✦ Xacobeo Holy Year · Once per decade
Walk the Camino
during the Holy Year
A curated 10-day guided pilgrimage along the Camino Português — from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela during the most sacred year in a decade.
Duration
10 Days
Walking
~122 km
Group
Max 12
From
€3,360
Deposit
€500
Dep 01 — Spring
16–25 April 2027
● Booking open · Wildflowers · Quiet paths
Dep 02 — Early summer
16–25 June 2027
● Booking open · Warm · Long days
Dep 03 — Holy Year peak ★
16–25 July 2027
◆ Limited — Arrives Santiago on July 25
Dep 04 — Early autumn
16–25 September 2027
● Booking open · Golden light
Dep 05 — Autumn
16–25 October 2027
● Booking open · Autumn colours
D1–2
Madrid
Arrival & Prado
D3
Tui → O Porriño
Stage 1 · 21 km
D4
O Porriño → Redondela
Stage 2 · 18 km
D5
Redondela → Pontevedra
Stage 3 · 19 km
D6
Pontevedra → Caldas
Stage 4 · 21 km
D7
Caldas → Padrón
Stage 5 · 19 km
D8
Padrón → Santiago
Stage 6 · 24 km
D9–10
Santiago
Celebration & departure
Why 2027
A Holy Year happens 14 times per century
The Porta Santa of Santiago Cathedral — sealed by a stone wall for years — is only opened during a Holy Year. Pilgrims who enter receive a Plenary Indulgence. The next Holy Year after 2027 is 2032. Our July 16–25 departure arrives in Santiago on July 25th itself — the Feast of Saint James, the most sacred day of the year.
The last Holy Year attracted over 400,000 pilgrims. Projections for 2027 exceed 500,000. This is not just a walk. It is a once-per-decade encounter with one of the great spiritual and cultural traditions of the world.
The Holy Door opens
The Porta Santa is only unsealed during a Holy Year — 14 times per century. Pilgrims who pass through receive the Jubilee Indulgence.
Once-per-decade energy
Pilgrims from every continent converge. Concerts, festivals and special masses across Galicia. The Camino vibrates at a frequency you can feel.
The Compostela certificate
Every pilgrim who completes the final 100 km earns the Compostela. In 2027 it carries the added weight of the Holy Year Jubilee.
14×
per century it happens
500K+
expected pilgrims in 2027
Day by day
Your 10-day Camino
Bags travel by van between every stage — you carry only a daypack.
1
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Fly into Madrid Barajas. Private transfer to the hotel. Orientation walk. Welcome dinner — introductions, credencial issued, pilgrim kit distributed.
2
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Morning at the Museo del Prado with a local guide. Afternoon free in El Retiro. Evening AVE high-speed train toward Galicia.
3
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The Camino begins at Tui Cathedral. First stamp in your credencial. Cross the international bridge over the River Miño. Forest paths through eucalyptus and stone villages.
4
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Walk the ancient Roman road Via XIX through Mos and Arcade — famous for its oysters — arriving in Redondela beneath spectacular Roman viaducts.
5
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Arrive in one of Galicia’s most beautiful medieval cities, completely closed to traffic. Guided evening walk of the old town. Best food of the journey.
6
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Through classic Galician countryside — stone granaries, cruceiros, eucalyptus forests — arriving in Caldas de Reis where Roman thermal baths await.
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River valleys and small Galician villages to Padrón. The Pedrón stone — to which the Apostle’s boat was moored — is here. Padrón peppers for dinner.
8
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The final stage. Monte do Gozo. The Praza do Obradoiro. The Compostela certificate. The Holy Door. Group celebratory dinner. Tears, laughter, silence.
9
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Pilgrim’s Mass at 11:30. Watch the Botafumeiro swing across the cathedral transept. Afternoon free. Farewell dinner together.
10
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Last breakfast together. Transfer to Santiago (SCQ) or Vigo (VGO) airport. The Compostela is framed. The rest stays with you.
What’s included
Everything taken care of
✓ Included in all bookings
- 9 nights accommodation — hotels and guesthouses (twin share)
- Daily breakfast every morning
- 8 group dinners — welcome, all 6 stage dinners, farewell
- Luggage transfer — bags travel by van between all stages
- Credencial del peregrino — official pilgrim passport
- Compostela certificate — collected at the Pilgrim’s Office
- Holy Door facilitation — Porta Santa crossing guidance
- All inter-destination transport — Madrid in, stages, airport out
- Prado Museum guided entry Day 2 · Thermal spa Day 6
- Spanish SIM / eSIM with data for the full trip
- Pilgrim kit — scallop shell, route maps, blister kit, poles
- Iani with the group 24/7 for all 10 days
- Pre-trip pack — training guide, packing list, cultural briefing
✗ Not included
- International flights — we actively help you book
- Lunches on walking stages (€8–12/day)
- Personal travel insurance (required)
- Single room supplement (€450 — on request)
- Personal shopping, souvenirs, tips
- Pilgrim walking gear — shopping guide provided
- Visa costs if applicable
Your facilitator
The person with you every step
From the first call to the airport goodbye on Day 10 — one person, with you the whole way.
Iani
Founder · Lead Facilitator · Yuko Bridge
I’ve been to Santiago de Compostela more times than I can count — first as a pilgrim, then as someone who realised how transformative the experience is for people who do it in the right conditions. I designed this trip because I saw how little existed that was genuinely tailored — not a bus tour, but a real walking journey with cultural depth and human connection.
From the first call
We talk before you book. You know who you’re walking with before you spend a single euro.
Every km on the Camino
I walk every stage with the group. Morning briefings, pace management, real-time problem solving.
After you return
The group WhatsApp stays alive. The Compostela is framed. The connection lasts longer than the blisters.
“The Camino teaches you that the journey matters more than the destination. As the person who designs the journey, I try to make sure every single day matters — not just the arrival in Santiago.”— Iani, Founder of Yuko Bridge
Investment
Choose your Camino
The 10-day journey, with an optional 6-day Andalusia extension.
Camino only
Essential Xacobeo
€3,360
Reserve with €500 deposit — deducted from total · Balance due 60 days before departure
- 10 days · Madrid + 6 Camino stages + Santiago
- 9 nights accommodation (twin share)
- Daily breakfast + 8 group dinners
- Luggage transfer all 6 stages
- Credencial + Compostela certificate
- Holy Door facilitation — Xacobeo 2027
- All transport · Prado Museum · Thermal spa
- Spanish SIM · Pilgrim kit · Iani 24/7
- International flights (we help you book)
- Lunches on Camino stages
- Personal travel insurance
Optional extension
Andalusia Extension
“You’ve just walked 122 km to Santiago. Sevilla, Córdoba and Granada are 3–4 hours south. You’re already here.”
- Sevilla 2 nights · Real Alcázar, Cathedral & flamenco
- Córdoba 1 night · Mezquita-Catedral & Jewish Quarter
- Granada 2 nights · Alhambra (pre-booked) & Albaicín
- All inter-city trains · 5 hotel nights · Major attraction entries
- Guided visits · Iani throughout · Daily breakfast · Flamenco show
Flexible payment plan
Pay at whatever pace works — full balance due 60 days before departure
1
Reservation deposit
€500
Secures your place immediately. Deducted from total.
2
First instalment
Flexible
Any amount, any time that suits you.
3
Further instalments
Flexible
Continue on your schedule, no fixed amounts.
✓
Full balance cleared
60 days
Before your departure — no exceptions.
Accepted via: Bank transfer · Credit / debit card · PayPal · Wise · Revolut
How to join
Your place in three steps
Maximum 12 people per departure. Here’s how to secure yours.
01
Fill in the enquiry form
Tell us about yourself and which departure you’re considering. 3 minutes — no pressure.
02
A 20-minute call with Iani
Relaxed conversation. Ask anything. No sales pitch — just an honest talk about whether this trip is right for you.
03
Reserve with €500 deposit
Your €500 secures your place and is deducted from your total. You’re added to the group WhatsApp and the journey begins.
Register your interest
Secure your place
Five departures in 2027 — April, June, July, September & October. The July departure arrives in Santiago on July 25, the Feast of Saint James.
FAQ
Questions we always get
Do I need to be Catholic to do this?▾
Not at all. The Camino welcomes walkers of all faiths and none. Many people walk for personal challenge, reflection or cultural experience. The Holy Year adds an extraordinary spiritual and cultural layer — the Holy Door and Pilgrim’s Mass are there for those who want them, and a beautiful spectacle for everyone.
How fit do I need to be?▾
Moderate fitness is enough. The Camino Português from Tui is one of the most accessible routes — no extreme elevation, no technical terrain. You’ll walk 18–24 km per day for 6 days. We recommend building up to 15–20 km walks in the months before. We send a full training guide when you book.
What are the five departure dates?▾
April 16–25 (spring, wildflowers, quiet paths), June 16–25 (early summer, warm, long days), July 16–25 (arrives Santiago on July 25 — Feast of Saint James, holiest day of the Holy Year), September 16–25 (early autumn, golden light), and October 16–25 (autumn colours, quiet paths).
How does the payment plan work?▾
€500 deposit to secure your place. Then pay the remaining balance in any number of instalments, in whatever amounts work for you — as long as the full balance is cleared 60 days before departure. We accept bank transfer, card, PayPal, Wise and Revolut.
What exactly is included?▾
9 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, 8 group dinners, luggage transfer all 6 stages, credencial, Compostela certificate, Holy Door facilitation, all inter-city transport, Prado Museum entry, Caldas thermal spa, Spanish SIM, pilgrim kit, and Iani with the group 24/7. Not included: international flights, lunches, travel insurance, personal expenses.
Do I need a visa for Spain?▾
Spain is in the Schengen Area. Most EU, EEA, UK, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days. We confirm your situation on enquiry.
What if the minimum group size isn’t reached?▾
We need a minimum of 8 participants. If we don’t reach 8 by 90 days before departure, your €500 deposit is returned in full with no fees. We always give at least 60 days notice.
Is there a WhatsApp group before the trip?▾
Yes. Once your place is confirmed, you’re added to the group WhatsApp and a pre-trip video call. The group often starts connecting months before departure — that’s part of the experience.
Questions? Email info@yukobridge.com | +34 613 08 55 13
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