lux Melide or similar
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Today is a leisurely walk from Melide to Arzua passing through Boente and Casteneda before stopping for a lunch break in Ribadise da Bixo. The walk is pretty through woodlands and well pathed.
We stay tonight in Arzua, so again you can take as long as you like to walk today. Be sure to visit the Church of St James in Arzua.
Hotel: Hotel Arzua or similar
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Check in to our hotel with the remaining time free. There will be an opportunity to dine at a Michelin star seafood restaurant tonight.
Hotel: Hotel Monumento, Santiage de Compostela or similar
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At 12:00 noon we will attend the PILGRIM’S MASS in the CATHEDRAL of SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA.
Free afternoon followed by our farewell dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Monumento, Santiage de Compostela or similar
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Santiago has an airport so there are flights back to Madrid, Barcelona and beyond. There is also a high speed train or bus back to Madrid. Selah can assist with these arrangements as needed.
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Highlights
- Bilbao
- San Sebastian
- Lugo – UNESCO World Heritage city
- Walk the Camino de Santiago Path to Santiago (approx 90 kms)
- Enjoy the great outdoors mixing and meeting intentionally with others
- Pilgrims Mass in Santiago and see the relic of the apostle James
TOUR INCLUDES
Travel with
like-minded people
Christian
Tour Leaders
Option of land
only package
Option of upgrading
to single room
Meals
Sights and entry
fees listed
OUR PRICING
Category | Description | Twin PP | Single |
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Spain tour portion only | Not including airfare from Australia | $4,589.00 | $5,999.00 |
Local payment | Please pay this to tour leader on Day 1 of the tour | EUR100 | EUR100 |
Pricing is based on a minimum of 20 passengers. This tour is GUARANTEED to depart.
We have a female traveller looking to share. 6 places left.
Bookings close Friday 20 December 2024.