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1 J OIN V I V I A N G R I J A LVA ON A PILGRIMAGE TO THE WAY OF ST. JAMES EL CAMINO - SPAIN THIS IS A WALKING PILGRIMAGE! MADRID * BURGOS * LEON * VILLADONGOS DEL PARAMO * ASTORGA * RABANAL DEL CAMINO PONFERRADA * VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO * O CEBREIRO * TRIACASTELA * SARRIA * PORTOMARÍN PALAS DE REI * ARZUA * ARCA DO PINO/RUA * MONTE DO GOZO * SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA O PT ION 1: T HE FRE NC H ROUT E: MAY 02 21, 2014 (20 DAYS / 18 NIGHTS - $7,299 PER PERSON) O PT ION 2: THE STANDARD ROUTE: M AY 11 21, 2014 (11 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS - $4,579 PER PERSON) Depart from your local airport: w w w. p i l g r i m a g e s. c o m / v i v i a n HIGHLIGHT S OF INCLUS IONS: ALL AIRPORT TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES, SPERIOR CLASS HOTELS & QUAINT INNS, BREAKFAST DAILY, 13 LUCHES (FRENCH ROUTE) 6 LUNCHES (STANDARD ROUTE), DINNER DAILY, PROFESSIONAL CATHOLIC TOUR ES- CORT, GUIDE BOOK OF EL CAMINO AND DAILY MAPS, CATHOLIC PRIEST & MASS DAILY, SIGHTSEEING & ADMISSIONS FEES, AIR- CONDITIONED MOTOR COACH, VEHICLE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST PILGRIMS WHO ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE ANY LEG OF THE JOURNEY, LAUGGAGE HANDLING AT HOTELS THROUGHOUT, HOTEL TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES, FLIGHT BAG & PORTFOLIO OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Santiago de Compostela Cathedral The Palloza, O Cebreiro The Botafumeiro Santiago de Compostela Cathedral El Camino Trail, Spain

2 THE HISTORY OF EL CAMINO: The Way of St. James or St. James' Way, often known by its Spanish name, el Camino de Santiago, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where legend has itthat the remains of the apostle, Saint James the Great, are buried. The Way of St James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. It was considered one of three pilgrimages on which a plenary indulgence could be earned; the others are the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimageto Jerusalem. Legend holds that St. James's remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain where they were buried on the site of what is now the city of Santiago de Compostela. There are some, however, who claim that the bodily remains at Santiago belong to Priscillian, the fourth-century Galician leader of an ascetic Christian sect, Priscillianism, who was one of the first Christian heretics to be executed. There is not a single route; the Way can take one of any number of pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. However a few of the routes are considered main ones. Santiago is such an important pilgrimage destination because it is considered the burial site of the apostle, James the Great. During the Middle Ages, the route was highly traveled. However, the Black Plague, the Protestant Reformation and political unrest in 16th- century Europe resulted in its decline. By the 1980s, only a few pilgrims arrived in Santiago annually. However, since then, the route has attracted a growing number of modern-day pilgrims from around the globe. The route was declared the first European Cultural Route by the Council of Europe in October 1987; it was also named one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Today tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims and other travelers set out each year from their front doorstep, or popular starting points across Europe, to make their way to Santiago de Compostela. Most travel by foot, some by bicycle, and a few travel as some of their medieval counterparts did, on horseback or by donkey (for example, the British author and humorist Tim Moore). *French Route (Extended) Itinerary* (Option 1) Day 1, Friday May 2 - Depart Oakland Board your overnight transatlantic flights from your hometown. Meals are served on board. Day 2, Saturday May 3 - Arrive in Madrid Upon arrival in Madrid, you will find your luggage and exit the baggage claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by the tour escort who will be with you throughout your pilgrimage. Afterwards we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city of Spain. Madrid became Spain s capital simply through its geographical position at the center of Iberia. When Felipe II moved the seat of government from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, his aim was to create a symbol of the unification and centralization of the country, and a capital from which he could receive mail the fastest, and communications from each corner of the nation. Madrid s main sights occupy a compact area between the Royal Palace and the beautiful gardens of El Retiro. The great trio of museums: the Prado (one of the oldest and greatest collections of art in the world: Bosch, Velazquez, Goya, Titian, El Greco, etc), Thyssen Bornemisza (like a walking through the history of the painting) and Reina Sofía (permanent gallery of modern Spanish art: Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Tapies, Chillida, etc); are ranged along the Paseo del Prado, over towards the Retiro park. The oldest part of the city, el Madrid de los Austrias, is centered on the gorgeous, arcaded Plaza Mayor, just to the east of the Royal Palace. Other interesting buildings and sights are: Puerta del Sol, Gran Via Street, Cibeles fountain, Alcalá gate, the Spanish Square, etc. During this mostly panoramic tour, we will attend Mass in the Cathedral of La Almudena. Dinner and overnight in Madrid. Day 3, Sunday May 4 - Madrid Burgos - Leon After breakfast in the hotel, we will depart towards Burgos. Burgos has been on the pilgrim route to Santiago from the very beginning. In the old part of the city, we will find the remains of the old castle looking down onto the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Mary, declared a World Heritage Site in The building of the cathedral was commissioned in the 11th Century by King Fernando III and his German wife Beatrice of Swabia. The building of the cathedral was overseen by the English born Bishop Don Mauricio. The towers which dominate the skyline were designed and built by Hans of Cologne, bearing more than a passing resemblance to the great cathedral in Cologne. The cathedral is vast with a number of different chapels but perhaps one of the most interesting is the Chapel of the Christ of Burgos. Directly opposite this chapel above the Chapel of Santa Tecla you will find the Papamoscas. This is an automaton above a clock which opens and closes its mouth and strikes a bell on the hour. Also within the cathedral are buried the remains of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, better known worldwide as El Cid. Apart of the Cathedral we will find two very important monasteries in Burgos: The Monastery of Las Huelgas, a favourite place of retreat for the Castilian monarchs; and the Cartuja de Miraflores where now, a community of Carthusian monks live in silence. This afternoon, we will warm up our legs walking around 3 miles from Calzada del Coto to Bercianos del Real Camino or from Bercianos del Real Camino to El Burgo Ranero. At the end of the day, we will arrive in Leon. Lying on the banks of the Bernesga River, Leon is the last major city before we reach Santiago, and before we climb through the mountains of the Cordillera Cantabrica. The city was founded as a Roman fort in AD 68 to protect the roads leading west to the gold mines at El Bierzo. The town was home to the Legio Septima, or Seventh Legion of Imperial Rom,e from when the city is believed to get its name. Leon was Christianized in the 3rd century becoming the oldest Bishopric (diocese of a bishop) in Western Europe. Leon has impressive buildings like the Cathedral of Santa Maria, a gothic masterpiece. The building that stands here today was begun in the 13th century and built over the original Romanesque Cathedral. The Cathedral of Leon is well known worldwide due to its impressive stain glass windows, similar in quality to the ones in Chartres Cathedral. Other buildings we will find in Leon are: Casa Botines, built by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi, who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona; the Royal Collegiate of San Isidoro; and the former pilgrim hospital and monastery of San Marcos. Dinner & overnight in Leon. Day 4, Monday May 5 - Leon Villadongos del Paramo Breakfast in the hotel. After attending Mass in the Cathedral of Leon, we will stamp our pilgrim passport in the Cathedral to start our pilgrim walk towards Santiago de Compostela, following the scallop shells that pass by the Real Collegiate of San Isidoro and towards San Marcos. The first village we are going to find in our way is La Virgen del Camino (Our Lady of the Way). The Catholic tradition says that during the feast of the Visitation in July 1505, the Virgin Mary appeared to a local shepherd while he was taking care of his flock. She asked him to go to the city, to get the Bishop and to bring him to this place to build a shrine in her honor. He asked the Virgin Mary how was the Bishop to know that it was She that sent him. The Virgin Mary seeing that he had a slingshot in his hand asked him to pass it to her. She picked up a small stone and put it into the slingshot. She told the shepherd that wherever this stone landed that is where she wanted her shrine to be built. The shepherd set off to speak to the Bishop in Leon and told him of the apparition. He was unconvinced until the shepherd, using his slingshot, hurled a stone which promptly became a boulder when it struck the ground. Now convinced of the miracle, the Bishop built a hermitage dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The very modern church that stands in the place where the original hermitage had been is the Church of the Virgen del Camino which was built in 1961 and is managed by Dominican friars. After visiting the Virgen del Camino village, we will follow the old Roman road that linked Astorga with Leon. At the end of the stage, we will arrive at the village of Villadangos del Páramo, where we will find the Church of Saint James where at its entrance we will see a carving depicting the legendary battle at Clavijo in 844. It is at this battle that Santiago in his guise as Santiago Matamoros, is reputed to have helped the outnumbered Christian army. Dinner & overnight in Leon. Day 5, Tuesday May 6 - Villadongos del Paramo Astorga (walking day, 16.6 Miles / 22 km) Breakfast in the hotel. After attending Mass at Saint James Church in Villadongos del Paramo, we will continue our walking pilgrimage. The first large village we will find today is Hospital de Orbigo, and to get to this beautiful village we will have to cross the longest bridge on El Camino (670 feet) and there is a nice story related to it: El Paso Honroso (The honorable pass). The name was given due to a jousting tournament of sorts undertaken by Don Suero de Quiñones. Don Suero was in love with a lady by the name of Doña Leonor de Tobar, who unfortunately did not feel the same way. This 15th century knight, who considered himself a prisoner of her love, decided to wear an iron collar around his neck every Thursday as a symbol of being enslaved by his love for her. As a way to impress both the lady he loved and King John II of Castile, as well as a way of freeing himself from his enslavement, he decided to embark on a surprising joust in the style of the knights of old. Don Suero offered the tournament to Saint James saying that he and nine other knights would challenge those undertaking the pilgrimage to Santiago until 300 lances were broken. When the tournament was finished, all the participants went to Santiago de Compostela to offer the arms with which they fought to the Apostle. The tradition says that the iron collar (that it was turned in gold) worn by Don Suero, is hung around the neck of the image of the Apostle that is used in processions. We will find the Church of Saint John the Baptist on the other side of the bridge, which is what remains of the pilgrim hospital which had been built in the 12th Century by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. At the end of the stage, we will arrive to the walled city of, Astorga. This historical and religious city, called Asturica Augusta by the Romans, was one of the Roman strongholds in the Leon area. On it the French and the Plata Routes to Santiago converge. This extraordinary Gothic Cathedral from the 15th Century presides over the town; the Episcopal Palace or Gaudí Palace, houses the Museo de los Caminos, which displays pieces from all churches related to the Route to Santiago.; and the chocolate museum that celebrates Astorga chocolate industry which thrived during the 18th and 19th Centuries. Dinner and overnight in Astorga. Day 6, Wednesday May 7 - Astorga Rabanal del Camino. (walking day, 12.3 Miles / 19.7 km) After breakfast in the hotel, we will attend Mass at the Cathedral of Astorga. Today we will walk through the area called: la Maragateria, ending in the Bierzo region that borders with Galicia. We will walk through Murias de Rechivaldo, a lovely village with most of the stone buildings constructed in the traditional Maragato style, and where we will find the Church of Saint Stephen. With a carving of Our Lady of the Pillar above its door; Santa Catalina de Somoza, there we will see the Church of Saint Mary that houses a relic of Saint Blaise, the town patron saint, and El Ganso, with its thatched houses which are typical of the North-Western part of Leon and Galicia. Before arriving to Rabanal del Camino, we will pass the remains of the Roman gold mines of La Fucarona, one of the oldest gold mines which made a cliché of Astorga s wealth in Roman times. In the Middle Ages, Rabanal del Camino was an important stop for pilgrims before they walked through the mountains. It was a large settlement of the Templar Knights who used to defend and protect the pilgrims from the robbers of the harsh areas of Focebadon. There is a community of Benedictine monks living in the San Salvador del Monte Irago Monastery who came from Santo Domingo de Silos in 2001, although, now the monastery is affiliated with the abbey at St Otilien in Germany. Board bus for your return to Hotel in Astorga for dinner and overnight. Day 7, Thursday May 8 - Rabanal del Camino Ponferrada (walking day, 20.3 Mile / 32 km) Breakfast in the hotel. After attending the Holy Mass at the Church of Saint Joseph (or at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption), the bus will bring us to our departure point where we will continue our pilgrimage. After leaving Rabanal del Camino, the route continues across the region of Leon. The first village that appears is Foncebadon, the onetime important center in the Middle Ages that has been abandoned. Here took place a Council in the 10th Century, and a century later, the hermit Guacelmo founded a hostelry for pilgrims. Some kilometers off the municipality, surmounting a peak that the Romans dedicated to Mercury can be seen the Ferro Cross, on top of a stick fixed to a big heap of stones. Traditionally pilgrims bring a stone from their places of origin and deposit it on the heap. The end of our today s journey is located in Ponferrada. This town, with Prehistoric and Roman antecedents, had two accesses in the Middle Ages. One was via the Roman bridge spanning the Boeza river, sunk in the 18th Century; the other was via the path of the Gallegos, and then crossing the river by the Medieval bridge of Mascarón. At the end of the 11th Century, the Bishop of Astorga, Osmundo, commissioned the building of a new bridge, "la Pons Ferrata", a pass with iron banisters which gave name to the city. Later on, between the 11th and 14th Century, the Castle of the Knights Templar was built. In the 15th Century the Catholic Monarchs commissioned the construction of the Hospital de la Reina, next to the fortress. In this monumental town also stand the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, built to commemorate the apparition of the Virgin in a grove of Holm oaks, and the Baroque church of San Andres, which is home to an outstanding retable: "The Christ of the Wonders". Dinner and overnight in Ponferrada. Day 8, Friday May 9 - Ponferrada Villafranca del Bierzo (walking day, 12.6 Miles / 20.2 km) Breakfast in the hotel. After attending the Mass, we continue on our walking pilgrimage. Today, part of our journey will follow the old Roman road that connected Ponferrada with the silver and gold mines located in Las Médulas. The first, and last, village we will see today is Cacabelos. Cacabelos as a village that first appeared in the 10th Century, but it

3 can trace its origins to way back in the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, the town boasted few churches and some pilgrim hospitals, but nothing remains of these ancient buildings except the 18th Century the Quinta Angustia Shrine, where we will find a very unusual carving of the child Jesus playing cards with Saint Anthony of Padua, which was built on the site of one of the medieval hospitals. At the end of the stage, we will arrive to Villafranca del Bierzo, the last major town along the Camino de Santiago in Leon, with the Galician village of O Cebreiro only 17 miles away. Villafranca del Bierzo is believed to have been founded by French monks of the Cluny order. The town could be said to owe its existence to El Camino and the many monuments founded here that make Villafranca del Bierzo a natural tourist destination. There is plenty to see, but the most interesting buildings/ monuments are: The Church of Saint James (that granted the privilege of providing absolution to the pilgrims who were too ill to continue along the Camino to Santiago), San Nicolas (founded as a religious school run by Jesuits until their expulsion in 1767), The Collegiate of Saint Mary ( which was built on the site of the original monastery of the Cluny order), The Agua Street (full of palaces and emblazoned houses), The San Francis Church, and the Castle of the Marquees of Villafranca. Board your bus for your return ride to your Hotel in Villafranca del Bierzo for dinner and overnight. Day 9, Saturday May 10 - Villafranca del Bierzo. Resting day Breakfast in the hotel. We will dedicate our day to rest and enjoy this beautiful town. Dinner and overnight in Villafranca del Bierzo. *Standard Itinerary* (Option 2) (for those of you select this option, you will merge with our French Route Extended Pilgrimage Group. You will depart USA on May 11) Day 10, Sunday May 11 - Villafranca del Bierzo O Cebreiro (walking day, 17.2 Mile / 27.6 km) Breakfast in the hotel. After attending Holy Mass, we will continue our pilgrimage. During the morning, we will walk through the Ancares Valley area where we will be able to see the Castles of Sarracín (which some ruins can be seen), and Veiga; both castles are connected to Celtic legends. Half way through our walk, we will arrive to the village of Vega de Valcarce where we will find a great example of an horreo or grain store. As we enter in Galicia, we will see different horreo styles, usually made of granite or wood. The Camino, from this point until we get to O Cebreiro, will consist of climbing up through the mountains with the terrain starting off gently but progressively getting steeper. O Cebreiro, with an altitude of almost 4,000 feet, owes much of its existence to the Camino de Santiago, as well as to the many roman roads that passed this way. It is the first town we reach on the French Camino as we enter Galicia. The first pilgrim hospital to appear in the town was built in the 9th Century and was run from the late 11th Century by the monks of Saint Gérard De Aurillac, a French religious order. Also in the 9th Century, the monastery of the Sanctuary of O Cebreiro was built, not much remains other than the Church of Saint Mary the Royal, considered to be the oldest intact church along the whole Camino. There is an Eucharist miracle related to this church. In the 14th Century there was a parishioner from a nearby village called Barxamaior, who climbed up to the church through heavy snow and a blizzard in order to hear Mass. As the priest was performing the Eucharist, he had a momentary lapse of faith and whilst he was consecrating the bread and wine he thought to himself, whilst looking at the parishioner sat in front of him what is this man doing here in this cold weather, just to see a piece of bread and a little wine?. It was at this point that the miracle occurred, the bread turned to flesh and the wine became blood. This became known locally as the Galician Holy Grail. The relics are kept in the church in a reliquary given to the church by the Catholic Monarchs whilst they were undertaking the Camino to Santiago in 1486, along with the chalice and paten used in that Mass. While we are here in O Cebreiro we will be able to take a look at the Pallozas, the traditional round stone houses with thatched roofs that the people of this area used as their homes. Board your bus for your transfer to your Hotel for dinner and overnight in Villafranca del Bierzo. Day 11, Monday May 12 - O Cebreiro Triacastela (walking day, 12.2 Miles / 19.6 km) Breakfast in the hotel. After attending the Holy Mass at Saint Mary the Royal Church, the bus will transfer you to your departing point and we will continue our pilgrimage towards Santiago. In Galicia, we will pass through countless hamlets connected to one another by ancient dry-stone walls separating the trail from an endless patchwork quilt of worked fields and cow pastures. We'll enjoy the hearty Galician fare - including leafy green soup, called caldo gallego, creamy cow's milk cheeses, thick, round loaves of wheat, rye and corn meal bread, outstanding Galician veal and pork, seafood and greens cabbage, broad beans, Swiss chard and leeks. Our halt today will be Triacastela. In the 13th Century, Alfonso XI tried unsuccessfully to convert this precious village into a big town. Triacastela once had a hospital and a prison, an unusual circumstance along the Route. Pilgrims can visit the Parish Church of Santiago, containing a façade from the 18th Century and a Romanesque apse. In its interior there is a processional cross from the 12th Century. As a penance, pilgrims used to carry in their packs a limestone from the mountains of Triacastela. Dinner and overnight in Sarria. Day 12, Tuesday May 13 - Triacastela Sarria (walking day, 13 Miles / 20.9 km) Breakfast in the hotel. After attending the Holy Mass we will continue our pilgrimage. Today, on our halfway to Sarria, we will get to the town of Samos where we will find the impressive Benedictine Monastery of San Julian de Samos. It was founded in the 6th Century by San Martin Dumiense, and renovated by San Fructuoso in the 7th Century. Unfortunately, soon after the monastery was renovated, it was abandoned because of the Moorish invasion and it wasn't until the Christian King Fruela I reconquered the area did the monks return. This important monastery is situated on the valley by the Ouribio River, surrounded by a scenery that enhances its beauty and provides a mysterious atmosphere. Its impressive Neoclassical façade is worthy of note, as well as the huge cloisters. The cloister of Nereidas, from the 16th Century contains a beautiful fountain. The Cipres chapel, from the 10th Century, is one of the oldest elements in the monastery. Back on the Route, we will pass through a picturesque scene full of oaks and chestnut trees. At the end of the stage, we will arrive to Sarria. Sarria has been inhabited for many thousands of years both by the Celts and the Romans but the town was founded at the end of the 12th Century by King Alfonso IX, the last King of Leon. He unfortunately died here in 1230 from a serious illness that he contracted as he was undertaking the pilgrimage to Santiago. Most of the buildings linked to El Camino can be found behind the main street on the hill where the old town used to be, like the Church of Salvador (with a Romanesque ground plan and Gothic façade), the small chapel of San Lazaro, the hospital of Saint Antony (which today houses a Court), the remains of its old fortress from the 14th Century, and the Monastery of La Magdalena (founded by a couple of Italian friars, belonged to the Penance of the Venerable Martyrs of Christ, who passed this way on their pilgrimage to Santiago, and that is now managed by the Religious Order of the Mercy of Christ). Dinner and overnight in Sarria. Day 13, Wednesday May 14 - Sarria - Portomarín (walking day, 14.3 Miles / 23 km) After breakfast we will go to the Pilgrim Office to request our Pilgrim Passport and we will start our walking pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. In the spirit of St James the Apostle, we become authentic pilgrims, journeying along an outer road (and the road within). Our walking trip will finish in Portomarin. The town, which dates back to the Roman Age, was an important halt along the Route in the Middle Ages. The old Portomarín lies beneath the waters of the dam built in But before flooding the town, many monuments were moved, stone by stone. Such was the case of the church-fortress of the Knights of San Juan of Jerusalem, who once run the old hospital that lies beneath the waters of the Miño river, along with the old Medieval and Roman bridges. Dinner and overnight at Portomarin. Day 14, Thursday May 15 - Portomarin - Palas de Rei (walking day, 15 Miles / 24.1 km) Breakfast in the hotel. From Portomarín we'll set off into the woods on our journey towards Palas de Rei, once an important town in the Middle Ages. It had a Royal Hospital and the church of San Tirso stands on its lands, with a Romanesque portal. On the hilly walk we'll continue through field and forest passing countless granaries, hórreos, and wayside crosses or cruceiros (usually depicting on once side Christ and the other the Virgin), both very characteristic of the Galician landscape. Evening at leisure. Optional visit to the Monastery of Vilar de Donas, the fine Romanesque temple that stands majestically is remarkable for its Gothic paintings from the 16 C, and the busts of the "donas" or ladies that founded the house and its central apse in the 14th-century. The temple also treasures several sarcophagi of Knights of the Order of Santiago along with a stone retable that depicts the eucharistic miracle of O Cebreiro. Dinner and overnight at Palas de Rei. Day 15, Friday May 16 - Palas de Rei - Arzua (walking day, 18 Miles / 28.9 km) Breakfast in the hotel. The walk sets off from Palas and ends up at a the bustling small town of Arzua. We finish our day with a visit to Melide. This town is crucial to the Route, because it is the place where the French and the Oviedo Routes converge. At the entrance to the town there is a crossroads from the 14 C, one of the oldest in Galicia. The present Parish Church was the former church of the Monastery of Sancti Spiritus. It contains stately sepulchers. Worthy of note are also the small chapel of San Roque, with its transept from the 14-century, and the Romanesque church of Santa María. Today we also pass from Galicia's Lugo province to Galicia's A Coruña province. A Medieval bridge leads pilgrims to Ribadiso, before arriving at Arzua, the next halt on our journey. Surrounded by beautiful scenerywe see the Gothic Chapel of Magdalena, the only part of the old Augustinian monastery that has come down to us. The little town is famous nowadays for its Galician cheese factories. The chestnuts and oaks give way to eucalyptus. Dinner and overnight in Arzua. Day 16, Saturday May 17 - Arzua (day of rest) Today we will take a break to rest our bodies and tired feet. After Mass you will have time at leisure to relax and reflect on your journey thus far. Dinner and overnight in Arzua. Day 17, Sunday May 18 - Arzua - Arca do Pino/Rua (walking day, 11 Miles / 17.7 km) After breakfast we will continue our trek to Arca do Pino, the largest community before Santiago, immersing ourselves in the fragrant eucalyptus groves. We'll picnic en route. After arrival in Arca, you can take a quiet walk around this village. The emotion is reflected in the faces of the pilgrims. The tiredness accumulated during the pilgrimage is not apparent. Many things are on the pilgrims minds: The list of all the sights to see in Santiago, the visit to the Apostle, the intention to pick up the document that certifies that the Route to Santiago has been made. Optional visit to the grandiose Monastery of Sobrado, Galicia's first Cistercian monastery and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries amply embellished the façade, church and side chapel. Dinner and overnight in Arca do Pino. Day 18, Monday May 19 - Arca do Pino - Monte do Gozo - Santiago (walking day, 14 Miles) After breakfast we set out to make the last and final stage of our journey to reach the famed city of Santiago. En route we'll stop for our picnic on the Monte del Gozo (Mount Joy) from which the spires of the Cathedral are first visible. We will soon arrive at the Cathedral, the destination we have been yearning to reach. This architectural masterpiece is the most important Romanesque monument. After arrival in the Cathedral square and saying thanks to God for taking care of us during our pilgrimage, we'll check into our hotel. Free time. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 19, Tuesday May 20 - Santiago de Compostela After breakfast we will visit and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. Access to the Doorway of Glory is via the Obradoiro façade. Once in its interior, we will be carried away by the emotions produced by the sight of so many extraordinary valuable works of art. Tradition invites us to perform some rites: The most important and meaningful one is the hug to the Saint, go under the main altar and visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved. After free time for lunch we continue our visit to the city of Santiago: Obradoiro Square, Fonseca Palace, Gelmirez Palace, Franco Street, etc. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 20, Wednesday May 21 - Santiago de Compostela Oakland Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning we will say hasta luego (see you soon or good bye) to our new friends. We transfer to Santiago Airport for our return flights home to Oakland. T o boo k o r fo r mo re informatio n, co nt ac t: R o s a l i e T O U R ( ) r o s a l i t o u r s. c o m

4 Y O U R T R I P I N C L U D E S : Round Trip Airfare *price is based out of New York, depart from your local airport All Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges Accommodations at Superior Class Hotels & quaint Inns: (or similar) ~ 1 night: May 03 04: Hotel Catalonia Goya, Madrid (French Route) ~ 2 nights: May 04 06: Hotel AC Leon, Leon (French Route) ~ 2 nights: May 06 08: Hotel Ciudad de Astorga, Astorga (French Route) ~ 1 night: May 08 09: Hotel AC Ponferrada, Ponferrada (French Route) ~ 3 nights: May 09 12: Villafranca del Bierzo, Parador (French Route) ~ 2 nights: May 12 14: Hotel Alfonso IX, Sarria ~ 1 night: May 14 15: Pousada de Portomarin ~ 1 night: May 15 16: Palas de Rei ~ 2 nights: May 16 18: A Painza, Arzua ~ 1 night: May 18 19: Hotel Amenal, Arca/O Pino ~ 2 nights: May 19 21: Hotel Compostela, Santiago de Compostela Breakfast Daily 13 Luches (French Route) 6 Lunches (Standard Route) Dinner Daily Professional local Catholic Tour Escort Guide Book of El Camino and Daily Maps Catholic Priest & Mass Daily Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach Vehicle available to assist pilgrims who are unable to complete any leg of the journey Porterage service at Hotels throughout Hotel taxes and service charges St. James Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents Church, Arca do Pino, Spain El Camino Passports Not Included: Any meals not mentioned, Travel Insurance ( Extended Cancellation Protection $199 ( Tips to your guide & driver. 3.5% Credit Card Processing Fee. Option 1 Map: French Route Option 2 Map: Standard Route T o R e gi st e r o r f o r m o r e i n f o r mation, pl e a s e c o ntact: R o s a l i e T e l : T O U R ( ) E m a i l : r o s a l i t o u r s. c o m Church of the Assumption, León, Spain The Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain Escorial Monastery, Madrid, Spain 206 Pilgrimage Group, Spain

5 R ESERVAT ION A P PLIC AT ION T HE W AY OF S T. JAM E S - EL CAM INO WITH VIVI AN GRIJ ALVA O PTION 1: T HE FRENCH ROUTE: M AY 02 21, 2014 (20 D AYS / 18 NIGHTS - $7,299 PER PERSON) O PTION 2: T HE STAND ARD ROUTE: M AY 11 21, 2014 (11 D AYS / 09 NIGHTS - $4,579 PER PERSON) **Items indicated in RED are mandatory** ( *please indicate country of passport - if not US) Last Name/First Name, Middle Name (as it appears on passport) Date of Birth US Passport # Passport Exp. 1 MM DD YY 2 MM DD YY 3 MM DD YY 4 MM DD YY Address City State Zip Home Tel # Work/Cell Tel # (s) Departure City: Nickname / Name tag PLEASE SELECT YOUR DESIRED PILGRIMAGE: Option 1: The French Route: May 02 21, 2014 (20 Days / 18 Nights - $7,299 per person) Option 2: The Standard Route: May 11 21, 2014 (11 Days / 09 Nights - $4,579 per person) OPTIONAL: Business Class Upgrade: Round-Trip: $3,500 One-Way east bound: $1,750 One-Way west bound: $1,750 Option 1: The French Route Private Room: $1,049 Option 2: The Standard Route Private Room: $699 Roommate Request (if travelling alone): I want to purchase Travel Insurance for $405 for Option 1 The French Route (as per ) I want to purchase Travel Insurance for $245 for Option 2 The Standard Route (as per ) I am purchasing Extended Cancellation Protection Plan for an additional $299 (*Only valid if purchased in addition to regular travel insurance!) For details please review back of flyer and or go to: PAYMENT OPTIONS: ( ) Please enclose $400 per person (include an additional $405 or $245 per person if purchasing travel insurance) *select Payment Options Below Check: x people = $ Electronic Check: (ACH): Routing # First set of digits on the left side Credit Card: American Express Visa Master Card Discover Account # Second set of digits after the routing number Credit Card # Exp Date Sec. Code *Please Select from the Options Below Process the $400 per person registration deposit Automatically process the balance 60 days prior to departure Process the $400 per person deposit & insurance premium Process the total trip costs now Office Use: Please make checks payable to: 206 Tours Full payment is required 60 Days prior to date of departure - March 2, 2013 VG / VG Sandra / Yariza *Signature Date Enrollment in/payment for this tour constitutes your acceptance of all terms and conditions as stated on page 4 and as per: Please Mail Reservation & Payments to: 206 Tours 333 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788

6 Highlights of Terms & Conditions (For Complete Terms & Conditions Please Visit ) DEPOSIT AND REGISTRATION A $400 per person deposit is required at the time of booking with a completed reservation application. DEPOSIT IS DUE NO LATER THAN 95 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - FEB 27, Fax, internet, , or phone reservations are welcome. Deposit and/ or payment in full must be received within 7 days of booking or reservation will cancel. Full payment is due 60 days prior to the departure date. If a booking is made within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 30 days before departure, please include a $50 late fee. Packages shipped outside of the USA will incur additional shipping charges. AIRPORT TAXES, FEES & FUEL CHARGES Airport taxes (up to $800) are included in our tour packages. Airport taxes are based on departure. City & government fees (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs & Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; Agricultural tax; security fees, & other airport related taxes). FORM OF PAYMENT Bank/Certified/Travelers Checks, Money Orders, ACH (check by phone) or Wire Transfers (please fax a copy of bank confirmation when wiring funds) are accepted forms of payment at any time. Personal checks are acceptable if received more than 30 days prior to departure date. 206 Tours accepts PayPal payments (send to: info@206tours.com). You may also make Direct Credit Card Payments to 206 Tours (American Express, Discover, Visa and Master Card). In order to speed the processing of deposits and final payments, please note the departure date on deposit and balance of payment checks. Every reservation must be accompanied by a signed application. Returned checks will incur a $50 service fee. In case of computer or human billing error, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with corrected billing. PRICE GUARANTEE We can only guarantee prices when and if the trip is paid in full. Rates shown on website are based on double or twin occupancy and are as per each program s inclusions show. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on currency rates and fares in existence on July 5, Tours reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation of currencies may effect price. NOT INCLUDED Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, mini bar, laundry, food, beverages or alcohol not included and not on regular d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); room service, optional activities, and laundry. Travel Insurance, Cancel For Any Reason Protection $299, portage at airports, excess baggage fees and passport or visa fees. PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office or see Passport Information.. Passports must be valid at least 3 months after return date. US or Canadian citizens do not need to obtain visas for most countries 206 Tours services. For all other nationalities please consult the country of travel's consulate. When and if visa is required it is passenger s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties. FINAL DOCUMENTS Final documents are issued upon receipt of final payment only and within 3 weeks of departure. Documents are not guaranteed if final payment is not received on time. Upon receipt of your documents you are responsible to check your itinerary, spelling of your name, dates, times and other important information to insure their validity. Should your final documents have any errors it is the passenger s responsibility to contact 206 Tours immediately. PARTICIPATION 206 Tours and suppliers contracted for services reserve the right to refuse to accept or retain any person whose behavior is deemed likely to affect the smooth operations of a tour, or adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers. 206 Tours, its agents, and suppliers shall be under no liability to any such person for refund, compensation, repatriation or any other matters arising. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Once a deposit or partial/full payment has been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received. In addition to a $300 per person administration fee, the following charges apply if a cancellation is made before departure (per person of total tour price): days prior to departure 10% days prior to departure 50% days prior to departure 80% 02 days prior to departure or less no refund Additionally, once tickets are issued (approximately 4-6 weeks prior to departure) the ticket value is non-refundable. Requests for a refund must be in writing (mail, fax or ). Phone calls can not be used as a form of cancellation. It is the individual s responsibility to confirm 206 Tours' receipt of cancellations regardless of their form. Refunds will be issued within 30 to 60 days of receipt and pending return of airline tickets and receipt of written notice of cancellation. Refunds for payments made by credit card are subject to an additional 3.5% fee. No change of names or substitutions are permitted. No refund or cancellation fees will be waived due to death or sickness. TRAVEL INSURANCE 206 Tours strongly suggests the purchase of Traveler's Insurance. Travel Insurance offers a waiver of pre-existing conditions if insurance is purchased at the time of deposit. Travelers insurance can not be purchased after your trip is paid in full. Traveler's Insurance is available through 206 Tours. Travel Insurance premiums are non-refundable. 206 Tours will automatically bill all passengers for traveler's insurance unless it is declined in at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant. Please find plan rates below: Rates for trip cost from $3,501 to $4,000 $219 Rates for trip cost from $4,001 to $4,500 $232 Rates for trip cost from $4,501 to $5,000 $245 Rates for trip cost from $5,001 to $5,500 $271 Rates for trip cost from $5,501 to $6,000 $297 Details regarding insurance coverage is available at insurance. If you do not have Internet access 206 Tours is happy to provide a copy of the description of coverage brochure provided by our travel insurance provider upon your request. We strongly recommend reviewing said website/brochure prior to the purchase of the insurance. 206 Tours is not liable for the policies, decisions, procedures, etc. of any insurance company. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to request a brochure, if Internet access is not possible, and review the insurance coverage. Policies and restrictions imposed by the insurance company are not limited to that which is stated in the brochure. Traveler's Insurance purchased through 206 Tours will only cover the services, expenses, arrangements, arranged by 206 Tours. For additional clarifications, restrictions, regulations, etc., please contact the insurance company directly. Upon purchasing the travelers Insurance you accept all Terms & Conditions as per our travel insurance. EXTENDED CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN 206 Tours offers an optional additional protection plan for $299 which permits travelers to cancel for any reason up until the day prior to departure without penalty. You MUST file a claim with our travel insurance provider if you cancel your reservation, and if you are denied reimbursement from Travel for any reason 206 Tours will refund your losses in cash in full (not including the insurance and cancel protection premiums). You MUST select this option at the time of booking and it must be paid with your deposit. You MUST purchase standard travel insurance in order to purchase the cancel for any reason protection plan (unless you are a NY resident). Claims MUST be filed NO LATER than six (6) months after initial cancellation. After six months, no reimbursement can be provided. AIR TRANSPORTATION Air transportation is in economy class on IATA-approved carriers. Ticketing must be completed no later than 14 days prior to departure. Fares are based on levels in effect at the time of printing and prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. All travel is subject to the airlines terms of carriage. 206 Tours is not responsible for any cancellations, loss, delays, injury, illness, or expenses incurred due to actions made by the airlines. Business Class for trans-atlantic portion of flight is available on request basis and subject to availability. For any issues which arise in relation to airline service complaints and compensation should be addressed to the carrier. SEAT ASSIGNMENT Random seats are assigned for all group participants. If you would like to secure a specific seat, or sit with a travel companion please advise us of such request at the time of booking, we will make an effort to accommodate you, however we cannot guarantee. If you must have specific seat we recommend you to be at the airport at least three hours prior to departure and arrange the seat assignment with your airline's gate agent. Bulkhead and exit row seating can never be requested prior to the day of departure. 206 Tours can never guarantee specific seats, which are at the discretion of the airline & are pending availability, subject to seat map changes LAND ONLY Transfers are NOT included in Land Only costs. From time to time, a tour may be canceled due to non-materialization. If you chose to purchase a Land Only package and arrange your own domestic or international flight independently of us, be advised that 206 Tours is not responsible for domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind. Booked or purchased items outside of 206tours are sole responsibility of client. TRANSFERS Our programs include group round-trip transfers. Pilgrims or passengers who did not purchase "all-inclusive tour" or who purchased land only package and are arriving or leaving independently must transfer at their own expense. Expenses incurred for transfers due to lateness of flights are at the expense of the passenger and may be claimed for reimbursement from the airlines. No smoking is allowed on motor coach. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel accommodations are based on twin-bedded or double rooms. 206 Tours reserves the right to substitute similar category hotels without prior notice. In some hotels triple accommodation is possible, however, no reduction in cost is available for triple rooms. A limited number of single rooms are also available at a supplemental rate. PRIVATE ROOMS and SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A limited number of single rooms is available (on request basis only) at the supplement price. Single rooms provide privacy, but they are in some hotels smaller than twin or double rooms and sometimes may be poorly located, especially in the older hotels. As a general ratio we are able to confirm 10% of the total number of group participants in single rooms. If ratio is higher special supplements may be implemented for something referred to "single in double room" at an additional rate to the single supplement rate listed. If passengers are traveling alone and wish to have 206 Tours assign a roommate we will do our best, however, if we do not succeed in assigning a same sex roommate for you then you will be responsible to pay the cost of the single room. MEALS Most trips includes two meals per day (breakfast and dinners) which are served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are not included with dinners where not indicated. In case you chose not to have a meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Although we cannot guarantee, we will try and accommodate each special meal request on flights as well as at hotels. Please advise of such a request at the time of booking. We can not guarantee that special meal/diet requests can be met. BAGGAGE Each tour participant is permitted to bring one checked suitcase, one small carry on bag, and one personal item (i.e. purse, laptop case). In general, the airlines permit 1 checked bag. Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances. 206 Tours is not responsible for the loss of, theft of, delay, or damage to a participant's belongings. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE 206 Tours acts as a tour operator. The suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by suppliers. By utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that 206 Tours will not be liable for any change in flight or itinerary schedule, strikes, delay, acts of governments, fires, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accident, loss, injury, or damage to you or to those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or any other services or resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrence or conditions beyond its control, including defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, thefts, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary for any act, omission, or event during the time you are on board the aircraft. Neither 206 Tours and/or agents of the airlines concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or hotels due to inclement weather, nor are they to be held liable for payment or any refund for transfers or unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed itineraries. Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. To guard against unforeseen health or other circumstances, we recommend you purchase our optional travel insurance. 206 Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its control. In circumstances where trip cancellations resulting from the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as cancellations due to acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God, or nature takes place, 206 Tours is not liable for restitution. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication of the tour, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local religious holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits. We will have daily mass and strive to be in places as indicated. However, sometimes this is not possible as the site may not be available for Mass or itinerary changes are forced upon us. In this case an alternative site for Mass will be arranged. SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS You must report any disability requiring special attention to 206 Tours at the time of registration for any tour. We make every effort to accommodate disabled passengers by reserving for them wheelchair assistance at airports and handicap accessible rooms where available, however, we cannot guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Be aware that all of our tours are operated outside the U.S. where the Americans with Disabilities Act is not applicable and facilities for disabled individuals are limited. Most transportation services, including the touring motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to any tour participant for walking, dining, while in their room, on flight, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion(s) must accompany travelers who need special assistance. It is the passenger's responsibility to arrange for such assistance prior to making their reservations. Motorized scooters are unsuitable and impossible to accommodate. 206 Tours is not responsible for any medical condition that occurs prior, during or after the tour. Additionally, airlines are not able to guarantee or provide assistance for disabled travelers including special seating. Pregnancy, Breast-Feeding, and Traveling Pregnant women considering international travel should be advised to evaluate the potential problems associated with international travel as well as the quality of medical care available at the destination and during transit. A pregnant woman is advised to travel with at least one companion; during her pregnancy, her level of comfort may be adversely affected by traveling. YOUNG TRAVELERS Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult. Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel including the dates of travel. We also suggest you contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. For the purposes of 206 Tours trips an infant is defined as anyone who is under the age of 24 months for the entire duration of their trip. A child is defined as any one between the ages of 24 months-11 years for the entire duration of their trip. SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation on tours operated by 206 Tours, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. 206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. 206 Tours is not responsible for compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to circumstances beyond it's control. PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS Please note that almost all destinations serviced by 206 Tours require physical fitness and a lot of walking, sometimes up/or down the hills and at times very rough terrain. You may certainly stay behind for certain parts of the journey, however, it is suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure one should begin preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times a day; build up to 2-3 miles with no discomfort. SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP If upon returning from your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence is received by 206 Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd - Hauppauge, NY 11788, within 45 days of the tour completion date. This will enable us to make a timely investigation. TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full refund. 206 Tours in not responsible and does not assume responsibility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through 206 Tours. Cancellations due to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstance outside the control of 206 Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund. PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typographical or printer's errors including errors in trip cost. We reserve the right to re-invoice or correct billing at any time Office Use Only: Groups