El Camino de Santiago Short-Term Program
A Life Changing Adventure Awaits You
Join a unique academic and physical journey along the Camino de Santiago, a historic Christian pilgrimage route crossing the Iberian Peninsula and culminating in Santiago de Compostela. Over 15 days and 305 km, students will experience the Camino firsthand—on foot—while engaging deeply with its geography, history, and culture.
Our adventure begins at the International College of Seville, where weekly in-class/virtual Spring semester sessions explore the Camino’s sacred and secular histories, from medieval pilgrimages to modern “tourigrinos.” We’ll also examine themes of travel, faith, and identity, and prepare physically and logistically for the trek. This is a unique program that is adaptable to all students’ interests and availability. This program can be paired with the Spring Semester or the Summer Instensive term. They also have the option to participate in the 15 day pilgrimage and join the weekly in-class lessons virtually or asynchronously during the Spring semester.
Shortly after the end of the Spring semester, students participating in the program will travel from Seville to León where we will begin our journey. Each day, we’ll hike roughly~25 km, visit historical and cultural sites, reflect in daily discussions, and keep a multimedia pilgrim’s journal. Check out the full Camino itinerary included below.
For many, the Camino is a life-changing experience. This class offers a chance to reflect, challenge yourself, and earn college credit while walking one of the world’s most iconic routes.
The ICS team was inspired to create a program that offers this experience to our students because of all our amazing alumni that sought out and organized this life altering experience for themselves. Check out ICS Fall 2024 student Rodrigo Filio’s recent experience completing his own pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago and get inspired to join us in 2026. Click on the photos and see his journey along this historic route.
Learn More About the Camino de Santiago Short-Term Program:
What's Included
The program fee covers all major expenses associated with the Camino de Santiago experience and its academic component. This includes:
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Three Academic Credit Hours for successful completion of the course
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12 In-Class/Virtual Sessions held during the spring semester in preparation for the Camino
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Transportation from Seville to León (starting point) and until Santiago de Compostela
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All Lodging during the 15-day Camino (hotel stays in Seville, León, and Santiago de Compostela) (primarily pilgrim albergues and hostels on the Camino)
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Daily Meals lunches and group dinners throughout the Camino with breakfast offered during hotel stays
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Entry Fees to key cultural, historical, and religious sites along the route
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Local Historian and Guide and curated learning experiences
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Support Staff and logistics throughout the journey
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Travel Insurance
The fee ensures students are fully supported both academically and experientially, from initial classroom preparation to the final steps in Santiago.
*Students are responsible for their own airfare to and from Spain, personal expenses pre and post-program, and breakfasts/snacks while on the Camino.
*Please contact info@ics-seville.org for more information about the exact program cost.
15 Days on the Camino: Program Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrival in León (km 305.7)
Highlight: Hotel stay & group dinner in León’s historic center
Day 1 – León (km 305.7) → Hospital de Órbigo (km 273.5)
Distance: 32.2 km
Highlight: Cross the legendary Puente de Órbigo
Day 2 – Hospital de Órbigo → Astorga (km 256.9)
Distance: 16.6 km
Highlight: Visit Gaudí’s Episcopal Palace and Astorga’s cathedral
Day 3 – Astorga → Foncebadón (km 231.7)
Distance: 25.2 km
Highlight: Climb into the Montes de León
Day 4 – Foncebadón → Ponferrada (km 205.1)
Distance: 26.6 km
Highlight: See the Cruz de Ferro at sunrise
Day 5 – Ponferrada → Villafranca del Bierzo (km 180.9)
Distance: 24.2 km
Highlight: Explore Villafranca’s historic old quarter
Day 6 – Villafranca → O Cebreiro (km 152.8)
Distance: 28.1 km
Highlight: Cross into Galicia and experience mountain village life
Day 7 – O Cebreiro → Triacastela (km 131.8)
Distance: 21.0 km
Highlight: Panoramic views from Alto de Poio
Day 8 – Triacastela → Sarria via Samos (km 113.6)
Distance: 25.1 km
Highlight: Visit the 6th-century Monastery of Samos
Day 9 – Sarria → Portomarín (km 91.7)
Distance: 21.9 km
Highlight: Pass the 100km marker
Day 10 – Portomarín → Palas de Rei (km 67.4)
Distance: 24.3 km
Highlight: Walk through lush Galician countryside
Day 11 – Palas de Rei → Arzúa (km 38.5)
Distance: 28.9 km
Highlight: Enjoy Galicia’s famous pulpo in Melide
Day 12 – Arzúa → O Pedrouzo (km 19.4)
Distance: 19.1 km
Highlight: A lighter day for reflection and rest
Day 13 – O Pedrouzo → Santiago de Compostela (km 0)
Distance: 19.4 km
Highlight: Arrive at the Cathedral and receive your Compostela
Day 14 – Santiago de Compostela
Highlight: Hotel stay, attend Pilgrim’s Mass, Cathedral visit, and closing reflections
Day 15 – Departure or Optional Extension
Highlight: Students are free to continue their journey independently or arrange their own travel back to Seville.
Spring 2026 Semester + Camino de Santiago Program
Students have the unique opportunity to spend the full Spring semester at the International Center for Spanish (ICS) in Sevilla, immersing themselves in Spanish language, culture, and history—and then complete their experience with the Camino de Santiago program.
By combining these two programs, students can:
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Earn a full semester of academic credits (15-21 credit hours)
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Deepen their understanding of Spanish history, religion, and geography
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Build community and skills in Seville before setting off on the Camino
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Conclude their time in Spain with a powerful, reflective 305km pilgrimage across the Iberian landscape
Whether you’re looking for a semester of rich cultural immersion or a culminating journey of personal and academic growth, this combined experience offers both.
You can learn more about the Spring 2026 semester program here.
Summer 2026 Intensive + Camino de Santiago Program
Students can kick off their summer in Spain with an unforgettable journey—walking the Camino de Santiago—then return to Sevilla to complete the ICS June Intensive Summer Program.
This combined experience allows students to:
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Begin with a 15-day, 305km pilgrimage across northern Spain
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Engage deeply with Spanish history, culture, and geography through an immersive academic lens
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Reflect, connect, and challenge themselves on the Camino
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Then transition to a four-week intensive Spanish language and culture program in Sevilla
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Earn up to 9 academic credit hours across both programs
If you’re looking for a summer of personal growth, cultural immersion, and academic progress, this two-part experience offers a powerful and transformative way to study abroad in Spain.
You can learn more about the Summer 2026 short-term program here.
We are now accepting applications for Spring 2026. Space is limited so sign up today!
Please contact us at info@ics-seville.org for more information about program fees and the application process.