Pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago , Spain
Northern Spain & Portugal : Pilgrimage into the Past
Spain : Bilbao , San Sebastian , Pamplona , León , Santiago de Compostela | Portugal : Douro Valley , Porto For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / spgpricing
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Follow the path of ancient pilgrimage routes from the Basque city of Bilbao and Hemingway ’ s beloved Pamplona to legendary Santiago de Compostela . Witness the breadth of the region ’ s delights — from San Sebastian to the maze-like streets of León . Then , explore the rich traditions of Galicia , the lush Douro Valley of Portugal , and history-soaked Porto .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly overnight from the U . S . to Bilbao , Spain .
DAY 2 • Bilbao Arrive in Bilbao , Spain , and meet your Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers , including those on our optional Carcassonne , Bayonne & French Basque Country extension .
Hotel Abando or similar
DAY 3 • Bilbao Get acquainted with Bilbao during an included walking tour . Visit the medieval Old Town , also known as the “ Seven Streets ” neighborhood , which is home to the Ribera Market — Europe ’ s largest covered market .
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DAY 4 • Bilbao • Controversial Topic : Basque independence • Guernica • Txakoli wine tasting Explore the Basque coast , beginning in Guernica where the German Luftwaffe bombed in 1937 . Discover the Assembly House and the oak tree that survived the bombings . After , visit a community center to hear about the Controversial Topic of the struggle for Basque independence . Then , head to a family-run wine cellar to learn about and taste txakoli wine and enjoy a traditional lunch with the owner .
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DAY 5 • Bilbao • San Sebastian excursion
• Pamplona Travel overland to the seaside city of Pamplona . En route , get to know San Sebastian , Spain ’ s gourmet capital , during a walking tour .
B , L — Tres Reyes Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Conversation about the running of the bulls • Walk the Camino de Santiago
• Pamplona Explore the Camino de Santiago , one of Europe ’ s most important pilgrimage routes dating back to the Middle Ages . Then , absorb the culture of Pamplona , a city made famous by the running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival , with a walking tour led by a local resident who will discuss the controversy surrounding this local tradition . We ’ ll conclude our tour at Café Iruna , Hemingway ’ s beloved haunt on Plaza del Castillo .
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