Camino de Santiago Easter 2025 Itinerary

Camino de Santiago Easter 2025 – April 4-22, 2025 (if these dates sell out, we will offer April 18-May 5, 2025. Both trips will include Easter celebrations in Finisterre. April 19th trip will include all listed below, but in a modified format. 

4th  and 5th 

After arriving in Santiago everyone will have time to rest and enjoy this magnificent city. We will tour the Santiago Cathedral, visit the Pilgrims’ Office to get official stamp Passport required for the pilgrimage, and have time to shop for the perfect Scallop Shell to carry along the path.

6th – Travel to Sarria

We will travel via private transportation to Sarria (115km start). In route we will stop and visit Castillo de Pambre and Pazo de Ulloa - 14th century castle ruins. Will stop for lunch at a local hamlet along the route (not included).

Walking the Camino de Santiago

7th – Sarria to Ferresios

After breakfast we begin the pilgrimage walking past the church of Santa Marina and the medieval pilgrims murals. We pass the 13th century Mosteiro da Madalena (gain a stamp here). A lot of the walking today is through delightful woodland paths, ancient oak and chestnut groves. We pass through several small villages with ample places to rest, find a snack and eat lunch. 

8th – Ferreiros to Ganzar 

We climb a bit today, walking through little hamlets, and the beautiful valley of Loio with the ruins of the Monastery of Santa Maria. As we approach the beautiful town of Portomarin we climb the ancient steps into town. This is a great place to rest and get lunch at a variety of wonderful places overlooking the river. After taking time to visit historic monuments throughout town, before making the 7.8km to Gonzar. (good place for anyone wanting to take the van to avoid the 7.8km uphill climb to Gonzar). Tonight, we stay at a traditional village house and can enjoy a cocktail from the bar in the covered courtyard. 

9th - Gonzar – Cassanova

Today’s walk passes through several small villages that hold a lot of significant history of the war between the Moors and the Christians of 840. We will pass little stone chapels, 17thcentury wayside cross and end at a very rural location surrounded by woodlands. 

10th - Cassanova – Arzua

Walking today we will pass the 14thcentury stone Cross the Crucero do Melide reputed to be the oldest in Galicia, most of the walking today will be through small towns, winding shaded forests, oak, chestnut, eucalyptus and pine forests, passing over several magnificent medieval bridges. Arriving in Arzua known for its local cheese.

11th - Arzua – Santa Irene

Exiting town, we quickly settle through ancient oak woods and over several small streams. Today is a shorter walk but we do pass through several small villages to stop and rest and have lunch before descending into Santa Irene.  

12th -  Santa Irene – Santiago

Today is our last push to the Santiago Cathedral. We spend much of the beginning part of the day through eucalyptus woods, we make our way through a forestry area around the Santiago airport, approaching the highlight of the day; the Monte del Gozo (Mount joy) and our first sight of the cathedral towers and the city of Santiago.

13th - Santiago

Today we obtain our Compostela of completion and attend the pilgrims’ mass. Everyone will have the rest of the day to explore Santiago, visit the pilgrim’s museum and any of the historical monuments in Santiago. 

April 14th -18th - Individuals will have a choice to hike to Finisterre or travel via van to visit a few of the most ancient, sacred and beautiful towns along the Camino.

14th - Ponferrada

We will visit the medieval city of Ponferrada, many historic sites, none more impressive then 12 century Casstillo de los Templarios (Castle of the Templars). After lunch we will have a private tour of the castle. Everyone will have the remaining day to explore this amazing castle and equally incredible medieval town. 

15th–16th -  Burgos, via Leon

On our way to Burgos we will make a stop in Leon and tour one of the most beautiful Cathedrals in the World. The church has nearly 1,800 square meters of stained-glass windows, the majority of them date from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century: a rarity among medieval gothic churches. 

Burgos 13th century Catedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in your price is a tour of the Cathedral and an optional walking tour of the city is recommended. The rest of the day you can explore this wonderful town with rich history. You can tour the castle on the hill left in ruins by Napoleon and his army in 1808. 

17th  Oviedo

Today we stop in the capital city of Oviedo. Oviedo was on the 2020 New York Times 52-must visit list. It has a rich history and visiting San Francisco Park and Mercado El Fontan market for local cheese and cider (sidra) is a must. Oviedo is famous for its cider (sidra) and pouring the cider from high above your glass – the age-old method of oxygenating this dry, flat tipple. Oviedo is also along the northern Camino de Santiago route, another opportunity to get a stamp for your Camino passport. 

Walking Camino to Finisterre

14th-17th -  Walking the Camino to Finisterre

For those that want to continue the pilgrimage all the way to Finisterre, we will sit down and design a plan for the specific individual or group that is interested. A guide will walk with anyone wanting to continue the 86.7 km (53.9 mile) journey to Finisterre. There will be no van support for this section of the Camino. Anyone completing this section of the journey will receive a second Compostela after reaching Finisterre. 

Finisterre for Easter Celebrations

18th-20th -  Finisterre.

Finisterre translates simply as Lands-End or as was known through the Middle Ages as, ‘End of the World’. Finisterre has a strong link to Jesus Christ, and many say during the 18 years that we know nothing of his life that he actually visited here. The Christ of the Golden Beard statue in the main church has legend of miracles and myth that has inspired the incredible Easter celebration that takes place each year. 

Day two will be a day of symbolism. We will walk the last 1.5km together and arrive at the 00 Camino de Santiago maker. At first sight of the Lighthouse, we begin to see several pilgrim monuments, making our way to Blackened Rock and adjoining fire pit. It is a common ritual to burn an item of old clothing (preferably one that you wore on your pilgrimage), to release attachments or habits that no longer serve us. There is also a very nice museum located by the lighthouse. Everyone will want to watch/participate in the Festivities of holy week and Semana Santa that begin with a parade, Jesus floats and candlelight procession ending at the Church for midnight mass. It really is something not to miss. 

Easter morning, we can participate in the Festival of the Holy Christ. A complete reenactment of the tomb stone moved, and Jesus has risen. The festival includes cannons firing, fireworks, releasing of doves and tons of food vendors. It really is a wonderful celebration of the promise of life. Today everyone can explore the city and partake in the wonderful traditions of their easter celebrations.

21st - Santiago

Back in Santiago for last-minute shopping and preparations for returning home. 

22nd - Fly home