General Information

Duration:

7 Days

Location Start:

El Burgo de Osma

Location Finish:

El Burgo de Osma

Phone:

+ 34 69323 0922

Payment Types:

Credit/Debit Cards, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

Spanish, English

Itinerary

Day 1

El Burgo de Osma was a central axis and major stopover for pilgrims travelling from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela, along one of the many Caminos de Sanitago and boasts one of Spain’s most important cathedrals. Its portico Main Street and small lanes are ideal for exploration on foot. Sitting on the hill above El Burgo de Osma, are the remains of the Roman settlement of Uxama, offering great views across the Reconquest frontier lands.

Day 2

For those interested in nature the Canyon Rio Lobos offers stunning scenery and a hidden Knights Templar Hermitage.

Day 3

Explore the medieval market town of Berlanga de Duero and learn about its connection with El Cid.

Day 4

The small village of San Estaban de Gormaz is home to one of the oldest churches of the region. The porticoed entrance a photographers delight.

Day 5

Stop by the small remote 11th century hermitage church of San Baudelio, which contains one of the most important examples of ‘Mozarabe’ art. Its colourful detailed frescos painted between the 11th and 12th centuries are of Christian and Arab influences.

Day 6

Take time to visit Calatanazor. It was through this picturesque village with its adobe facades, conical chimneys and narrow lanes that pilgrims passed on route to El Burgo de Osma. Entering this small village is like stepping back in time and provides an opportunity to visit a traditional adobe house.

Day 7

Today after breakfast your journey ends. It’s time to say ‘Hasta Pronto’, Until next time!

Extra Information

Inclusions -

6 Nights accommodation in double occupancy room with en suite. Stay in some of the best locally owned and operated rural houses and hotels chosen for their charm and attention to detail. Experience the regions historic architecture first hand.

Exclusions -

Flights to and from Spain

Extras -

Based in the historic walled town of El Burgo de Osma, we have chosen the grand Posada del Canónigo as your accommodation for the next 6 nights. The Posada was built in the year 1556 by the Bishop of Valdes; the buildings restoration work has maintained many of its 16th century features, with modern amenities. Your double occupancy room comes with an en suite bathroom and continental breakfast.

From the Posada you can explore the historic quarter of El Burgo, which boasts many restaurants that showcase local cuisine.

El Burgo de Osma was a central axis and major stopover for pilgrims travelling from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela, along one of the many Caminos de Sanitago and boasts one of Spain’s most important cathedrals. Its portico Main Street and small lanes are ideal for exploration on foot. Sitting on the hill above El Burgo de Osma, are the remains of the Roman settlement of Uxama, offering great views across the Reconquest frontier lands.
Phone us on one the following numbers for more information:
UK 08447 745 689
USA 1-866-329-6885
SPAIN 0034 69323 0923