Virtual Pilgrimage Tour to

Santiago de Compostela

People have been taking Pilgrimage tours since the Middle Ages.

Begin your tour by watching this 3 minute video. Follow the shells to explore the modern routes, the

journey and the destination.

Navigation/Menu

Main routesMethods of travel

The journey/destinationPaperwork and Credentials

Method of Travel: Walk, Horseback, Bike, Dog Sled?

• This Medieval manuscript detail shows travelers on their journey

Method of Travel: Walking

• Comfortable shoes and a walking stick is all you need.

Method of Travel: Horseback

• A little rest and shade for all

Method of Travel: Bike

• Any kind of bike will do.

Method of Travel: Dog Sled

• Very creative!

Main Routes

• There are routes from every direction! Some are less crowded.

Main Routes : From France

• From St Jean-Pied-de-Port

Main Routes :Vézelay

• From Vézelay

Main Routes :Argent Way

• From Via de la Plata (Argent Way)

The journey/destination

• Only a few more steps!

The journey/destination

• Expressions of joy!

The journey/destination : Cathedral

• Santiago de Compostela at last!

The Journey/destination : Reward

• The Reward• La

Compostela Pilgrim’s Certificate

• Sometimes this takes weeks or even years to earn.

Credentials: Pilgrim’s Record

• Be sure to get your official “Pilgrim’s Record” before you start the journey.

Credentials : inside• Have your official

“Pilgrim’s Record” stamped along the way.

• You will earn your certificate if you have traveled by foot, horseback or bike and have proof by your stamps.