Faithful Footsteps: Camino Del Norte

17-29 April 2025

Duration
13
Departure
16 April 2025
Price from
4,589

INFORMATION SESSIONS

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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

Today you will depart from Australia to Bilbao, Spain (airfares not included in the tour price - please contact us for assistance).

Included Meals: None

We will meet as a group at 7pm in the lobby of the hotel followed by dinner at 8pm.

Hotel: Hotel Hesperia Bilbao, or similar

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After breakfast we will visit the Old Town of Bilbao followed by the Guggenheim Museum. The remainder of the day is free for you to spend more time at the museum or simply do your own thing. Dinner is free tonight. There will be an option to join a group booking for a Michelin star restaurant in Bilbao.

Hotel: Hotel Hesperia Bilbao, or similar

Included Meals:

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After breakfast we will travel to the coastal town of San Sebastian.
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

Included Meals:

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Breakfast and check out as we travel to Santillana del Mar with stops en route in Castro Urdiales on the Bay of Biscay with a magnificent castle from the Middle Ages. On arrival in Santillana del Mar we will enjoy a guided visit of the Altamira Neo Cave and the Old Quarter of the medieval town. The rest of the afternoon is free.

Hotel: Museo Los Infantes, Santillana del Mar

Included Meals:

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Travel to Cobreces and stop at the beach to see the Cliff of El Bolao
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

Included Meals:

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After breakfast we have a fair bit of walking with a 20km walk from Ribadesella to Colunga.
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

Included Meals:

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A rest day from walking today.
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

Included Meals:

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Farewell Oviedo we will travel to Cadevedo, where we will walk 18km to Cadevedo a Luarca. We then travel by bus to Lugo. Located on a hill on the banks of the river Miño, the city of Lugo preserves major remains of its Roman past, among them its ancient wall, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
There is a great Michelin recommended restaurant that you have the option of dining at tonight.

Hotel: Mendez Nunez, Lugo or similar

Included Meals:

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Free time in Lugo before travelling to Palas de Rei by bus. We will then walk along the Path of Saint James from Palas de Rei to Melide (approx. 15 km). Melide is famous for pulpo (octopus) and is a must try at dinner tonight at a local pulperia.

Hotel: Lux Melide or similar

Included Meals:

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Today we are hiking along the Path of Saint James from Melide to Arzua (approx. 14 km).
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

Included Meals:

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As we farewell Arzua, we travel by bus to Lavacolla to commence our hike along the Path of Saint James from Lavacolla through Monte de Gozo to Santiago de Compostela (approx. 12 km).
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

Included Meals:

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Today we enjoy a guided visit of Santiago including the Old Quarter & Cathedral.
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

Included Meals:

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Today we farewell each other after breakfast in Santiago de Compostela.
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.

Included Meals:

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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

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OUR PRICING

Pricing

Category Description Twin PP Single
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.

 

 

 

 

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