June 16 - 28, 2022
Depart the US June 15, 2022
The University of San Diego Alumni Association is excited to invite you to join fellow Toreros, friends, and family on an incredible opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the faithful along Spain’s Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James). Our guided journey, including accommodations, transportation, special meals and experiences, will begin in Spain’s capital, Madrid. In addition to the art of El Prado and delicious tapas, we will visit the USD Madrid Center as well as travel to the village of Alcala de Henares to experience the University of Alcala, the design inspiration for USD. Soon after we will walk in the footsteps of fellow Pilgrims, who have faithfully walked Roman paths since the 9th century. Our Pilgrimage will conclude in Santiago de Compostela and Fisterra (Finisterre), where we will have time for reflection and perhaps collecting sea shells based on the stories of St. James & the Scallop Shell. In the words of Fr. Capone, “Might God be calling you out of the pandemic to pilgrimage? Walking the Camino de Santiago may help us find the God we seek or draw us closer to the One whom we follow.”
Your Itinerary
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Day 1: June 16, 2022
Welcome to Madrid The lively capital of Spain is our launchpad to a memorable encounter with one of Europe’s most soulful destinations. Take your group transfer from the airport to your hotel near the Prado. Relax in the lush surrounds of Buen Retiro Park, shop up a storm on Gran Vía or people-watch over coffee and churros con chocolate in the Puerta del Sol. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for an orientation drive to see some of the city’s most iconic sights then spend the evening with a Local Specialist delving into the delicious flavors of Spain’s tapas capital during your tapas crawl, a great introduction to life in Madrid. Meal: Tapas crawl with drinks Hotel: NH Collection Paseo Del Prado Hotel Madrid, 3 nights |
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Day 2: June 17, 2022
Madrid Sightseeing This morning we’ll visit the USD Madrid Center serving as a hub connecting USD students with European partners and alumni (arranged by USD). After, encounter the greatest collection of Spanish art in the world during your guided visit of El Prado. The rest of your day is free to explore Madrid as you please. As the sun sets, join together for an included dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine Day 3: June 18, 2022
Visit to Alcala After breakfast, travel to the village of Alcala de Henares to view the University of Alcala which was the design inspiration for USD. Visit the Museo de Arte Iberoamericano of the University of Alcalá then have time for lunch on your own. Return to your hotel in Madrid then walk to Parroquia de San Jeromino el Real to join in on public mass (approximately 10 minutes walk each way). Dinner is included tonight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Hotel Dinner with Wine Day 4: June 19, 2022
Travel to Sarria (Lugo) Today we journey to Sarria for a brief visit and introduction as to what’s to expect during our Camino de Santiago. After receiving your Pilgrim Passport, continue to Lugo, our base camp for the first portion of our pilgrim walk. Enjoy a hearty dinner tonight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Hotel Dinner Hotel: Eurostars Gran Hotel Lugo or similar, 4 nights Day 5: June 20, 2022
Camino de Santiago, Sarria to Portomarin (approx. 14 miles) After breakfast board your coach and head to the start of our pilgrimage walk, Sarria. Meet your experienced Camino hiking guides who will be escorting the group through the walk and start your venture westbound. Coach meeting points will be prearranged along the Camino route, however access to the coach will be limited. Arriving in Portomarin this afternoon you’ve completed the first leg of your journey along the Camino de Santiago. Return to your hotel tonight. Meal: Breakfast Day 6: June 21, 2022
Camino de Santiago, Portomarin to Palas de Rei (approx. 15 miles) Another day for us to journey along the Camino de Santiago. Transfer to where we left off in Portomarin where we’ll start the next leg of our journey, bound for Palas de Rei. Stopping points will be outlined to you this morning before you commence your journey. Arriving into Palas de Rei you’ve completed the second leg of your journey. Return to your hotel in Lugo for an evening at leisure. Meal: Breakfast Day 7: June 22, 2022
Camino de Santiago, Palas de Rei to Melide (approx. 9 miles) After your included breakfast we’ll transfer to Palas de Rei where we’ll continue our journey along the Camino de Santiago. Stopping points will be outlined to you this morning before you commence your journey. Arriving into Melide you’re now completed the third leg of your journey. Return to your hotel in Lugo for our last night. Meal: Breakfast Day 8: June 23, 2022
Camino de Santiago, Melide to Arzua (approx. 9 miles) You’ve passed the halfway point of your journey and today we’ll commence the second half of the camino. With our bags ready we’ll board the coach and return to Melide. Stopping points will be outlined to you this morning before you commence your journey, bound for Arzua. Upon completing the fourth leg of your journey you’ll transfer to Santiago de Compostela, our base camp and final destination for the last portion of our Camino de Santiago. Take an orientation drive of the city before checking in to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure. Meal: Breakfast Hotel: Gran Hotel Santiago de Compostela, 4 nights Day 9: June 24, 2022
Camino de Santiago, Arzua to O Pedrouzo (approx. 12 miles) Down to our last two days of the Camino we’ll transfer to Arzua to continue our journey along the Camino de Santiago. Stopping points will be outlined to you this morning before you commence your journey. Today we head to O Pedrouzo then after completing the fifth leg of our journey we’ll transfer to our hotel in Santiago de Compostela where you’ll have time at your leisure before our last day of the Camino. Meal: Breakfast Day 10: June 25, 2022
Camino de Santiago, O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (approx. 12 miles) Alas, our final day of the Camino de Santiago continues today after breakfast. Transfer to O Pedrouzo where we’ll continue our final leg of the journey, stopping points will be outlined to you this morning by your Travel Director. On arrival to Santiago de Compostela we’ll bid an adios to our Camino de Santiago guides (gratuities to walking guides included) and enjoy the rest of the day as you please. Meal: Breakfast Day 11: June 26, 2022
Fisterra (Finisterra) & Mass Journey to Spain’s stunning north west coast to Fisterra, the final destination on the Way of St James. Along the way we’ll stop to see the waterfall of Ézaro, famous for being the only waterfall in Europe that flows directly into the sea. Spend time at the beaches of Fisterra offering time of reflection and meditation and perhaps collect some sea shells based on stories of St. James & the Scallop Shell. Return to Santiago de Compostela where we’ll join a public pilgrimage mass. Meal: Breakfast Day 12: June 27, 2022
Santiago de Compostela to Segovia then Madrid Venture to the architecturally rich city of Segovia for free time for lunch. Continue to Madrid then after some free time we’ll regroup for a farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant to commemorate our wonderful journey along the Camino de Santiago and Spain. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner with Wine Hotel: NH Collection Paseo Del Prado Hotel Madrid, 1 night Day 13: June 28, 2022
Depart Madrid Say farewell to your Travel Director and driver after a memorable spiritual journey. Transfer as a group to Madrid airport for your return flight home. Meal: Breakfast |
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$4,980 per person twin land and air from LAX
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Terms and Conditions
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED: Passports and applicable visa fees, charges imposed by third parties, laundry, phone calls, items of a personal nature, beverages, meals and sightseeing not detailed on the itinerary, excess baggage, gratuities for the Travel Director, Driver, Local Specialists & Well Being Director, travel insurance. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. Ask your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist for further details.
PRICE: The advertised price is in US dollars.
DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit of $350 for land and air, and $200 land only is due Feb. 11, 2022.
FINAL PAYMENT: Final Payment is due Apr. 12, 2022. Payments after this date may incur a late fee payment.
CANCELLATION FEES: In the event you have to cancel your booking, cancellation fees will apply. For full details of cancellation fees, contact your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist.
AMENDMENTS: Fees may apply to any change made to your booking once confirmed.
REFUNDS: No refund is available if cancellations occur after the trip has commenced or in respect of any sightseeing, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilized.
ITINERARY CHANGES & TRIP CANCELLATION: Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, taxes, levies and exchange rates at the time of publication. In the event that such fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services, we reserve the right to adjust the price as necessary at any time. Trafalgar reserves the right to vary itineraries should circumstances dictate, as well as cancel or reschedule any trip departure in accordance with operating requirements, or circumstances beyond its control. The advertised trip requires minimum numbers to depart. Should these not be met, Trafalgar reserves the right to alter or cancel arrangements.
PASSPORT AND VISAS: You must have a valid passport with 6 months validity from date of return. For Visa requirements, contact your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist.
HOTELS: The hotels listed in the itinerary are listed as a guide only and are subject to change.
PORTERAGE: for one suitcase is included in the trip price on arrival and departure from each trip hotel. Refer to https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use for details of luggage allowances.
TRANSFERS: Your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist can provide details of arrival and departure transfers.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: apply to this special departure. Full terms and conditions are available from Trafalgar. Refer also to the Trafalgar website at https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use
ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS: All pricing is based on twin share accommodation.
VACCINATION: All guests traveling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Visit https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/about-us/worry-free-travel/your-wellbeing-is-our-priority for additional details.
PRICE: The advertised price is in US dollars.
DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit of $350 for land and air, and $200 land only is due Feb. 11, 2022.
FINAL PAYMENT: Final Payment is due Apr. 12, 2022. Payments after this date may incur a late fee payment.
CANCELLATION FEES: In the event you have to cancel your booking, cancellation fees will apply. For full details of cancellation fees, contact your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist.
AMENDMENTS: Fees may apply to any change made to your booking once confirmed.
REFUNDS: No refund is available if cancellations occur after the trip has commenced or in respect of any sightseeing, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilized.
ITINERARY CHANGES & TRIP CANCELLATION: Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, taxes, levies and exchange rates at the time of publication. In the event that such fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services, we reserve the right to adjust the price as necessary at any time. Trafalgar reserves the right to vary itineraries should circumstances dictate, as well as cancel or reschedule any trip departure in accordance with operating requirements, or circumstances beyond its control. The advertised trip requires minimum numbers to depart. Should these not be met, Trafalgar reserves the right to alter or cancel arrangements.
PASSPORT AND VISAS: You must have a valid passport with 6 months validity from date of return. For Visa requirements, contact your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist.
HOTELS: The hotels listed in the itinerary are listed as a guide only and are subject to change.
PORTERAGE: for one suitcase is included in the trip price on arrival and departure from each trip hotel. Refer to https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use for details of luggage allowances.
TRANSFERS: Your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist can provide details of arrival and departure transfers.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: apply to this special departure. Full terms and conditions are available from Trafalgar. Refer also to the Trafalgar website at https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/resources/website-terms-of-use
ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS: All pricing is based on twin share accommodation.
VACCINATION: All guests traveling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Visit https://www.trafalgar.com/en-us/about-us/worry-free-travel/your-wellbeing-is-our-priority for additional details.
