Walking the Camino Primitivo
A Jubilee Year Pilgrimage through Spain with Fr. Mullaney
June 6–17, 2027
$3,190 per person, land-only
(Airfare available 10–11 months prior to departure)
This pilgrimage invites you to walk one of the oldest and most historic routes to the tomb of the Apostle James — the Camino Primitivo, the “Original Way.” Beginning with our arrival in Madrid and a transfer to the rural Galician village of Castroverde, we will walk more than 100 kilometers through rolling countryside, ancient forests, and stone villages, arriving at last in the magnificent city of Santiago de Compostela. As pilgrims of the Jubilee Year 2027, we will enter the Cathedral through the Holy Door — opened only during Jubilee Years — and venerate the relics of St. James the Apostle. We will then spend two full days celebrating our arrival together in Santiago before returning home.
Registration Code: SPA060627
Trip Overview

The Original Way
The Camino Primitivo is the oldest of all the Camino routes — the very path that King Alfonso II of Asturias walked to Santiago in the 9th century. Beginning in Castroverde, we follow this ancient trail through some of Galicia’s most beautiful and unspoiled terrain before merging with the Camino Francés at Melide for the final approach to Santiago.

100+ Kilometers on Foot
Over seven days of walking, we cover approximately 107 kilometers through Galicia’s green hills, eucalyptus forests, and stone villages. Daily distances range from 14 to 23 kilometers, with terrain that is generally gentle and accessible. A private motorcoach travels alongside the group throughout, with emergency car support available should the need arise.

Earn the Certificate
Our route is specifically designed to ensure every pilgrim walks the qualifying 100 kilometers required to receive the official Compostela certificate. We depart from Castroverde and arrive in Santiago de Compostela having earned every step. Our group will also be assisted in obtaining the Compostela at the Pilgrim’s Office following arrival.

A Special Holy Year
2027 is a Jubilee Year for the Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela — one of the relatively rare years when the Cathedral’s Holy Door is opened. We will enter the Cathedral through this sacred portal as Jubilee pilgrims, venerate the relics of St. James in the crypt, and embrace the statue of the Apostle at the high altar, continuing a pilgrim tradition stretching back centuries.
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
Planning Checklist
Registration
In order to register, click "Register Now" on the top of this webpage and follow the prompts on the form.
Passports - Upload or Apply Today
After registering we will send you a link to upload your passport. If you do not have a valid passport you must apply ASAP. It can take up to three months for new and renewed passports to arrive. Passports must be valid six (6) months AFTER the date of return to the USA.
Purchase Travel Insurance
ProRome Tours will send you an insurance quote as soon as you register. We strongly suggest that everyone purchase travel insurance.
Prepare Physically
We recommend that pilgrims start walking to prepare for the physical demands of this pilgrimage. Be able to walk up to 15 miles in one day.
Pre-Trip Meeting
Approximately two months before departure, ProRome Tours will host a Pre-Trip zoom with your group to prepare you for the trip.
Trip Boxes
Approximately one month before departure, ProRome Tours will send welcome boxes to all trip participants. Items include: name tags, luggage tags, final detailed itineraries and more.
Final Trip Information
Two weeks before departure, ProRome Tours will email each pilgrim the final trip information, which will include the final detailed itineraries, the rooming lists, the e-ticket numbers for your flights (if booked through ProRome) and any other pertinent trip information.
Pricing, Payments & Cancellation
Additional Information
Trip Patron
James the son of Zebedee was one of Christ’s closest companions — present at the Transfiguration, at Gethsemane, and the first Apostle to die for the Faith. Tradition holds that he preached the Gospel on the Iberian Peninsula, and his relics have drawn pilgrims to Galicia for over a thousand years. As we walk the Camino Primitivo, the oldest route bearing his name, we entrust our pilgrimage to his intercession — that he would walk with us through the hills of Galicia and bring us safely to kneel at his tomb in Santiago de Compostela.
