Leon - Astorga - Ponferrada
As one of the capitals of Medieval Spain, León offers Romanesque style works of art in painting, sculpture, and architecture in San Isidoro, and one of the most important collections of stained glass in its Gothic cathedral.
We cannot leave without first contemplating the beautiful façade of the former pilgrimage hospital of San Marcos, nowadays a Parador.
Our journey will take us to Astorga, another city of Roman origin, with its picture-perfect Roman and Medieval city wall, its Gothic Cathedral, and its Modernist Episcopal Palace, designed by famous architect Antonio Gaudí.
A traditional “Maragato” lunch near Astorga.
In the afternoon we will traverse one of the most authentic and untouched sections of the Path of Saint James -Rabanal del Camino, Cruz de Ferro, and Molinaseca- ending at Ponferrada, known for its famous castle of the Knights Templar.
Possibility of hiking the Path of Saint James from Acebo to Molinaseca (4.7 Miles - 7,6 km). Overnight in Ponferrada.
What's included?
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Accommodation
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Tour
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Transfer