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Page 1: The Way of St. James El Camino Spain · 2014. 2. 11. · 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

For more information, contact

Diana at

407.620.8380 or [email protected]

Join 206 Tours on a Pilgrimage to

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

M AY 11 -21 , 2014 | $4 ,494 FROM D ALLAS

SPIRITUAL LEADER : F r . J e f f P o i r ot

www.pi lgr images.com/f rpoi rot

LEARN MORE

Scan this code

with your

smartphone's

reader app

to learn more

about this

pilgrimage! The Botafumeiro, Santiago Cathedral

Avila Cathedral

Madrid * Foncebadon * Iron Cross * O Cebreiro * Sarria * Portomarmin

Palas de Rei * Arzua * Arca do Pino * Monte do Gozo * Santiago de Compostela

Th e Way o f S t. J a m e s E l C a m i n o - S pa i n

Fr. Jeff Poirot

The Palloza, O Cebreiro

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S A M P L E D A Y - B Y - D A Y I T I N E R A R Y T HE 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 itthat the remains of the apos-

tle, 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 of what 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. There is not a single route; the Way can take one of any number of pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. However a few of the

routes are considered main ones. Santiago is such an important pilgrimage desti-nation because it is considered the burial site of the apostle, James the Great.

During the Middle Ages, the route was highly traveled. However, the Black Plague, the Protestant Reformation and political unrest in 16th- century Europe resulted in its decline. By the 1980s, only a few pilgrims arrived in Santiago annually. Howev-

er, since then, the route has attracted a growing number of modern-day pilgrims from around the globe. The route was declared the first European Cultural Route

by the Council of Europe in October 1987; it was also named one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in 1993. Today tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims and

other travelers set out each year from their front doorstep, or popular starting points across Europe, to make their way to Santiago de Compostela. Most travel by

foot, some by bicycle, and a few travel as some of their medieval counterparts did, on horseback or by donkey (for example, the British author and humorist Tim

Moore).

Day 1: May 11, 2014 - Depart USA Board your overnight transatlantic flights from your home town. Meals are served

on board.

Day 2: May 12, 2014 - Arrive Madrid

Upon arrival in Madrid you will be greeted by your driver and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit the Capital city of Spain. We will see the Royal Pal-

ace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro park, and the Prado Museum. Dinner and overnight in Madrid.

Day 3: May 13, 2014 - Madrid – Foncebadon – Iron Cross – O Cebreiro –

Sarria (Walking day, 3 miles / 4.8 km) After breakfast, we will make our way from Madrid to Sarria, the point of entry to

the beautiful landscapes on the oriental side of Galicia such as Ancares and Caurel. Along the way, we will walk through Foncebadon and stop by the “Iron Cross”

which is a monument where all of those who take on this walk, lay a stone. Before arriving in Sarria, you will walk through O Cebrerio, located in the middle of the

mountains, and with 1300 meters under your feet, it makes for a wonderful pano-ramic view. This village has been a very important pilgrimage sight always due to the Eucharistic Miracle that took place there. Dinner and overnight in Sarria

Day 4: May 14, 2014 - Sarria - Portomarín (walking day, 14.3 Miles / 22.88 km)

After breakfast we will go to the Pilgrim Office to request our Pilgrim Passport and we will start our walking pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. In the spirit of St

James the Apostle, we become authentic pilgrims, journeying along an outer road (and the road within). Our walking trip will finish in Portomarin. The town, which

dates back to the Roman Age, was an important halt along the Route in the Middle Ages. The old Portomarín lies beneath the waters of the dam built in 1962. But before flooding the town, many monuments were moved, stone by stone. Such

was the case of the church-fortress of the Knights of San Juan of Jerusalem, who once run the old hospital that lies beneath the waters of the Miño river, along with

the old Medieval and Roman bridges. Dinner and overnight at Portomarin.

Day 5: May 15, 2014 - Portomarin - Palas de Rei (walking day, 15

Miles / 24km) Breakfast in the hotel. From Portomarín we'll set off into the woods on our journey

towards Palas de Rei, once an important town in the Middle Ages. It had a Royal Hospital and the church of San Tirso stands on its lands, with a Romanesque por-tal. On the hilly walk we'll continue through field and forest passing countless

granaries, hórreos, and wayside crosses or cruceiros (usually depicting on once side Christ and the other the Virgin), both very characteristic of the Galician land-

scape. Evening at leisure. Optional visit to the Monastery of Vilar de Donas, the fine Romanesque temple that stands majestically is remarkable for its Gothic paint-

ings from the 16 C, and the busts of the "donas" or ladies that founded the house and its central apse in the 14th-century. The temple also treasures several sar-

cophagi of Knights of the Order of Santiago along with a stone retable that depicts the eucharistic miracle of O Cebreiro. Dinner and overnight at Palas de Rei.

Day 6: May 16, 2014 - Palas de Rei - Arzua

(walking day, 18 Miles / 28.8km)

Breakfast in the hotel. The walk sets off from Palas and

ends up at a the bustling small town of Arzua. We

finish our day with a visit to Melide. This town is crucial to the Route, because it is

the place where the French and the Oviedo Routes

converge. At the entrance to the town there is a cross-

roads from the 14 C, one of the oldest in Galicia. The

present Parish Church was the former church of the Monastery of Sancti Spiritus.

It contains stately sepulchers. Worthy of note are also the small chapel of San Roque, with its transept from the 14-century, and the Romanesque church of

Santa María. Today we also pass from Galicia's Lugo province to Galicia's A Coruña province. A Medieval bridge leads pilgrims to Ribadiso, before arriving at Arzua,

the next halt on our journey. Surrounded by beautiful scenery we see the Gothic Chapel of Magdalena, the only part of the old Augustinian monastery that has

come down to us. The little town is famous nowadays for its Galician cheese facto-ries. The chestnuts and oaks give way to eucalyptus. Dinner and overnight in Ar-

zua.

Day 7: May 17, 2014 - Arzua (day of rest) Today we will take a break to rest our bodies and tired feet. After Mass you will

have time at leisure to relax and reflect on your journey thus far. Dinner and over-night in Arzua.

Day 8: May 18, 2014 - Arzua - Arca do Pino/Rua (walking day, 11 Miles / 17.6 km)

After breakfast we will continue our trek to Arca do Pino, the largest community before Santiago, immersing ourselves in the fragrant eucalyptus groves. We'll picnic en route. After arrival in Arca, you can take a quiet walk around this village.

The emotion is reflected in the faces of the pilgrims. The tiredness accumulated during the pilgrimage is not apparent. Many things are on the pilgrims minds: The

list of all the sights to see in Santiago, the visit to the Apostle, the intention to pick up the document that certifies that the Route to Santiago has been made. Optional

visit to the grandiose Monastery of Sobrado, Galicia's first Cistercian monastery and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries am-

ply embellished the façade, church and side chapel. Dinner and overnight in Arca do Pino.

Day 9: May 19, 2014 - Arca do Pino - Monte do Gozo - Santiago (walking

day, 14 Miles / 22.4 km) After breakfast we set out to make the last and final stage of our journey to reach

the famed city of Santiago. En route we'll stop for our picnic on the Monte del Gozo (Mount Joy) from which the spires of the Cathedral are first visible. We will

soon arrive at the Cathedral, the destination we have been yearning to reach. This architectural masterpiece is the most important Romanesque monument. After

arrival in the Cathedral square and saying thanks to God for taking care of us during our pilgrimage, we'll check into our hotel. Free time. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 10: May 20, 2014 - Santiago de Compostela After breakfast we will visit and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. James, one

of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. Access to the Doorway of Glory is via the Obradoiro façade. Once in its interior, we will be carried away by

the emotions produced by the sight of so many extraordinary valuable works of art. Tradition invites us to perform some rites: The most important and meaningful

one is the hug to the Saint, go under the main altar and visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved. After free time for lunch we continue our visit to the city of Santiago: Obradoiro Square, Fonseca Palace, Gelmirez Palace, Franco

Street, etc. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 11: May 21, 2014 - Santiago de Compostela – USA

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning we will say hasta luego (see you soon or good bye) to our new friends. We transfer to Santiago Airport for our return flights

home to the USA

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I N C L U S I O N S & R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

† Round Airfare to Spain

*Fares from other US or Canada Airports

*You may book without airfare (land only option)

† ALL AIRPORT TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES!

† 9 nights at First Class 4-stars hotels & quaint Inns: (or similar)

~ 1 night: Hotel Catalonia Gaudi, Madrid

~ 1 night: Hotel Alfonso IX, Sarria

~ 1 night: Pousada de Portomarin, Portomarin

~ 1 night: Palas de Rei

~ 2 nights: A Painza, Arzua

~ 1 night: Hotel Amenal, Arca/O Pino

~ 2 nights: Hotel Compostela, Santiago de Compostela

† Breakfast daily

† 6 Lunches

† Dinner daily

† Professional local Catholic Tour Escort

† Catholic Priest & Mass daily

† Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary

† Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach

† Vehicle available to assist pilgrims who are unable to complete any leg of the

journey

† Hotel taxes and service charges

† Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

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without penalty. You MUST file a claim with our travel insurance provider if you cancel your reservation, and if you are denied reimburse-ment from Travel for any reason 206 Tours will refund your losses in

cash in full (not including the insurance and cancel protection premiums). You MUST select this option at the time of booking and it must be paid

with your deposit. You MUST purchase standard travel insurance in order to purchase the cancel for any reason protection plan (unless you are a NY resident). Claims MUST be filed NO LATER than six (6)

months after initial cancellation. After six months, no reimbursement can be provided.