PILGRIMAGE ON THE CAMINO de SANTIAGO: Part 2

PILGRIMAGE on the CAMINO de SANTIAGO: Part 2

Part 2: The SILVER ROUTE from CÓRDOBA to SALAMANCA, SPAIN
April 24 - May 2, 2023

Join us as our Camino journey continues on Part 2 of the Camino Mozárabe Trilogy. We will explore the Spain you never knew in a unique way by following ancient trails through some of the most arrestingly beautiful landscapes the country has to offer. Traditionally, the blessing of undertaking the pilgrimage is a calling. We will lead you away from the masses on a road less travelled, allowing you to reflect as you walk and fully embrace the meaning of the pilgrim experience. Reach a deeper level of understanding of Spain’s rich history and return home a changed person!

After our welcome presentation and dinner on the arrival day, we will officially begin our Mozárabe Pilgrimage on Day 2. We will walk a total of 7 days through the oak forests of Extremadura in a very remote part of Spain to the Old Roman town of Mérida which will be our base for 2 nights. Our Mozárabe Pilgrim's Path joins with the Ruta de la Plata (The Silver Route) which stretches from Seville to Salamanca. The route follows an ancient Vía Romana (Roman Road) as we wind our way towards the UNESCO World Heritage town of Cáceres. We will stay just outside the old city walls in an historic property. Be prepared to walk the city late at night or early in the morning when it feels as if you’ve stepped back in time. With our minds set on the glorious University City of Salamanca, we will enjoy the last 2 days of our Pilgrimage walking through the sweeping landscapes of rural Spain. We will stay in a lovely hotel in a small town for 2 nights before our celebratory arrival into Salamanca, completing our journey with 1 final night in a fabulous hotel that used to be a monastery, just a stone’s throw from Salamanca’s glorious Plaza Mayor.

ACCOMMODATIONS & FOOD:

Pilgrimages don't have to mean roughing it! Manni, a resident of Spain and expert travel guide, pairs beautiful boutique accommodations with fabulous food and wine. Stay in a range of unique handpicked accommodations to give your Camino a touch of luxury: from cozy, authentic Spanish farmhouses to sumptuous hotels, we guarantee you a comfy bed to rest your head at the end of each memorable day's walk. Enjoy fantastic local food and wine at every stage of your journey, in a range of carefully selected, authentic restaurants along the route. Delicious full breakfasts and sumptuous dinners are included.

WALKING & WELLNESS:

We've combined walking with wellness to create a truly safe and healing experience for everyone. The addition of yoga and meditation is an intrinsic part of our pilgrimage. Together we will practice daily walking meditations, spontaneous Qigong in flower-filled fields, and afternoon Restorative and Yin yoga back at the hotel. This results in a fully immersive pilgrimage experience, and one in which the internal journey is equally as important as the external.

As an experienced team, Manni and Erin serve as encouragers, supporters and expert guides to their pilgrims on every step of the way. With no sense of urgency, we will walk an easy average of 6-8 miles per day. We want our pilgrims to feel they have time to connect with themselves and their environment, without the pressure of rushing to complete each day's journey. And our comfy bus is always a phone call away in case the need arises to end your walk sooner.

SOLO PILGRIMS WELCOME:

Walking the Camino Mozárabe alone? We welcome solo travelers and are confident that hiking with us will provide you with personal connections that last a lifetime! (Although single rooms are very limited and sell-out quickly, we can also pair you with another solo traveler.)

BOOKING:

For logistics information:

To register and place your deposit:

PRICING (Paid in Euros):

  • €500 (or $500) conditionally refundable deposit *

  • €3770 (price per person, double occupancy)

  • €800 (single supplement, limited singles available)

  • Non-refundable deposit due: October 1st, 2022

  • Balance due: March 1st, 2023

INCLUDES:

  • 8 nights accommodation

  • All breakfasts

  • 8 dinners

  • Transportation in private air-conditioned bus during the Camino

  • Admission fees for tours with expert local guides

  • Water and snacks for walking days

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Airfare, airport transfers to/from hotels, lunches, spa treatments, alcohol, gratuities or travel insurance. 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

* Initial $500 deposits are fully refundable up to 8 weeks in advance ONLY if trip is cancelled due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. 

Your deposit will secure your place and may be paid by Venmo or PayPal in US dollars. The remaining balance is payable to TOMA & COE in Euros.

Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended.

MORE INFORMATION ON INSTAGRAM LIVE:

Check out the Instagram Live video chat between Erin and Manni by clicking here.

TESTIMONIAL:

“I really wanted to experience the Camino de Santiago and the heart of Spain, its culture, its history, and its food & wine. Manni Coe, in concert with Erin and Pablo, made it happen beyond my dreams in every possible, positive way. So far, I’ve hiked Part One from Malaga and Part Two from Córdoba with them, and I wouldn’t miss the final leg all the way to Santiago de Compostela for anything!” ~ Janet L