A Special Walking Retreat
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
29 MARCH - 9 APRIL 2027
Camino de santiago
DATE
29 MAR - 9 APR 2027
DURATION
11 DAYS
ARRIVE IN
MADRID
DEPART FROM
KUALA LUMPUR
OVERVIEW OF SHRINES & HOLY SITES
- Avila - Learn about the life and the ecstatic visions of St Theresa of Avila
- Segovia - Discover the rich spiritual reforms and brilliant mystical writings of St John of the Cross at his sacred tomb
- Astorga - Explore centuries of pilgrim history and marvel at the masterwork Renaissance altarpiece inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Astorga
- Ponferrada - Participate in the traditional pilgrim practice of placing a stone at the foot of the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross), symbolising the laying down of spiritual burdens and a commitment to interior penance
- O Cebreiro - Witness the historic 14th-century chalice and paten preserved from the famous Eucharistic miracle
- Santiago de Compostela - Enter the historic Plaza del Obradoiro, embrace the statue of Saint James, and attend the Pilgrim Mass
Daily Highlights of your Camino Walk!
- Sarria to Portomarin - Walk through pretty villages and peaceful hamlets, and visit the beautiful Romanesque church in the village of Barbadelo
- Portomarin to Palas de Rei - Walk past historic Romanesque churches, ancient stone wayside crosses, and quiet farming hamlets
- Palas de Rei to Arzua - Stamp your credential at the ancient Romanesque chapels and try octopus in Melide, Galicia's most classic dish
- Arzua to Amenal - Walk through a mix of calm country roads and forest tracks, and visit the ancient chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago
- Amenal to Santiago de Compostela - Catch your first glimpse of the Cathedral spires from Monte do Gozo (Mount of Joy), and walk the final stretch into the historic Obradoiro square
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES
- Round-trip airfare from KLIA
- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- 4- or 5- star hotels as far as possible
- All meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Professional local guides
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Priest available for sacraments
- Daily teaching by Deacon Professor Dr Sherman Kuek
- Daily Sacraments given by accompanying priest/bishop & other spiritual activities
- A well-researched booklet (with pictures) for personal reference
- A professionally produced hour-long video footage of each trip for every pilgrim
- Safety and security, and also your maximum benefit in every pilgrimage
- Tips to your tour guides and driver
- Travel insurance including COVID-19 coverage (for Malaysian passport holders)
NOT INCLUDED
- Items of personal nature
- Visas (if required)
- ETIAS (if required)
the highlights
formation
Daily faith formation covers sainthood, relics and Eucharistic Miracles
Daily Preparatory Reflections before walking
Daily Preparatory Reflections before walking
history
Learn and experience the lives of two significant saints, St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross
Visit ancient chapels, churches, villages and hamlets along the pilgrimage route
Visit ancient chapels, churches, villages and hamlets along the pilgrimage route
experience
Walk through the ancient pilgrimage route leading to the tomb of St James the Apostle
Commit yourselves to interior penance during the walking retreat
Commit yourselves to interior penance during the walking retreat
REGISTRATION OPEN!
LEFT BEFORE THE TRIP COMMENCES
DATE
29 MAR - 9 APR 2027
PRIEST
To be confirmed
FORMATION DIRECTOR
Rev. Deacon Professor Dr Sherman Kuek OFS
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