Trip Overview

Generations of pilgrims have traveled the Camino de Santiago, listening to God’s voice amid the Spanish countryside. Walking through small towns, sharing the journey with other pilgrims and reflecting on their lives as they log mile after mile. That same opportunity is waiting for you as a retreat from the pressures of modern life, a chance to become grounded in the earth around you, and a path of self-discovery. This walking pilgrimage with St. Joseph Parish begins in Sarria and concludes in Santiago, with each day including 10-14 miles of hiking.

What’s Included?

  • Professional English-speaking tour manager accompanying the group
  • Roundtrip airfare (if group flight is selected)
  • Airport transfers via private motorcoach
  • Accommodations in simple pilgrim guesthouses in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at lodging, with Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Gratuities for guide(s), driver(s), meals, or hotels
  • Arrangements for daily Mass
  • Daily luggage transfer between accommodations (1 15kg-bag per person)
  • Pilgrim preparation and follow-up materials delivered via email
  • Promotional kit and pilgrim registration support
  • Zoom Pack & Prep Meeting for all pilgrims to review itinerary, activities, logistical arrangements, and spiritual preparations
  • Camino Pilgrim Credentials and Shell

Itinerary

September 13, 2027
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Porto
September 14, 2027
  • Arrive in Porto at Francisco Sa Carneiro Porto Airport (OPO)
  • Transfer to Sarria, the beginning point of your Camino journey, and check-in to hotel
  • Opening Mass in a local church in Sarria, followed by a Welcome Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Sarria

Accommodations: Hotel Alfonso IX, Hotel Roma, or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

September 15, 2027
  • Hike from Sarria to Portomarin (21.6 km ~ 13.5 miles)
    • Begin your hiking journey in Sarria, Spain. Cross the Ponte Aspera and journey down woodland paths and gravel tracks alongside streams and rivers, with plenty of cafes to stop at along the way.
  • Upon arrival in Portomarín, free time to settle in to hotel and explore the village and surrounding river valley
  • Private Mass as a group, or attend the local pilgrim Mass in Portomarín
  • Overnight in Portomarin

Accommodations: Portomarin Star, Pousada de Portomarin, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 16, 2027
  • Hike from Portomarin to Palas de Rei (23.9 km ~ 14.9 miles)
    • Start on a peaceful woodland path and journey into the city of Gonzar. If you’re up for it, take a short detour off the trail in order to see the Castro de Castromaoir, an ancient Celtic Fort, or Vilar de Donas, a historical monument and ancient seat of the Knights of Santiago. The afternoon on the trail will provide varied terrain and beautiful hillside vistas.
  • Upon arrival in Palas de Rei, free time to settle in to hotel and explore the village, such as visiting the Castillo de Pambre
  • Private Mass as a group, or attend the local pilgrim Mass in Palas de Rei
  • Overnight in Palas de Rei

Accommodations: Hotel Alda Palas de Rei or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 17, 2027
  • Hike from Palas de Rei to Melide (15.2 km ~ 9.4 miles)
    • Continue your journey down more woodland paths, crossing six shallow river valleys. Journey through to the O Coto crossroads hamlet that offers several cafes for food and refreshments.
  • Upon arrival in Melide, free time to settle in to hotel and explore the town, known for the Romanesque Igrexa Santa Maria de Melide and Igrexa Santiago, with its famous image of St. James above the altar.
  • Private Mass as a group, or attend the local pilgrim Mass in Melide
  • Overnight in Melide

Accommodations: Hotel Lux Melide or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 18, 2027
  • Hike from Melide to Arzúa (14.3 km ~ 8.9 miles)
    • As you depart from Melide, the path is mainly natural woodlands with good shade offered by the eucalyptus trees lining the trail. Pass over the Ribadiso Bridge, or stop at the medieval Chapel of Mary Magdalene.
  • Upon arrival in Arzúa, free time to settle in to hotel and explore the town, known for its cheese.
  • Private Mass as a group, or attend the local pilgrim Mass in Arzúa
  • Overnight in Arzúa

Accommodations: Hotel Arzua or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 19, 2027
  • Hike from Arzúa to O Pedrouzo (19.4 km ~ 12.1 miles)
    • Once again journeying down woodland paths lined with eucalyptus trees, pass through several cities with ample opportunity to explore Galician culture, including pulpo gallego – an octopus delicacy – and traditional Galician horreos
  • Upon arrival in O Pedrouzo, free time to settle in to hotel and explore the village.
  • Private Mass as a group, or attend the local pilgrim Mass in O Pedrouzo
  • Overnight in O Pedrouzo

Accommodations: Pension Platas, Hotel O Pino, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 20, 2027
  • Hike from O Pedrouzo to Santiago (19 km ~ 11.8 miles)
    • Wooded paths give way to paved roads as you approach Santiago de Compostela. The Cruceiro de San Pedro heralds pilgrims’ arrival into the city, and finally you arrive at the Cathedral of St. James in Santiago de Compostela.
  • Free time to explore Santiago and check in to hotel
  • Attend the evening Pilgrim Mass in the Cathedral
  • Free evening to explore Santiago, with dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Santiago

Accommodations: Hotel Compostela or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 21, 2027
  • Free day to rest and explore Santiago
    • Prayerfully walk around the Cathedral, explore the shops and piazzas of the city, and enjoy Galician food
  • Attend the noon or evening Pilgrim
  • Mass in the Cathedral
  • Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Santiago

Accommodations: Hotel Compostela or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 22, 2027
  • Transfer to Porto Airport (OPO) and depart on your journey home

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

Please Note: Pilgrims should reference their Pack & Prep Handout, distributed approximately one month prior to departure, for finalized accommodation details.

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,514

Optional Add-ons

Group flight
Flight quotes will be available 10 months prior to departure
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$890 / person

Pricing listed per person in double rooms and land-only package does not include airfare. Quoted rates may fluctuate based on accommodation selection and availability. Final pricing may adjust based any significant changes in currency exchange rates and on final confirmation with hotels and
airlines.

The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited. 

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

Led by

Group :eader
Fr. Jared Orndorff
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Flights

There is an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details are below. Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

Group flight information will be available 10 months prior to
departure.

Arrival Flight Information

  • Arrival Date: September 14, 2027
  • Arrival Time: At or before 12:00 pm (noon)
  • Arrival Airport: Francisco Sa Carneiro Porto Airport (OPO)

Departure Flight Information:

  • Departure Date: September 22, 2027
  • Departure Time: Anytime after 10:00 am.
  • Departure Airport: Francisco Sa Carneiro Porto Airport (OPO).
    • You can also choose the Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), however flights tend to be more expense from this smaller airport.

Airport Transfers

  • On arrival, all pilgrims will transfer together from the Porto airport to Sarria, Spain.
  • On departure, all pilgrims are welcome to use the early morning transfer from Santiago to the Porto airport.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare (if group flight is not selected)
  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included for groups 30+)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any lunches or other meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Recommended travel protection
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
Final balance due 120 days prior to departure – Final balance

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of October 2026. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact final pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims and fees will be charged per person per booking.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 14 days after registration and 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With a Roommate

  • Pilgrims who register by themselves can indicate in their Pilgrim Portal that they would like to be matched with a roommate. Verso Ministries will make every effort to accommodate that request, however, cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
  • If, by 90 days prior to departure, Verso has not been able to match a solo pilgrim with a roommate, the single room supplement will be applied to the pilgrim’s invoice and due for payment.
  • If Verso is able to match a pilgrim with a roommate after they have paid the single room supplement, the pilgrim will be refunded the extra charge.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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Who would I be traveling with on pilgrimage?

If a pilgrimage is open to all, registration is open to any pilgrim wishing to participate. As such, our groups welcome a diverse range of pilgrims, from families and married couples to single travellers and retired adults, giving you the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
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Resources

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

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