Discovering The Way of St James

Fly to Bilbao and travel to the locally rated 4-star Hotel Tres Reyes in Pamplona for a three-night stay. D

Enjoy an excursion through the famous Ronceveaux Pass to picturesque St Jean Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees, starting point for many pilgrimages. B, D

A morning visit takes you to Sangüesa and Leyre Monastery. Then see the sights of Pamplona's historic centre on a walking tour that includes the cathedral. B

Visit characterful pilgrimage villages en route to pretty Logrono in the heart of La Rioja. Stay for two nights at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Villa de Laguardia. B, D

Enjoy an included tour of scenic Logroño on the banks of the Ebro. Later, perhaps visit the World Heritage monasteries of San Millán, point of origin of the first literature in the Spanish language. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the monastic community founded by St Millán in the mid-6th century became a place of pilgrimage. A Romanesque church built in St Milláns honour stands at the site of Suso. The Spanish Castilian language was also first penned here. In the early 16th century the community was housed in the new monastery of Yuso, below the older complex, and is still a thriving community as you will see on today's visit. B, D

En route to Burgos, enjoy a tour of a Rioja winery and visit Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Stay two nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Abba Burgos. B, D

Tour the awe-inspiring Gothic Cathedral where 'El Cid' is buried. B, D

Travel to León stopping at Carrion de Los Condes en route. An orientation tour introduces you to fabulous León. Stay two nights at locally rated 4-star Hotel Tryp Leon. B,D

Take in the sights of this beautiful city set beneath the Cantabrian mountains at your leisure. B

Journey into Celtic Galicia, pausing at Astorga and Ponferrada, before reaching the pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela. Stay three nights at the locally-rated 4-star Hotel Puerta del Camino, two-and-half kilometres away from the old town. B, D

This afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the famed cathedral, where pilgrims have paid homage to St James since the Middle Ages. B, D

Enjoy a day at leisure in this city of sandstone which enchants visitors with its ancient buildings, museums and parks. Alternatively, military history enthusiasts may decide to join an optional excursion to La Coruña this morning.

Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening.

Travel to Porto airport for your return flight to the UK. B