Join The Rev. Jan Head & The Rev. Canon Greg Foraker on a 12 Day “Walking the Camino de Santiago” from Denver, CO – May 18 – 29, 2026

Join The Rev. Jan Head & The Rev. Canon Greg Foraker on the Camino de Santiago”

DAY 1. Monday 18 May 2026: DEPART USA – Denver Airport

Depart for your overnight flight to Spain. Meals will be served onboard.

DAY 2. Tuesday 19 May 2026:  Arrival

Upon arrival at Vigo airport, we meet our pilgrim guide. Together, we travel the final leg of our journey to Sarria. Check into our hotel, and the late afternoon and evening are free for you to relax and unwind. Overnight in Sarria.

DAY 3. Wednesday 20 May 2026: Sarria

Today is a day to get over your jet lag and get acclimatized to your new environment. THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES. We are going to take advantage of our (almost) non-walking day to visit some of the area’s emblematic historical Camino sites. We will commence with a guided tour of the Monastery of San Xulián de Samos. Several architectural styles, including late Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque, combine to form this monastery. But the foundation of the monastery dates back to the mid-600s. From there, our journey will take us to the hilltop hamlet of O Cebreiro, one of the most significant places along the Camino de Santiago and home to the church of Santa María la Real. Here we will learn somewhat more about the local rural architecture, the church, its legend, and the significant act that a priest of this parish carried out in 1984. After a short free time period to get a snack for lunch, we are going to take the opportunity to enjoy a short 8 km walk through wonderful countryside towards the town of Triacastela. Once we have regrouped, we will travel back to Sarria. Before dinner, there is an orientation talk about the following day’s walk and reflection time. Breakfast, Dinner & Overnight in Sarria

DAY 4. Thursday, 21 May 2026: Sarria to Portomarin.

Your pilgrimage begins. Today’s walk, from Sarria to Portomarin, is approx. 23 km through the beautiful rolling hills of Galicia. One of the most beautiful days of your journey, where you can find your footing and breathe. A day when, without a doubt, you will meet many fellow pilgrims as your new adventure unfolds. A day when you will also pass by the 100 km to the Santiago point. Overnight in Portomarin.

DAY 5. Friday 22 May 2026: Portomarin to Logoso

Early breakfast and check out. Departing Portomarin, leaving the Minho River behind as we climb the hill at the beginning part of today’s walk. Approx. 20 km, Portomarin to Ligonde. Through fields, farmland, and the ancient settlement of Castromayor. Passing through small roadside villages such as Gonzar, Hospital da Cruz, and Ligonde, before finally arriving at our meeting point at the end of the day’s walk. From there, you will be transferred in our vehicle to our night’s rural accommodation, which is just a 5-minute drive away. Early evening orientation talk about the following day’s walk. Dinner & overnight Logoso

DAY 6. Saturday 23 May 2026: Logoso to Melide

Breakfast and check out, and you will be taken to the end point of yesterday’s walk. Today’s walk is a similar distance to yesterday. Approx. 21 km from Ligonde to Melide. We are still walking through the countryside, but today’s walk ends in the bustling town of Melide. Famous for its octopus gastronomy. An optional dinner is available at a local octopus restaurant, but the cost is not included. After dinner an orientation talk about the following day’s walk. Overnight Melide

DAY 7. Sunday, 24 May 2026: Melide to Arzua.

Early breakfast and check out. Our body is weary, and our feet are tired. A shorter walk today, from Melide to Arzua, approx. 16 km. A series of up and down hills takes you to the Iso River; from there, the final uphill of the day leads into the town of Arzua. Overnight in Arzua.

DAY 8. Monday 25 May 2026: Arzua to Pedrouzo

Early breakfast and check out. Today’s walk is from Arzúa to Pedrouzo, approx. 23 km. Believe us when we say that you will have forgotten yesterday’s hardships and actually wish that this day’s walk was longer. We are nearing the end of our pilgrimage; signs of city life are slowly appearing, but we have not yet left the countryside behind. Today is a perfect moment to reflect on your journey. A day when the Camino invites you to go at a snail’s pace. Before dinner there is an orientation talk about the following day’s walk and reflection time. Dinner and Overnight: Pedrouzo

DAY 9. Tuesday, 26 May 2026: Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela.

Early breakfast and checkout. Our last day’s walk, Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela, approx. 23 km. We begin

to say goodbye to the forests and fields, the small villages becoming larger, and the roads busier and noisier. Once we reach Monte Do Gozo (Mount of Joy), with the city in sight, there is a final downhill before we cross the bustling city to our destination. We started as a family; the path has been the same, but the journey has been so different for every one of us. Awaiting us at the end of our days walk are the Obradoiro square, the Cathedral of Santiago, and emotions beyond words. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

DAY 10. Wednesday, 27 May 2026: Santiago de Compostela.

After breakfast a full morning awaits…. Together we will attend the 9.30am Pilgrim Mass, and our offering of the Botafumeiro (availability pending). Next stop is the Pilgrim office to collect our Compostela certificates. A short time for coffee before visiting the Portico de la Gloria and Cathedral rooftop. Free time for lunch & early evening visiting the Anglican Centre in Santiago. Our celebratory dinner is at the Parador in Santiago de Compostela. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

DAY 11. Thursday 28 May 2026: Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre

Morning excursion to Finisterre, the end of the world, as it was known in centuries past. Here we walk the last couple of kilometers that take us to the lighthouse. It is here, after walking a further 4 days from Santiago de Compostela, that many pilgrims end their journey. It is here, also, that we have our final reflection, share our thoughts, and gain closure at the Lighthouse before returning to Santiago. Free afternoon and evening in Santiago de Compostela. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

DAY 12, Friday 29 May 2026: Departure

We have an early morning transfer to Santiago Airport.

B – Breakfast          L – Lunch          D – Dinner       M – Meal on board aircraft

* The itinerary is subject to change due to the leader’s, guide’s, and/or local office’s discretion or conditions. *

This pilgrimage involves physical activity, including the ability to walk many miles at a time, to climb hills and mountains, and to be “on one’s feet” for hours at a time.The terrain is varied, ranging from simple footpaths to paved highways.Some of the footpaths are gravelly, rocky, dusty, muddy, and rutted by farmers’ tractors.Pilgrims will need sturdy hiking boots and collapsible poles.Each evening we will have a briefing of the following day’s walk options.