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For those who seek new and exciting adventures, prefer smaller groups and luxurious accommodations, embrace history, architecture, literature, and culture (shared by an expert), but want to avoid the hassle of planning everything on their own.

Camino Francés

The Camino Francés is the most popular route of the Camino de Santiago and traditionally begins in St. Jean Pied de Port or Roncesvalles, crosses the northern region of Spain, and ends in Santiago de Compostela. Most pilgrims wishing to hike the minimum distance to receive their compostela certificate begin in the town of Sarria, (Galicia) and hike the last 110 kilometers (around 68 miles) to Santiago. The Camino, however, has a rich and complex history that encompasses much more than this final stretch. Because most people do not have time to hike the full distance of 500 miles, I have designed a unique two-week schedule that permits one to experience the beauty and history of the Basque region, La Rioja, Castilla and León, and then hike the final stretch through Galicia to Santiago de Compostela. I have two tiers for the trip, based on the type of accommodations each traveler may be seeking.

• Option 1 - Luxury

• Option 2 - Comfort

Camino Portugués

For those seeking an alternate route to Santiago de Compostela, this option begins in Lisbon, experiences the rich history of Porto, traverses the beauties of the Portuguese coastline, and finishes in Santiago de Compostela.
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Camino Inglés

For those who have limited time to hike or simply desire to try something new, the shortest "camino" to Santiago is known as the Camino inglés (English Way). Travelers from the British Isles (the Wife of Bath from the Canterbury Tales, for example), would often travel by ship to the northern coast of Spain and initiate their journey in either A Coruña or Ferrol. This route travels directly south and takes roughly five days to reach the Cathedral.
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Cinque Terre and Tuscany

Just west of the city of Spezia, Italy, one can hike through some of the most picturesque trails along the Mediterranean coastline. After spending a couple of days hiking this trail, travelers will then head to Florence where they will encounter the rich history of one of the most important cities of the Italian Renaissance. The group will then head to the hills of Tuscany and hike along a series of trails that intersect a number of quaint, yet lively, villages.
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custom trips

Looking for something beyond the options listed above? Feel free to contact me with an idea and I can put together a unique itinerary and budget for your trip.

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Ryan spangler

My name is Ryan Spangler, and I am a Spanish professor at Creighton University. Although I specialize in literature from the 19th and 20th century, much of my work and research has provided me with multiple opportunities to teach and lead students abroad through Spain, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Bolivia, and Nicaragua. I have also traveled extensively through Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, England, France, Italy, and Morocco. Aside from my teaching, I am an avid backpacker and camping enthusiast, which I have been able to incorporate into my profession. I have led seven different student groups along various stages of the famed Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James). As part of my course, I teach the history, literature, and theology of pilgrimage along the Camino, and have gained valuable insight and experience through the more than 800 miles I have traversed over the last ten years along the Way. My goal in guiding groups along the Camino de Santiago is to help them see and experience a variety of geographical landscapes across northern Spain, appreciate the history, gastronomy, languages, and literature of the pilgrimage, and hike the final stages of this pilgrimage to receive their own compostela, a unique certificate verifying their completion of the Camino de Santiago.

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For those looking for some additional time to tour the sites, consider some of the following 3-5 day add-on trips to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, explore some breathtaking architecture, or simply explore a few more incredible sites while you are already abroad. These trips start at $600 per person and include, hotels, transportation, and entertainment.

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Barcelona
Madrid
Mallorca
San Sebastian
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Experience the Camino in Luxury

- Two-week trip covering the entire length of the Camino de Santiago (Roncesvalles-Santiago de Compostela), with stays in the major historical cities of Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Burgos, León, and Santiago de Compostela.
- Maximum of 8 people per travel group.
- Full transportation for the entire group in a private shuttle.
- Accommodations in luxurious accommodations and Paradores
- Private guides and lectures on the history, theology, and literature of the Camino de Santiago from an experienced professor
- Luggage transportation to each location
- Cost starts at $3,500 per person (if traveling in pairs)

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Experience the Camino in Comfort

- Two-week trip covering the entire length of the Camino de Santiago (Roncesvalles-Santiago de Compostela), with stays in the major historical cities of Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Burgos, León, and Santiago de Compostela.
- Maximum of 8 people per travel group
- Full transportation for the entire group in a private shuttle.
- Nice accommodations with private rooms and bathrooms
- Private guides and lectures on the history, theology, and literature of the Camino de Santiago from an experienced professor
- Luggage transportation
- Cost starts at $2,500 per person (if traveling in pairs)